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08.30.2024
French 76
French 76 is a delicious champagne and vodka cocktail that you will fall in love with. It is simple, elegant, and tasty. One of my very favorite cocktails is the French 75. Whenever I go out on a fancy night out with my husband, it is my drink of choice. But it is made with…
08.29.2024
Two Ingredient Fruit Dip
Fruit dip is so easy to make! With just two ingredients, this is such a fun special treat. Party food is some of my favorite to create. This fruit dip is absolutely perfect party food. While we love fresh fruit in our house on its own, adding this dip is such a special treat. The…
08.28.2024
Cajun Ranch Dressing
Cajun Ranch Dressing is a delicious and easy salad dressing. You’ll love it on my Cajun Ranch Salad, but it’s amazing as a sandwich spread as well! I could make endless salad dressings. They are so easy to make and so delicious. I love that you can easily make spins on classics, like in this…
08.27.2024
Pumpkin Nutella Dip
This creamy Pumpkin Nutella Dip is only four ingredients and so delicious. This recipe is perfect for a party! I absolutely love dessert dips. Typically they are easy to whip up and make a great addition to a party spread. This pumpkin fluff dip with Nutella is the perfect example. It is so easy to…
08.26.2024
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a fast way to make the classic you know and love. This 30 minute soup recipe will quickly become a favorite as it is hearty enough to make a meal out of. For years, one my most popular recipes has been my Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup. And for…
08.25.2024
Pizza Dip
Pizza Dip is going to be your new favorite appetizer. It is easy to make, can be prepped ahead of time, and it is absolutely delicious. I want to live in a world where calories from appetizers don’t count because they are my very favorite. Finger food and delicious dips are so good that I…
08.24.2024
White Chicken Chili Stuffed Peppers
White Chicken Chili Stuffed Peppers are such a fun and delicious spin on stuffed peppers. Made with the flavors of white chicken chili, you will love this delicious dinner. Many years ago, I was offered a cookbook deal. It was incredibly exciting and validating, and I was pumped. I was overwhelmed with the prospect of…
08.23.2024
French Martini
A French Martini is the perfect delicious cocktail to make at home. Made with just three ingredients, this is a great idea for your next ladies’ night! There is something that feels so fancy about a martini. Maybe it is the glass that conjures images of old school nightclubs, but they are truly delightful. Martinis…
08.22.2024
One Pot Sausage Pasta
This amazing one pot sausage pasta is the perfect fast dinner recipe. Delicious sausage combines in a creamy sauce with pasta and veggies. Your family will love this dinner win. One pot pasta recipes are some of my favorites. I love being able to make a full dinner recipe in just one pot, and typically…
08.21.2024
Piña Colada Smoothie
This Piña Colada Smoothie combines tasty tropical flavors into an easy and creamy breakfast. Just three simple ingredients for this delicious snack. The other day we picked up one of my kid’s friends to go on an outing and immediately she started telling us in detail about the amazing smoothie she made herself for lunch.…
08.20.2024
Hot Fudge Recipe
This Hot Fudge recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make, and is absolutely delicious with the best chocolate flavor. Pour it hot over your ice cream or let it cool and stir it into milk! One of our favorite summer traditions is ice cream bar night! We love to grab a big gallon sized…
08.19.2024
Homemade Croutons
Homemade Croutons are so easy to make. They come together with just four ingredients in under 20 minutes, and are amazing on salads and soups. A few years ago when I was making my mom’s Spinach Bacon Salad, I realized that it really should have its own homemade crouton recipe as part of it. I…