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Simple family friendly comfort food for busy weeknights + AIR FRYER recipes and easy appetizers! Easy to follow recipes for home cooks. And me? Let's cook!

Simple ingredients, delicious results with an emphasis on comfort food. Many go from stove to table in 30 minutes or less. I'm fueled by cheese and wine, run with scissors and talk to strangers.

23/12/2023

Hey Alexa . . . play "Easy" (like Sunday morning) . . .

Cheesy Overnight Egg Casserole . . . perfect for your Christmas breakfast. Customize as you like with fresh vegetables, ham, bacon, sausage ... you get the picture.

Get the recipe HERE:
https://www.agoudalife.com/scrambled-egg-casserole/

Blue Sky Family Farms

20/12/2023

Easy self-serve breakfast perfect for Christmas morning. Pro tip: don't skip the mimosas. You'll thank me later.

Get the recipe here: https://www.agoudalife.com/breakfast-charcuterie-board/

18/12/2023

I'm strong in my conviction that whatever the question is a 5 minute appetizer recipe (and a glass of wine) is the right answer.

*NEWEST RECIPE* Whipped Ricotta Hot Honey Dip - creamy ricotta cheese drizzled with hot honey and garnished with all the love you'll have for this dip.

Get the recipe here -> https://www.agoudalife.com/whipped-ricotta-dip-with-hot-honey/

Galbani Sister Bees

16/12/2023

Carbs and cheese. The glue that holds my life together.

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread. Get the recipe here 👇

https://www.agoudalife.com/cheesy-christmas-tree-bread/

15/12/2023

An entire bowl of comfort. Who's in?

*NEWEST RECIPE* Braised Beef Short Ribs.

Easy, elegant, fall-off-the-bone tender beef loaded with rich flavor simmered in a red wine-cola fresh herb sauce. Perfect for the holidays. Perfect for Sunday Supper. Hot. Damn.

Michigan Beef Industry

07/12/2023

Can we truly be friends with someone who doesn't embrance gooey, melty cheese with their entire soul?

*NEWEST RECIPE* 6 Minute Air Fryer Baked Brie - melty brie cheese topped with warm fig jam-pecans and garnished with fresh rosemary and pomegranate seeds ('cause we fancy around here).

Makes the ideal holiday appetizer. Serve it with sliced fruit, crackers and toasted baguette.
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Get the recipe
https://www.agoudalife.com/air-fryer-baked-brie/

President Cheese

05/12/2023

This Chicken Parmesan is having a moment and I'm here for it.

The ideal holiday, fancy-schmancy without-a-lot-of-work recipe. Crispy breaded chicken, homemade pasta sauce and plenty of gooey melted cheese.

Get it here -> https://www.agoudalife.com/chicken-parmesan/

Red Gold Tomatoes

04/12/2023

Need some holiday spirit?

*NEW* 2 Ingredient Mistletoe Mimosas. Enjoy simply or jazz up with these easy cranberry juice, pomegranate seed, rosemary ice cubes.

Get the RECIPE here -> https://www.agoudalife.com/mistletoe-mimosas/

04/12/2023

They're almost as tall as me now but here I can't resist sharing this video from my favorite little people.

Grinch Cookies (from a cake mix!)

Get the recipe: https://www.agoudalife.com/grinch-cookies-recipe/

29/11/2023

It's 'hump day' - or the day when we can almost see Friday on the horizon but still need a 20 minute bowl of comfort. 👇

Get the RECIPE here: https://www.agoudalife.com/chicken-tortellini-alfredo-20-minute-recipe/

Buitoni USA

28/11/2023

Those tacos aren't going to keep you warm on . This Loaded Creamy Chicken Potato Soup will (and it's ready in just 30 minutes).

Get the RECIPE here -> https://www.agoudalife.com/creamy-chicken-potato-soup/

24/11/2023

Are you Black Friday shopping today or have plans to shop Cyber Monday?

22/11/2023

The best thing since, well . . . sliced bread.

Compound Garlic-Herb Butter
* slather it thick on bread and rolls for next level taste
* under AND over the skin of the turkey absolute BEST flavor
* blend in creamy mashed potatoes - they won't know what hit 'em
* ... and did I mention irresistible garlic bread?

Get the RECIPE here: https://www.agoudalife.com/garlic-herb-butter/

Land O'Lakes

21/11/2023

Thoughts from outside the box if you're not Team Turkey (or hosting a smaller gathering).

SEAFOOD PASTA (a seafood lover's dream come true)
BEEF TENDERLOIN (don't tell me about your your well done beef!)
PUMPKIN PASTA ALLA VODKA (covers pasta + fall vibes in one)
AIR FRYER CORNISH HENS (perfect small group recipe)

Go to: www.agoudalife.com and search for any of these recipes.

19/11/2023

Quick and easy Baklava Cups when you need to bring a dessert that's NOT pumpkin pie.

Get the RECIPE: https://www.agoudalife.com/mini-baklava-cups/

15/11/2023

*Latest recipe* - Roasted Green Beans and Butternut Squash with pomegranate seeds for a pop of taste, texture and color + crispy bacon (which needs no explanation).

Friends, nobody's putting this side dish in the corner.
Get the recipe 👇

https://www.agoudalife.com/roasted-green-beans-and-butternut-squash/

POM Wonderful

13/11/2023

But seriously -- why do they want dinner EVERY single night??!! I have your back. Quick, easy, delicious. Check it out below.

Go to: https://www.agoudalife.com/
then type your choice into the search bar

Chicken Piccata
Sausage Potatoes and Peppers
Ground Beef Stroganoff (homemade hamburger helper)
Chicken Pad Thai
Italian Sausage Tortellini

11/11/2023

Thanksgiving sides keep coming (and more on my site) ...

Winter Fruit Salad - easiest recipe with ALL the bragging rights.

Green Bean Casserole (small batch) NO canned soup (because we are after all adults.

Brown Butter Honey Carrots with 2 cooking options (oven and slow cooker) - life is too short to be without options.

Get ALL RECIPES at:
https://www.agoudalife.com/

Then type FRUIT SALAD or GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE or BROWN BUTTER CARROTS into the search bar.

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11/11/2023

Continuing on the SIDE DISH train ... the creamiest mashed potatoes with smoked gouda cheese and easy, homemade gravy you'll want to eat by the spoonful.

Get both links -> https://www.agoudalife.com/

Then type MASHED POTATOES or GRAVY into the search bar.

10/11/2023

Roasted cauliflower blanketed in a THREE CHEESE SAUCE that will have even the pickiest eaters gobbling it up. Get on board 👇

https://www.agoudalife.com/cheesy-baked-cauliflower/

10/11/2023

This is not a drill. Thanksgiving recipes will be coming at you fast and furious starting with the STUFFING OF YOUR DREAMS. I kid you not. Homemade croutons, fresh herbs and savory sausage.

TWO links below - traditional baked in the oven OR slow cooker method (I have your back!) -- same irresistible taste.

OVEN: https://www.agoudalife.com/traditional-bread-sausage-stuffing/

SLOW COOKER: https://www.agoudalife.com/crockpot-stuffing/

Jimmy Dean

09/11/2023

Starbucks has nothing on this *NEW* Caramel Creme Brulee Latte ... except long-ass lines and more $$$.

Espresso, caramel sauce, frothy cream, whipped cream + brulee topping.

Perfect for the holidays (spiking encouraged) and all winter long.

Get the recipe here -> https://www.agoudalife.com/caramel-creme-brulee-latte/

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08/11/2023

Coming soon . . . because we all know side dishes are the best part of Thanksgiving dinner.

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06/11/2023

If loving brussels sprouts is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

Soup 30/30 Award Winning Brussels Sprouts Soup with dilled brussels sprouts and other veggies in a creamy broth.

Get the recipe here -> https://www.agoudalife.com/brussels-sprouts-soup-recipe/

Paisley Farms

04/11/2023

(Easy homemade Roasted Tomato Soup with grilled cheese croutons. Skip them and live with serious regrets.

Get the link here -> https://www.agoudalife.com/roasted-tomato-soup/

soup 29/30)

03/11/2023

Finally, a leftover turkey recipe that doesn't involve sandwiches.

Turkey Sweet Potato Chili with leftover OR ground turkey.
(soup 28/30)

Get the recipe here -> https://www.agoudalife.com/turkey-sweet-potato-chili/

Bush's Beans #

02/11/2023

Classic Bean Soup with bacon because we're extra around here and will never apologize for it.

Click and SAVE this recipe for your holiday ham bone and leftover ham ⬇️

Get it here: https://www.agoudalife.com/bean-with-bacon-soup-recipe/

soup 27/30 Bush's Beans

01/11/2023

It's a Netflix and Chili kinda day

Slow Cooker White Chicken that is . . . 👇

Get the recipe here: https://www.agoudalife.com/white-chicken-chili/

soup 26/30

31/10/2023

City Chicken - the pork recipe with an identity crisis.

Lightly breaded, mouth-watering pork skewers baked until golden. Serve it up with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy and call it Thanksgiving dinner.

Get the recipe -> https://www.agoudalife.com/city-chicken/

National Pork Board

31/10/2023

Hearty, creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder with bites of tender potatoes. Quick, easy 30 minute soul warming meal 'cause baby it's cold outside.

RECIPE link: https://www.agoudalife.com/smoked-salmon-chowder/

Soup countdown 25/30

30/10/2023

Classic Tomato Soup with a cheesy dunker brought to you by grown adults living their best life.

Soup 24/30

Get the recipe: https://www.agoudalife.com/easy-homemade-tomato-soup/

Red Gold Tomatoes

26/10/2023

I don't make up these food holidays, but I am on board for every last grain of arborio rice on

This *NEWEST* recipe is delicious, creamy comfort in a bowl. Pumpkin Risotto with a drizzle of brown butter and a few crispy sage leaves. Hot. Damn.

Get the recipe here 👇

https://www.agoudalife.com/pumpkin-rice-risotto/

RiceSelect

26/10/2023

Get on board the soup countdown 23 of 30 Turkey Lentil Soup -- made with ground turkey or leftover holiday turkey!

Here's the recipe -> https://www.agoudalife.com/turkey-lentil-soup/
OR
Click here - > https://www.pinterest.com/pin/809240626813521901/
to save this recipe to your Pinterest board.

25/10/2023

A taste of Ireland that doesn't require *that* holiday.

Irish Stew - fork tender beef in a thick, rich Guinness gravy with veggies and fresh herbs.

Get the recipe -> https://www.agoudalife.com/irish-guinness-beef-stew/

Soup countdown 22/30
Guinness Beer Michigan Beef Industry

24/10/2023

Some days all we need is a hearty bowl of soup loaded with vegetables, beans, a little pasta and a deep rich tomato-herb broth.

Soup countdown 21/30 Classic Minestrone Soup 👇

Get the RECIPE here -> https://www.agoudalife.com/minestrone-soup-recipe/

Red Gold Tomatoes Barilla

23/10/2023

Need a 5 minute snack that pairs perfectly with Olympic level Netflix binging AND Monday Night Football?

Get it here -> https://www.agoudalife.com/loaded-french-onion-dip/

Monday Night Football (MNF)

23/10/2023

Coffee lovers! What's your favorite brand of ground coffee? Need recos please! ☕

22/10/2023

Today's forecast: chili with a strong probably of another Detroit Lions victory.

Get the recipe: https://www.agoudalife.com/chili-bar/

Michigan Beef Industry

Soup countdown 20/30

21/10/2023

Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Soup with cheesy tomato broth AND cheesy crispy topping and friends, there's no apologies needed for this kind of cheesiness.

RECIPE: https://www.agoudalife.com/slow-cooker-chicken-parm-soup/

soup countdown 19/30

Buitoni USA

20/10/2023

If you need an excuse to eat caramelized onions and heaps of melty Gruyere cheese, you're gonna want to try this one with gnocchi and a crushed Ritz cracker topping. Hot.Damn.

*NEWEST* recipe -> https://www.agoudalife.com/french-onion-soup-gnocchi/

18/30

DeLallo Ritz Crackers

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When football season is upon us and you're not eating vast quantities of gooey melty cheese, are you even living? Get the recipe ... then make it ALL year like the pro that you are. 👇 https://www.agoudalife.com/cowboy-queso/ VELVEETA RO*TEL Bush's Beans #cowboyqueso #queso #LoadedQueso #footballfood #gamedayrecipes #gamedayfood

Need an excuse to eat dessert for breakfast? 👇 👇 👇 👇 Full recipe: https://www.agoudalife.com/apple-cobbler/ Michigan Apples #applecobbler #applerecipes #bestapplerecipes #applecrisp #falldesserts #thanksgivingdessert

🔥 NEW RECIPE is UP! 🔥 Mexican Street Corn Jalapeno Poppers – spicy jalapenos packed with melty cheese and charred corn, topped with crispy bacon. Jam packed with BOLD flavor. AIR FRY, GRILL or BAKE. #jalapenopoppers #mexicanstreetcorn #sweetcorn #summerrecipes Get the full recipe here: https://www.agoudalife.com/mexican-street-corn-jalapeno-poppers/

Best 5 Minute Coleslaw

Hellmann's #coleslaw #homemadecoleslaw #summerside Full recipe: https://www.agoudalife.com/best-coleslaw-recipe/

Light, M@*$T (I know how y'all feel about that word) and packed with fresh blueberries. Full recipe: https://www.agoudalife.com/lemon-blueberry-zucchini-bread/ #blueberrybread #lemonblueberrybread #zucchinibread #zucchinirecipes

A side dish that goes with practically everything does NOT have to be high maintenance. Creamy Parmesan Rice with a light burst of lemon. Team it up with beef, chicken, seafood ... you get the picture. Full recipe: https://www.agoudalife.com/creamy-parmesan-rice/ Ben's Original #parmesanrice #creamyrice #BestSidedish #easysidedish #cheesyrice

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My love for this appetizer runs deep. #agoudalife 🐐Goat Cheese Blackberry Crostini🐐 Golden toasted baguette slices topped with creamy goat cheese, blackberry jam, blackberries and fresh mint leaves. GET THE RECIPE ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ GOAT CHEESE + TOPPINGS 4 ounces goat cheese 2 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil blackberry jam about 1/4 cup 6 ounces fresh blackberries CROSTINI 1 baguette sliced in 1/2" slices 2 tablespoons olive oil GARNISHED fresh mint Optional: aged balsamic OR balsamic glaze 1) Add goat cheese, cream cheese and a pinch of salt to food processor. Pulse a few times to break up the goat cheese then drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth pausing to scrape the sides. TOASTING THE BAGUETTE Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice baguette into about 1/2" slices then place on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil then bake 4-5 minutes or until golden and lightly toasted. ASSEMBLY: Cool crostini to room temp. Too with a spoonful of the whipped goat cheese mixture, a heaping 1/2 teaspoon of jam, then press a blackberry into the jam. Top with fresh mint leaves then serve right away. Optional: drizzle balsamic glaze with love just before serving @vermontcreamery #goatcheese #goatcheesecrostini #blackberries #easterrecipeideas #easterappetizer @food52 #foodlovers #igfood #foodstyling #recipes #instayum #kitchn @huffposttaste #buzzfeast @buzzfeedfood #eater #forkyeah #beautifulcuisines #foodblogeats #michiganblogger #michigancooking #foodiesofinstagram #huffposttaste #marthafood #buzzfeedfood #f52grams #thekitchn #food52 #yahoofood

Crockpot Honey Carrots

Proof that brown butter and honey really do make the world a better place. Slow Cooker Carrots in a delicious brown butter honey glaze. Perfect with your Easter meal. Get the recipe -> https://www.agoudalife.com/slow-cooker-glazed-carrots/ #EasterSideDish #easterrecipes #easterdinner #honeyglazedcarrots #slowcookerrecipes #crockpotrecipes

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They're almost as tall as me now but here I can't resist sharing this video from my favorite little people. Grinch Cookies (from a cake mix!) Get the recipe: https://www.agoudalife.com/grinch-cookies-recipe/ #grinchcookies #cakemixcookies #easycookierecipe #holidaybaking #bakingwithkids

🏈 5 minute crowd-pleasing Guacamole - because it's not a Super Bowl party without it. 🏈 RECIPE ➡️ https://www.agoudalife.com/easy-homemade-guacamole-recipe/

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