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Asiago Butter

Another recipe I saw while scrolling and of course I had to try it! A cheese, asiago to be specific, and butter combination is a must! Take a hunk of asiago cheese and chop it in a food processor. Then add a stick of butter that was soften and cream it together. The first timeContinue reading “Asiago Butter”

Ron’s Original (Exton, PA)

Still out exploring and Ron’s Original in Exton is up next! Ambiance/Atmosphere: This Italian restaurant is located right off Route 100. They have a bar and restaurant side. We went in on a mission – sit at the bar and order a beer and burger. So we sat at the bar. The bartenders were awesome.Continue reading “Ron’s Original (Exton, PA)”

Meal Prep: Egg Bites

We are back with another breakfast prep – egg bites. Another one of the recipes/ideas that came together to use up some produce and eggs. First I preheated the oven to 350. I had some roasted sweet potatoes, tomatoes, red onions, peppers and mushrooms to chop up finely. I then chopped up some frozen sausageContinue reading “Meal Prep: Egg Bites”

PB Berry Oat Cookies

Overripe bananas happens way more often than I would like. I always tell myself yes, buy bananas and I will eat them. Then I always end up freezing some for smoothies or making something quick, easy and delicious because they are overripe – so this time I made these berry cookies that turned out soContinue reading “PB Berry Oat Cookies”

Meal Prep: Breakfast Burritos

My summer hours for worked have kicked in, so I will be looking at more meal prep and easy meals ideas! First up, breakfast burritos! I had roasted potatoes left over. To them I added chopped red onions, tomatoes, breakfast sausage links and chopped cooked bacon. It sautéed everything together in a pan with salt,Continue reading “Meal Prep: Breakfast Burritos”

On the Roll Food Truck

Brother’s on the Brandywine is a small beer garden in Coatsville featuring Kershner Brother’s Beer and several food trucks including: On the Roll. This was one of the best food trucks I have been to in a long time … I mean we did make 3 different stops/orders from them throughout the day LOL. ItContinue reading “On the Roll Food Truck”

Pigs in a Jalapeno Popper

Need a fun finger/appetizer idea that both delicious with a little kick? I have one for you: pigs in a jalapeno popper! It’s as fun and easy as it sounds. And its the best of both items! I took jalapenos, slice them in half and scooped out the seeds etc. I then placed a pieceContinue reading “Pigs in a Jalapeno Popper”

Elote Potato Salad

You know Elote/Mexican street corn is one of my favorite ways to eat corn. Last corn season I tried out a few different recipes. This time was an elote potato salad. It was soooo delicious, that I cannot wait to make it again. First, I soft boiled a small bag of baby red potatoes. WhileContinue reading “Elote Potato Salad”

Asian Shrimp Stir Fry

Another recipe of “what needs to be cooked before it goes bad.” My parents were getting ready to leave for a trip, which meant I had more produce to cook than I normally do, including some Chinese greens and snow peas. I decided to make an Asian stir fry with shrimp. I chopped all myContinue reading “Asian Shrimp Stir Fry”

Roasted Veggie Pasta Sauce

When you’re in the mood to make pasta, but you also need to use up produce before it goes bad … you blend it in the sauce. I call it the sneaky “healthy” but without the veggie chunks LOL. I already has some roasted red peppers. On a sheet pan, I roasted some zucchini, redContinue reading “Roasted Veggie Pasta Sauce”