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04.16.2021
Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea combines just about every alcohol in your liquor cabinet, but in the most magical way. You are left with a cocktail that is delicious, refershing, and a little dangerous. If it has been decades since you’ve had a Long Island Iced Tea, go ahead and let yourself feel like a…
04.15.2021
Chicken Taco Casserole
This Chicken Taco Casserole is the perfect comfort food! Even your picky eaters will love this amazing noodle casserole. Taco night is always a hit in our house. We make this Chicken Taco recipe literally once a week. It is one of our very favorites. So when I told my kids we were eating Chicken…
04.04.2021
Ham and Pea Pasta
Ham and Pea Pasta is a quick 30 minute dinner that the whole family will love. Easy to find ingredients, combined with a cream sauce and fettuccine make this recipe a total winner. In the process of testing my Honey Baked Ham recipe, I ended up with a fair amount of ham leftovers. This turns…
03.28.2021
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham is the creamiest, most comforting way to use leftover ham. You will want to make extra just so you can make this delicious casserole. If you are looking for a filling meal that will have you coming back for seconds, it doesn’t get much better than these Scalloped Potatoes and Ham.…
03.16.2021
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are incredibly easy to make, and come out perfect every single time. Once you hard boil eggs in your pressure cooker, you’ll never go back. Whether you are making an egg salad sandwhich, deviled eggs, or just want a hard boiled egg for your salad, there is nothing worse than…
03.14.2021
Kid Friendly Mac and Cheese Recipe
This Homemade Mac and Cheese is creamy, perfect, and made in 20 minutes on the stovetop. A crowd pleasing macaroni and cheese recipe you’ll come back to over and over. My kids could eat macaroni and cheese for every meal and be very happy people. While it is tempting to reach for the box, homemade…
03.13.2021
Crock Pot Beef and Noodles
Crock Pot Beef and Noodles is a very simple and hearty dinner that will fill up the whole family. It is the perfect slow cooker meal for a busy weeknight. When you are looking for something to make dinner time easier, nothing is quite as handy as the slow cooker. I love wrapping up my…
03.12.2021
Midori Splice
This Midori Splice cocktail is the perfect tropical drink made with just four ingredients! Bright flavors come together in a chilled glass and are topped with a touch of cream for this inspired drink. While spring in the Midwest is never easy, this year feels especially trying. It is around St. Patrick’s Day every year…
03.11.2021
Thick & Chewy M&M Cookie Bars (Bakery Style)
M&M cookie bars are the easy dessert you are looking for! These delicious cookie bars are soft and chewy, taste like something from a bakery, and stay soft for days. And they are filled to brim with M&M’s! These M&M cookie bars come together with both white and brown sugar to create the perfect texture…
03.09.2021
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a light healthy dinner recipe that even the pickiest of eaters will love. With this flavorful homemade breading, your whole family will request this easy chicken recipe regularly. When I ask my readers what is the biggest challenge for them in the kitchen, so often the answer I get is:…
03.06.2021
Frittata
This Frittata recipe is so simple to make and absolutely delicious. With my easy steps, you will have a perfect frittata on your table in 30 minutes. I love how easy it is to make brunch recipes to serve a crowd. Egg bakes are perfect for holidays. They can be made the night before and…
03.04.2021
Beef Quesadilla Recipe
This Beef Quesadilla recipe is a simple dinner recipe that everyone will love. The sauce in this quesadilla recipe is perfection! Quesadillas are a staple in our house. They make for such easy weekend lunches, and we even make them on our outdoor griddle so we can make them for everyone at once. While the…












