These are the recipes you make when you have some time to dedicate to making an impressive meal for your loved ones or to treat yourself to something really special.
Labors of Love
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Continue ReadingA Polish Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a dish popular in cuisines of Central Europe made from boiled cabbage leaves wrapped around a filling of minced pork or beef, chopped onions, and rice or barley. They are called “golabki” in Polish but you might know them by a different name since so many different cultures have their own take on the dish. GoÅ‚Ä…bki are often served during the Christmas season and on festive occasions such as weddings. We ate these once or twice a year growing up. It’s a labor of love but worth the work. I will post the…
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Continue ReadingA Classic Comfort Food Mister’s Mom always made us this Sunday Sauce. The sauce is special because it simmers all day creating a rich, fragrant sauce that is perfect with any pasta. I cannot lie, this sauce is a labor of love simply for the fact that it needs to be stirred throughout the 6 to 8 hours it requires to cook. Stirring is really the only requirement. As the name suggests, this sauce is best made on a Sunday when everyone is home, cozy on the couch, when it can be tended to throughout the day. It fills your…
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A Hearty, Savory Classic What the heck is a Chuck Tender Roast? I asked myself this exact same question when I saw the lump of beef sitting in the meat section of my small town grocery store. It looked rumpy plumpy and it was a managers special, so I bought it. Now I have heard of a chuck roast and of course I have heard of a tenderloin and have cooked both ad nauseam but this was a new-to-me cut of beef. The meat in the package looked familiar, sort of a mix between the shape of a beef tenderloin…
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Continue ReadingA Savory, Cozy Delight I’m looking at the picture of these Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Creamy Mushroom Gravy and in no way does it do justice for how delicious this meal is. Don’t let the picture fool you! Make these because you and your family will really enjoy them. I made them this week because my cousin and her first baby and the new Dad saw these on my Tipsy Facebook page and asked if I could make them for them. Of course, I said yes! This is a great meal for just that reason. Food Helps If you’re like…
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A Special Treat I know that most of my recipes are quick and easy but there are a few that are most definitely a labor of love. These Stuffed Shells are absolutely one of those recipes that take some work, but the delicious results are well worth it. I make these a couple of times a year and everyone always gets really excited when they know its Stuffed Shells Day! When I DO make this recipe I always make a a lot so that I can share them with all my loved ones. This recipe makes a great dish to…
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A Family Tradition These Best Ever Meatballs are a long time family tradition. This is a recipe best made on a Sunday when you can leisurely lounge around the house. That’s because you will need to make time to “stir the sauce.” If time is not on your side, this recipe can also be modified for the crock pot so that you can set it and forget it. These Best Ever Meatballs can also be made ahead of time and frozen before cooking for a quick freezer meal on busy days. What Makes These Meatballs Different? This recipe is different…
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It’s Got Everything But the White Takeout Box I came across KA-Me products when I was perusing the ethnic food aisle at my local grocery store. I loved the ease and convenience of the products as well as their amazing flavors and quality. When KA-ME reached out to me about doing a paid partnership it was easy to say yes because I already knew my readers and followers would love to create an Asian inspired meal that was quick, affordable, and had ingredients that are easily accessible to everyone. I came up with this Spicy Chicken and Stir Fried Noodles…
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The Secrets Behind Perfect Fried Chicken Revealed! It’s no secret that I love really good crispy fried chicken. Are there people who don’t love crispy fried chicken? Maybe vegetarians but they still love all kinds of fried meatless munchies. A lot of people think that making the crispiest fried chicken at home is complicated but it really isn’t. The trick to making the #crispiestchicken at home requires two Tipsy Pro Tips: You must be organized by setting up your breading and frying stations ahead of time. You must have the right ingredients. The biggest secret to making the crispiest fried…
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