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10.01.2023
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza should be added to your pizza night immediately. It is easy to make and totally perfect with my homemade BBQ Sauce. Pizza night is one of my very favorites in our house. We make my amazing homemade pizza dough and then we divide the recipe up into five balls and everyone rolls…
09.30.2023
Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
My Chicken and Broccoli Recipe is the perfect easy stir fry. Made with simple ingredients and done in under 25 minutes, this dinner is a winner! Our family loves simple stir fry recipes. They check so many boxes for us as meals that contain a protein and vegetables. They are basically one pot meals that…
09.29.2023
Bloody Mary
A Bloody Mary is the perfect addition to any brunch. Made with easy ingredients, you will love this classic cocktail. Brunch is one of my very favorite events to create recipes for. There is something so relaxing about a leisurely weekend breakfast that doesn’t happen until 10 am. For some reason when you are eating…
09.28.2023
Butternut Squash Chili
Butternut Squash Chili is a delicious, hearty, and healthy dinner. Made with vegetarian ingredients, even the biggest meat lovers will enjoy this. For the last several years I’ve had so many readers gently request for more vegetarian recipes. Their reasons are always different. Sometimes it is about budget – it has become so expensive to…
09.27.2023
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pancakes are one of our favorite breakfast treats. This recipe is so easy to make and is perfect for weekend brunches and breakfasts. My kids are absolutely obsessed with Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Dessert for breakfast? Yeah, I get it. And I can totally get on board with these. Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes are very…
09.26.2023
Black Bean Dip
Black Bean Dip comes together super fast in a food processor or blender, and is full of delicious flavor! It has just a few simple ingredients and is perfect served warm or cold. I think it is possible that tortilla chips are my love language. And I know what you are going to say, that…
09.25.2023
Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki Sauce is a great ingredient used in many delicious stir fry recipes. It is easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients. Often when I make condiment recipes or seasoning mixes, I get comments on social media that say: “I can just buy this.” That is absolutely true! You are right. Most…
09.24.2023
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
My Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe is the perfect blend of four spices you probably already have in your cabinet! Skip buying the bottled pumpkin pie spice and just make your own. This week, I’ve had the windows open in my office. When that light breeze floats in, with a slight chill, it whispers to me…
09.23.2023
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This Cajun Shrimp Pasta is going to be your new favorite weeknight night meal! This easy 30 minute meal will win you over with perfect cajun seasoning and the best cream sauce. My very favorite types of meals to make for you are the ones that taste like you ordered them at a restaurant, but…
09.21.2023
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
This Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is full of amazing buffalo flavor, wrapped in a cheesy sauce around pasta and chicken. Your family will absolutely love this perfect baked mac and cheese recipe. In the world of comfort food, I’m not sure that it gets better than baked macaroni and cheese. That creamy cheesy goodness…
09.20.2023
BLT Dip (Hot BLT Dip)
BLT Dip is an easy to make crowd pleaser. Make this last minute dip any time you are entertaining and watch it disappear! Love this but want a cold version? Try this BLT Dip recipe. Appetizers are my very favorite food group. I could make whole meals out of them, and if I’m going to…
09.18.2023
Turkey Chili Recipe
My Turkey Chili recipe is a flavorful and delicious stew that you will fall in love with. Made with easy ingredients and just a few steps, this will be your go to cozy dinner. This healthy turkey chili recipe is the perfect family dinner. It is not the least bit difficult to make and delivers…












