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05.20.2023
Orange Chicken
Homemade Orange Chicken is easy to make and absolutely delicious. You will never want take out again after making this delicious dinner. Fake out take out meals are one of my very favorite. And truthfully, one of my family’s favorites too! We make stir fry of some sort or another about once a week, and…
05.19.2023
Pina Colada
This frozen Pina Colada recipe is THE BEST! It is only three ingredients and with no ice, it won’t get watered down. You’ll want to make these Piña Coladas all the time! The easiest way to feel like you are on a beach vacation in your own kitchen is to make this amazing Pina Colada.…
05.17.2023
Eggplant Salad
This Eggplant Salad is chock full of hearty veggies and tender eggplant in a delicious, tangy marinade. This family recipe is the perfect side dish for summer picnics or family dinners! If you have been following me for a bit, you know that some of my recipes come from my grandmother’s church cookbook. My grandmother…
05.16.2023
Beer Bread Recipe
This Beer Bread recipe could not be more simple to make or delicious! Made with only three ingredients, it is the easiest way to make homemade bread. Three Ingredient Beer Bread is so much better than what you get using a mix, and it is just as easy to make! It doesn’t require you to…
05.14.2023
BBQ Chicken Baked Tacos
BBQ Chicken Baked Tacos are the best spin on chicken tacos. Made with simple ingredients, these are your favorite BBQ Chicken Nachos reimagined. Baked Tacos are such a delicious and fun spin on taco night. In this rendition of baked tacos we are taking inspiration from my BBQ Chicken Nachos. Made with just a few…
05.13.2023
Turkey Burger Recipe
This Turkey Burger Recipe is truly delicious! It’s lighter in fat than a traditional burger, but moist and full of flavor. A hit for everyone! Our grill works over time in summer because it makes for such easy dinner recipes. On the days when we don’t want to stand over a stove or heat up…
05.12.2023
Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Air Fryer Whole Chicken is so easy to make and it creates the most moist delicious chicken. Skip the oven, and pull out the air fryer for this great chicken recipe. One thing my readers are always asking me for is more air fryer recipes. So I have been working away, air fryer in hand,…
05.11.2023
Cherry Cheesecake
This Cherry Cheesecake is an easy to make no bake dessert that will be a hit with everyone. The easy to find ingredients, plus our shortcuts, make this an ideal dessert! If there is one thing my husband cannot resist, it is Cherry Cheesecake. It was the dessert at our wedding, and it is his…
05.06.2023
Pesto Chicken Salad
This Pesto Chicken Salad is a great spin on traditional chicken salad! It comes together with easy-to-find ingredients and the flavors combine perfectly. This chicken salad is perfect for feeding a crowd. Chicken Salad is the perfect summer recipe. On days when you don’t want to turn on your oven, it makes a fast and…
05.05.2023
Samoa Martini
This Samoa Martini is your favorite Girl Scout cookie all grown up and turned into a cocktail. This amazing martini is dessert in a glass and can’t be missed! Samoa Girl Scout Cookies are my absolute weakness. Despite having two scouts, I try to never order them, because me, a box of these beauties, and…
05.04.2023
How to Make Breadcrumbs
Learning how to make breadcrumbs is as easy as opening your oven. This is a simple recipe, with an option for making them seasoned, perfect for when you run out of breadcrumbs. We use breadcrumbs in recipes all the time in my house. They act as a perfect coating on meat before it is fried,…
05.03.2023
Chicken Wrap
This Chicken Wrap recipe is such an easy weeknight dinner. Done in about 25 minutes and delicious, these will become a regular meal in your house. I am so happy to be sharing this easy lunch recipe with you today! It is perfect for dinners too, and your family will them. These Chicken Wraps come…