I love mac and cheese but I decided to change it up a bit by going low carb! Today, I will show you how I make my version of “mac” and cheese using cauliflower. This dish is super creamy, cheesy, tasty and satisfying, without the “guilt.” I love hearing from you so please give “Ivy’s
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I usually go to potluck parties during NYE and my go to dish is my cheesy beef lasagna. This is not an authentic Italian recipe, but my spin on lasagna. If you love pasta, beef, and cheese, you will definitely love this dish! I hope you all have a safe and happy new year!!! *If
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Mac and cheese- one of American’s all time favorite comfort foods. This recipe can be buildable by adding more of your favorite ingredients and can be vegetarian if you omit the bacon.  Serve this as an appetizer, main dish, or side. I love having this with fried chicken. Nom nom nom! Ingredients: 2 cups of small dried
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If you like grilled cheese sandwiches, you will love this! It’s a fried cheese Sammy- It’s a cross between a grilled cheese Sammy and those breaded mozzarella sticks. Who doesn’t love melted cheese between two crunchy slices of bread..YUM! This recipe is also easy to follow! Ingredients: (serves 1) Sliced freshed mozzarella thinly sliced- as
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I was told not to call it a “Philly” Cheese Steak because it’s not from Philly, but to each their own.  It’s a “Philly” cheese steak made with a “New York” strip steak and “French” rolls …. I guess I can just call it a cheese steak sammy!  This recipe is a no-brainer and simple
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Do you call it Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Parmesan ? I guess it just depends on your preference. I love this dish because it is quick and easy to make. I usually make batches of my marinara sauce and when I do, I make this dish. My chicken parmigiana is mouth watering and very tasty.
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I love potatoes. I especially loved them twice baked. Whenever my dad makes a family steak dinner, he serves his steaks with twice baked potatoes. I decided to recreate his recipe This potato uses simple ingredients but is packed with tons of delicious flavors. The potato is loaded with bacon, cheese, and green onions. You can
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I had left over risotto and decided to transform them into and appetizer. I took the left over risotto, formed them into balls, and coated it with breadcrumbs. They turned into a delicious, crunchy, and gooey appetizer (Arancini). You can serve as is or serve with a side of marinara sauce. If you have children, this
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I love lasagna.  A lot of people think it is so much work to make this, but with my method, it is really quick and simple. This is definitely not traditional lasagna but definitely a recipe you can build from. Be free to add more ingredients, substitute, or omit. For a “healthier version, use ground
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