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Last night I popped a few Mint chocolate chip cookies in the oven before we started watching ‘Margin Call’…As I was staring at them patiently cooking in the oven I decided to throw a few more chocolate chips on those bad boys! The empty space between the mint and bubbling cookie dough screamed for more chocolate!!

Oh man these cookies converted me into a mint chocolate chip lover! Before I thought people were weirdos ordering mint chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream….now I totally understand where they were coming from! The combo of mint and chocolate is perfect!!

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Milkshake run

Who said milkshakes were not Winter appropriate?!

I could have settled for just a cappuccino milkshake, but after leaning halfway across the car and seeing ‘Cajun chicken sandwich’ and ‘onion rings’ staring at me how could a sweet Southern girl say no!?

Branson ordered the barbecue sandwich Cookout tray with hush puppies, onion rings and a corn dog as his sides, and a Peach Cobbler milkshake!

I listened to my roaring belly and ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich with no mayonnaise, onion rings and fries ( I asked for Cajun seasoning but I guess I threw her all off by asking for no mayo) and my favorite milkshake everrrr, Mrs. Cappuccino!

Ummmm, soOo delish!

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Taste of Philly

Last night my friend Mela introduced me to the Philly Cheesesteak pizza from Domino’s. I have to say, I was quite surprised by its flavors…I could have sworn I was taking a bite out of a juicy pepper steak sub there for a second. Domino’s, well done my friends..well done!

Ever since they quit delivering pizza near our location we haven’t bothered with them. Now they’ve given me a reason to pick up one of their pies!

Oh yeah, and that’s my Strawberry Fanta! I haven’t drank one in years…i probably spent and arm and a leg in high school in the drink machines buying these…especially the peach ones! Why am I imagining the Fanta girl’s dancing around in their fancy bell bottom pants all of a sudden?! Oh sweet memories!

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Happy Eating!
xo Sarina

Made from scratch, never frozen…

There’s nothing like a good ole’ Hardee’s biscuit!

Branson’s Sausage & cheese biscuit and my biscuit & gravy plate with scrambled eggs, hash browns and bacon!

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Happy Happy Birthday

This past week we celebrated Branson’s Birthday! I’m a sucker for birthdays…and of course cooking birthday cakes!

I found a really simple recipe for the cake and buttercream icing : Birthday Cake & Icing

His mom invited us over for dinner where she served lasagna, garlic bread and her amazing loaded salad bar…with my fav salad topping ever, PINEAPPLE! I can’t get enough of it!

Branson’s Birthday dinner was soOo DELISH! Happy 28th *

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Pepper Steak sub

Tonight we ordered from Micheal’s restaurant in Pembroke. They have the BEST steak hoagies in town!

Branson got a footlong hotdog plate with mustard and chili only with fries and a sweet tea!

I ordered their famous steak hoagie all the way with light mayo, extra Greek sauce on the side…fries and a lemonade! Oh man, the sweet banana peppers are banging’! I can’t tell you how good my sub was….still laying around with the -itis!

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Bacon Wrap cherry

On a quick trip to Lumberton, we stopped by Cookout for a bite to eat! Branson ordered his usual Barbecue Cookout tray (trust me, it is the bomb.com)…Carolina style with coleslaw and hot sauce, fries and hushpuppies! How on earth did I not just say “make that two of those” while he was hanging out the window lol…

…instead, I went out on a limb and ordered the chicken strips Cookout tray with Cajun fries and the bacon wrap! I was pleasantly surprised how amazing the bacon wrap was! Now I’m a lover of bacon but how genius is the bacon wrap! Tortilla + bacon + lettuce + ranch makes me happy! I initially thought that it wouldn’t be good without a piece of chicken breast buried beneath but boy was it delish with just Babe….this is the part where I feel bad for vegans and vegetarians, I think I would go crazy and depressed without meat…

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French toast & hash browns

Craved French toast and hash browns with cheese so I decided to cook breakfast for dinner!

Heart shaped French toast with syrup and powdered sugar, homemade hash-browns with cheese, bacon, scrambled eggs and cheese grits! Yummmmy

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Classic Meatloaf

Tonight I tried a new meatloaf recipe. One word. BACON!

I should have known that anything with bacon on it is good. If not better…

Here’s the recipe: Classic Meatloaf …it was quite simple and added a different flare to the typical meatloaf I cook. Bacon and the sweet tomato sauce gave way to a delicious palette pleasing experience!

I’m always excited to try new things…and it’s that exact moment after you say the Grace and take the very first bite when you realize…”Oohh la la this is good!” How have I gone 25 years without eating meatloaf with bacon?!

So the next time you have some beef and bacon laying around, give this recipe a shot instead of grilling bacon cheeseburgers or whatnot…live a little!

While that bad boy was in the oven, I started cooking the homemade mashed potatoes!

The meatloaf was soOo flavorful! I don’t know if it was the bacon, worcestershire sauce or brown sugar but it was deeeeelish! I also topped the mashed potatoes with basil. Bon appétit

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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

I’ve been dying to try out this recipe I found for Chicken Alfredo using my Crockpot for DAYS now…I finally made the time for it and boy was it worth the wait! After all, it is my favorite pasta dish! I used to cook it atleast once a week!!

This time I switched it up and added broccoli, mushrooms and onion. I also made my own sauce and mixed it with one jar of bertolli Alfredo sauce!

I used this recipe: Chicken and Mushroom Alfredo

After simmering for 3+ hours…yummy

I served it with parmesan oregano buttered toast! It was beyond delish!

Pasta is always a heavy, fulfilling meal…but soOoo good And I have an entire bowl of leftovers for lunch tomorrow!

Crockpot meals are becoming one of my favorite go-to dinners! It did not take NO time to whip everything into the slow-cooker…

Patience. Now that’s another thing! The aroma from the pot fills the entire house..whether it’s pasta, chili or a roast, nothing compares to it’s culinary magic!

xo
Sarina
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