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Meatball Lasagna

Prepare to be amazed... now, I know my lasagna recipe from my cooking classes is hard to beat, but I think I've actually found a way to! My family even voted on this one as the best. So, needless to say, this recipe was a total hit. I'm so glad I get to share it with you all!

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Pesto Focaccia Italian Sub

Hello, once again, everyone! You all know how much I love Costco, right? Well, I was wandering around the bakery the other day (eyeing those amazing mini chocolate chip cookies— yes I resisted, I had to) when I came across a new item. Pesto focaccia. Now, I am a super fan of bread— and an even bigger fan of focaccia. But to put the two of these things together was mind blowing! I had to buy, so I did.

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My Sister Stole My Mac & Cheese

Hello, once again! At family gatherings I’m often asked to bring food. Dessert, side dish, even the main dish (That was Easter 2018 at my brothers. I believe it was ribs ;-) ). Well, recently, my sister had a birthday party for my nephew Owen. My nephews mean the world to me, so of course I obliged! I thought about what a good side dish would be for burgers and hot dogs, of course I landed on macaroni and cheese! Now, I have made macaroni and cheese a million different ways. This time, I decided I would try to created an “old fashioned shells and cheese” recipe. Nice and creamy. Filled with lots of gooey cheese. And enough to feed a crowd!

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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Flatbread with Burrata Cheese

In today's newest recipe, we're featuring one of our favorite cheeses, burrata! If you haven't heard of it, take notes now and jot down this delicious recipe while you're at it! I love using fresh ingredients, especially in the summer, and it doesn't take more than a couple drizzles of olive oil to make into a memorable dinner that you can make at home! Hope you all enjoy!

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Curry Chicken Ramen

Ramen noodles are the easiest thing to load your pantries with, but what do you do with a surplus of them? Today, we give you an easy lunch recipe using what you've already got on hand, plus a few star ingredients you can find anywhere! This one turned out fantastic, and is the perfect example of you all being able to create takeout dishes from home! Enjoy!

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Barbecue Pork Cowgirl Casserole

In a super easy and genius way to use leftovers from our lakehouse, I created this delicious casserole, layered with cheese and tater tots! This really is one of the best recipes I've made in a while, so I'm so happy to share it with all of you! Enjoy!

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Crispy Pan Fried Walleye Sandwich

Hello, once again, my foodies! What seems like not too long ago, we had our last evening in South Dakota. The weeks actually flew by— lots of homework, fishing, family time (LOTS of family time) and, of course, cooking! I decided to use a recipe from one of my earlier YouTube videos and give it a twist! Crispy Pan fried Walleye, but in sandwich form!

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Our Lakehouse Quarantine Recap and Cheesy Focaccia Tuna Melts

For two weeks, we huddled up in our lakehouse cabin on Lake Poinsett in South Dakota. While there were times we were at each others’s necks, this was a wonderful experience and the perfect time to be with the family having delicious drinks and trying new recipes! Here I’ve complied all the little clips I made while we were there, and I think it's a fun way to introduce the behind the scenes, and how I spend my days with my family! In this one, with the leftover focaccia from my last recipe, I paired with it a creamy and cheesy tuna salad recipe to make focaccia tuna melts! So so delicious. And with all of us together having a comfortable time up north for a while, what could be better?

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Hearty Barbecue Chicken Soup

Hello to all my Creme foodie friends! I know being in your homes and cooking more than usual may have you feeling a little uninspired. I have to say— I love the challenge of bringing new and fun recipe ideas to you! My kids and I have been laying low at our lake house on Lake Poinsett the last two weeks. Being out here we are isolated, which is great under the circumstances. However there is not much for groceries or stores close by. This mean I get to look inside my fridge and pantry and get creative!

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