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Easy Slow Cooker Chile Colorado

Easy Slow Cooker Chile Colorado

Easy Slow Cooker Chile Colorado is a wonderful Mexican dish made of chunks of beef that have simmered in a delectable red chile sauce until fall-apart tender.  You can use the flavorful meat in tacos, burritos, or any of your favorite Mexican foods! This post Read more

Harissa Garlic Hummus

Harissa Garlic Hummus

Spicy harissa, zesty garlic, and fresh scallions combined with chickpeas create Harissa Garlic Hummus, a mouthwatering dip for pita chips or veggies, or a vibrant spread for sandwiches or wraps. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. I’m sure you know by Read more

Kimchi Cucumber Salad

Kimchi Cucumber Salad

Flavorful, crunchy, and fresh, this Kimchi Cucumber Salad recipe is a perfect addition to rice bowls, a spicy side to your Asian themed meal, or a wonderful vegan salad.  It’s easy to make and loaded with flavor! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read Read more

Habanero Garlic Rice

Habanero Garlic Rice

Habanero Garlic Rice combines sautéed onion, garlic, and habanero with butter, seasonings, and toasted rice for an out-of-this-world flavorful side dish that’s perfect for Mexican food, or anytime you want to bring a little heat! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Read more

Homemade Egg Salad

Homemade Egg Salad

Homemade Egg Salad, made with creamy mayo, crunchy celery, fresh chives, and a bite from two kinds of mustard is sure to be your new favorite sandwich! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Homemade Egg Salad – I have a confession Read more

California to Virginia, My Cross-Country Foodie Adventure

California to Virginia, My Cross-Country Foodie Adventure

California to Virginia, My Cross-Country Foodie Adventure Life update: I moved!  For the last three weeks my family and I have been driving across the country for a military move from California to Virginia.  That’s me, my husband, two kids, a dog, and a cat Read more

Mediterranean Hummus Veggie Wraps

Mediterranean Hummus Veggie Wraps

Mediterranean Hummus Veggie Wraps make the perfect light, veggie-filled lunch that’s all folded into a delectable wrap or tortilla!  Naturally vegetarian, these wraps can easily be made vegan. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. While not completely a vegetarian, I have Read more

Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips

Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips

Bright pink Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips don’t just add a gorgeous pop of color to your meal, these homemade pickled veggies add the perfect crunchy, tangy addition to pitas, wraps, salads, and more! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Middle Eastern Read more

5 Best Party Foods for Cinco de Mayo

5 Best Party Foods for Cinco de Mayo

Whether you’re going all out for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta, or you just love Mexican food and May 5th is an excuse to eat more of it, I’ve got you covered with 5 Best Party Foods for Cinco de Mayo! Can we just talk Read more

Sparkling Blood Orange Cocktail

Sparkling Blood Orange Cocktail

A Sparkling Blood Orange Cocktail is a refreshing, citrusy adult beverage made with the gorgeous juice of blood oranges, vodka, limoncello, and a splash of sparkling water – a perfect cocktail for spring! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you Read more

Habanero Garlic Pickles

Habanero Garlic Pickles

Homemade Habanero Garlic Pickles are the perfect spicy, garlicky addition to sandwiches, appetizer platters, or anything needing a little crunchy kick!  They make great gifts for any spicy food lover! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Habanero Garlic Pickles are salty, Read more

My 10 Favorite Products at Trader Joe’s

My 10 Favorite Products at Trader Joe’s

Being a military wife, I have moved a lot and have lived all over the country.  With that comes the responsibility of getting my kids into a new school, moving into a new home, and figuring out where the heck Trader Joe’s is in my Read more