vegetarian

  • Mashed potato tater tots

    We had some leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving and decided to make mashed potato tater tots with them. These were pretty tasty and would be amazing loaded with baked potato toppings (like the ones at Arby’s). They’re also similar to my copycat Cheesecake Factory loaded baked potato tots. This recipe is pretty adaptable. We’ve made them…

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  • Candied pecans

    These candied pecans are those delicious sugary, crunchy treats that you always smell at the mall or at hockey games. They’re great for Christmas party recipe swaps or if you want to make large numbers of homemade gifts. Candied nuts are also a perfect addition to an appetizer board with charcuterie and other salty nibbles….

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  • Fresh Take stuffed shells

    I love shortcuts when cooking, so I was a big fan of the Kraft Fresh Take line. And I was pretty disappointed when they continued it. I’ve updated my recipe for stuffed shells to replace the Fresh Take kit. Mac loves pasta in every shape, form, or fashion. And he really loves pasta stuffed with…

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  • Corn casserole aka my addiction

    This corn casserole is insanely delicious, totally addicting, and easy to make. It’s cheesy and corny and is a great side dish for a lot of entrees. If you’re feeling crazy, swap this out for your standard cornbread recipe (like with a bowl of chili). I always keep cans of regular and creamed corn on…

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  • Croissant French toast

    When I was growing up, my family loved to buy the Sam’s Club packs of croissants. We’d eat them as a side with dinner or as a snack with a swipe of butter. Mac and I got our own Sam’s Club membership when we moved in together, and these croissants found their way into our…

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