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The Recipe Realism Approach

Our About page has new updates that share more about my process and methodology. Here are some highlights. I make homemade meals for two. Five times a week. On average. To accomplish this, I utilize: To stay organized, some meal planning tools I use are: For inspiration, I have a collection of: My books and binders are filled with …

pierogies and sausage
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Pierogies and Sausage

This post contains affiliate links. Learn more here. Inspiration for this pierogies and sausage recipe struck me when I came across fresh pierogies in the refrigerated foods section of my local supermarket. I hadn’t cooked with fresh pierogies before. Additionally, I recalled pierogies with sausage and onions that I had had from a local restaurant’s …

chicken marsala
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Chicken Marsala

This post contains affiliate links. Learn more here. Chicken Marsala is an Italian-American dish. It is named after the breaded protein and the Marsala wine used in the sauce. The chicken and sauce are typically served alongside or over mashed potatoes or pasta. I recommend serving over Mashed Potatoes for Two. Sometimes I don’t leave …