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Main Course Pasta

Creamy Pasta with Asparagus & Bacon

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You know, nothing says cozy night in quite like pasta twirled in a creamy sauce, especially if there’s a little crispy bacon and fresh asparagus in the mix. This is the kind of dinner I pull out when our family needs something equal parts indulgent and cheerful—but that doesn’t mean it’s fussy or takes forever. Quite the opposite! My Creamy Pasta with Asparagus & Bacon is full of texture (crunchy pine nuts, silky sauce, crisp-tender veggies) and honestly, it’s the one dinner that EVERYONE requests, even my picky ones who “don’t like green things” (they love this—go figure). One of …

Main Course Pasta

EASY MEXICAN PASTA SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF

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Let me just say it: this is the dinner I make when everyone’s shuffling around the kitchen, opening and closing the fridge like it’s got the answer to world hunger, and all I want is something low-stress but a little special. These Mexican-style pasta shells with ground beef—oh my goodness, friends. It’s like wrapping everyone up in a warm, cheesy hug on a regular old Tuesday night. There’s this happy, toasty smell—tomatoes and chiles simmering away—that somehow makes you forget about whatever mess is lurking in the laundry basket. Bold flavors, the easiest one-pan process, and (my favorite part!) you’ve …

Main Course Pasta

CHEESY TACO CREAM CHEESE PASTA

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You know those nights when you’re standing in front of the pantry, a little frazzled, wondering what on earth to make—something the kids and your spouse will actually eat, something that tastes a little bit indulgent, but won’t leave you with a mess of a kitchen? Oh, friend, I have been there more times than I can count. That’s exactly the mood that blessed us with this Cheesy Taco Cream Cheese Pasta. Imagine all those bold, familiar taco flavors you crave, cozied up in a silky, creamy pasta hug. Taco night and pasta night in one? You bet. My teenagers …

Dinner Main Course

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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If there were ever a magic recipe that wins over everyone at the table—busy weeknights, special occasions, picky eaters, folks who claim they “don’t love shrimp”—it’s this cozy, golden garlic shrimp pasta. I’ve made it for last-minute family dinners, stressed weeknights when I need something soul-soothing but fast, and even at casual dinner parties where I want to seem a little bit fancy but really am just secretly craving my favorite comfort food (shh, don’t tell!). The aroma of sizzling garlic in butter just has that way of turning the whole kitchen into a hug, don’t you think? What I …

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Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Pasta

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Tender cuts of beef stew meat are carefully placed into your slow cooker to produce a hearty cream based meal that will keep you smacking your lips from the very first bite. It is also combined with buttered pasta and topped with grated cheese for the perfect one pot warm dinner. Add color and flavor by cutting off fresh parsley and adding it to the Goulash. Especially now, it is one of the best food recipes for the evenings at home! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Zero work: The sluggish cooker gets pretty much all the credit working for you …

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Savory Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo with Creamy Parmesan Sauce: A Rich and Indulgent Pasta Dish

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Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal experience at home with this delicious Savory Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo. The quintessentially luxurious dish juxtaposes tender, seared steak cuts with a fine-beige Parmesan Alfredo, then crowned with tangy flavors of Gorgonzola. Beautiful and delightful, with intense flavor for a special dinner or date night, this is a well-composed beef steak dish with pasta that impresses. For a very substantial start, grab some paper-thin beef, slice the already cooked bubblegum of steak for added tenderness. Ingredients: For the Steak: For the Creamy Parmesan Alfredo Sauce: For the Pasta: Step-by-Step Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Steak Step …

Home and Garden

How I Turned My Messy Backyard into a Dream Veggie Garden (And Didn’t Lose My Mind Doing It)

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You know that little thrill when you bring home a fresh tomato from the farmers’ market—still warm from the sun, heavy in your hand, and smelling like summer itself? Now imagine that feeling times ten… because you grew it yourself. That’s what happened to me a few years back. I was standing in my chaotic, weedy yard with a bag of seeds and absolutely no clue what I was doing. Fast-forward a couple of seasons (okay, a few fails too), and my backyard turned into the happiest, tastiest corner of my life. If you’ve got garden dreams—even if it’s just …

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This Silly Little Jar Opener Just Saved Me from Smelling Like Garlic for Three Days

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The other night, I was making my usual Tuesday night pasta—nothing fancy, just olive oil, a splash of white wine, some chili flakes, and lots of garlic (because that’s the way my mother did it, and I’m not about to start breaking rules). Anyway, I was down to the peeling part—y’know, wrestling with those stubborn little cloves—and it hit me: my hands were going to reek of garlic ‘til Thursday. Again. That’s when I remembered this random YouTube tip I saw a while back, and let me tell you—it changed my life. All it involved was one of those grippy …

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Gas vs. Electric: Which Stove’s Really Better for Cooking?

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Alright, let’s talk stoves—because if you’ve ever tried to boil pasta on a burner that takes forever to heat up, you know this isn’t just a “kitchen appliance” debate. It’s personal. Back when I was in my twenties, I rented this little place that had an old electric stove with burners so lopsided, my pans used to slide off if I wasn’t watching. I burned more grilled cheese sandwiches than I care to admit. Then years later, I moved into a house with a gas range, and I felt like Julia Child herself. That open flame? It made me feel …

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How I Save Big at the Grocery Store (and You Can Too)

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Let me tell you something — there was a time when I walked into the grocery store without a plan, tossed whatever looked good into the cart, and left $150 lighter… only to come home and still feel like I had “nothing to cook.” Sound familiar? It wasn’t until I started treating my grocery shopping like a thoughtful ritual instead of a mad dash that things changed. And let me tell you — the difference has been night and day, both in my kitchen and my wallet. These days, I feed my family well, waste less, and stick to a …