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01.21.2023
Pesto Chicken
Pesto Chicken is an easy four ingredient dinner that comes together in a snap. Serve it with a salad to keep it low carb, or serve it over angel hair pasta. If you are on the prowl for more easy dinners that are low carb, I have one I think you are going to love.…
01.20.2023
Chicken Meatballs
Chicken Meatballs are a kid approved healthy dinner recipe. This is perfect for busy weeknight meals and these are freezer friendly! My kids could eat meatballs for dinner every single night and not get tired of them. We have my grandmother’s Italian meatballs that were my favorite growing up and a slightly lighter spin with…
01.18.2023
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup is the perfect recipe to make when you are trying to get back into the swing of healthy eating. It is 83 calories a cup, and full of delicious flavors. This Instant Pot Vegetable Soup is the epitome of eating foods that make my body feel great. It has the most…
01.17.2023
Energy Bites
These Energy Bites are easy and such a perfect snack! Made with only five ingredients and no baking required, these help keep everyone feeling full between meal. Love these peanut butter energy balls, but want a spin? Make my Chocolate Energy Bites. Both are easy to make and even easier to eat. My kids are…
12.23.2022
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
This easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe is made in the oven in just 15 minutes. The flavors of brown sugar and bacon this is the most amazing side dish. It is simple enough to make for a weeknight meal, but impressive enough to serve at a holiday dinner. These asparagus wrapped in bacon bake in…
12.22.2022
Shirley Temple Drink
The classic Shirley Temple drink from your childhood is so easy to make. This great non alcoholic drink is perfect for special occasions. Beginning years ago, whenever our family goes on vacation, I bring a bottle of grenadine, some lemon lime soda, and a bottle of maraschino cherries. Getting to have Shirley Temples on vacation…
12.21.2022
Lemon Bars
Lemon Bars are a dessert that everyone will fall in love with. This recipe is so much better than from the bakery and are melt in your mouth delicious. I have a kiddo who is lemon obsessed. So when I decided to create a lemon bar recipe, I had the best taste tester and the…
12.20.2022
Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect appetizer. Made with simple ingredients, this great snack comes together quickly and is always a hit! There is something so wonderful about preparing food for people you love. This is perhaps even more true when it is fun party food, like this Spinach Artichoke Dip. This delicious and easy…
12.19.2022
Eye Round Roast
Eye Round Roast is an easy to make weekend dinner. This roast beef recipe takes very little time to prepare but the finger licking marinade makes it perfect for entertain with. One of my kids is obsessed with roast beef. She was likely a dinosaur in a past life, because she loves a big plate…
12.18.2022
Little Smokies Recipe (Easy Appetizer)
This Crockpot Little Smokies recipe is an easy appetizer that is always a crowd pleaser. Even better, these can be whipped up the day before and put out before a party. If there is one type of recipe I will never tire of making, it is easy appetizers and snacks. You have gotten several from…
12.17.2022
Cheesy Potatoes
These Cheesy Potatoes are a simple and easy side dish that everyone will love. When you need the ultimate comfort food, make this cheesy potato recipe. I have an amazing classic for you today. This recipe comes courtesy of my awesome neighbor, Tiffanie. She’s the neighbor you call in a pinch or when you need…
12.16.2022
Caramel Brownies
Caramel Brownies are so easy to make and so delicious! Everyone always wants this caramel brownie recipe. With only six ingredients, this is going to be your new go to brownie recipe! Many years ago when I went to visit a dear friend after she had just had a baby, she had a pan of…