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Chili Spiced Saltine Crackers

Chili Spiced Saltine Crackers

We’ve become snackers during all this time at home. Sometimes it’s out of boredom, but more often than not, it’s because I just need to stress eat something unhealthy for me. I’ve been mostly mowing through bags of Cheez-Its and these amazing spicy cheddar puffs 

Simple Spaghetti Carbonara

Simple Spaghetti Carbonara

This spaghetti carbonara recipe is deceptively simple. I make it that way on purpose because sometimes all I want to do is throw something easy together that tastes like I spent hours on it. This recipe has 4 main ingredients. Yes, FOUR ingredients. You will 

Welcome to Court’s House!

Welcome to Court’s House!

If you’ve been following my recipes for a while, you may notice a change to my blog. I’ve had a lot of changes in my life in the past 3 years and I felt that it was time for my blog to reflect it. So, welcome to Court’s House!

Grilled Ginger Lime Chicken

Grilled Ginger Lime Chicken

My husband got an amazing deal on a grill last year after we moved in to our house. We were leaving for Michigan and I had all the bags packed and ready to go and he texted me to tell me he was running pretty 

Superbowl Snacks: Simple Shrimp Crostini

Superbowl Snacks: Simple Shrimp Crostini

Okay so, the Lions aren’t in Superbowl XLVIII and I bet some people are like, “Yeah DUH”, but not me. I really had my hopes up and I thought mayyybe this was our year (something my brother has been saying the last 20 years or 

Garlic and Lemon Butter Shrimp with Fettuccine

Garlic and Lemon Butter Shrimp with Fettuccine

I was searching for something to make for lunch this week and realized I hadn’t had shrimp pasta in a while. I was able to whip up this buttery lemon shrimp in less than 30 minutes and use items I already had in my cupboard. 

Cheesy Chorizo Dip

Cheesy Chorizo Dip

I almost felt guilty sharing this recipe, because well it’s kind of unhealthy and totally indulgent. But, then I thought about it. Who doesn’t want to sit with a bowl of melted cheese and chorizo in front of them on game day? So, then I 

Three Cheese Stove Top Mac and Cheese

Three Cheese Stove Top Mac and Cheese

I feel so bad complaining about the cold because I know my friends in Chicago are DYING. But you know what, this winter has been awful everywhere. I really expected a milder winter when I moved to WV, but it looks like Mother Nature decided