It is SO good to be back home (for a couple of weeks, at least) but I cannot tell you what a fabulous time I had in California last week. I got to spend one-on-one time with a couple of my favorite people (outside of my family) and I soaked up as much friend time…
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #35 – Family-Friendly Dinner Recipes
You guys. I am doing something so out of my comfort zone this week, but I am so excited! I can’t wait to tell you all about it when I get back at the end of the week…hopefully I’ll have lots of fun stories to share! The short story: I am heading to Milwaukee for…
Easy Lasagna Soup
Last month, I shared a new family-friendly recipe using RAGU Homestyle Thick and Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce (seriously, if you haven’t see this recipe for Chicken Parmesan Meatballs, you really should go save it now!). This week, I was challenged to create another recipe using RAGU Homestyle sauces, and I immediately thought about trying a…
Marinated Pork and Vegetable Kabobs #RealFlavorRealFast
I think we can all agree that cooking over a hot stove after a long, hot summer day is not exactly enjoyable. During the summer, we love to join our neighbors in our back yards, cooking over the grill instead of inside over a hot stove. There’s something about cooking on the grill that feels…
Easy Thai Peanut Curry Chicken and Vegetables
This recipe for easy Thai peanut curry chicken and vegetables is the bomb! Emphasis on the EASY. Who doesn’t love a family dinner idea that is ready in about 30 minutes? You are going to love it! Do you ever base an entire meal on a single ingredient you find in your cupboard and are…
Easy Chicken Cacciatore
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Classico Riserva for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I love to cook. I really do. But I don’t always love cooking right in the middle of drop offs and pick ups and homework and practices. It can be a chaotic time for the…
5 Delicious Uses for Leftover Barbecue
You had a great cookout, but you’re still stuck with a lot of leftovers. If your family doesn’t like eating leftovers, or you’re just looking to mix things up a bit, you can turn that leftover meat into something delicious that everyone will want to eat. Whether it’s barbecue stuffed baked potato skins or barbecue…
Meatloaf Muffins with Ranch Style Mashed Potatoes
I am excited to feature a guest post recipe from a fellow blogger today as I get ready to head out of town for my daughter’s wedding. Please show her some love! Mariah is a full time children’s photographer and the owner of “Spaghetti and Mashed Potatoes”, a food blog about eating healthy and unprocessed…
Terra’s Kitchen: Farm-Fresh Meal Kit Delivery
This post is sponsored by Terra’s Kitchen, but all thoughts are my own. I love to cook. And I love to eat delicious, good-for-me foods (I mean, who doesn’t love food that takes great and is good for you?). What I DON’T love is the hassle of planning and shopping and prepping those meals. Sometimes…
Easy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods, LLC. for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Feeding a large family is hard work. I love finding ways that make meal and snack time easier and less time-consuming. That’s exactly what I found with these easy chicken fajita quesadillas I…