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Hearty Southwestern Frittata with Potato and Beef

May 20, 2017 By Alyssa 5 Comments

This southwestern frittata is loaded with potato, beef, rice, cheese, and more for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or anytime meal.

This southwestern frittata is loaded with potato, beef, rice, cheese, veggies, and more for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or anytime meal. There’s an Italian phrase that goes fare una frittata, which literally means ‘to make an omelette’, but figuratively translates to ‘to make a mess’. Ever since I first learned of this phrase in high school […]

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

May 12, 2017 By Alyssa 2 Comments

Taco-seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and pepper jack cheese help make these taco stuffed zucchini boats a satisfying (and better for you) main dish recipe. Zucchini. Not one of my favorite fruit-slash-vegetables. I blame this on being ambushed by an English muffin pizza piled super high with zucchini slices served at a friend’s house when I was younger, so […]

Double Dipped Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders

May 11, 2017 By Alyssa Leave a Comment

A few steps ensure these easy baked coconut chicken tenders are CRISP for a satisfying, healthier dinner recipe the whole family will love. I seem to have developed the habit of forgetting my grocery list at home on the kitchen table whenever I go food shopping. Usually I realize when I pull into a parking […]

Pineapple Matcha Vanilla Smoothie

May 4, 2017 By Alyssa Leave a Comment

This pineapple matcha vanilla smoothie recipe features baby kale, flaxseed, and Greek yogurt for a healthy and flavorful on-the-go breakfast or anytime pick-me-up. Do you ever get hit by a wildly specific food craving out of nowhere? That’s the story of me and this pineapple matcha vanilla smoothie. I’m not a ‘smoothie-every-day’ kind of person, but […]

Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Homemade Marinara

April 28, 2017 By Alyssa 2 Comments

No-boil gnocchi with Italian sausage is combined with homemade marinara sauce for an easy, hearty meal perfect for both weeknights or your next date night dinner. In my house, when Italian-style comfort food is on the menu, there’s a good chance that: A) It’s date night at home. B) I’m a little bit stressed, ergo in […]

Blackened Shrimp Street Tacos

April 24, 2017 By Alyssa 4 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Constellation Brands. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #CervezaCelebration #CollectiveBias When you have a birthday in your close circle daaaaaangerously close to Cinco de Mayo, can you ever justify celebrating by cooking up something […]

Dill and Ginger Pork Burgers

April 21, 2017 By Alyssa Leave a Comment

Juicy dill and ginger pork burgers are flavored with simple ingredients for a bold and balanced taste. These burgers can be grilled or baked on a rack in the oven for an all-weather meal. Serve with red cabbage and two-ingredient creamy chili garlic sauce. If there’s an air of truth to ‘April showers bring May flowers’, then […]

Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Tuna Cakes

April 15, 2017 By Alyssa 5 Comments

Sun-dried tomato and pesto tuna cakes are a flavorful, healthy meal that comes together in just about 30 minutes – a great weeknight dinner recipe! These tuna cakes are baked and served over a bed of arugula and alongside easy pan-roasted asparagus. Hello, spring! ☀️ I know it’s been springtime here in the Northern Hemisphere for a few […]