Hey everyone! A lot of people in my circle of friends and my close family are either pregnant or have recently had babies. So, I wanted to compile a list of my top 10 favorite ideas to give for baby shower gifts or to add to your baby registry. I’ll also talk about the items…
Author: Bree
Buffalo Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole
As I’m sure many of you know, we do not have under-seasoned food here at Growing Up Garlicky. This incredibly flavorful buffalo ranch chicken and rice is no exception. This casserole is bursting with flavor from the buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, bacon, blue cheese and more. So, let’s get started on how to make it…
Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Stuffed spaghetti squash is one of my favorite things to make in the late summer and early fall months. It is incredibly versatile and easy to make. But, I wanted to see if I could take spaghetti squash and make it taste like a taco. As it turns out, you totally can, so I’m here…
Easy Lemongrass Chicken and Vegetable Curry
Curries are one of my families absolute favorite dishes. My husband tends to like a more spicy curry, but my toddler and I are a fan of more mild curries. This lemongrass chicken curry is more of a Thai-style version that we all really enjoyed. The lemongrass packs a ton of flavor, especially when paired…
Video Games: My Top 10 SNES/ Genesis Favorites
Hey everyone! As many of you know (or for those who don’t), I consider myself to be somewhat of a nerd, haha! I grew up playing video games. I have always loved the escape that they’ve provided me. And they actually hold a special place in my heart because my grandma actually was the one…
Buttery Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
Here at Growing Up Garlicky, we don’t have a ton of recipes for side dishes. So, I’m working to change that. This recipe for buttery sautéed spinach is so quick and easy. It’s one of my favorite vegetable sides to make because it’s so flavorful and it pairs nicely with nearly any dish. You’ll have…
World’s Best Mac and Cheese for a Crowd
I love mac and cheese. It’s one of my favorite comfort dishes and is always a crowd-pleasing favorite. When our son turned two, this was the mac and cheese that I made for his birthday party. And let me tell you, everyone there was raving about how freaking delicious my mac was. Not too soupy,…
Wisdom Tooth Surgery: Ultimate Food Guide
Recently, I had a wisdom tooth removed at the ripe ole’ age of 29. So, as you can imagine, I had to put up with a soft food diet for a while… and so did the rest of my family, haha! Fortunately, both of my upper wisdom teeth are fully encased in bone. Additionally, one…
Garlic Gouda Cheesy Polenta
Hi everyone! Sometimes I get sick of having potatoes or rice or the same thing over and over for our side dishes. So, that’s where this garlic gouda polenta comes into play. We love this polenta recipe because it’s incredibly flavorful, easy, and it changes things up from the typical sides we usually have. So,…
Creamy Turmeric and Potato Soup
When I had one of my wisdom teeth taken out last month, this creamy turmeric, potato and carrot soup was a blessing. It is absolutely delicious and I will 100% make it again even when I’m not limited to soft food. Even though it’s a creamy, blended soup, this recipe was super satisfying and filling….