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Marry Me Tortellini Ingredients: *  1 Tbsp olive oil (plus 1-2 tsp oil from sundried tomatoes)*   3 garlic cloves, mince...
09/27/2026

Marry Me Tortellini

Ingredients:
* 1 Tbsp olive oil (plus 1-2 tsp oil from sundried tomatoes)
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
* 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 1 package (10 oz) refrigerated tortellini
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 cup fresh chopped spinach
* Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Directions:

In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil and 1-2 tsp of the oil from the sundried tomatoes over medium heat.

Add the garlic, sundried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the garlic is tender and fragrant.

Stir in the flour and cook 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly to create a roux.

Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking until smooth. Bring to a boil.

Add the tortellini and cook 4-5 minutes, until the pasta begins to soften.

Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.

Add the chopped spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.

Nothing like a big pot of homemade chicken noodle soup 🥰
09/27/2026

Nothing like a big pot of homemade chicken noodle soup 🥰

Apple Fritter Loaf Cake 🍎🍏Ingredients:- 1/3 cup brown sugar- 3 tsp cinnamon- 2 1/2 apples, peeled & rough chopped- 2/3 c...
09/27/2026

Apple Fritter Loaf Cake 🍎🍏

Ingredients:

- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 2 1/2 apples, peeled & rough chopped
- 2/3 cup + 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Prep your 9x5" loaf pan with a non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.

Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl, set aside.

Toss cubed apples with 2 tbsp sugar and remaining 1 tsp of cinnamon in a separate bowl, set aside.

In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 2/3 cup sugar together until fluffy, approximately 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla, continue to mix.

Gently mix in the flour, baking powder and salt in separate bowl, then slowly add to creamed butter mixture until fully combined. Add 1/2 cup milk into this mix until smooth.

Pour half the batter into the lined loaf pan, and add half of the apple mixture on top of the batter in the pan.

Sprinkle half of the brown sugar + cinnamon mixture on top of the apple layer.

Repeat and add the remaining batter overtop and top with remaining apples and brown sugar mix.

Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the apple mixture into the batter, ensuring the apples on top layer or patted into the loaf batter.

Bake until toothpick inserted into middle of loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Allow loaf to cool on wire rack after baking.

For the Icing:
Combine and mix powdered sugar with remaining 3 tbsp of milk.

Add more milk or powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.

Drizzle loaf with glaze.

Chicken Gnocchi SoupIngredients:- 1 tablespoon olive oil- 1 cup diced yellow onion (1 onion) - 3/4 cup diced celery (3 s...
09/20/2026

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion (1 onion)
- 3/4 cup diced celery (3 stalks)
- 3/4 cup diced carrot (2 carrots)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/3 cups cream
- 1 (16-ounce) package gnocchi
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- Hearty buttered bread optional

Directions:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-9 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, chicken bouillon, parsley, oregano, and thyme. Stir for 15 seconds to combine. Add the butter and stir until it melts.

Sprinkle flour over vegetables and whisk constantly for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and cream, continuing to whisk until smooth and slightly thickened. Add the bay leaf, milk, and cream.

Bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften.

Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, but reduce the cooking time by 1 minute.

Reduce heat to low. Stir in spinach and chicken. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is heated through. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning as needed.

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve with hearty buttered bread on the side.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Ingredients:- 1 and 3/4 cups flour- 1 teaspoon baking soda- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ci...
09/20/2026

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Spray two 12-count muffin pans with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners.

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, and salt together until combined. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk together until combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and then fold everything together gently just until combined and no flour pockets remain.

Mix in the chocolate and white chocolate chips.

Spoon the batter into liners, filling them all the way to the top.

Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Bake for an additional 16-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

The total time these muffins take in the oven is about 21-22 minutes, give or take.

Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan before enjoying.

Cover tightly and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Makes 12 muffins. Easy recipe to double for 24 muffins.

Still holding on to bbq weather 🔥
09/19/2026

Still holding on to bbq weather 🔥

Pizza & garlic fingers 👌🏻
09/18/2026

Pizza & garlic fingers 👌🏻

Lina loved my lentil soup! 🧡💛
09/13/2026

Lina loved my lentil soup! 🧡💛

Creamy Tuscan Inspired Gnocchi Ingredients:-   Grape tomatoes-   Olive oil-   Salt and pepper -  Italian seasoning-   1 ...
09/07/2026

Creamy Tuscan Inspired Gnocchi

Ingredients:
- Grape tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Italian seasoning
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1lb Ground Italian sausage meat
- 16oz Potato gnocchi
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1/2 Cup of chicken broth
- 1 1/2 Cups of heavy cream
- The juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Handful of spinach, chopped
- 1/3 Cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:
Slice the tomatoes in half. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Air fry the tomatoes at 250°F for 45-60 minutes, then turn air fryer to dehydrate mode for 5 minutes. Remove the tomatoes from the air fryer, placing in a small bowl and set aside.

Add in the gnocchi, toss in olive oil and season with salt. Cook the gnocchi in the air fryer at 400°F for 10 minutes.

Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan and brown the ground Italian sausage meat. Add in the chopped onion and the diced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent. Add in the tomatoes.

Mix in the chicken broth, the heavy cream, the lemon juice. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.

Mix in the spinach, the air fried gnocchi, and the grated Parmesan cheese.

Serve topped with additional Parmesan and enjoy!

From homemade chicken broth to a delicious pot of chicken noodle soup 👌🏻
09/07/2026

From homemade chicken broth to a delicious pot of chicken noodle soup 👌🏻

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