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04.19.2026
Lemon Pasta That Tastes Like Summer
This lemon pasta comes together in about 20 minutes and is full of bright lemon flavor in a delicious creamy sauce. I love dishes that come together with just a handful of ingredients but are still big on flavor and impressive. Such is the case with this amazing lemon pasta. It is so simple to…
04.18.2026
The Best Mongolian Beef
This delicious Mongolian Beef recipe only takes 25 minutes to prepare and is better than takeout, making it the perfect weeknight dinner. I love a good take-out fake-out meal, and this one is a total winner. It comes together with really simple ingredients. You probably have most of them in your pantry already. You will…
04.13.2026
Cilantro Lime Rice
This Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is fresh, flavorful, and tastes just like what you get at your favorite Tex Mex restaurant. With just three ingredients, you can easily make it at home! This cilantro lime rice is so flavorful and easy to make! All three ingredients are in the actual title, so there’s no funny…
04.12.2026
Juicy Baked Pork Chops
These baked pork chops come together in less than 25 minutes, and they are so delicious. This is the perfect meal to make when life gets crazy. We are deep in that stage of life where our kids have more plans than we do. Like, daily. Our schedules are a moving target, and sometimes it’s…
04.11.2026
The Easiest Chicken Spaghetti
This Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is the perfect no-brainer for when you need something easy and delicious. All of that, and it is a total crowd pleaser. I love cooking, I mean, obviously. I love that creating new recipes and cooking them works my brain in a way that I’m convinced will keep it young. But…
04.10.2026
7 Sweet Spring Baking Projects to Brighten Your Kitchen
Sometimes the perfect stress reliever for me is to bake. I don’t even need to be craving sweets to find joy in putting together butter and sugar. When I add in the flavors of spring, it makes it even better. These delicious spring-themed treats, from zesty lemon pies to moist carrot cake cupcakes, are the…
04.08.2026
Easy Catalina Dressing
This Catalina Dressing recipe is simple to make with ingredients you can find right in your pantry. It’s simple and so delicious. Catalina Dressing is one of my husband’s very favorites, so I knew I needed to make him a homemade version. I love making my own salad dressings because I can control what I…
04.05.2026
Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Whether or not you are looking for a proposal, this Marry Me Chicken recipe should get added to your menu. It is easy to make, but creamy and delicious, making it the perfect dinner. In a world where I couldn’t possibly give you enough easy chicken recipes, let me introduce you to Marry Me Chicken.…
04.04.2026
Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars
If you have a lemon lover in your life, you must make them these delicious Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars that have the most perfect lemon flavor and the best lemon frosting. My oldest is headed to college this fall, and I am stuck between wanting to treasure every moment with him home and being in…
03.31.2026
8 Unforgettable Brunch Recipes for a Perfect Easter Morning
Easter morning calls for a special celebration, and these brunch recipes are sure to make it memorable. From perfect cinnamon rolls to savory egg bites, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy around the table.
03.28.2026
Crockpot Whole Chicken (10 Minute Prep)
This Crockpot Whole Chicken has ten minutes of hands-on time, cooks with veggies, and your whole dinner is done in the slow cooker for an easy weeknight meal. This slow-cooker whole chicken is tender, juicy, easy to make, and looks like you spent hours making dinner. It simmers in the Crock Pot, along with tender…
03.25.2026
Crab Cakes (Packed with Crab!)
These Crab Cakes will blow your mind! Unlike what you get at restaurants, these are packed to the brim with crab and have a great flavor. This is the perfect appetizer or dinner! One of my favorite things to get when I go out to eat is Crab Cakes. They are absolutely delicious and not…












