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Want to give much effort? This is the answer. You know those days when you crave something really rich and savory, but you don't have a lot of time or want to give much effort? This is the answer. These steak and mushroom bites are low effort, high reward.

The marinade is made with ingredients you most likely have on hand. And although the meat would benefit from hanging in the mixture for a while, as long as you give it some time to hang out, it'll take on the flavor. Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below! read more

This Olive Bar Chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners that need to be done in a flash. Full of rich flavors, almost NO prep, and using only one pan, this dish is destined to become a new favorite. Olive Bar Chicken. It’s a thing guys.

And not just any old thing, it’s like a really, really good thing. (Anyone else instantly think of Martha Stewart when they hear the phrase “good thing”? Just me? Cool.) My dear friend Amy, introduced me to the amazingly simple and delicious concept of Olive Bar Chicken years ago. Amy is seriously gifted in the kitchen. I love learning baking tips and tricks from her and eating anything she whips up whenever I can. She is famous for her perfectly roasted chickens, which she lovingly brings to friends whenever a new baby is born, and has perfected some of the most complicated baking techniques out there, but I think Olive Bar Chicken is by far my favorite brainchild of her’s. When she taught Natalie and I how to make this recipe it was cooked in a parchment paper pouch, a method known in french as ‘en papillote.’ We were delighted at the complex flavors that resulted with very little effort, and knew that it was something we’d love to share with you here on TMP. read more

If you love a classic tiramisu but have never made it at home, it’s not as hard as you may think! Learn how to make tiramisu and wow your loved ones with this elegant dessert.

The very first time I had Tiramisu, I was smitten with it. I was in high school and my family had a little birthday celebration for me at Buca di Beppo. Instead of birthday cake, they served tiramisu in a giant bowl complete with candles. And right then and there, it immediately became one of my very favorite desserts. I actually love tiramisu so much that I have made a few different tiramisu-inspired desserts before. Tiramisu Brownies, this Tiramisu Martini, and White Chocolate Tiramisu Pudding Cups are all inspired by the flavors of the Italian classic. read more

Do you ever just get a craving for a fast-food burger? These easy Cheeseburger Sliders are quick to make and taste just like your favorite fast-food cheeseburger! We’ve been watching a lot of football around here. I mean, hello – the Browns were in the playoffs. Which is still kind of crazy for us Clevelanders …

I may love the taste of a fast food burger, but I don’t always love the way I feel after eating one.Enter homemade Cheeseburger Sliders. I love these sliders for a couple of reasons.For one, I think they taste just like a McDonald’s cheeseburger. Except I actually know what is in them. That’s not to say these are a healthy meal. But I can at least know what ingredients I’m using and can always change things up if I like (more on that in a bit). Read More

Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast is absolute comfort food! Serve this tangy pot roast with potatoes or egg noodles for a meal the whole family will love. Typically around this time of year, I start relying on my slow cooker a lot more than I usually do. It’s like I get in a cooking funk as soon as the Christmas decor comes done. There are numerous slow cooker recipes that I typically always have the ingredients for in my pantry and this Mississippi Pot Roast is one of them. That way if I’m not in a cooking mood, I can toss a few things into my slow cooker and still have a home cooked meal on the table with very little effort.

If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying Mississippi Pot Roast, you might be wondering what it is or how it got its name. The story goes that a home cook from Mississippi created the recipe while trying to adapt one of her aunt’s recipes. The recipe she stumbled upon in the process ended up taking the internet by storm in the early 2000s. Read More

Cream Cheese Pound Cake is one delicious way to treat yourself to dessert. Whip it up for your first barbecue of the summer!Pound cake. For some reason, every single time I think of pound cake I think of little old grandmas and Sara Lee. Why? I have no idea, it’s just a thing. I also don’t make a lot of pound cake.

Not that I have anything against it, it just always seemed kinda mundane to me next to the best chocolate cake or pumpkin crunch cake. If your thoughts on pound cake are at all similar to what mine were, allow me to change your mind. This Cream Cheese Pound Cake will open up a brand new world of pound cake consideration and will literally have you secretly escaping to the kitchen to nibble on it. If you aren’t that familiar with pound cake, you might be wondering where it gets its name. Read More

This Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Stew is the ideal winter comfort food. This thick, hearty stew is full of beef, root vegetables, barley and Guinness beer for maximum flavor with minimum effort. Here in the Midwest, we are in the thick of winter. What a joy. (Can you feel me rolling my eyes when I say that?) But when the weather is cold and messy and unpredictable, I very predictably want to cozy up with a warm bowl of soup or stew. My favorite right now? This super hearty Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Stew. Are you more of a soup or stew person? I love both, don’t get me wrong. A bowl of Broccoli & Cheese Soup is one of my favorite things. Read More

Twice-Baked Potatoes are fancy enough for a special occasion but simple enough for any family dinner. Top these potatoes with cheese and your favorite toppings for a delicious twist on baked potatoes. Back in the early 2000’s I had a bit of an obsession with twice baked potatoes. I’m talking making them once a week.I’m talking making them once a week and eating leftovers all week long kind of obsessed.

I have no idea what recipe I used, but given the timeframe, I’m going to guess it was from RecipeZaar or Allrecipes. And let me tell you, they were delicious. Then one day I made them and didn’t make them again for 15 years or so. And here we are. A recipe for twice baked potatoes that happened because my Instacart shopper delivered a 15-pound bag on potatoes on my front porch instead of the 5-pound bag I ordered. Read More