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Bite taken out of honey balsamic BBQ pork sandwich on white plate.

Honey Balsamic BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches {Instant Pot or Slow Cooker}

March 18, 2019
Bruschetta chicken and bacon pasta in large white serving bowl with fresh basil.

Bruschetta Chicken and Bacon Pasta

September 12, 2018
Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Brown Butter

Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter

March 20, 2017
Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin

Sweet Balsamic Glazed Pork {Slow Cooker + Instant Pot}

February 22, 2017
The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

September 12, 2016
Autumn Pear Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing

Autumn Pear Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing

November 18, 2015
Slow Cooker Lasagna

Slow Cooker Lasagna {Perfected}

October 29, 2015
Portillo's Chopped Salad with Sweet Italian Dressing

Portillo’s Chopped Salad with Sweet Italian Dressing

September 8, 2015
Balsamic Beef or Chicken Kebabs

Balsamic Beef {or Chicken} Kebabs

August 12, 2015
Amazing Feta Dip

Amazing and Simple Greek Feta Dip

July 22, 2015
Stuffed Chicken Marsala {Olive Garden Copycat}

Stuffed Chicken Marsala {Olive Garden Copycat}

October 29, 2014
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Roasted Balsamic Vegetable Pasta Sauce

October 18, 2013
Green Bean Salad

Fresh Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Dressing

July 26, 2013
The Best Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

August 27, 2012
Braised Brisket

Delicious Braised Brisket with Mushrooms

January 9, 2012
grilled burger in a bun with some lettuce and tomatoes on the side all on a white plate

Grilled Steak Burgers

August 15, 2011
white platter with halved cherry tomatoes, a basil leaf, and a cube of fresh mozzarella skewered on toothpicks

Caprese Skewers

February 3, 2011
top view of a white bowl with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and spinach drizzled in oil

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

July 23, 2010
berry, yogurt, and granola parfait in a glass goblet

Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Granola Parfaits

June 29, 2010
white bowl filled with pasta salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

June 28, 2010
white bowl with corn and black bean salsa

Balsamic Black Bean Salsa

February 6, 2010
white bowl with cooked spaghetti noodles, chicken pieces, and chopped red pepper

Balsamic Chicken Noodle Bowl

January 11, 2010
spinach, tortellini, and sun-dried tomato salad on a white plate

Tortellini Spinach Salad with Balsamic-Tomato Vinaigrette

January 1, 2010
white bowl with chili topped with sour cream and cheese

Sweet Heat Louisiana Chili

September 15, 2008

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