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04.15.2024
How to Cut Asparagus
If you are preparing a recipe with fresh asparagus, follow these steps for how to cut asparagus to get rid of those woody ends. There are so many delicious ways to eat asparagus, it is one of our favorite vegetables in my house. I love it roasted and eating it as a side dish or…
04.15.2024
How to Store Asparagus
Fresh asparagus is a versatile and nutritious vegetable, but it can quickly lose its crispness and flavor if not stored properly. Follow these steps and tips for how to store asparagus to keep it fresh for as long as possible. There are so many delicious ways to eat asparagus, it is one of our favorite…
04.15.2024
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are bound to be your new favorite taco! Bang Bang Shrimp turned into taco form, you are going to dream about this recipe days after eating it. If you have been following me for really any time at all, you know that I could exist only on tacos and be…
04.14.2024
Tuna Salad
Tuna Salad is such a classic, and this recipe is perfect. With most of the ingredients right in your pantry, this is a great last minute lunch or dinner. I love this tuna salad recipe. It is made with ingredients that are so easy to keep on hand, and it is the perfect lunch for…
04.13.2024
Taco Meat Recipe
This Taco Meat Recipe will become a regular in the weeknight dinner rotation when you see how delicious it is and how easy it is to make. It gets its delicious flavor from my Homemade Taco Seasoning an easy recipe to keep on hand for regular taco nights! Taco night is an absolutely favorite in…
04.12.2024
Gold Rush Cocktail
This Gold Rush Cocktail made with bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice is the perfect easy drink for sipping on the patio. It is refreshing and sweet, and bound to be a new favorite. If you like bourbon and honey, you will absolutely love this simple cocktail. Its deep golden hue gives it its name.…
04.11.2024
Garlic Aioli
Garlic Aioli is such a simple and delicious sauce recipe. Use it as a topping for your hamburgers or as a dipping sauce for fries. It’s even amazing on vegetables. One of my kiddos is so obsessed with condiments that we bought her little condiment cups. She’ll fill them with salsa, sour cream, ketchup, ranch…
04.10.2024
Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes
These Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes are the easiest way to make baked sweet potatoes in the crockpot. Grab your slow cooker and make this sweet potato recipe immediately. You’ll never make them another way again! Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes. They are nutritious, being a great source of both vitamins and…
04.09.2024
Three Ingredient Green Smoothie
This three ingredient green smoothie recipe is made with simple ingredients. It is a delicious and nutritious meal or snack! I love having smoothies for breakfast. They are a great way to have a quick grab and go breakfast that will still leave you satisfied throughout the day. This green smoothie is a great option…
04.08.2024
Bang Bang Sauce (4 Ingredients)
Bang Bang Sauce is the key ingredient to Bang Bang Shrimp, and it is to die for. Made with just four ingredients, you will fall in love with this easy sauce. If you have been following me for a bit, you know that I love making homemade sauces. They are the perfect way to control…
04.07.2024
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
These Stuffed Poblano Peppers make for such a delicious dinner. With easy-to-find ingredients, you have a hearty dish that everyone is going to love. Stuffed peppers are a family favorite around here, and I’m so excited to share this new spin on them with you. Poblano peppers have a bit of a natural smokey taste…
04.05.2024
White Wine Spritzer
Our White Wine Spritzer is the perfect low calorie summer drink! Made with just three ingredients, this is the cocktail you will want when the hot weather hits. I love a great cold cocktail on a hot day. I love sitting on my deck with my husband at the end of a long day and…












