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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
It’s National Fettuccine Alfredo Day! I didn’t know this day existed! But that’s cool — it’s a reason to post this delicious recipe! The appeal of classic Alfredo sauce lies in its simplicity. Featuring a blend of heavy cream, real butter, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, traditional Alfredo sauce delivers incredibly rich flavor without a lot of fuss. I always thought it was more difficult! This chicken and broccoli alfredo version builds upon the classic ingredients with the addition of rich cream cheese and fresh garlic. In addition, the heavy cream is replaced with a lighter blend of half & half and chicken broth. And the result? A creamy, delicious,…
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Slow Cooker Month: Louisiana Hot Sauce Pork Chops
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. I remember I didn’t like hot sauce when I was a child. But my tastes have evolved and hot sauces can add a twang to all kinds of dishes. Like Mac and Cheese (Thanks Emeril!) Here we have tender pork chops with a “hot sauce”-based sauce! Yum! If you want more of a kick, switch to a different hot sauce like Tabasco or something else that you…
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti
I have yet to come across someone who doesn’t love spaghetti. It’s a crowd-pleasing, quick and easy meal any day of the week – but even easier when you can make it all in the slow cooker. Best of all the sauce is made from scratch, allowing me to control seasonings and what goes in it. Quick Tip – brown the ground beef as soon as you get back from the store and store it in the fridge or freezer. Just grab it (thaw if needed) and put in your slow cooker for easy meal prep. If you want the recipes from this month in your mailbox, sign up here: Slow…
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Thanksgiving: Healthier Side Dishes
As people learn more about the importance of nutrition, and what it means to actually eat healthy food, a new movement towards the modification of meals has become very popular. Families and individuals looking for more healthy food have given rise to more healthy side dishes. Are you one of the people looking to make this switch? Then the following side dishes will be perfect for you, as they are delicious and great for Thanksgiving and other holidays! Carrot Fries with Parmesan Fried potatoes are one of the most popular sides in the world, but the process that cooks them can add an unbelievable amount of fat and salt to…
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Last-Minute Halloween Party Foods
Did you put off your Halloween Party Planning? Is life getting in the way? Time is getting short! This post might help you quickly plan a party food menu for your little ghosts and goblins! These ideas can make your Halloween Spooktacular. There is also a roundup of my Halloween posts! Quick and Easy Party Food Ideas Spooky Spiders Spread peanut butter or processed cheese spread onto round butter crackers. Place four chow mien noodles or small pretzel sticks on each side of the cracker making eight spider legs. Stack a cracker on top to make a sandwich. Dip raisins into peanut butter or cheese spread and place on top…
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Suggestions for Halloween Dinner
If you have decided to spend Halloween at home, you might want to plan a fun and special dinner for the family. You can have a delicious and filling dinner that also has a Halloween theme. Here are some different ideas to consider. Dinner Salad with Pumpkin Carrot Slices There is a technique for cutting a carrot into small pumpkin-shaped slices, which is perfect for topping your dinner salad. You want to take the carrot and wash it as you normally would and shave it if you prefer. You will then cut into the top of the carrot on two sides of where the stem will be, moving down the…
