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04.10.2020
Jalapeño Margaritas
These Jalapeño Margaritas are an easy spin on classic margaritas, and a cocktail that you are sure to fall in love with! Not too spicy, not too strong, absolutely perfect! One of the things I miss most of all right now, is date nights. There is something about leaving the house with my great husband…
04.08.2020
Instant Pot Taco Soup
This Instant Pot Taco Soup preps in FIVE minutes! Delicious, done in 35 minutes, and at only 300 calories a bowl you can’t beat a chicken taco soup like this. I absolutely love this Taco Soup all year round. It comes together so quickly with only about 5 minutes of hands on time in your…
04.06.2020
Easy Sandwich Bread
This Easy Sandwich Bread comes together with ingredients already in your refrigerator and pantry. The perfect recipe for even beginner bakers. For the longest time, I thought any recipe that uses yeast would be impossible. Not something I could do. But after perfecting my pizza dough recipe, I realized it’s not hard at all! It’s…
04.04.2020
Monster Cookie Bars
Monster Cookie Bars are so easy to make, and full of delicious flavor. Such a fun treat to bake with the kiddos! These are the bar version of my Monster Cookies. Cookie Bars are a great recipe for a first time baker. You can get things a little bit wrong (too much flour, not soft…
04.03.2020
Sparkling Rosé Sangria
This Sparkling Rosé Sangria is just four easy ingredients, making it the perfect drink to entertain with. I love making sangria for parties because it is so simple to throw together. It is always a huge hit, and the variations are endless. Typically a sangria starts with wine. Then often a liqueur and fruit are…
03.30.2020
Easy Ramen
This super easy Ramen recipe is your favorite take out at home! Easy to make with pantry and freezer staples. It feels so silly, but not being able to go out to restaurants on date nights with my husband right now feels hard. Big picture, I know it’s not a big deal. But yeah, it’s…
03.25.2020
Homemade Pantry Items
Homemade Pantry Items can be a life saver when you can’t get to the store. Additionally, they taste so much better from scratch! When you can’t get to the store, or the store doesn’t have exactly what you are looking for, it is so helpful to be able to make pantry items from other things…
03.23.2020
Black Beans and Rice
Black Beans and Rice is a one pot dinner made with just a few ingredients from your pantry. It’s a delicious, easy, budget-friendly dinner! If you are struggling with what to make your family for dinner today, I have a solution for you. This easy black beans and rice recipe is a simple 35 minute…
03.16.2020
Tips For Working From Home
These simple tips for working from home will help make your days easier and more productive! With everyone suddenly forced to work from home, I thought one way I could help was providing a couple tips of things I have learned through the years. I have been working from home for over 8 years, most…
03.15.2020
Easy Southwestern Mac and Cheese
This Easy Southwestern Mac and Cheese is the perfect easy stove top dinner that your family will love! Delicious and done in 30 minutes! Happy Sunday, my friends. We are in the midst of some very weird and trying times. Yesterday on Instagram I shared where I’m at. Stay safe, everyone. And be kind. I…
03.10.2020
Three Bean Salad Recipe
Three Bean Salad is ultimate classic potluck food! With it’s simple ingredients and great flavor, this easy side dish recipe is perfect to bring to a party or just for a weeknight dinner. In case you haven’t picked up on it yet, I love to cook. And that love of cooking was one of the…
03.05.2020
Black Bean Tacos
Black Bean Tacos make for a delicious and affordable easy dinner. Done in about 20 minutes, and full of flavor! This will become a favorite for vegetarians and meat eaters. Recently, a good friend of mine posted on Facebook that she was looking for more vegetarian options to feed her family. She talked about how…












