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Thea’s Théasty Smashburgers

These fan favorites are finally up on the blog after many requests! Short and sweet but here is the recipe. Ultra crispy edges, no filler and so delicious you will never make another kind of burger again! Ingredients For the Burger Patty 1 lb Ground Chuck 80/20 Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon…

Peaches n’ Cream Pasta with Creamy Burrata and Prosciutto

Pasta is my go-to any time of the year. It’s really a blank canvas for whatever is in season. Since we are in our final weeks of summer, I’ve brought one of my favorites (pasta) with one of the most diverse in seasons fruits: peaches. Of course, you don’t want to weigh a bright peach…

Spicy Goat Cheese + Sausage Rigatoni with Green Vegetables

I’ve been waiting for a LONG time to purchase the pasta press attachment for my KitchenAid mixer. As a person who cooks pasta regularly, having this pasta press come to my door was like Christmas morning. The thought of making bucatini, penne, macaroni, and rigatoni got me right into making one of my faves: Rigatoni. …

Best Dang Black Bean Veggie Burger

Ready for the best dang black bean burger? Then continue reading: Lets just say, this black bean burger is jam packed full of flavor. When I first made this recipe a couple years ago it was a little out of sorts. The recipe was too complicated and called for too many ingredients.. Since I’m…

Steak & Watermelon Tacos

*you can use any type of steak for the recipe, I prefer tenderloin or marinated flank steak (seen above). Print Recipe Steak and Watermelon Tacos Course Main Dish Cuisine Mexican Servings People Ingredients For the Steak 1-2 Pounds Flank Steak2 Tablespoons olive oil2 tsp Chili powder2 Tablespoons lime juiceSalt and Pepper3/4 Cup chopped cilantro…

Rosé Margaritas

Rosé. Margaritas. Whats not to love? These two are staples for me during the warm weather months. Why not mix the two together to have yourself a fun play on a classic cocktail. I assure you this will be a fan favorite at your household. Directions: In a large jug, add lime juice,…

Hot soup in the Summer? Why Not?!

While travelling (and eating) in Mexico, I noticed many restaurants serve hot soup as the temperature climbed outside. Sweating, I tried a cream of poblano soup and, thereafter, ate it before every lunch while there. I was HOOKED. I still haven’t mastered making the poblano soup, but have since made soups a staple at my…

Sriracha Lime Cauliflower Tostadas

This recipe will knock your socks off with flavor that you’ll forget it’s vegetarian! Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F For the Mango Salsa Add the diced mango, tomato, lime juice, red onion, cilantro and green onion in a medium sized bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside…

Spicy Summer Tagliatelle

Spicy Summer Tagliatelle

Summer, spice and everything nice. Chorizo, broccoli rabe, Lemon and peas with fresh Tagliatelle pasta. Honestly, this recipe was made because I had hardly anything in the fridge and didn’t want to go to the grocery store. Of course, my kitchen always has these staples: lemon, shallots, garlic, peas, parmesan and items to make fresh pasta…