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Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is a delicious, healthy salad dressing made with fresh basil, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.  This recipe is super easy to make and ready in only 5 minutes! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Read more

A Foodie’s Trip to Palm Springs

A Foodie’s Trip to Palm Springs

My hubby and I decided to go to Palm Springs, California recently.  It’s only a couple hours from where we live, and grandma wanted to babysit, so why not?  Although this wasn’t my first trip to Palm Springs, it was great because I like to Read more

Chickpea Cauliflower Curry

Chickpea Cauliflower Curry

Chickpea Cauliflower Curry, a hearty vegan curry recipe filled with chickpeas, fresh cauliflower, tomatoes, and warm spices. This fragrant curry makes an excellent side to an Indian-themed meal, or serve it over some basmati rice for a vegan entrée. This post may contain affiliate links. Read more

Mushroom Garlic Quinoa

Mushroom Garlic Quinoa

Mushroom Garlic Quinoa is loaded with lots of sautéed garlic, mushrooms, and healthy quinoa!  It makes an amazing side dish or excellent, warm & hearty vegetarian meal! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Not only is Mushroom Garlic Quinoa delicious, but Read more

Fajita Burrito Bowls

Fajita Burrito Bowls

Skip the takeout and make your own Fajita Burrito Bowls from scratch!  These amazing bowls have all your Mexican favorites like homemade salsa, grilled fajita veggies, Mexican rice, black beans, and grilled chicken or carne asada if you wish. This post may contain affiliate links. Read more

A Foodie’s Trip to Italy

A Foodie’s Trip to Italy

A Foodie’s Trip to Italy – Being a major foodie that claims pizza, pasta, and wine to be a few of my favorite things, all my foodie dreams came true on my recent trip to Italy.  I learned a lot about Italians, Italian food, Italian Read more

Cilantro Chimichurri

Cilantro Chimichurri

Cilantro Chimichurri, an herbaceous Argentinian condiment that’s loaded with fresh cilantro, parsley, and garlic.  Serve it with grilled meats, veggies, or as a wonderful dipping sauce. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. While Argentinians typically use Cilantro Chimichurri as a condiment Read more

Smoky Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans

Smoky Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans

Smoky Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans made with dried black beans combined with smoky chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, jalapeno, and Mexican spices.  These will be a serious crowd-pleaser and perfect addition to your Mexican fiesta. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Read more

Garlic Sesame Pan-Fried Shishito Peppers

Garlic Sesame Pan-Fried Shishito Peppers

Get out your cast-iron skillet and whip up a batch of Garlic Sesame Pan-Fried Shishito Peppers!  These mild peppers, cooked with garlic and sesame make a great appetizer or side dish to your entrée. Garlic Sesame Pan-Fried Shishito Peppers are super versatile.  They make an excellent Read more

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is the answer to a quick and easy dinner staple – chicken breasts.  Transform boring chicken into a flavorful, versatile meat that can be used for tacos, salads, wraps, and more! This multi-purpose chicken can be used in main course salads, Read more

Dijon Chive Vinaigrette

Dijon Chive Vinaigrette

Dijon Chive Vinaigrette is a fresh and bright salad dressing that is made with olive oil, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh chives.  Not only is it delicious, it only takes 5 minutes to make! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Read more

Jalapeno Bacon Swiss Cheese Ball

Jalapeno Bacon Swiss Cheese Ball

Jalapeno Bacon Swiss Cheese Ball is loaded inside and out with chopped bacon, fresh jalapeno, and shredded cheese.  This cheesy ball of awesomeness is the perfect appetizer for parties, holidays, football, and potlucks! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Bacon.  Cheese.  Read more