Author: madison.helms

Holiday Specials, Appetizers

Charcuterwreath

Are you not sure what to do for Christmas Eve? Look no further than a Charcuterwreath! This was such an idea that came to my mind awhile ago & bringing it to life was so much fun. Listed below is everything that is on this Charcuterwreath! Cheese Le Roule Garlic & Herbs Rians Laiterie Familiale (Central […]

Holiday Specials, Desserts

Peppermint Reindeer Food

This recipe is an original! I love puppy chow & this is a fun holiday twist to it!Ingredients: 8 – 10 cups Rice Chex Cereal 1 – 1.5 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips 1/4 – 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 12 candy canes, crushed 1 – 2 cups powdered sugar Preparation: First, pour the cereal into […]

Chicken, Soups & Salads, Family Sized

White Bean Chicken Chili

This is an original recipe! Growing up, we always had chili in the winter. This was a fun & different version my mom made. I would highly recommend adding some tabasco on top! Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 ¼ cups chicken broth 3 […]

Side Dishes

Oven Fries

These fries are so easy & a new favorite in my house! I highly recommend adding lots of pepper. Ingredients: 1.5 pounds russet potatoes (or 2 large potatoes) 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400F. Clean the potatoes, then cut lengthwise into [1/2] inch wide fries. […]

Soups & Salads, Healthy-ish, Family Sized

Healthier Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

This tortellini vegetable soup is phenomenal. I buy fresh cheese tortellini from Central Market to use in this dish. Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 2-4 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried) 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes kosher salt and black pepper 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 6 carrots, […]

Bread

Rosemary Bread

Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 cups warm water 1 teaspoon sugar ​1/2 Tablespoon  salt 4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Olive Oil Rosemary Himalayan salt Preparation: Dissolve the sugar in the warm water, and add the active yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. Next, use a wooden spoon and gradually add in the […]

Desserts

Mango Raspberry Creme Brûlée

My favorite dessert is creme brûlée. I made this for my birthday this year & it did not disappoint! Here are some tips to make sure your creme brûlée cooks throughly: Place the ramekins in warm water while you are creating the filling. Bring all of the ingredients to room temperature. When placing them into […]

Seafood, Healthy-ish, Family Sized

Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients: ½ pound spaghetti 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2” pieces 3 Tablespoons butter divided 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided 4 cloves garlic minced 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined 1 ¼ teaspoon sea salt divided, plus more for cooking pasta ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground, or to taste ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ⅓ cup fresh parsley […]