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Roasted Garlic and Roma Tomato Sauce + an Easy Shakshuka Recipe
This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands Ahhhhh, tomato season… You’re finally here! When I was a little girl, tacos were not tacos if they weren’t topped with diced tomatoes, a sandwich simply could not be a true sandwich without a slice of tomato inside and don’t even…
Kosher Dill Pickle and Sausage Rolls
Growing up in my house, one could no more refuse a good dill pickle than one could refuse an ice cream sundae. We were most certainly fans. As kids, my sisters and I would argue over who got to drink the pickle juice at the end of the jar of pickles. Kind of weird, I…
Mummy Hot Dogs • How To Video
There’s nothing better than a simple, scrumptious and slightly spooky treat for Halloween! Come learn how easy it is to make these frightfully delicious Mummy Hot Dogs for your little {and BIG} Trick-or-Treaters. • Disclaimer – This post brought to you by Pillsbury™ & Walmart. All thoughts, ideas & opinions are my own • You…
Tips & Tricks to Finding Great Cookware + Bonus Shakshuka Recipe
Over the years, cooking has become quite a passion for me and I’ve become a bit of an accidental expert on cookware in the process. Nothing feels better than working on creating a meal for your family and then having them melt after taking their first bite. I have so many memories of my Mom…
Easy Weeknight White Chicken Chili
Love white chicken chili but don’t always have time to make a complicated recipe? This simple weeknight White Chicken Chili recipe is 30 minutes start to finish and the whole family will love it. When the temperature dips our family loves to break out all of our favorite soup recipes. This one just happens to…
Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe – Easy Weeknight Meal
Looking for a new easy weeknight meal? Your family is going to FALL in love with this tasty dish. Savor the flavors of fall with this one pot wonder. As my kiddos have gotten older, I have found that trying to plan family dinners is getting harder and harder. We have high school activities, church…
Green Chili and Salsa Egg Muffins Recipe
Always on the run in the morning? YEP, us too! Here’s how I figured out how to make a scrumptious egg muffins recipe for on-the-go! Call me crazy, but I’m not always up for sweets in the morning. I’m one of those people that do really well with some scrambled egg or something like that…
Mini Hot Chicken Bites Recipe
Oh, are you in for a treat today! With football season right around the corner I’m sure you are looking for a few new game time treat for the crew. These Mini Hot Chicken Bites are going to be a touchdown for sure. Back in the spring I had an opportunity to travel to Nashville…
Sweet and Spicy Pork Taco Recipe – Slow Cooker Approved
+ This Sweet and Spicy Port Taco Recipe post brought to you by the lovely folks at Old El Paso + You guys are in for a treat today! I’m am sharing one of my family’s FAVORITE recipes that I’ve been working hard to perfect over many years and it’s finally ready to share with…
Fruity Breakfast Pizza PLUS more great Morning Hacks to Make Life Easier
+ This Breakfast Pizza Post brought to you by Jif® Peanut Butter + Let’s face it… Mornings can be ROUGH! But, they don’t have to be. I know that we are mid-summer at the moment, but I’m already starting to dread back-to-school. My kiddos start in early August, so we really only have a few…
Tomato Tart Recipe
+ This Tomato Tart Recipe brought to you by the folks at Bushel Boy Farms™ + One of the first things that I think of when it comes to summer cooking is my favorite TOMATO! I think I’ve said this before, but I LOVE tomatoes! A few weeks ago, I shared a lovely Tomato Jam recipe…
Roasted Poblano and Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe + Chopped At Home Challenge
+ This Roasted Poblano and Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe brought to you by Food Networks Chopped & Sargento + What I have for you today is, a Roasted Poblano and Chicken Tortilla Soup topped with a fresh avocado, tomato and lime salsa and Sargento® Fine Cut Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Blend… Do those words sound…
Tomato Jam Recipe + GIVEAWAY
My earliest food memories are of tomatoes… No joke! One of my earliest memories is picking a tomato from the vine out of my Dad’s garden. I was two and a half or three and sat down and ate those scrumptious tomatoes right then and there. I remember the smell that fills the air when…
Summer Brunch Recipes // Peas with Bacon Side Dish
Compensation for this post was provided by Unilever via AOL Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Unilever or AOL. Who’s ready for a beautiful summer brunch? In the last little bit, I’ve shared some of my favorite brunch dishes. First, we have…
Vegetable Frittata
Compensation for this post was provided by Unilever via AOL Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Unilever or AOL. Not too long ago, I shared my love of all things brunch! I shared one of my all-time favorite breakfast treats… Lemon Drop…
Tomato Galette + Pie Crust 101
Summer just isn’t Summer without a bountiful harvest of tomatoes of all kinds. I know, I know… You’re either a lover or a hater. I find myself in the LOVE category. Salads, tacos, life in general, isn’t complete without tomatoes. The only issue I find is finding the time to try all of the amazing…
Lemon Drop Crepes Recipe
Compensation for this post was provided by Unilever via AOL Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Unilever or AOL. I love cooking. It’s my escape, it’s my love language. I love to create beautiful meals for my family and friends. Hopefully they…
Roasted Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese
+ This Roasted Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe brought to you by Horizon® Organic Macaroni and Cheese + I don’t know about you, but this time of year just calls for GREAT Macaroni and Cheese! There is just something amazing about nice pot of mac & cheese when it’s cold outside… Pure American comfort…
Easy New Years Quiche with the Kiddos and Toca Kitchen 2
+ This Easy New Years Quiche post brought to you by Toca Kitchen 2 App + I am always looking for ways to get my kiddos involved in the kitchen. Cooking together teaches so many life skills like how to follow directions, how to share, how to clean-up after ourselves, how to be creative and…
Roasted Grape Pork Chops with Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
+ This Roasted Grape Pork Chops with Twice Baked Potatoes post brought to you by the folks at Pompeian + Several years ago, when my sweetheart and I were first married, I decided to try and learn how to cook a really great meal for him. I did a bunch of research and found a…
Filet of Sirloin with Rosemary Butter // Recipe
Filet of Sirloin with Rosemary Butter Recipe // There are some times in life when there is nothing better than a good steak. Seriously… nothing better!! My love of steak started with my first pregnancy. I couldn’t get enough steak. I wanted it morning, noon and night. I tried all different kinds of recipes and…
Life is Good in the Kitchen When You have the BEST Chicken Salad Recipe
Chicken Salad Recipe // It has long been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home and I whole heartedly subscribe to that idea. When it comes to house hunting, the very first thing I look at is the kitchen. If it’s not up to muster, I won’t even bother with the rest…
Ladies Fiesta Dinner Party
+ This Ladies Fiesta Dinner Party brought to you by Pepcid® + As you all know… I LOVE to entertain! The idea of spending time coming up with a menu and cooking all day makes me happy… Seriously I love it! Recently, I had the chance to throw a fun Ladies Fiesta for a few…
