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01.23.2025
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes such a delicious lunch or light dinner. It is full of fresh and delicious ingredients and is pulled together perfectly with Greek salad dressing! If you have been following me for a while, you know I love quinoa. There is so much that is great about quinoa. The thing that I…
01.22.2025
New England Clam Chowder
This New England Clam Chowder is the absolute best! Made with bacon, plenty of potatoes, and just the right amount of cream, this easy chowder recipe is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. This recipe has been a favorite in our house for ages! It is far and away Nathan’s favorite dinner recipe.…
01.21.2025
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole
My Instant Pot chicken and rice makes such a delicious and easy dinner recipe. A totally from scratch recipe with added instructions to cut corners and make it a little easier for your busy weeknights! As you know, easy dinners are a must in my house. We have three really busy kids, who have packed…
01.20.2025
Green Enchiladas
Green Enchiladas are such a delicious dinner option. Made with simple ingredients and full of flavor, your family will love this recipe. Even better, these green chicken enchiladas can be made ahead of time and frozen! Our family is always on the hunt for new dinner recipes that everyone can get on board with. Truth…
01.19.2025
Vegetable Beef Soup
Vegetable Beef Soup is an easy soup recipe that you will love. Made with simple ingredients, this dinner comes together in a snap. There is nothing better than a warm bowl of soup in the winter. I love a soup that gives you everything in one bowl, and this vegetable and beef soup is exactly…
01.18.2025
Seven Layer Dip
Seven layer dip is the perfect party dip. The flavors combine in the best way, and it makes a big batch that will be devoured by your guests. I am someone who can never get enough of dips and chips, so when you tell me that I can have seven layers of a delicious dip,…
01.17.2025
How To Roast Beets
Learn how to roast beets in this easy tutorial. Roasted beets aren’t just delicious, they are good for you too and you will love adding them to everything! Roasted beets are one of my very favorite ingredients for so many different recipes. My absolute favorite is my easy beet salad; so delicious all year long.…
01.15.2025
Spinach Salad with Bacon
My Spinach Salad is a family favorite recipe from my mom! The perfect recipe for big family functions and get togethers. It is made with my delicious homemade croutons and of course hard boiled eggs. Last night as I watched my kids play with each other . . . . aggressively, I thought of my…
01.13.2025
Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are such a great delicious dinner! Full of delicious flavor, your family will request these all the time. Plus, with how easy these are to freeze, you can have leftovers for lunch. One of my very small points of pride as a mom is the fact that for the most…
01.12.2025
Sausage and Kale Soup
This sausage and kale soup is a family favorite. Packed with protein and veggies, this one pot wonder is done in under 30 minutes and loved by even my picky eaters! Before you decide that kale is a no go and you can’t make this soup, I need to tell you something important. All three…
01.11.2025
Juicy Oven-Baked Turkey Tenderloin Recipe
This juicy turkey tenderloin recipe comes together with a simple but flavorful marinade that only needs 30 minutes rest time. Then it bakes at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. It requires very little hands on time but you are still left with tender turkey that is full of smokey flavor with the smallest hints of…
01.08.2025
Crockpot Chicken Wings
These delicious Crockpot Chicken Wings are so incredibly simple to make and can be done in any flavor you want! Make them for a party, a backyard BBQ, or game day! They are sure to steal the show. Chicken wings are one of my favorite recipes to make for a party – especially game day!…












