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Shrimp and Andouille Bake

Shrimp and Andouille Bake

A Shrimp and Andouille Bake is reminiscent of a cajun or low country boil. We put together a recipe to make this in your kitchen without the fuss or the mess. Seafood boils are great when enjoyed outdoors but can be a lengthy process with 

Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce

Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce

This recipe for Chicken Enchiladas with Green sauce is such a classic that it doesn’t need a lot of explanation. Chances are if you’re reading this you already know how great they can be. They have a reputation of being difficult to make. With this 

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Dip

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Dip

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese is a classic combination. We took these couple of ingredients and made it into a dip that takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. It is a smokey, citrusy, and slightly spicy treat that is sure to wow at dinner 

How to Make Salsa Verde

How to Make Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde takes a place as one of the master sauces in Mexico. It has a reputation as far and as wide as the number of variations you can find. The interesting thing is how incredibly versatile it is. Not only is it something that 

Banana Pecan Waffles

Banana Pecan Waffles

Banana pecan waffles are a perfect subtle treat fresh from the iron. They are really easy to make and with about 20 minutes and a little effort you can have warm crunchy-sweet-soft breakfast pastries in no time! Restaurants often include waffles on their menus because 

Over The Top Loaded Guacamole

Over The Top Loaded Guacamole

Over the top loaded guacamole is exactly as it sounds. Restaurants have made variations of guacamole with toppings for years. For this reason we took some of our favorite Chefs toppings and put them into one recipe. Of course guacamole can be great on its 

How to Make Tender Meatballs from Scratch

How to Make Tender Meatballs from Scratch

Meatballs made from scratch are such a comfort food. They aren’t difficult to make and can surprisingly be used for many dishes. They also freeze well so they make a great rainy day backup dinner. Chefs love them as they are a complete meal with 

The Best Homemade Mac & Cheese!

The Best Homemade Mac & Cheese!

Mac & Cheese is almost a cult classic in America. It has shown up in thousands of shapes and forms from home cooked meals to restaurants to straight out of the box. It has a certain kitsch element in restaurants saved as a nostalgic space 

Tofu and Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Tofu and Turkey Lettuce Wraps

There is something fun and child like about eating lettuce wraps. We love the tofu and turkey lettuce wraps for that reason and frequently make it as a low carb healthy light dinner meal. Feel free to add some rice if you are worried that 

How to Make Your Own Granola

How to Make Your Own Granola

We like to think of Make Your Own Granola as a guide for making a something that suites your tastes. People that shop for granola know there are dozens of brands and varieties. The quality comes with a cost. Cheap granola has tons of filler.