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Fried Bologna Sandwich

Earlier in the week, I shared a recipe for this Classic White Sandwich Bread and with it I promised that I'd share my all-time favorite sandwich recipe using said bread. It was the one and only reason for sharing that post to begin with, and I'm happy to finally share this Fried Bologna Sandwich. Now, I grew up eating fried bologna all the time. It was actually one of my favorite things to eat. I'd beg my mom to make it for me with black beans (mixed with white rice) and scrambled eggs, which ...

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Sausage, Shrimp and Grits Biscuits

I'm a big fan of Shrimp and Grits and since I'm heading to New Orleans tomorrow for my monthly work trip with Joy, I figured now is the perfect time to share the recipe for these Sausage, Shrimp and Grits Biscuits. It's one of my favorite dishes turned into a delicious little biscuit sandwich. They're homemade biscuits made with quick cooking grits and topped with cheese and shrimp. They're sandwiched together with a cooked breakfast sausage patty, which makes them the perfect dish for ...

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California Roll Jars

I have a huge confession to make, and I think I would just feel so much better if I were to confess it here to you. After all, I do think this is a safe space so I feel like I can say anything without judgement, right? The truth is I don't really care for sushi. That's to say, I don't like raw sushi or hand rolls, and really the only kind of sushi I do enjoy, if you can call it sushi at all, are basic cut rolls like California Roll or Shrimp Tempura Roll and I'm sure I've just insulted many ...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Salad Bowls

First things first, I'm currently hosting a GIVEAWAY on my Instagram account for one lucky winner to win an Instant Pot! So, if you haven't checked it out yet, head on over and enter! And now, onto these Bacon Cheeseburger Salad Bowls. If you've followed this blog for a while now, you'll know that I have had a track record to turn burgers into new and exciting dishes. From spaghetti to pierogis to soup and Wellington, there is literally something for everyone. Now these burger bowls are taking ...

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Breakfasts To Start Your Day

"Peaches and Cream" Cheese Danish

“Peaches and Cream” Cheese Danish

I grew up eating that Entenmann’s Cheese Danish Twist loaf from the grocery store all the time. I’m not sure if you’re familiar with it, but it’s like a coffee cake meets danish with a cream cheese filling and crumb topping and it was absolutely all I wanted as a child. That and the Entenmann’s…

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Banana Nutella Crêpes

Banana Nutella Crêpes

When I was in high school, I was involved in a culinary arts program called C-CAP, which helps kids learn about the restaurant industry and teaches them valuable information and techniques in order to work in the industry successfully. I learned so much about cooking (and knife skills especially) and I’d easily say that it…

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Eggs Benedict Casserole

Eggs Benedict Casserole

With Mother’s Day just around the corner I think it’s high time we talk about a recipe that our mothers will enjoy. Now, I’m in the mindset that every day should be Mother’s Day, and that we shouldn’t only put emphasis to the women who sacrificed and raised us with unconditional love, on this particular…

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Easy Loaded Egg Toast

Easy Loaded Egg Toast

On this week’s episode of Married and Hungry, Julian teaches me how he used to make his scrambled eggs….by cooking them in water. It’s quite the sight to see and one that I can’t even fully describe to you, and so the only way to fully do it justice, is if you go watch the…

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Strawberry Rhubarb Doughnut Muffins

Strawberry Rhubarb Doughnut Muffins

I have such a profound love of doughnuts that I’m sure I’ve written about it more than I should on this blog, but it’s a love that will never die because I’ll never say no to a doughnut. I’ve always stated that the tried and true traditional fried version will always be 100 times better…

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Pineapple Upside-Down Scones

Pineapple Upside-Down Scones

These Pineapple Upside-Down Scones are for everyone out there that loves a sweet treat first thing in the morning. Although, this time you actually have a valid excuse to indulge yourself. They’re decadent enough to be made for dessert, of course, but are still quite simple to be served for a brunch or light breakfast….

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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Strawberry Pistachio Biscuit Cobbler

Strawberry Pistachio Biscuit Cobbler

If you’ve never eaten strawberry and pistachio together in same way, shape or form, then I’m afraid to inform you, that you my friend, have been missing out on something extraordinary. The sweetness from the strawberry along with the saltiness from the pistachio is a match made in heaven. A couple years ago I made…

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Pie Crust Snacking Cookies

Pie Crust Snacking Cookies

I know that we can all make the argument that all cookies are technically snacking cookies, but for the most part, most cookies tend to be overly sweet, and what kind of a daily snack would that be?  It would be a dream come true, but not really ideal. To me, the optimal snacking cookie…

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S'mores Biscuits

S’mores Biscuits

Whenever I think of the quintessential summer dessert, of course the first thing that comes to mind is S’mores. You can’t let the season go by without enjoying this classic treat at least once…but hopefully you’re enjoying it a lot more than just once. It’s a crowd pleaser, they’re easy to make and they remind…

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Birthday Cake Sundaes

Birthday Cake Sundaes

Today is my middle sister’s birthday and so I thought it would be appropriate to share these super easy-to-make Birthday Cake Sundaes. I try to keep this funfetti theme going every year, like with these Birthday Cake Cupcakes, Birthday Eclairs, and Birthday Streusel Muffins, and so these sundaes fit right in. The great thing about this…

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Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Cones

Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Cones

We never really need an excuse to indulge in some ice cream, but I will say that during the summer months, when it becomes unbearably hot outside, that’s when we really, really need it. These Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Cones are a riff on the sundaes I would eat as a kid at Sizzler. I’d…

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S'mores Cinnamon Rolls

S’mores Cinnamon Rolls

Last summer I shared a recipe for a S’mores Slab Pie that you all really seemed to love, and quite honestly, what’s not to love about a warm s’mores dessert? I personally don’t think you can properly celebrate the start of the Summer season without some sort of rendition of S’mores—whether that’s in classic form…

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Let’s Cheers to the Weekend!

Cheers to the Weekend: Toasted Meringue Banana Pudding

Banana pudding is one of those desserts that I will never tire of. It’s nostalgic, incredibly easy to make and yet it still manages to be a show-stopping dessert that takes people’s breath away (or at least mine). Over the years, I’ve shared a few banana pudding inspired recipes on the blog, and I hold…

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Cheers to the Weekend: Roasted Sheet Pan Lomo Saltado

It’s time for another installment of my favorite ongoing series on the blog, Cheers to the Weekend! A) because it’s the weekend (finally) and B) because it’s been a while since the last one went up and that just won’t do. It’s also time for another much needed sheet pan dinner recipe. If you recall,…

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Cheers to the Weekend: Chocolate Walnut Tart

Everyone is always going on and on about pecans and chocolate or peanuts and chocolate or almonds and chocolate, but I think it’s high time we give walnuts their time to shine in the spotlight with chocolate. I’ve always been a fan of that combination, and I’ll admit it’s because my all-time favorite thing at…

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Cheers to the Weekend: Black Forest Fudge

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve made and shared a fudge recipe on here, and quite honestly I think this is my biggest regret in life. I figured the only respectable thing I can do to remedy this tragic situation is to share another decadent and delicious fudge recipe ASAP. If you recall, the…

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Cheers to the Weekend: One Skillet Cuban Chicken and Rice

Do you know how sometimes you just really don’t feel like washing dishes? Mostly because you’ve been working all day, but also because you’ve just slaved away for hours cooking dinner, and so the last thing you want to do is stand in front of the sink scrubbing away at the mess you just made….

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Cheers to the Weekend: Caramel Apple Slab Pie

The last slab pie I made on the blog, S’mores Slab Pie, was such a big hit that I decided I needed to try my hand on another variation. It just had to be done (but I’m most definitely not complaining about it). If there’s one thing I’ve learned through the years of blogging, it’s…

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