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01.25.2023
Chewy Oatmeal Scotchies (Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies)
These Oatmeal Scotchies are crisp on the outside and buttery soft on the inside with the perfect combination of butterscotch and oatmeal. You can’t beat these Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies. Oatmeal cookies are a favorite in our house, with my Oatmeal Raisin Cookies being my husband’s absolute favorite. These Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies are a perfect easy…
01.24.2023
Jalapeño Poppers
Jalapeño Poppers are a fast delicious appetizer that everyone is sure to love. This quick snack is made with easy to find ingredients and is exactly what your party needs. I’m not the biggest fan of football in the world, but I am the biggest fan of football food. Give me all the tailgate parties,…
01.22.2023
Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Chicken Stuffed Peppers are an easy low carb dinner that everyone will love. Bell peppers stuffed with shredded chicken, cream cheese, spaghetti sauce, and seasonings are so irresistible they will become a regular on your menu. If you are looking for an easy low carb meal, you have come to the right place. These Chicken…
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
No Bake Energy Bites
These no bake energy bites are easy and the perfect snack! Made with only five ingredients and no baking required, these help keep everyone feeling full between meal. My kids are big big fans of fruit. We go through a bag of apples, two bags of grapes, and two containers of strawberries in the blink…
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…