FRIDAY FAVORITES...ENJOYING SEPTEMBER

Happy Friday. I’m going to go get corn on the cob at a Farmer’s Market today along with a tomato for BLT’s tonight. Probably be our last one of the season. Let’s get to favorites. That meal Is a fav for sure. 

What’s your favorite summer meal??

1. Last Weekend Fun

Had a sweet Labor Day weekend last weekend despite the weather not being what we wanted. One of the best things to come out of it is our son and his girlfriend finally got us rents together, although they don’t live at home anymore, lol! I was already good friends with our son’s girlfriend’s mom but we finally got dad‘s to meet and what a good time we had at dinner and a little Notre Dame tailgate.

Such a Bummer and lost but lots of FUN!

Sunday, we took a Stella Mae to a beach town. No other photos, just immersed in a sweet day and eating pizza having cocktails and watching a live band.

2. Friday FALL Features

Recipe: CHEESEBURGER GNOCCHI

I’m realizing with all the new readers; you might not know all the fabulous recipes I’ve shared in in the past. Seeing as it is basically Fall and one of my favorite seasons for recipes, on my Friday favs, I’m going to feature some of my most beloved recipes for the next few weeks. And while you would think with my sweet tooth I’m starting with a sweet treat, no I’m starting with one of our savory favorite dinner dishes: Cheeseburger Gnocchi. 

RECIPE HERE

Decor

And I will also be featuring some fall decor from time to time! In addition to the orange hues I shared on Tuesday, here are some blue and cream pretties!

Sunflower Stems // Welcome Pumpkin // Wreath // Pumpkin Candle // Eucalyptus Stems // Pillow Cover

3. Fall Boots Outfit

Last week I shared with you some beautiful boots from Cecelia New York, I thought I’d share a couple of the outfits I paired with them, but the styling possibilities are endless.

Booties HERE // Top HERE // Jeans HERE

Boots HERE// Cardigan HERE 

(Dress Walmart but only in stores..not online yet)

4. Fall Preview

Oh friends, I am bringing such good content for you in this last four months of the year! I will be having everything from decorations, DIY, recipes returning and all the stuff that I love these last four glorious months of the year! Can’t wait to show you what I’ve been working on! Shared a New Recipe Yesterday on my Instagram

5. Misc. Fun

POST OF THE WEEK

Tuesday ~ Amazon Finds..Sweaters and Decor

MEMES

And sad note of course is we All mourn the beloved Queen Elizabeth. What a Sovereign and Classy Woman! 

LOVE YOU ALL!!

Linking up with  Friday Favorites  // Metamorphosis Monday

xoxo

CHEESEBURGER GNOCCHI

Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, yeah, I have no problem saying the word cheeseburger but gnocchi on the other hand...took me until last year to pronounce it because it was never something that was on our menu but boy are we ever glad it is now. Since I told you I’d be sharing this in my Fall Recipe Preview, I’ve made it 3 times. 
Yum

We love it, it has a tiny kick to it, is so flavorful and just hits the spot, especially on a cool night. While there are several ingredients, it’s not that tough to make and the blend of seasonings is so tasty. 

What you'll need

CHEESEBURGER GNOCCHI

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp. Butter

1 (16 Oz) Potato Gnocchi 

1 pound ground sirloin 

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon mustard powder

1 small onion, chopped

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 (10oz) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with green Chiles 

1 cup beef broth

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 Cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 

Scallions optional for garnish 

DIRECTIONS 

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook gnocchi until golden brown, about 2 minutes, toss pan to get other side browned, about 2-3 more minutes. Transfer gnocchi to plate. Mix all spices in small bowl: the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and mustard powder. Turn heat up to high and cook sirloin, onion and garlic until sirloin is no longer pink, add in spice mixture. Add the tomatoes, beef broth and gnocchi and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat to low and simmer for about 5-8 minutes until gnocchi is tender and much of the liquid is absorbed. Add the cream and half the cheese and stir until cheese melts. Top with rest of cheese and stick under broiler until browned if desired. Add scallions to top if preferred. 

Golden Browned Gnocchi

Meat Mixture

Gnocchi added back to the pan

So GOOD!

HAPPY TASTY TUESDAY!

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