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Creamy Vodka Sauce Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto and Burrata

Melissa — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:15:37 +0000

Creamy Vodka Sauce Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto and Burrata – a restaurant-style tomato vodka pasta topped with creamy burrata cheese and crispy bits of prosciutto. Creamy Vodka Sauce Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto and Burrata The perfect dinner for when you’re in the mood for really amazing pasta! It’s easy to make, with simple ingredients, but...

Loaded Charcuterie Nachos

Melissa — Sun, 17 May 2026 21:50:57 +0000

Loaded Charcuterie Nachos – thick kettle chips loaded with melty white cheddar, creamy brie, and freshly shredded Parmigiano Reggiano. Sprinkled with crispy prosciutto, diced salami, and drizzled with hot honey. Finished with dollops of fig jam and fresh arugula. Charcuterie Nachos Thick-cut kettle chips are topped with charcuterie board favorites for a delicious twist on...

25 Charcuterie Board Ideas

Melissa — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:29:03 +0000

Creative charcuterie board ideas for every occasion, including dessert boards. From Christmas Charcuterie boards to Charcuterie Cups, these are all my favorite ideas for impressing your guests and entertaining.

29 One Pot Pasta Recipes

Melissa — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:50:43 +0000

From One-Pot Chicken Alfredo to Spicy Cajun Sausage and Orzo, one-pot pasta recipes are quick, cozy, and comforting. Here are some of my favorite one-pot pasta recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights and make for easy clean-up.

27+ One Pot Meals the Whole Family Will Love

Melissa — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:50:37 +0000

From burrito bowls to chicken alfredo, one-pot meals are perfect for busy families and weeknight cooking. Really anyone who wants a simplified dinner and doesn’t want a bunch of extra dishes to wash. Most of my weeknight recipes are some kind of one-pan meal, either one-pot or sheet pan and I save the bigger dinners...

21 Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes

Melissa — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:14:15 +0000

Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes – Twenty-one easy to make, flavor packed sheet pan dinner recipes. From shrimp fajitas to pork tenderloin with potatoes and green beans, these dinners will become your weeknight go-to recipes. Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes Sheet Pan dinners are my weeknight go to for an easy meal. Recipes that are quick and...

Sheet Pan Pizza

Melissa — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:04:35 +0000

Sheet Pan Pizza – a tender and crispy pizza crust loaded with homemade pizza sauce, parmesan cheese, bubbly mozzarella cheese, and crispy pepperoni. Sheet Pan Pizza An easy and forgiving method for a homemade pizza you make without any special pizza equipment. Start with a super-hydrated dough that bakes up tender and soft with crispy...

Easter Charcuterie Board

Melissa — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:06:12 +0000

Easter Charcuterie Board – a festive Easter charcuterie board display with fresh fruit and delicious meat and cheese pairings. Easter Charcuterie Board This beautiful board is so easy to make and customize. Perfect for Easter or any springtime celebration. Pair your favorite charcuterie and cheeses with complementary seasonal fresh fruit. Use a rabbit-shaped cookie cutter...

Four Easy Appetizer Ideas

Melissa — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:26:03 +0000

Four Easy Appetizer Ideas – impressive appetizers that only take a few minutes to make! Here are some easy appetizer ideas that look like a million bucks but only take a few minutes to prepare. These are great for having out when guests arrive, especially when you are preparing a big dinner and want an...

Baked Brie with Hot Honey Appetizer

Melissa — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:43:57 +0000

Baked Brie with Hot Honey Appetizer – melty baked brie cheese with a drizzle of hot honey. This is an irresistible and easy appetizer idea. Baked Brie with Hot Honey Appetizer Baked brie is the ultimate easy and elegant appetizer. I like to keep it simple with a drizzle of hot honey, but it’s so...