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Pasta with Cabernet Marinara Sauce

Pasta with Cabernet Marinara Sauce

I LOVE wine. Just in case my 11-bottle purchase in Traverse City over the summer wasn’t a good hint, I will clarify that I absolutely love wine. I try to use them in sauces whenever I feel comfortable. I’ve made homemade marinara sauce before, but 

Peanut Sauce + Noodles

Peanut Sauce + Noodles

Probably the best and worst thing about where I live is the close proximity to takeout. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the convenience of walking to grab fried rice, a burrito, a bloody mary or whatever else I may crave on any given day. 

Garlic Parmesan Oyster Crackers

Garlic Parmesan Oyster Crackers

I mentioned in an earlier post that I’ve recently begun trying to make my own snack mixes. First, it was my Toffee Popcorn Snack Mix. Now, I’ve got an addicting oyster cracker snack up my sleeve for those parties where I need something quick and 

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

I had to share this on my blog. It’s no secret I am a pasta lover. I know so many people who think certain dishes are only for special occasions or are too much of a hassle to make on a weeknight. I really want 

Grilled Mac and Cheese

Grilled Mac and Cheese

I had to do it. I HAD to try mac in grilled cheese form. And quite frankly, you can thank me for it later. This was the ultimate so-so-bad but so-so-good recipe I have made to date. If you decide to make this, please do 

Easy Pumpkin Pancakes

Easy Pumpkin Pancakes

I will admit, I stocked my cupboard with WAY. TOO. MUCH. PUMPKIN. this year. I had all these recipe ideas and for some reason I was buying it like it was the last can on the shelf. Well, they keep stocking the shelves, and I 

Crab + Mac and Cheese

Crab + Mac and Cheese

I made this to spoil myself. Long days at work, of course, have me craving mac and cheese. But, I really wanted to INDULGE myself. I took a spontaneous trip to the grocery store thinking I was going to just make the richest mac and 

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Sorry for the lack of posts! Work gets pretty crazy this time of year, so they may continue to be a little sparse until after Thanksgiving, but I promise after that it won’t happen again! I’ve been past due for a slow cooker recipe, so