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Creamy Beef Short Rib Marsala

March 21, 2019 Leave a Comment

You've had chicken marsala, but you've never had creamy beef short rib marsala. At least like this, not the CarnalDish way. Our mouths have five basic tastes, and the umami taste (also known as savory) is one of my absolute favorite tastes to harp on. To me, it's what makes comfort food comforting. That "I've been cooking all day" flavor, that reminds you of your grandma...that's what this is, but elevated. If you decide to make this dish, I highly recommend you pair it with either creamy grits/polenta, mashed cauliflower, or mashed potatoes. That incredibly succulent marsala sauce clings ...

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

March 8, 2019 5 Comments

It's only right I start off my slew of ketogenic recipes by giving you an ultimate cauliflower mac and cheese recipe. It's richly flavored, balanced, creamy, gooey and decadent. Fresh flavors, and cheese grated by hand. You're in for a treat. My fiancé and I started our Keto diet January 23, 2019. After doing tons of research on the diet, I decided to give it a try, but I'll be honest -- I didn't think I'd enjoy it. Like, come on. Look at my recipes! Carbs galore. Sugar? Tons of it. One thing I super enjoyed in the morning, which was avocado toast, I would no longer be able to have. I ...

Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Cacciatore

March 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Smithfield and the Virginia Pork Council, all opinions are my own. Hey guys! I'm partnering with the Virginia Pork Council and Smithfield once again. This delicious slow cooker Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Cacciatore is pure perfection. The pork is crazy juicy, tender, and so flavorful. Everything comes together so harmoniously, and it's easy to make for a weeknight meal. Smithfield does a dynamite job at marinating their pork loin filets, which means you can whip this delicious meal up easily without any guesswork. A few more basic ingredients are all ...

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

January 14, 2019 6 Comments

Every single time I make soup, it never lasts long. This creamy chicken tortellini soup is no exception. I cannot front, this soup is truly phenomenal. Richly flavored, soothing, soulful, and super comforting. Rotisserie chicken allows this to be fuss-free, and the way it bathes in the creamy broth and soaks up even more flavor, comes together like the perfect song. It's seriously a beautiful bowl ...

Loaded Steak Sheet Pan Nachos

January 10, 2019 2 Comments

Happy New Year! I've taken some much needed time off, but I'm back with this super easy, delicious, and fun loaded steak sheet pan nachos recipe. Trust and believe me when I tell you that the fiancé and I pretty much ate this entire sheet pan of nachos savage-style, simply standing over it and going tf in. These sheet pan nachos were too damn good to eat cute. Loaded with juicy, tender sous vide ...

Sous Vide Garlic Crusted Boneless Prime Rib

December 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

Merry Christmas! Prime rib is such a popular choice for holiday dinners, but this sous vide garlic crusted boneless prime rib will become a favorite. Prime rib is already amazing on its own, but it's also very expensive. You absolutely don't want to overcook this pricey piece of meat. With that said, you've got to try it sous vide. It will cook your meat to your desired temperature and hold it ...

Homemade Mexican Churros

December 24, 2018 1 Comment

Homemade Mexican churros with chocolate ganache dipping sauce is one of the easiest confections you can do at home. If you've never had an authentic churro, you're in for a treat. They're fried Mexican donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar, with a soft almost custardy interior. They're typically served with Mexican hot chocolate, but you can have them any way you want. Various dipping sauces, such as ...

Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

December 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

Old fashioned sour cream donuts are one of my favorite things in the entire world. I grew up on these, and I liiiived for them. That cakey texture smothered in a thin coat of glaze really sends me. Maybe it's a familiarity thing, but they're truly a favorite. What I love about this particular recipe is how easy it is to throw together, and because the dough keeps in the fridge for up to a week, ...

Roasted Turkey Wings with Creamy Marsala Gravy

December 23, 2018 7 Comments

If you want turkey for Christmas, but don't wanna be bothered with a large bird, then you've gotta make these fall-off-the-bone roasted turkey wings with creamy marsala gravy. The word succulence comes to mind. I personally prefer my turkey wings to have spots of exposure in the oven while roasting, because those exposed spots caramelize and brown up beautifully. This recipe is a cross between my ...

Pork & Swiss Panini with Creamy Pesto and Roasted Peppers

December 21, 2018 2 Comments

This post is sponsored by Smithfield and the Virginia Pork Council, all opinions are my own. I’m so happy to be partnering with the Virginia Pork Council and Smithfield for this delectable recipe. If you've ever wanted to take the intimidation out of roasting a juicy and flavorful pork loin, Smithfield has you covered. You guys are going to love this super tasty Pork & Swiss Panini with ...

Holiday Butter Cookies

December 19, 2018 4 Comments

One thing's for sure, these holiday butter cookies drizzled with white chocolate are far better than the blue-tin cookies you remember from your childhood. Hell, adulthood even. Let's not front, we all still grab a container of those Royal Dansk butter cookies with the sugar baked into the surface, nestled into little paper cups around this time of year. But if you want to step it up for Santa, ...

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