I believe in 2nd chances. Don’t you? Especially around Valentine’s Day. Aren’t you feeling like giving a little extra love to someone or something? These recipes never found their audience, but they deserve a second look. Most of these recipes are my absolute favorite all-time things to eat! Yeah, I ‘m making big claims here …
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No Boil Lasagna With Turkey Sausage
Okay, you guys. I need to confess something. It’s not going to be popular with the general public, so please don’t throw mildly expired tomatoes at me. And definitely don’t tell the Italians. Judge me for 5 minutes (setting the timer helps so you won’t dwell on it) and then you have to go back …
Spicy Ramen Noodles
These Spicy Ramen Noodles have shaken me out of my post holiday coma. It’s the one productive thing I’ve gotten done since we got an Apple TV. You guys, it’s life changing. But don’t go out and get one unless you don’t want to see the light of day ever again. Since the holidays, I’ve …
Spaghetti With Brie, Tomato, And Basil
In my crazy-young-reckless years living in Los Angeles, I was a stage manager for a play. I was also the lighting person, casting assistant, script supervisor, and anything else no one else wanted to do. I was a real go-getter, ya know. I was treated to this delicious brie recipe by one of the actors …
Mama’s Kicked Up Goulash
Do you ever wanna cry out “I want my mommy!” If you admit to that, I won’t tell a soul. You can come huddle with me in the corner and we can both cry into our childhood teddy bears and then pretend to the rest of the world that we’ve got our shyou-know-what together. We …
Fusilli Pasta with Spinach and Asiago Cheese
When I discover a tasty new recipe, all I want to do is share it with everyone. The recipe, that is. The actual meal I just want to eat it all myself. Sure, I’ll save a few bits for my husband. I’m generous like that. I’m feeling so generous right now, as I live and …
Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Tomatoes, Basil, and Orzo Pasta
Chicken nuggets, you say?! Hmph. Snobs don’t desire any dish with the word “nuggets” in the title. I should know. What if the chicken nuggets were referred to as “gourmet” or “totally awesome, dude”? I think you might have a change of heart. The truth is, I used to make this dish without chicken, as …
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