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Mushroom Parmesan Fettuccine

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Say hello to my new favorite pasta dish. This “Mushroom Parmesan Fettuccine” is absolutely mouthwatering.

If you love mushrooms as much as we do then your going to want to try this recipe.

I’ve never had a mushroom pasta dish served to me like this in the restaurants, have you?

However if a restaurant’s did decide to serve such a dish.

I’m sure it would be very successful, so take note Resturants of North America!

This recipe can be made vegan instead of just vegetarian if you want. However you would want to replace the butter, parmesan cheese and cream with vegan options of course.

I can already hear the Vegan eaters out there praising!! 

And of course you can use “gluten free” pasta if your on such a diet. So really there is no excuse to not indulging once in a while in such an amazing dish.

HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM PASTA

 

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Once cooked till al dente strain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat add in the butter then the sliced mushrooms.
  • Saute till the mushrooms have browned, then add in the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
  • Saute the garlic with the mushrooms for 2 minutes before adding in the fresh parmesan cheese.
  • Toss back in the cooked fettuccine then season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

 

This recipe would be perfect for a romantic dinner with your loved or whenever really.

If you want to make it with milk instead of cream for a more lower fat version, you can go ahead and do that as well.

Just make sure your adding the cream or milk in after the mushrooms have been browned.

Because browing the mushrooms in the butter first really makes these mushrooms super tasty and should not be skipped.

Sprinkle a little more of that fresh parmesan cheese overtop before serving and you will be in mushroom pasta heaven.

Bone appetit!

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Appetizers & Sides, Christmas & Thanksgiving, Quick and easy recipes, Vegetarian

Butter Herb Parmesan Mushrooms

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These butter herb parmesan mushrooms are super simple to make and absolutely delicious! 

Made with just a few ingredients of brown mushrooms, fresh Parmesan cheese, garlic, butter and some herbs.

Your sure to make this easy recipe, time and time again in your house. 

I like to serve these mushrooms alongside pork, steak and or chicken.

Whichever way you decide to serve them, Im certain that you and your family are sure to enjoy.

It is such a quick side dish to serve around the table that everyone is sure to love and makes for something different then the average mash potatoes and carrots. 

Think Christmas and thanksgiving too with this side dish.

You can omit the cheese in the mushrooms if desired as they taste amazing without it as well.

However, if your making these for a crowd then adding the fresh Parmesan cheese.

Will give it an extra element of richness to the mushrooms.

I like to use brown mushrooms for this recipe, however you can use white if you choose.

HOW TO MAKE PARMESAN MUSHROOMS

  • The trick to having the best sauteed mushrooms is to saute them on medium heat in ample butter on each side for at least 7 minutes.
  • This allows them to become tender and juicy on the inside.

Sometimes it’s the simplest things such as these herbed mushrooms that can add something extra special to a meal. 

So if you’re looking for a side dish that is simple, quick and a sure winner.

You definitely want to try these!

Go ahead and add it to your recipe book, this recipe is definitely a keeper!

Looking for more side dishes

See below for more inspiration!

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Quick and easy recipes, Soups & Stews

Hearty Hamburger Macaroni Soup

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Good old Hearty Hamburger Noodle Soup is one of those recipes that you will want to make as soon as the weather starts to get cold. It warms the soul is healthy and can be enjoyed over a few days. 

This Hearty Hamburger Macaroni Soup is absolutely delicious. Packed with immune boosting ingredients this soup will leave you feeling good and craving more.

I can literally eat this for days, it’s that good!  I tend to make this soup in large batches and will freeze it in separate bowls to enjoy ahead of time.

Some people like to add other vegetables to this type of soup. Use what you have on hand, really almost any type of veggie goes well with beef and tomatoes.

 

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Dinner ideas

Beef Noodle Casserole with Kale

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Looking for an awesome kid friendly hamburger recipe? Well look no further than this delicious Beef Noodle Casserole with Kale dish.

This homemade recipe is very similar to “hamburger helper”. So if you and your family have like boxed hamburger helper in the past, then trust me you will love this.

If your not familiar with hamburger helper than may I ask where have you been the past few decades? Just kidding. 

As that boxed stuff was definitely was and still is a staple food in most North American homes. Now I do not mean to be of insult, because perhaps you have never heard of it or have lived in North America that long.

And so in that case you would not know what im talking about at all. For the rest of you i’m sure memories of the stuff are flooding into your thoughts by now.

Well this recipe is similar to that boxed stuff, however mine is way better and healthier for you. And that is because we are making it from scratch verses a boxed brand which uses way to much salt. Plus we are adding fresh kale and real cheddar cheese, hello!

So believe me when I say that this recipe definitely cannot compare to any of the box stuff I just mentioned. 

This recipe will feed a family of 8 or if there is less of you, feel free to freeze some for the days to come.

Also you can go ahead and bake two batches. Just double the recipe with my easy to use recipe adjuster above and then simply use two baking pans. This recipe does well as leftovers and can be frozen into a few meal preps.

Note: You can use beef stock to replace the milk if desired.

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Soups & Stews

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

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This Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup is a family favorite in my house. I like to prepare a big pot of this soup and will enjoy it over a few days. 

WHAT IS CABBAGE ROLL SOUP

It has all the same ingredients that cabbage rolls would have with stock to make it a soup.

It basically a cabbage roll done the lazy way, meaning we are not rolling the ingredients into a pre cooked cabbage leaf.

Instead we are throwing all those ingredients into a soup rather than rolling them up neat and tidy.

CAN CABBAGE ROLL SOUP BE FROZEN

Yes, it stores well as leftovers and freezes very well!

Cabbage roll soup is one of those staple soups that everyone should have in there recipe books.

It can be very healthy for you depending on the quality of ingredients you choose to use.

WHAT IS IN CABBAGE ROLL SOUP

I like to use:

  • Organic grass fed beef
  • Beef Stock
  • Whole canned tomatoes
  • Cabbage
  • 1 fresh tomato
  • Tomato Juice
  • Rice
  • Spices 

Did you know whole canned tomatoes are much better than the chopped ones?

Yes it’s true. You can read learn more about that topic on thekitchn.com

This recipe can stretch too and feed allot of people, so feel free to make a few pots and freeze them for easy enjoyment over the colder months.

IS CABBAGE ROLL SOUP KETO FRIENDLY

Yes, it is low in carbs. 

HOW TO MAKE CABBAGE ROLL SOUP

This soup can be done on the stove top as I did or if your pressed for time in your slow cooker. 

Whichever method you choose, I am sure this one will be something your family enjoys!

Also to save some times, feel free to use your food processor to chop the cabbage .

You can use the shred option which will give you more of  a shredded cabbage in the soup. 

Notes: Keep in mind, as with all my recipes. If you want to make more or less of this soup, simple adjust the serving size in the ingredients section above and the servings will automatically adjust for you. This soup can store in the fridge for up to 3 days and or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Breakfast, Quick and easy recipes

Black Forest Ham Hash Browns with Eggs

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These sunny side eggs are served warm over a plate of Black Forest Ham Hash Browns. I grew up eating bacon and eggs along with homemade hash browns. My mom used to make it all from scratch every Saturday morning. 

I remember her singing to me “Wakey wakey eggs and bacy”. It always made me feel so happy hearing her sing that because I knew it was the weekend and that we were going to have a good day spending quality time together as a family.

I always felt so much love from my mom’s cooking because she really put a lot of effort into preparing a good hearty meal for us whenever she could. And it’s something I will fondly remember about my childhood.

My favorite way to eat eggs for breakfast are sunny side up and then lightly based. So when you serve them like this over these homemade Black Forest Ham Hash Browns you will be in breakfast heaven!

This breakfast takes me back to my childhood every time and sometimes I will make this for dinner too. Oh how some foods can do that to us eh 🙂

To prepare them this way you will want to start by using your best non stick frying pan. Then you will simply turn up the heat to medium and will add 1 tsp of cooking oil to the pan to cook the hash browns, onions and ham.

I like to use mini potatoes for these hashbrowns because I will leave the skin on the potatoes. They really give this dish that extra special flavor so if you can’t get your hands on the mini ones then try to find ones with an edible skin.

Once the hash browns have been cooked remove them to a warm plate and prepare the eggs. The eggs cook fast so keep and eye on them for sure.

Once you crack each egg into the hot pan, cover them with a lid and within 2-3 minutes the white part will set and then you can remove them from the pan with a large spatula or slide them out directly onto the top of the cooked hash browns. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Looking for another GREAT breakfast recipe? Try my Sweet potato ham hash with-eggs. It’s another favorite of mine!

Did you grow up enjoying Bacon and eggs too? I would love to hear about your favorite breakfast memories in the comments below. Till next time friends, see you in the kitchen 🙂


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Chicken, Date Night, Dinner ideas, Meal Prep, Pasta, Quick and easy recipes

Spicy Tuscan Chicken

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These Chicken Breasts are smothered in a creamy, parmesan sauce and served over a bed of egg noodles. This is definitely my favorite way to make Tuscan Chicken. 

If you have ever been to the Olive Garden, this recipe is definitely a fan favorite. However mine cuts the fat in half by adding 1 cup of half n half cream, not two.

So instead of adding another cup of cream we are adding 2% milk and then some sour cream too. Plus I find doing so makes this dish taste all that much more creamier.

And who doesn’t like creamer meals with less calories than the original?

Also we are spicing it up a little by adding in some red chili flakes that really kick this recipe up a notch. And if you ask me it tastes way better than in the restaurant.

This recipe can serve a large family in a short period of time and also does well as leftovers or packaged into meal prep bowls for the weeks lunches ahead. Creamy, and oh so satisfying this is sure to hit the spot if your craving something fancy for dinner tonight.

I like to serve this dish over a bed of large egg noodles, they just go so well with the sauce. Of course you can add just about any type of pasta, so I will leave that up to you.

Just make sure to cook the pasta separately then add the dish on top once everything is cooked. This dish is very satisfying, both as a lunch dish or to serve as main meal. You can prepare this dish with turkey also, however it really tastes that much better with chicken.

Once the chicken has browned and cooked throughout on both sides, remove it and set aside for later. Then in the same frying pan add the crushed garlic and diced sun-dried tomatoes, slimming till fragrant.

Then pour one cup of half and half cream, along with 1 cup of %2 milk, 4 tbsp of sour cream and 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese and stir to combine.

Add in the spinach and simmer till the spinach has wilted then add back in the cooked chicken breasts and simmer on medium low for 5 minutes.

Turn off the heat and allow the sauce to thicken up some before serving over a bed of pasta. If you end up giving this a give it a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!

Creamy, tasty and great served the next day as leftovers! This recipe was inspired by Alyssa over at The Recipe Critic

Notes: You can always substitute whole milk or use just 2% in replace of the cream if desired.

 

MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead.

 


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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Pasta

Traditional Beef and Cheese Lasagna

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This Traditional Beef and Cheese Lasagna reminds me of something my Mother use to make me. 

This is more of a traditional recipe for Italian lasagna and is my all time favorite way to make homemade lasagna hands down. 

Good food that lasts until next day was always something my Mother aims for. 

And this recipe is one of those dishes!

HOW TO MAKE LASAGNA RECIPE

  • First you will want to get your hands on some fresh basil for this lasagna, along with the right types of cheeses.
  • All which is very important in making a traditional lasagna.
  • For the cheeses you will want are Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella and some Edam cheese. 
  • The Edam cheese will give this lasagna it’s nice crust.
  • Also Ricotta cheese for the inside works so good.

CAN LASAGNA BE MADE WITHOUTH RICOTTA CHEESE

Yes, you can substitute for cottage cheese if you like. It is just not as traditional! 

WILL LASAGNA NOODLES COOK IN THE OVEN

Yes, but you must pre cook them on the stove top first in boiling water. 

Then lay place them in layers between the sauce and cheese and hamburger before baking. 

This will in turn leave you will a moist yet firm and perfectly browned lasagna.

That is sure to impress even the pickets of lasagna eaters.

Give it a try and let me know what you think 🙂

Check out how perfect this Lasagna turned out.

The crust is browned to perfection!

And the cheese is oozing from everywhere, that is a perfect Lasagna to me.

Serve this Lasagna alongside a Homemade Cesar Salad with Dressing.

And you will be eating like the Italians in Provence! 

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