You might be wondering what Honky Potatoes are. Unless you 1/ grew up in Emporium, PA, or 2/ have stopped at the Buttonwood for breakfast on your way through Emporium, PA, you probably have no idea. I decided to remake this classic into a breakfast casserole!
Read MoreSlow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
If you haven't figured it out by now... I'm kind of obsessed with "buffalo chicken"-anything. I'll take any chance I can to come up with a buffalo chicken recipe. This chili is not what I would call a TRUE buffalo flavor, since this it is tomato based - but with the Frank's and the celery and carrots, I'm calling it buffalo anyways!
Read MoreSpinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
In case you missed it, last week I posted this recipe for Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip. It's Whole30-friendly, i.e. no cheese -- but it gets its rich, creamy texture from cashew cream and homemade mayo! And since that recipe makes about 4 cups of dip, you'll have plenty left to whip up this chicken casserole!
Read MoreCreamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
My friend Debbie makes this AWESOME Martha Stewart recipe for Artichoke Dip with Fontina. I was seriously eating this stuff with a spoon when she made it. Always in need of healthy party food ideas, I decided to recreate this dip to be Whole30 friendly -- sadly, those big melty globs of fontina gots to go!
Read MoreRoasted Brussels Sprouts with Onions & Bacon
I loooooove me some good roasted brussels sprouts. A little burnt, with some crispy leaves, all caramelized and sweet. And today, when I went to prep and roast my sprouts, I remembered that I had BACONNNN in the fridge. And if you CAN bacon, you should ALWAYS bacon.
Read MoreThe Best Buffalo Chicken Salad of Your Life
You might read the title of this post and think.... "Really, Maria? Really, the best?" And to you doubters I say... YES! I made them for my parents one weekend and both of them declared them "the best salad they had ever eaten."
Read MoreShepherd's Pie Twice Baked Potatoes
"I could eat this every day" Stir-Fried Garlic Broccoli
Not joking, I really could (and sometimes do) eat this stuff every day. My favorite pairing? THIS broccoli with good ol' dippy eggs!
Read MoreWhole Egg, Sausage & Broccoli Breakfast Bake
I love recipes that allow me to sneak some veggies in first thing in the morning, and I wanted to experiment with an egg casserole that didn't require you to scramble the eggs before baking! Alas, this egg bake was born!
Read MoreGarlic & Onion Roasted Pork Loin
Pork gets a bad wrap sometimes... but if you don't overcook it, it can be juicy and delicious, making a meal that is also fairly inexpensive! Onions and garlic inserted into cuts in the meat make this roast super flavorful!
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