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Don’t miss out on this hearty Instant Pot eight can taco soup. This off-the-shelf, family friendly recipe can be made in less than 10 minutes – it is perfect for busy nights! In the past two weeks, I have been jolted out of bed in the middle of the night by an earthquake three times…I realize that may not be… Read More
Browsing the web for delicious dinner ideas for Easter Sunday? Don’t miss this round-up of 12 tremendous Easter Dinner ideas! Easter is right around the corner and I am doing a little meal planning. Typically I whip up a big Easter brunch, but this year I will be on my own in the morning. My family is coming over in… Read More
Looking for St. Patrick’s Day dinner ideas? Here are 12 recipes to help get your “holiday” meal planning started. I love to put together a special meal for holidays. Last year for St. Patrick’s Day I made this delicious corned beef and cabbage dish in the Instant Pot, along with some Irish soda bread for Jay’s mom. It was so easy… Read More
You guuuys! It’s 2018!!! I realize that’s not news to most of you, but I have had the hardest time adjusting and moving into the new year. I’ve been slow to get back to work and just this morning, I caught myself writing 2017. Again! I am going to blame my inability to recognize the new year on the fact that… Read More
Looking for a filling pasta dish that wont weigh you down? Don’t miss this Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad recipe created in partnership with Barilla. Jay’s youngest daughter recently made the high school soccer team (we shared her DIY #QuadGoals soccer t-shirt a few weeks ago). She’s something of a rockstar and we’re rather proud of her. With all of the… Read More
Whether you’re enjoying dinner in the backyard or packing a picnic, these awesome barbecue recipes are perfect for summer grillin’ and chillin’ with family and friends. Cooking in the kitchen during the summer holds very little appeal. It’s simply to hot to turn on the oven…During the hottest part of the summer, I often turn to my Instant Pot or the… Read More
Looking for a great pulled pork recipe that will knock the socks off your hungry crew? I’ve teamed up with Smithfield to bring you a delicious recipe for Barbecue Pork Sliders with Carolina BBQ Sauce. I have a confession. I like to defy the odds…or at least the critics. I work and still like to get a great home-cooked meal on… Read More
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or just enjoy a little Irish cooking with this Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe. This post contains affiliate links. I had my boyfriends parents over for dinner the other day. I. KNOW. So obviously I decided to show off by cooking a recipe I’d never made before…I. KNOW. Who does that?! The margin of… Read More
The scent of this amazing Instant Pot Bacon Honey Mustard Chicken will have your family rushing to the dinner table. Mmm. There are some dishes that smell so good while cooking every single member of the family comes in to the kitchen to inquire when it will be ready. This Instant Pot Bacon Honey Mustard Chicken is one of those… Read More
Celebrate Mardi Gras with one of eight great Cajun recipes made in your home kitchen! Fat Tuesday is right around the corner and it’s inspired a slew of New Orleans Cajun-style dishes in my house the last couple of weeks. I can’t wait to try each of these great Cajun recipes for Mardi Gras and beyond! What’s your favorite Mardi Gras… Read More
Looking for a hearty meal that’s great for all ages? Try these Sausage Ricotta Stuffed Shells made with Lumanconi noodles…aka baskets of love. Pasta is a go-to in most households…not usually in mine. While I celebrate Taco Tuesday nearly every week, Thursketti (or any Italian meal) is observed a bit less frequently. HOWEVER, after developing this recipe I do believe that’s about… Read More
Oven baked macaroni and cheese is a great cold weather go to. You can’t beat comfort food when the temperatures drop! Friends, between the excessively dark evenings (thank you Daylight Saving Time) and the drop in temperature (four inches of snow in two hours yesterday) I have absolutely no interest in ever leaving the house again. All I want to… Read More
Mild chicken enchiladas – great for families with young kids. Easy to spice up for more heat. Mexican is my FAVORITE food. Hands down. No contest. Always has been. I attribute it to being born in Arizona, just 15 miles from the Mexico border. Having said that, I am not a huge fan of spicy food. Peppers for flavor? Yes. Peppers for heat?… Read More
There’s a Chick-Fil-A down the road. I don’t get there often…unless I am in the midst of planning for Snap Conference. During planning season, I sneak away. All alone. At odd hours. I grab some takeaway in the car and sneak bites in between calls. My love for Chick-fil-A is a bit of a secret obsession. I’ve never taken my… Read More
It’s summer. We’ve ditched schedules for lazy days and casseroles for just about anything that doesn’t need to be baked in the oven. Nine times out of ten, that means we MIGHT be eating out. However, the other magical one percent of the time, I make this super-yummy honey mango shrimp taco recipe. I first whipped up these tacos in a… Read More
Growing up, grilled cheese sandwiches were a menu staple in our house. For something made with just three basic ingredients, this dinnertime staple could not be any tastier. There’s just something about warm melted cheese on buttery, crispy toasted bread that just can’t be beat! Did you know April is National Grilled Cheese month? What better way to celebrate this… Read More