Swedish meatballs!! SO GOOD! You’ve probably had them at IKEA. Isn’t IKEA the best?!! I could drink lingonberry juice and lounge in tiny couches all day. But the best part is probably the meatballs. And what is even better is that they taste even better when you make them at home! They’re pretty easy as…
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Zucchini Parmesan
Does anyone else hate eggplant? I always feel sad that I do not like it. I make myself try it every year, just to see if I’ve changed my mind, but to date it’s still on the hate list. Hating eggplant=hating eggplant parmesan. In comes zucchini parmesan. Our gardens are literally overflowing with these babies….
Pasta with Garlic and Oil
So it sounds pretty simple right? Pasta, garlic, oil…..aka Aglio Et Olio, but although this classic dish has only a few ingredients, there is a way to prepare it to make it extra garlicky, creamy, and delicious! It’s all about saving some of that good pasta water. Steve takes after his grandfather and absolutely…
White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
The Mac Daddy of all Mac and Cheeses! I finally figured out a few tricks to get the creamy texture and sharp taste of white cheddar mac! These three things are what will make it great! 1. Grate the cheese finely and use a few different types of cheddar. 2. Add in a tiny…
Pasta with Zucchini
So happy that I stumbled across this gem of a recipe while reading Food Network Magazine. Katie Lee posted this recipe after a trip to the Amalfi Coast. It is so simple, quick, and absolutely delicious. It is just a few ingredients; pasta, zucchini, parmesan, pecorino, olive oil, basil, and garlic. Really all of the…
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