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Cajun Mac and Cheese

Kaitlin — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:06 +0000

I love a classic mac and cheese. But I also love a spin on a classic, like this recipe for Cajun Mac and Cheese! This Cajun Mac and Cheese recipe is made of elbow pasta with onions, bell peppers, celery, and andouille sausage, baked in a creamy, spiced cheese sauce. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt 1... 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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Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes

Kaitlin — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:31 +0000

There are few things as good as crispy, seasoned, flavorful roasted potatoes that still have a soft center. This recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes is the ultimate way to make the best crispy potatoes I’ve ever had! This Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes recipe does require you pre-boil your potatoes before adding to your air... 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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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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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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Pressure Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Kaitlin — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:00:01 +0000

I really love sweet potatoes. I have a pretty bad sweet tooth, so sweet potatoes are right up my alley. Growing up, we used to always have them mashed with a ton of butter and topped with roasted marshmallows. Mmm. This version for Pressure Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes is a bit more stripped down, no... Read More »

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