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Chicken Pesto Meatballs

Kaitlin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:00:04 +0000

Now that it’s fall, it is the perfect time for me to share one of my go-to quick weeknight dinners: Chicken Pesto Meatballs. This recipe for Chicken Pesto Meatballs is equally easy, quick, and delicious – you’ll be amazed at how flavorful these meatballs are! The below recipes serves the meatballs with a pesto pasta,... Read More »

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Fried Rice Carbonara

Kaitlin — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:15 +0000

Note: I have permission to share the below Fried Rice Carbonara recipe from Danny Freeman’s latest cookbook, Italianish (paid link) Before I share this recipe for Fried Rice Carbonara, I want to give some background on its inspiration. Recently, I attended an event at Binding Agents, Philly’s only cookbook store, located in the Italian Market.... Read More »

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Creamed Carrots

Kaitlin — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:43 +0000

This recipe for Creamed Carrots is an adaptation of the creamed carrots that my grandparents used to make for our family dinners every Sunday when I was a kid. We no longer have extended family dinners once a week, but the creamed carrots still show up at all holiday meals and are my dad’s absolute... Read More »

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Potato Farls (Irish Potato Bread)

Kaitlin — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:19 +0000

I personally did not grow up eating Potato Farls, probably because around me, there was no such thing as leftover mashed potatoes. (I am still a mashed potato fiend, but I’ve managed to turn it down to a more respectable level.) But when I am visiting family in Ireland, Potato Farls is one of the... Read More »

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Pureed Rutabaga

Kaitlin — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:30 +0000

Pureed Rutabaga is a staple of basically every extended family gathering I have ever been to. But my family always refers to this dish as Turnips, which used to confuse me quite a bit because, well, there is also a vegetable called a turnip. Apparently, rutabagas are also known as yellow turnips which is where... Read More »

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Roasted Beets and Sweets

Kaitlin — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:00:42 +0000

I recently bought a ridiculous number of beets. I honestly can’t even tell you what moved me to do so, but I was staring down a good dozen plus beets for a household of two. We were able to use some up in this awesome recipe for Gemelli with Brown Butter Beet Sauce, and I... Read More »

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Smoky Bacon Topped Mac and Cheese

Kaitlin — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:00:42 +0000

Note: I was sent samples of Bear Mountain BBQ Wood Pellets in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I’m going to keep the yummy smoked recipes going because, well, I can! This recipe for Smoky Bacon Topped Mac and Cheese would be a perfect make ahead dish to bring to your next... Read More »

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Pressure Cooker Cauliflower Puree

Kaitlin — Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:37 +0000

I absolutely love the flavor of cauliflower, which means I’ve been in heaven these past few years with all of the attention cauliflower has been receiving as an alternative for everything from rice to pizza crust. So I was quite surprised when I realized I hadn’t shared my recipe for Pressure Cooker Cauliflower Puree yet!... Read More »

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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Kaitlin — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:00:13 +0000

I’m all about making as many things as possible ahead of time to make actual dinners or events easier to manage. And Thanksgiving is certainly no different. Slow Cooker recipes, like this Slow Cooker Creamed Corn, are perfect for make ahead sides for Thanksgiving! This recipe for Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is super easy and... Read More »

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Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon and Sriracha Mayo

Kaitlin — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:00:31 +0000

Note: I was sent a sample of Bear Mountain Gourmet Blend BBQ Wood Pellets in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I absolutely love grilling, and love to grill anything I can get my hands on. I do not have much experience with smoking foods on my grill though. So when Bear... Read More »

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