Life with Rissa

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Pistachio Vanilla Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hot espresso or strong coffee
• ½ cup steamed milk
• 1 tbsp pistachio syrup
• ½ tbsp vanilla syrup

Instructions:
1. Stir pistachio and vanilla syrup into hot coffee.
2. Add steamed milk and mix well.
3. Lightly froth the top if desired.
4. Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top if desired.

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Banana Cream Iced Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
• ½ cup milk of choice
• 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
• 1 tbsp banana syrup
• Ice

Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Stir banana and vanilla syrup into cooled coffee.
3. Pour over ice.
4. Add milk and stir gently.

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Dark Chocolate Cherry Mocha

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hot espresso or strong coffee
• ½ cup steamed milk
• 1 tbsp dark chocolate syrup
• 1 tbsp cherry syrup

Instructions:
1. Stir dark chocolate and cherry syrup into hot coffee.
2. Add steamed milk and mix well.
3. Lightly froth the top if desired.

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Salted Caramel Iced Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
• ½ cup milk of choice
• 1–2 tbsp caramel syrup
• Pinch of sea salt
• Ice

Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Stir caramel syrup and a small pinch of sea salt into cooled coffee.
3. Pour over ice.
4. Add milk and stir gently.
5. Drizzle extra caramel on top if desired.

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Caramel Vanilla Cream Cold Brew

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold brew coffee
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp caramel syrup
• 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
• Ice

Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice and pour in cold brew.
2. Whisk heavy cream, caramel, and vanilla until slightly thickened.
3. Slowly pour sweet cream over the cold brew.
4. Stir before sipping.

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Caramel Cinnamon Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hot espresso or strong coffee
• ½ cup steamed milk
• 1–2 tbsp caramel syrup
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:
1. Stir caramel syrup and cinnamon into hot coffee.
2. Add steamed milk and mix well.
3. Lightly froth the top if desired.
4. Drizzle caramel over foam to finish.

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

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Ingredients:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

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Instructions:
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
5. Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
6. Stir in Parmesan and Italian seasoning until smooth.
7. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top.
8. Simmer 5 more minutes until sauce thickens.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

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Serve With:
• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Roasted broccoli
• Buttered noodles

Baked Tortellini & Meatballs

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Ingredients:
• 1 lb frozen or homemade meatballs
• 20 oz cheese tortellini
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional garnish)

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Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain.
3. In a large bowl or baking dish, combine cooked tortellini, meatballs, and marinara sauce. Mix well.
4. Spread evenly in a greased baking dish.
5. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
6. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

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Serve With:
• Caesar salad
• Garlic bread

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Tex-Mex Ground Beef & Rice Skillet

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Ingredients:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 tsp chili powder (optional, for extra flavor)
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh chopped cilantro (optional garnish)

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Instructions:
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess grease.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and chili powder.
3. Add rice, diced tomatoes (with juices), black beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir well.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 18–20 minutes, until rice is tender.
5. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted.
6. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover, and let melt.
7. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.

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Serve With:
• Tortilla chips
• Avocado or guacamole
• Sour cream

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Maple Pecan Iced Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
• ½ cup milk of choice
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp chopped pecans (optional garnish)
• Ice

Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Stir maple syrup and vanilla into cooled coffee.
3. Pour over ice.
4. Add milk and stir gently.
5. Top with chopped pecans if desired.

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Coconut Cream Cold Brew

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold brew coffee
• ¼ cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
• Ice

Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice and pour in cold brew.
2. Whisk coconut milk, heavy cream, and vanilla until slightly frothy.
3. Slowly pour over cold brew.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hot espresso or strong coffee
• ½ cup steamed milk
• 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
• 1 tbsp hazelnut syrup

Instructions:
1. Stir chocolate and hazelnut syrup into hot coffee.
2. Add steamed milk and mix well.
3. Lightly froth the top if desired.

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🍗🥔Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Potatoes

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Ingredients:
• 1½ lbs chicken breast, cubed
• 1½ lbs baby gold potatoes, halved
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

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Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20 minutes.
4. While potatoes cook, season chicken with paprika, remaining Italian seasoning, salt & pepper.
5. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
6. Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
7. Remove potatoes from oven, combine with chicken, and toss together.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

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Serve With:
• Steamed green beans
• Side salad
• Dinner rolls

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Loving them is easy.
Watching them grow into who they’re becoming? That’s the real magic. 💜

So proud to be their mom.

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Creamy Sausage Pasta

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Ingredients:
• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
6. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
8. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Serve warm.

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Serve With:
• Simple green salad
• Garlic bread

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Raising them to fly on their own…
even when it breaks my heart a little. 🕊️💕

Motherhood is the most beautiful kind of bittersweet.

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🍽️ Sheet Pan Ranch Chicken

Ingredients:
• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 lb baby red potatoes
• 2 cups carrots
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss potatoes and carrots with olive oil and half ranch seasoning.
3. Season chicken with remaining ranch mix.
4. Arrange on sheet pan.
5. Bake 35–40 minutes until cooked through.

Serve With:
• Side salad

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🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Latte

Ingredients:
• 1 cup hot coffee
• ½ cup steamed milk
• 1 tbsp strawberry syrup
• 1 tbsp white chocolate sauce
• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:
1. Stir strawberry syrup and white chocolate into hot coffee.
2. Add steamed milk and mix.
3. Top with whipped cream if desired.

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🥥 Toasted Almond Vanilla Latte

Ingredients:
• 1 cup hot coffee
• ½ cup steamed milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
• ½ tsp almond extract
• Sliced almonds (optional garnish)

Instructions:
1. Stir vanilla syrup and almond extract into hot coffee.
2. Add steamed milk and mix well.
3. Garnish with sliced almonds if desired.

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🍊 Orange Creamsicle Iced Latte

Ingredients:
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
• 1 tbsp orange syrup
• Ice

Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Stir vanilla and orange syrup into cooled coffee.
3. Pour over ice.
4. Add milk and stir gently.

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