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Roasted Broccoli Farro Salad

Roasted Broccoli Farro Salad

Roasted Broccoli Farro Salad is made with roasted broccoli, peppery arugula, feta cheese, and chewy farro that all gets tossed in a delicious, homemade lemon basil vinaigrette.  A hearty salad that’s great all year long! Oh, how I adore this Roasted Broccoli Farro Salad!  What Read more

Torched Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake

Torched Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake

All the flavors you love about strawberry shortcake, but extra!  In this easy Torched Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake recipe, we torch a Twinkie to give it a heavenly caramelized flavor, then top it with macerated strawberries and whipped cream!  A unique dessert idea that’s as fun Read more

Slow Cooker Herbed Baby Potatoes

Slow Cooker Herbed Baby Potatoes

This Slow Cooker Herbed Baby Potatoes recipe is a must-have in your side dish arsenal!  Made with olive oil, baby potatoes, butter, and dried herbs, this hands-off potato recipe couldn’t be easier to make, thanks to the slow cooker!  These tender, seasoned baby potatoes are Read more

8 Recipes for Lemon Lovers

8 Recipes for Lemon Lovers

The bright, citrusy, tart flavor of fresh lemon juice adds such a wonderful flavor component to not only desserts, but soups, salads, and more!  If you enjoy fresh lemon, you’ll enjoy these 8 Recipes for Lemon Lovers! Besides cheese, carbs, and pickles, my other foodie Read more

Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Grape Tomatoes

Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Grape Tomatoes

Grape tomatoes sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar nestled in creamy, tangy goat cheese atop toasted crostini – these Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Grape Tomatoes make the ultimate appetizer! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Goat Cheese Crostini Read more

Oven Roasted Kalettes (Kale Sprouts)

Oven Roasted Kalettes (Kale Sprouts)

Oven Roasted Kalettes (Kale Sprouts) are a great new vegetable that is fun to eat!  By roasting them in the oven you get delicious, crispy kale leaves with tender-crisp stems that taste like Brussels sprouts! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Read more

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli

Tender broccoli combined with chicken in a tantalizing teriyaki sauce make Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli not only healthy and delicious, but super easy to make too!  Serve the succulent teriyaki chicken and broccoli over rice or your favorite side! This post may contain Read more

Cinnamon Almond Granola

Cinnamon Almond Granola

Loaded with chopped almonds and crunchy oats (and only 4 other ingredients), this homemade Cinnamon Almond Granola is great for healthy snacking or adding to yogurt!  Plus, it’s a cinch to make and even better than the stuff at the store! This post may contain Read more

5 Must-Try Places to Eat in El Paso

5 Must-Try Places to Eat in El Paso

Planning a trip to El Paso, Texas? Make sure you read 5 Must-Try Places to Eat in El Paso so you know where to get the best eats in Sun City! Having just returned from my awesome trip to El Paso, Texas for the International Read more

Lemony Greek Chickpeas

Lemony Greek Chickpeas

Lemony Greek Chickpeas – Garlicky, lemony, and full of bright, fresh, Greek flavors, these Trader Joe’s copycat chickpeas make an easy, healthy side dish in only 10 minutes! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Lemony Greek Chickpeas Trader Joe’s has a Read more

The Ultimate Corned Beef Bagel Sandwich

The Ultimate Corned Beef Bagel Sandwich

The Ultimate Corned Beef Bagel Sandwich – Sautéed onions, pan-fried corned beef slices, melted cheese, and garlicky dill pickles all layered between a toasted Everything bagel with a creamy mustard spread.  Leftover corned beef never tasted so good! This post may contain affiliate links. Please Read more

Ghost Pepper Cheese Ball

Ghost Pepper Cheese Ball

For those that like a little extra spice in their life, this Ghost Pepper Cheese Ball is made for you!  Tangy cream cheese combined with ghost pepper powder and a savory blend of spices make the perfect spicy addition to your spread!   This post may Read more