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08.12.2020
Thai Basil Fried Rice
Thai Basil Fried Rice is an easy dinner that is so much better than takeout! You will love this delicious spin on fried rice. My favorite Thai restaurant has an amazing dish on their menu, Thai Basil Fried Rice. It is a simple dish with pieces of chicken, jalapeños, and Thai Basil. Basil and jalapeños…
08.09.2020
Beef and Noodles
Beef and Noodles is a creamy comfort dish that your whole family will love! Done in about 30 minutes, this is a perfect weeknight dinner win. I have another dinner win for you today! This recipe is done in 35 minutes, made with simple ingredients, and is loaded with flavor. It is comfort food at…
08.02.2020
Stuffed Tomatoes
Stuffed Tomatoes are the perfect side dish. They are fancy enough to entertain with, but so delicious you will want to have them regularly. One of my very favorite things about summer is fresh tomatoes. Since being a little girl growing up with a big garden, fresh summer tomatoes feel like the best luxury. I…
07.25.2020
BBQ Beef
The flavor of this BBQ Beef recipe is absolutely perfect. My mom’s recipe for Crockpot BBQ Beef will become a family favorite for you too. Growing up, my mom was great at hosting big family gatherings. She would hold big celebrations for graduations in our backyard and host my many many cousins. She always made…
07.19.2020
Seafood Salad
This Seafood Salad recipe only takes about 10 minutes to throw together and is so much better than what you buy at the grocery store. Seafood Salad is one of my weaknesses. You will note, that as a food blogger and generally weird person, I have odd weaknesses. Croutons, Spicy V8, and pickles are also…
07.12.2020
Salmon Foil Packets
These Salmon Foil Packets are the perfect light dinner. Cook this salmon on the grill or in the oven for the perfect 25 minute dinner. I am in love with this recipe, you guys. First of all, salmon is my favorite fish. I could eat it several times a week (and sometimes do!) and not…
07.09.2020
Cherry Hand Pies
These Cherry Hand Pies are the best sweet little treat. I love making them with homemade cherry filling and homemade pie crust, but they are perfect no matter how you make them. There is something about hand pies that make me feel like a giddy little kid. I have thought about it, and I can’t…
06.30.2020
Watermelon Salad
This Watermelon Salad makes the perfect easy summer side dish. With great fresh ingredients, this is exactly what you should bring to picnics and BBQs. I’m proud to be partnering with Meijer to bring you this perfect summer recipe. With the Fourth of July right around the corner, we are thinking about how we are going to…
06.28.2020
Crockpot BBQ Chicken
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken uses my five star BBQ sauce to make easy crockpot shredded bbq chicken. Your family will fall back on this recipe over and over. We are constantly on the hunt for easy family dinner recipes, and this Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a winner! It comes together with my homemade BBQ Sauce…
06.25.2020
Zucchini Panzanella Salad
Zucchini Panzanella Salad is the perfect summer side dish! This is my dad’s awesome recipe that I crave during summer months. My dad is a master gardener. For as long as I can remember, he has been growing massive amounts of vegetables in his garden in the summer. He has reached expert level status in…
06.21.2020
Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas are a great delicious dinner that your whole family is going to love. My homemade enchilada sauce and great tips will make this a recipe you fall back on over and over. One of my favorite kinds of recipes to share with you is the ones that are kid approved. I…
06.20.2020
How to Grill Corn
Grilled Corn is the perfect side dish for summer dinners! With these easy tips, you will get the best grilled corn on the cob in just 25 minutes. Recently, my family had the best summer day. We went for a long hike, and then to the beach for swimming. We finished it up with a…