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Italian Marinated Chicken (4 Cooking Methods)

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Italian marinated chicken is juicy, flavorful chicken that can be cooked 4 different ways, and is versatile. Serve it with a side of veggies, grains, or a salad for a simple meal. Or, cook it on the weekend, and turn it into chicken that you can have all week long. This recipe all started when I set out make 4 different chicken marinades. The other two were mediocre, at best, and this one was amazing. So, instead of 3 marinades, I am providing you with one  outstanding chicken marinade … [Read more...]

Irish Scones (Gluten Free Option)

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Irish scones are hearty, buttery, crumbly, slightly sweet little pieces of heaven. They are best served with generous amounts of salted butter, and Jam. They are a real treat! These Irish scones are the perfect way to honor, and celebrate St. Patrick's Day coming up. Or, to enjoy anytime of the year, really! You will love these Irish scones. They are the prefect vehicle for loads of salted butter (Irish butter is recommended), and jam. They are usually served as part of a breakfast … [Read more...]

Perfect Pot Roast with Gravy (Slow Cooker Option)

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Usually all I want to eat during the winter is soups, and chilis. They're comforting, they warm me up, and they make great leftovers. Let's switch it up! How about some pot roast instead? This perfect pot roast checks all of my boxes. It's incredibly warming, and comforting, and it makes great leftovers.  The chuck roast is fall-apart tender, the carrots are sweet and succulent, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I added mushrooms, which aren't always traditional in a pot roast … [Read more...]

Basil Pesto Recipe (with Almonds)

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If I could only have one sauce on hand for the rest of my life, it would 100% be basil pesto!!! During the summer we grow a lot of basil, and I often end up using it to make pesto. It's a great way to use up excess basil, and it's such a versatile sauce to keep on hand. It can instantly turn boring recipes into something exciting. I love the fresh, herb-y, tangy, flavor of homemade pesto that's got a nice rich, nutty texture to it. The best part, with the help of a food processor, it is … [Read more...]