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I discovered my new favorite quick and easy home cooked meal! Read on for my sheet pan gnocchi with wild mushroom and Italian sausage recipe!

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Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom & Italian Sausage

Sheet Pan Gnocchi

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Today I’m sharing one of my favorite Italian Recipes: Orecchiette Pasta with Broccolini and Sausage! This traditional Italian recipe is one that my whole family absolutely loves.

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Orecchiette with Broccolini and Sausage Recipe

Orecchiette with Broccolini and Sausage

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This blackened shrimp stir fry recipe is insanely easy, with just ten minutes of prep time and ten minutes to cook.

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Blackened Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Stir Fry Recipe

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This easy pasta broccoli recipe is a traditional dish in my family. It is super simple, takes less than 30 minutes, and feeds 4-6 people!

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Pasta with Broccoli

Pasta with broccoli

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Are you looking for recipes that are versatile depending on what ingredients you can find at your grocery store? Times are WEIRD y’all!!! I still can’t believe what’s going on in the world right now, but here we are, and we have to try to make the best of it! I wanted to share a […]

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FRITTATA BASICS

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Hey Guys! Y’all got so excited when I shared this last night, so I knew I needed to post the recipe right away! I’ll definitely do a cooking demo on this ASAP over on my Instagram! But until then, here is this SUPER EASY and even more YUMMY recipe! INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound linguine noodles 1/3 […]

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VEGGIE & SEAFOOD LINGUINE

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This time of year we all go crazy for pumpkin recipes! But people usually only think of sweets when it comes to including pumpkin into their food! Like pies, cakes, cookies, breads..  but you can also use pumpkin in savory dishes! And for those of you who might be a little intimidated by that, Cucina […]

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CREAMY PUMPKIN MAC N CHEESE

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Flatbreads are one of my favorite foods to cook. Not only because they are delicious, but because they feel so fancy yet are so easy to prepare! You can get as creative as you like with these, there is no right or wrong way to do it! INGREDIENTS: 2 medium flatbread 3 tbsp classic marinara 8 […]

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BBQ CHICKEN FLATBREAD

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I used to hate cooking fish because I could never get it to taste as good as if I was to order it at a restaurant. It would always come out dry and with no flavor. I finally just asked our seafood specialist at our local grocery store and I’m SO glad I did! He […]

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5 TIPS FOR PERFECTLY COOKED & SEASONED SALMON EVERY TIME

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Hey guys!  Every year when Cinco De Mayo rolls around I feel like it’s just a kick off party to start the summer! Yes, I know.. summer technically doesn’t start until the end of June.. but if you live in the south like I do summer starts NOW! Here is a fun & festive recipe […]

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BLACKENED FISH TACOS W/ CITRUS SLAW & AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE

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I'm just your average boy mom with an eye for design. Over the year's I've worn many professional hats, from creative director to interior designer & stylist, but the heart of what I do has always been the same. My mission is to help other women feel confident in their style & fall in love with their life & home.

My name is Maria

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