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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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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!


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.


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.


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.


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.


3-2-1 Menu Plan: Chicken Thighs, Mushrooms, Spinach
This 3-2-1 Menu plan features chicken thighs, mushrooms, spinach and a few pantry items to create 2 dinners and a lunch.


Roasted Mushroom, Arugula, and Parmesan Salad
This roasted mushroom, arugula, and Parmesan salad is easy to put together, but the flavor of the roasted mushrooms really packs a punch. No real dressing required.


Thanksgiving Recipes to Celebrate with Family and Friends
Here are Thanksgiving Recipes and guide to get your creative juices flowing. Check out the traditional and not so traditional Thanksgiving Recipes.


Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes are a combination of choosing the right potato, cooking them just so, and mashing them to perfection.


The Weekly Whisk 🥣 11/7/25
This week in The Weekly Whisk, it is all about taking a risk with taste. Plus get some tips on prepping for Thanksgiving in the Weekly Whisk.


Penne with Butternut Squash, Kale and White Beans
Penne with Butternut Squash, Kale and White Beans is a hearty dish that can feed a crowd. Use the leftovers in other dishes as well.


The Weekly Whisk 🥣 10/31/25
This week in The Weekly Whisk, it is all about pumpkin. Get my traditional pumpkin pie recipe that I used to sell and other great recipes and tips in the Weekly Whisk.


3-2-1 Menu Plan - Butternut Squash, Kale, and White Beans
This 3-2-1 menu plan uses some of the most humble fall ingredients butternut squash, kale, and white beans to make the most delicious and comforting dishes. Try this 3-2-1 menu plan this week.


The Weekly Whisk 🥣 10/24/25
In this week's Weekly Whisk, we talk about cooking inspiration, what apples to use for apple pie, and some wonderful apple recipes.


Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Tomato Basil Bruschetta is a delicious appetizer or addition to a light summer meal. Making tomato basil bruschetta is simple, toast bread and add ripe tomatoes mixed with a basil oil.


Delicious Fall Recipes for Every Occasion
My Fall Recipes are the epitomy of home and comfort. From Apple Crisp to Pumpkin Stew, there's inspiration for everyone. Check out these fall recipes.


Savory Dutch Baby Pancakes with Mushrooms
This Savory Dutch Baby is filled with mushrooms, shallots, and thyme. You can serve the Savory Dutch Baby for breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner. Good for any time of day.


Caprese Salad with Bacon!
This Caprese Salad with Bacon is the perfect combination of ingredients. It is simple to put together. Ingredients for the caprese salad with bacon are tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, thick cut bacon.


Homemade Orecchietti with Beans, Tomatoes, and Zucchini
This dish Orecchiette with Beans Tomatoes and Zucchini is a perfect way to celebrate summer. Add freshly grated Parmesan Cheese and Basil and you have dinner ready in 30 minutes.


Broccoli and Wild Rice with Broccoli Pesto
Broccoli and Wild Rice with Broccoli Pesto is a simple but hearty dish with broccoli as the star combined with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pistachios.
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