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Category Archives: spinach
Nov 27
Easy Cheesy Spinach
I figured I’d squeeze in one more quick side dish for Thanksgiving, just incase anyone’s looking for ideas… And now, back to baking 😉 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Easy Cheesy Spinach from Claire Robinson 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 1 … Continue reading

Posted in cream cheese, QuickAndEasy, side dishes, spinach, Thanksgiving
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Jan 14
White Spinach & Artichoke Lasagna
How’s January been treating you? We’ve been having a pretty mild month here in NJ. Temps today are supposed to reach 56 degrees! I’ll take it… Even when it’s not freezing, comfort food hits the spot. I don’t remember my … Continue reading

Posted in artichokes, main dishes, mozzarella, pasta, spinach
4 Comments

Nov 16
Crockpot Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Dip
This time of year always has people searching for game day recipes. So, Sarah definitely had the right idea by choosing it as a theme for our recipe swap this time around. I received Ashley’s blog, Cheese Curd in Paradise, who … Continue reading

Posted in appetizers, artichokes, crockpot, dip, spinach
7 Comments

Jul 3
Baked Quinoa with Chicken Sausage and Spinach
Another make ahead meal? Yes, please! This was super delicious…made early in the afternoon and reheated before serving. Frank really, REALLY loved it, which made me very happy, considering how healthy it is (well, minus all the cheese I used, … Continue reading

Posted in cheese, chicken, main dishes, make ahead, quinoa, spinach
4 Comments

Apr 3
Hawaiian Pork & Pineapple
We ordered Chinese food over the weekend for the first time in a while. I was beat from a busy day and just didn’t want to worry about cooking or dishes. We were all about chilling out and watching a … Continue reading

Posted in fruit, main dishes, pork, QuickAndEasy, spinach
8 Comments

Jan 10
Almond Tilapia with Wilted Tomatoes & Spinach
Our monthly recipe swap took a different twist this time around – our theme was Secret Recipe Club style (as you’ve seen me blog here before), so we had a lot of freedom as far as what to cook or … Continue reading

Posted in almonds, main dishes, QuickAndEasy, seafood, spinach, tomatoes
6 Comments

Jan 3
It’s Greek to us
We had what ended up being “A Very Greek Christmas” the weekend before the actual holiday. My immediate family got together a week ahead of time, since Christmas Eve always ends up being total chaos (fun! but super chaotic), had … Continue reading

Posted in appetizers, feta, Greek, main dishes, spinach
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Oct 12
Busy, busy, busy
When you’re running out of time, make pasta. It’s as simple as that. And when you get tired of the usual pasta, make gnocchi. Gnocchi Florentine with Sausage 1 pound gnocchi 4 chicken sausage (or Italian, doesn’t matter…use your favorite), … Continue reading

Posted in chicken, Italian, main dishes, make ahead, mozzarella, pasta, QuickAndEasy, ricotta, spinach
5 Comments

Jul 21
Holy macaroni
The truth is, Frank could eat pasta every night. We eat it fairly often, but not nearly as much as he’d like. Personally, I would be HAPPY to make it every night because it’s so.damn.versatile. The possibilities are endless. Open … Continue reading

Posted in chicken, main dishes, mozzarella, pasta, QuickAndEasy, spinach
7 Comments
