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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

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a perfect breakfast bake made with eggs, sausage, cheddar, baby spinach, and potatoes O’Brien.  Great for weekends and holidays, it’s a meal the whole family will love! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Like my husband, Read more

2 Fun Foodie Days in San Francisco

2 Fun Foodie Days in San Francisco

I recently survived an 8-day road trip traveling to Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and San Francisco with my husband and two kids!  Ok, “survived” might be a little dramatic, but I spent the first leg of our road trip in an RV at Yosemite where I Read more

Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy BBQ Chicken

Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy BBQ Chicken

For those days when you just want to slap the easy button!  Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy BBQ Chicken = tender chicken that cooks in your favorite BBQ sauce, gets smothered in melted cheese and topped with sliced scallions.  Perfect over mashed potatoes or shredded for Read more

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

My answer to an easy and delicious weeknight meal = Slow Cooker Pepper Steak.  It combines tender strips of beef that simmers in a slow cooker with onion, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes, then served over rice or your favorite side! This post may contain affiliate Read more

Spicy Kimchi Garlic Noodles

Spicy Kimchi Garlic Noodles

Fresh noodles stir-fried with lots of garlic, chili oil, tangy kimchi, sliced scallions and a delectable soy/sesame sauce are combined to make Spicy Kimchi Garlic Noodles.  A perfect side dish as-is, or add vegetables and your favorite protein for a complete meal. This post may Read more

Perfect Steak Chili

Perfect Steak Chili

This Perfect Steak Chili recipe is everything you want in a bowl of hearty, comforting goodness.  It’s loaded with steak, ground beef, tomatoes, beans, aromatics, and all the amazing spices that make a great chili. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Read more

Italian Pickled Vegetables (Giardiniera)

Italian Pickled Vegetables (Giardiniera)

Made with fresh vegetables, vinegar, and spices, Italian Pickled Vegetables (Giardiniera) is the perfect crunchy topping for salads, sandwiches, antipasto platters and more! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Italian Giardiniera, is a pickled vegetable medley that’s traditionally made with cauliflower, Read more

Italian Meatball and Gnocchi Soup

Italian Meatball and Gnocchi Soup

Homemade meatballs, fresh vegetables, and tender gnocchi are the stars of the show in this bowl of ultimate comfort food, Italian Meatball and Gnocchi Soup! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. I can’t be the only person that loves fall.  Lighting candles, Read more