A Taste of Family History These delicate Crepe Style Manicotti are stuffed with cheesy, cozy fillings and baked up in sauce until fluffy and decadent. It’s a tradition our family has loved for generations that you can make ahead and bake when ready to serve. Our Auntie was recently turning 90 years old and we wanted to throw her a big celebration. When I asked the family what kind of food Auntie Marge would like at her party, our cousin immediately said “Grandma’s Manicotti.” I asked for the official recipe and we spent a day making these heavenly bites of…
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Continue ReadingA Make Ahead Lifesaver For Thanksgiving Speckled Roaster Turkey Gravy is a rich, old school gravy made low and slow in the black speckled roasting pan. Easy ingredients like turkey legs, broth, onions, and a few simple spices and herbs that take the flavor over the top. I have been…
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Continue ReadingCelebrate Thanksgiving Warm Weather Style This Thanksgiving Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of cozy and fresh tasting, plus it is super colorful and celebrates all the best fall flavors in one dish. Tri-colored rotini brings a great color and texture, diced smoked turkey adds that savory Thanksgiving flavor we…
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The Feeling Of An Old Italian Grandma Cooking, In A Pot This Zesty Spaghetti Sauce with Bone In Pork Chops is the kind of slow-simmered, Sunday dinner comfort that fills the whole house with the great smells of tender pork loin chops melted into a rich tomato sauce loaded with…
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Continue ReadingCrunchy, Soft, Cheesy, Delicious These Double Decker Cheesy Chicken Tacos are the ultimate comfort food featuring tender, seasoned chicken layered with refried beans, melty cheese, and soft tortillas for the perfect double bite. Baked until toasty, bubbly, and golden brown, each taco comes out warm and gooey with a mega…
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Continue ReadingA Twist On Everyone’s Favorite Soup French Onion Soup Meatballs are a meaty twist on everyone’s favorite soup that are made with simple ingredients like ground beef and French Onion soup mix. This recipe requires no slicing or dicing and the meatballs bake up cheesy, bubbly, and delicious, perfect served…
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Continue ReadingA Cozy Northwoods Twist on a Classic This cozy Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is a creamy twist on the classic comfort food and the perfect side for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a chilly Northwoods night. Butternut squash blends with sharp cheddar for a velvety sauce that’s rich, slightly sweet,…
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All the Comfort of Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, but in Pasta Form. This Chicken Noodle Soup Pasta combines juicy chicken, buttery celery and carrots, savory gravy, and egg noodles for the ultimate cozy weeknight dinner. Basically a one pot meal that is perfect for cooler weather. The other day I…
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