Cheesecake Factory Chopped Salad is a delicious blend of romaine, juicy grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, diced avocado, sweet corn, smoky bacon, chunks of blue cheese and diced apple all tossed in a light Balsamic Vinaigrette! This salad has something for everyone – with a little crunch, a little sweet, a little meat – it’s my favorite! What You Will About Chopped Salad Crunch! I love the crunch of the crisp apple – I used a Pink Lady – and had to stop myself from eating it along the way! Bite! Blue Cheese has a bite – and if you’re not a fan – I dare you to try it! When it’s tossed with all ..read more

Salmon Stuffed Shells are a delicious pasta dinner every salmon lover will enjoy! Tender pasta shells overstuffed with spinach, ricotta cheese and perfectly cooked salmon! What You Will About Salmon Stuffed Shells Creamy Filling – Ricotta cheese is a favorite of mine and mixed with spinach, mozzarella and fresh dill make a tasty, creamy filling for these shells Perfectly Cooked Salmon – I’ve got tips for you to make salmon that isn’t dry! You want to undercook it slightly because it will cook more in the shells. Special Occasion – This dish takes about an hour to make – so it might not be fo ..read more

Traeger Smoked Bologna Burnt Ends are a fun and easy appetizer for any BBQ or summer party! Toss them in mustard and seasoning and then pop them on the smoker. Great to make when you want to smoke multiple things at the same time! Take these off early and snack away! What You Will About Smoked Bologna Burnt Ends Smoky Goodness! I had a hard time not eating all 32 oz of bologna!!! Let me tell you – they are tasty! Easy Recipe – This is so easy to make and just kick back and relax while it smokes for an hour! Fun Appetizer – Bologna burnt ends are fun little bite sized snacks! The texture on t ..read more

This Copycat Cheesecake Factory Meatloaf recipe is spot on – loaded with ground beef & pork, veggies and the perfect blend of seasonings. And no worries – it’s also smothered in a rich brown gravy filled with sauteed onions and mushrooms! Comfort food at its best! What You Will About Cheesecake Factory Meatloaf Smothered! The brown gravy on this meatloaf is so delicious! I ate some with a spoon! Comfort Food – Meatloaf is such a tasty comfort food and every bite is warm and tasty. Copycat Perfection! As I always do, I got the original dish and brought it home so I could taste it before a ..read more

Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Pasta is a Cajun pasta-lovers dream! Loads of perfectly cooked chicken, andouille sausage and large shrimp coated with a chunky creamy sauce and peppers, onions and mushrooms. Best part of making it at home is you can make it as spicy as you like! What You Will About Chicken Sausage & Shrimp Pasta Protein Heavy! I love that you’ve got chicken, sausage and shrimp and I can help you cook them all perfectly! And – because you’ve got 3 proteins – you don’t need as much of any one of them! Slap Ya Mama – I love any chance to Slap My Mama – with Cajun Seasoning that ..read more

Panera Bread went live with a new menu on April 4, 2024 – but that also led to them discontinuing a BUNCH of everybody’s favorite menu items! Just because they’re not on the menu doesn’t mean YOU can’t make them for yourself! Luckily I’ve been on the Panera Copycat Recipe Train for a while and have been making a bunch of them so YOU can still get have your favorites at home! Table of Contents Panera’s New Menu Enhanced Menu Items Panera Discontinued Menu Items Discontinued Panera Bowls Retired Entrees & Pasta Dishes Discontinued Panera Sandwiches Discontinued Panera Salads Retired Paner ..read more

Dutch Oven Barbacoa is an easy way to make this extremely flavorful shredded beef! Serve in tacos, enchiladas, nachos or even in Beef & Noodles. You’ll love the spicy chili sauces that every bite is drenched in! What You Will About Dutch Oven Barbacoa Tender Shredded Beef – slow cooking chuck roast is the key to a tender shredded beef Flavor Bomb! The chili paste becomes the au jus that the chuck roast takes a sauna bath in – and with garlic, cumin, lime, chipotles in adobo and more! Versatile – once you’re done you have a big pot of shredded meat that can make so many different dishes ..read more

Garlic Butter Pork Bites are so easy to make and wow – they are delicious! Tender, juicy bites of pork smothered in a garlic butter sauce. Fresh herbs and lemon add freshness to every bite! This post is sponsored by Ohio Pork Council. All opinions are my own. What You Will About Garlic Butter Pork Bites Tender! I love pork because when it’s cooked to 145º – it is literally the juiciest bite of meat you’ll try! Easy! Pork bites cook so quickly! Throw some veggies in the air fryer and you’ll have dinner in about 10 minutes! Plus – it’s low-carb! Garlic Goodness! You won’t have to worry about v ..read more

This copycat of the Panera Baja Warm Grain Bowl is packed with juicy, marinated chicken, brown rice, quinoa, avocado, tomatoes, feta and more! It’s great for any meal at home or make-ahead meal planning! What You Will About Panera Warm Grain Bowl Make At Home – This is a favorite of mine and might not be on the menu much longer! No worries – you can make it at home! So Healthy! I just felt healthier eating this dish complete with brown rice & quinoa, marinated chicken breast and healthy avocados and fat free Greek yogurt! Flavor! With the best marinade on the chicken, the salsa verde and ..read more

Big Mac Quesadillas is my new favorite quick dinner! It’s a whole new take on the famous fast food burger and a quesadilla! Tortillas filled with a hamburger, cheese, pickles, lettuce and Big Mac sauce – so yum! What You Will About Big Mac Quesadilla Fast Food at Home! Big Macs are so tasty and it’s fun to make this version at home! Blackstone or Skillet! You can make this on a Blackstone griddle if you have one like I did – or you can make it on a skillet or an indoor griddle! Full of toppings! Load up the burger with grilled onions, American cheese, lettuce, pickles and – of course – Big M ..read more