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Author: Courtney

Chorizo + Cheeseburgers

Chorizo + Cheeseburgers

So, you should know by now that I don’t make the healthiest food in the world. But, I think this recipe might take it to the next level. Let me start by saying cheeseburger. Now, chorizo. Plus, fried egg. On a bagel. I mean really, 

Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

I’m not going to lie, the main reason I wanted to make this was because of a Burger King commercial. Hey, I’ll take inspiration wherever I can get it. I actually made chicken parmesan (with Wheat Thins!) before so for the detailed recipe, and pictures, 

Spiced Wine and Warm Fire

Spiced Wine and Warm Fire

I had a cocktail party recently. The party was a hit, but since I was mixing pitchers of this Apple Pie Cocktail, nobody really seemed interested in the spiced wine I made. To be completely honest, that was fine by me. I sealed it up 

Chicken and Rice Cassrole

Chicken and Rice Cassrole

I absolutely LOVE sharing recipes with people. I think that may be why I love Pinterest so much. New ideas get me really excited to to be in my kitchen. A few months ago my friend Dustin posted on Facebook that he had “chicken and 

Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy Potatoes

In my last post I shared a Sweet Chicken Wing Recipe that I learned from my mom. These cheesy potatoes usually accompanied those wings. If I ever make one, I usually end up making the other. Once you read the ingredients of these potatoes, you 

Sweet Chicken Wings

Sweet Chicken Wings

This is one of my favorite recipes I learned from my mom. We used to always have these wings for Superbowl parties or for New Year’s Eve. I remember when I first helped make the marinade for these wings. I may have tasted it while 

Apple Pie Cocktail

Apple Pie Cocktail

So, Julia and I decided we needed a fancy little cocktail party for the ladies at work. I decided to host it last night at my place and we had a great night! Thanks to all the girls for getting dolled up and coming out 

Grilled Cheese + Egg

Grilled Cheese + Egg

I eat like I am still 7 years old. So it is absolutely no surprise that I love a great grilled cheese. Now that I’m twenty-something (I’ll never admit to anything older than 22), I feel like the plain american cheese and white bread is