Loaded Gnocchi Skillet – With Bacon, Cheese & Green Onion

Loaded Gnocchi Skillet

Typically, when I think of gnocchi, I imagine it prepared in a traditional “pasta type” recipe. I really like it with a spicy tomato cream sauce, or even with a brown butter sauce. Considering that gnocchi is made of potatoes, I decided to try something different and make this Loaded Gnocchi Skillet. I love to top my potatoes with cheese, bacon and green onion, so I thought the same set-up might just work for gnocchi, and it sure did!

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Easy Fresh Aji Picante – Colombian Hot Sauce with Habanero

Easy Fresh Aji picante

I have been making this Easy Fresh Aji Picante for years and my husband and I love to put it on just about anything! I originally found this recipe on Skinny Taste. If you have not checked out all of the amazing recipes that Gina has created at skinnytaste.com, you are really missing out! Making this Colombian hot sauce is as simple as blending the ingredients together. It takes only a few minutes, and the result is a perfectly spicy and fresh sauce that is incredibly versatile. This is a naturally carb free, dairy free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian sauce, so it is great for most diets!

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread – Easy and Flavorful!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread

There is something to be said for the incredible flavor combination that is chicken, bacon and ranch. The super flavorful dressing combined with the filling chicken and the salty and smokey bacon creates something that is absolutely scrumptious. This Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread is very easy to make, ultra satisfying and loaded with some of the most delicious ingredients. Top it with some fresh green onion, tomatoes and an extra drizzle of ranch and enjoy!

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Corn, Bacon and Jalapeño Dip – Easy and Delicious!

Corn, Bacon and Jalapeno Dip

A good dip recipe is something that I hold on to for such a long time. Think of how many social functions dips are perfect for – football Sunday, parties of all kinds, showers, barbecues… The list really goes on and on. This Corn, Bacon and Jalapeño Dip is a fantastic creamy dip that is loaded with lots of corn, crispy bacon, cheese and the perfect amount of spice from the jalapeño. Save this recipe – you will be glad you did!

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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad – Easy Twist on an Old Classic

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is usually a staple at barbecues, cookouts, parties or really any summer event where there is food. Classic pasta salad can sometimes be pretty boring, but this Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is most definitely not! Making this dish is so very easy, and it packs so much flavor and a fantastic kick from the buffalo wing sauce. Try this recipe out for your friends and family soon – they are sure to thank you for it!

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Crispy Roasted Asian Potatoes – Easy & Flavorful

Crispy Roasted Asian Potatoes

Almost always, here in America, you will find an Asian dish served with either rice or noodles. While I love both rice and noodles, I like to mix things up. I decided to take one of the other more popular starches and add a little Asian flair to it. These Crispy Roasted Asian Potatoes are seasoned just perfectly to give you all the flavor you could want and also a nice kick of spice. Serve these potatoes just about any meat for a unique and delicious meal that is sure to add a little excitement to your dinner rotation.

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Baked Asian Marinated Pork Chops – Easy and Flavorful!

Asian Marinated Pork Chops

Pork chops are a food that I probably underutilize. There is really so much that can be done with them, but I tend to forget about them and go straight for the chicken. These Baked Asian Marinated Pork Chops may just be a game changer for me! They are so easy to make, don’t need long to marinate, can be made as spicy or mild as you like and the marinade is packed with so much flavor that you will for sure want seconds! Serve these with some fresh veggies, rice, noodles or any of your other favorite sides!

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Damn Good Noodles (Quick and Easy!)

A plate of damn good noodles

Do you ever have those nights when you want something quick and easy, but you also want something delicious and packed with flavor? I have the solution! My Damn Good Noodles can be ready in 15 minutes and they are oh so satisfying. Feel free to enjoy these noodles alone as a main dish (that’s what we do!), have them as a side dish or even add some chicken or shrimp to make it a more substantial meal.

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Summer Corn Chowder – Full of Flavor and Delicious

A bowl of summer corn chowder

No one ever said that soups, stews and chowders are only for the winter! This Summer Corn Chowder is the perfect way to enjoy a comforting bowl of chowder at this time of year. This chowder is loaded with fresh sweet corn, red potatoes, onion all it is all in a creamy broth. A bowl of this topped with crispy bacon and green onion is an amazing summer comfort food!

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Vietnamese Beef Bowls – with ground beef

Vietnamese beef bowl

These Vietnamese Beef Bowls are a great quick, easy and healthy option for weeknight dinners. The saucy and flavorful ground beef is served over my habanero lime rice. Hoisin sauce gives this dish just the hint of sweetness that it needs, and the chili paste gives it just enough spice. All in, these rice bowls come in at less than 500 calories, so they are a delicious meal that you shouldn’t feel guilty about enjoying!

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