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Recipes
All of these recipes have been made by me and tested to taste wonderful. All blogs are my thoughts inspired by my experiences and travel. I have taken most of the images as well. My goal is that you enjoy!
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High-Protein High-Fiber Baked Omelette
Stop the mid-morning snack cravings with Jen’s High-Protein High-Fiber Baked Omelette! A quick, 20-minute breakfast using Greek yogurt and black beans for a delicious, healthy twist.


Easy Cajun Green Beans
Stop serving boring veggies! These Easy Spicy Cajun Green Beans use bacon, onions, and a kick of spice to create a side dish your family will actually crave. Quick, simple, and packed with Louisiana-style flavor—get the recipe here!


The Ultimate Comfort Food - Meatballs with Mushrooms and Onions
Savor the flavor of home with Jen’s Meatballs with Mushrooms and Onions! A simple, one-pan recipe featuring juicy beef meatballs in a rich, savory mushroom gravy. Perfect for a cozy family dinner over noodles or mash. Try this easy comfort food classic today!


Easy Italian Green Bean Casserole
Forget the canned soup! This Italian Green Bean Casserole uses a savory tomato sauce and crunchy homemade croutons for an easy, comforting side dish your family will love.


Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Spinach
Stop the dinner rut with Jen’s Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach! A creamy, earthy, and easy-to-follow recipe that brings gourmet flavor to your home kitchen. Ready to level up your weeknight chicken? Click to cook!


Pecan Shortbread Hearts
Master the art of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Pecan Shortbread Hearts! This easy-to-follow recipe features toasted pecans and a decadent chocolate dip. Perfect for gifting or a cozy treat—your kitchen is about to smell amazing!


Chorizo Queso
Elevate your snack game with Jen’s Chorizo Queso! A smoky, creamy blend of chorizo, mozzarella, and a secret splash of hot sauce. Perfect for parties—your chips will thank you!


Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad
Discover how to make Jen’s favorite Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad! Packed with crunchy cabbage, ginger-peanut dressing, and tender chicken, it’s the perfect vibrant meal to boost your kitchen confidence.


The Best Pecan Toffee Cookies
Discover the ultimate Pecan Toffee Cookies: soft, buttery, and perfectly balanced with toasted pecans. A non-chocolate chip favorite that stays chewy and soft!


The Ultimate Sautéed Veggie Salad
Discover how to make a quick and healthy Sautéed Veggie Salad with this easy 20-minute weeknight recipe from Appetite for Life. Learn how prepping your vegetables ahead of time can transform simple ingredients like cabbage, mushrooms, and feta into a nutritious, flavor-packed meal that needs no dressing.


The Best Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatora)
Learn how to make an authentic Chicken Cacciatore that celebrates the sweetness of bell peppers. This rustic, one-pot Italian stew is a healthy, Mediterranean-style dinner perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Discover the history of "hunter-style" chicken and easy variations for the perfect family meal.


Vegetable and Bean Soup
Make this vegetable and bean soup using carrots, celery, bell pepper, broccoli slaw, thyme, smoked paprika, beans, and winter greens. This healthy vegetable and bean soup is a good reset.


Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels couldn't be easier. Spread Buffalo Chicken Dip on puff pastry, roll up, cut and bake.


Easy Chicken and Dumplings
This easy Chicken and Dumplings leverages rotisserie chicken and shelf-stable gnocchi along with the traditional vegetables so you can have chicken and dumplings for a weeknight meal.


Wild Rice, Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Try this Wild Rice, Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprouts salad for a weeknight meal. It is satisfying and comforting and can be ready in less than 1 hour.


Black Bean Soup
This black bean soup uses pantry items like canned black beans, frozen corn, tomato paste, and spices from the spice cabinet. Make this black bean soup and you'll have dinner on the table in 30 minutes.


Sautéed Winter Greens
Sautéing Winter Greens makes the most delicious side dish that is nutrious and comforting. Give winter greens a try with onions, garlic, bacon, and some red pepper flakes.


Perfectly Cheesy Garlic Bread
This Cheesy Garlic Bread combines a garlic butter filled with herbs, and three different cheeses - mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan. Try this cheesy garlic bread as an appetizer, alongside soup, or with spaghetti & meatballs.


Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a luxurious dessert with lady fingers, espresso, marscapone and whipped cream. This tiramisu takes under 20 minutes to assemble.


Apple Cider Bread Pudding
Apple Cider Bread Pudding using apples, cider and sweet yeasted bread to come alive. Apple Cider Bread Pudding is perfect for a weekend brunch, or make individuals for a weekday treat.
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