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Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette (Plus my favorite Beet Salad Recipe)

This easy salad dressing recipe is bright and delicious! If you are looking for a quick and easy homemade vinaigrette, this dressing pairs nicely with just about anything in your garden. Blend these ingredients together and pour it over your favorite salad combination. This easy homemade orange vinaigrette is quite versatile and can be served […]

Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns

Spaghetti Squash is The Ultimate Replacement for Potatoes In This Recipe I’m a huge fan of spaghetti squash, but I’m usually the only one in the house that eats it. Because of this, I almost always end up with leftovers. And this is my solution to that “problem”… Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns Simply take your […]

Crispy Cheese Baked Broccoli

Serve this ultra crispy broccoli recipe as a healthy side dish or even appetizer with a little ranch dip. Either way, kids and adults both love it!  Most definitely my favorite veggie! Broccoli. There are so many ways to prepare it, but cheesy and crispy is my preference. This easy baked broccoli recipe is so […]

Deviled Strawberries

These Deviled Strawberries won’t last more than 5 minutes! They’re a hit at any party. If you like strawberry cheesecake, then you are going to go bonkers over these darling deviled strawberries stuffed with an irresistible sweet cream cheese filling, and then topped with crushed graham crackers. They make for a delightful party food display, […]

Cheesy Taco Lasagna

The Entire Family Will Love This Easy Dinner Recipe This unique recipe is basically a fun twist on your classic taco or burrito. Simply layer your favorite taco ingredients into a baking dish and then bake it until warm and tasty. Top with fresh veggies and sour cream, and watch as everyone licks their plates […]

Easy 3 Ingredient Warm Caprese Dip

The Absolute Best Quick & Easy Appetizer For A Crowd I’m a HUGE basil pesto fan. This heavily mixture is good on just about everything! I like to spread it on a sandwich, mix it with hummus, use it as a cracker spread, a chicken marinade, veggie dip and pasta sauce. BUT, my all time […]

Blistered Green Olives

This Easy Keto Snack Will Knock Your Socks Off Until recently, I had never imagined myself sautéing olives. I’m definitely a huge olive fan (especially the green variety), so when I stumbled across this simple low carb snack idea, I was happy to find that I already had a can of olives in the pantry […]

8+ Crazy-Cool Treats To Make With Ritz Crackers

Ritz Cracker Dessert & Snack Recipes I’ll bet you never knew there was so much fun in a box of Ritz crackers! These buttery and salty crackers have a divine texture that makes for some of the best little snacks, treats and appetizers. Whether it’s a sweet treat or savory snack you are looking for, […]

Easy Crockpot Veggie Lasagna

Amazing Vegetarian Crockpot Lasagna Recipe Raise your hand if you LOVE your crockpot! I sure do. Just being able to throw a few ingredients in there, and then hours later have a warm and delicious meal ready is priceless. The great thing about this crockpot recipe compared to most lasagna recipes is that you don’t […]

Zesty Baked Ritz Crackers

Ritz crackers are a staple in my house. They are a mild buttery cracker that are always good with a little cheese and deli meat. They’re also perfect for most cold dips or crumbled over a bowl of soup. But if you’d like to turn them up a notch, simply coat them in melted butter […]

3 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Cake mix is the secret “ingredient” to making quick and easy muffin recipes. This might not be a secret to you, but the spice cake mix is absolutely perfect for making moist and delicious pumpkin muffins. They’re even better with chocolate chips! This recipe is so simple, you won’t even need to refer to it […]

Chocolate Toffee Crack

The Most Addicting Christmas Treat You’ll Ever Eat Also known as “Christmas Crack”, this recipe lives up to it’s name. It’s ADDICTING! It’s hard to believe that just 4 simple ingredients make for such a rich and delicious treat like this, but trust me, you won’t be able to put the stuff down. The base […]

3 Easy Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers

Quick & Easy Make Ahead Party Appetizers For The Holidays That Everyone Will Love If you have ever hosted a party, then you know the value in finding recipes that can be thrown together ahead of time and simply pulled out of the fridge when it’s time to party. It’s not any fun trying to […]

Easy Thick & Creamy Ranch Dip (3 Ingredients)

The BEST Homemade Ranch Dip using a Hidden Valley Packet I’m a HUGE ranch fan, but when it comes to a good dip I prefer it really thick and creamy– not just a salad dressing. If you’re the same, then you are going to love this quick and easy ranch dip recipe. It’s made with […]

Keto Parmesan “Pizza” Crisps (2 Ingredients!)

If you are following a low carb or ketogenic lifestyle, then you probably miss the crispy texture of chips. You know, like Doritos, Cheetos and Fritos! Or anything crispy for that matter. Well, fret to more. It’s simple. Baking cheese makes it crispy, and it takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish before […]

Easy Thanksgiving Fruit Tray

If you’re looking for a fun and easy appetizer to display for Thanksgiving, this is it! Kids are especially drawn to this “turkey” fruit tray. My sister, Jennifer, brought this to our Thanksgiving get-together last year, and I couldn’t help but snap a few pics of this gorgeous little guy. We ended up saving the […]

7 Easy Low Carb Soup Recipes (Keto-Friendly!)

Quick, Easy & Healthy Fat Burning Keto Soup Recipes Now that it’s finally cooling off, I’m getting super excited about soup! It’s time to slip on your socks and enjoy these warm and savory keto and low carb soup recipes all winter long. My favorite thing about soup is that you can make a huge batch […]

Easy 3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip

These simple ingredients make for the most wonderful dip. Serve it with Fritos! If you like to party and eat good food, but you’re super lazy like me, then this appetizer was made for you. Simply layer these 3 ingredients together in a pie dish, and bake for 25 minutes. That’s it! This creamy dip […]

3 Ingredient Ravioli Bake (A.K.A. Lazy Lasagna)

The easiest family-pleasing dinner you will ever make. This quick and easy recipe will soon be a family favorite. What I love most about this meal is that these simple 3 ingredients last forever, so you can always have them in stock and ready to pop in the oven on busy dinner nights. It’s also […]

4 Ingredient Meatloaf (Ahhhmazing!)

Stove Top Stuffing + Meat = NEAT I’ve never really been a meatloaf fan, mostly because I’ve never tried it. I mean, come on, it seems like something you would order at Denny’s, plus it seems super complicated. My brain can only handle so many ingredients at once. Like four to be exact. AND THAT… […]

4 Ingredient Beer Bread

The four simple ingredients in this easy homemade beer bread recipe are probably not well known for their health benefits, but it’s not like it’s something I would eat everyday! But when I do, I add more butter on top and eat it with a beer in the other hand. Just in case you are […]

The BEST Buffalo Chicken Dip

This easy appetizer will have everyone begging you for the recipe! It’s kind of addicting. If you’re looking for an appetizer that will disappear in seconds, your search has just come to an end. This buffalo chicken dip is warm, spicy, creamy, and incredibly delicious. Serve it up with your choice of tortilla chips, pita […]

Butter Swim Biscuits

Biscuits Swimming In Butter? Yes, Please. Now, THIS is some serious comfort food! I could eat one of these buttery biscuits every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and be perfectly content for the rest of my life. You wouldn’t believe how good they are with a little jam or jelly spread over top. BONUS: […]

The BEST Easy Caprese Pasta Salad

I have a thing for pasta salad. To me, it’s not a side dish… it’s a friggin’ MEAL. There’s just something about it that is so comforting. Maybe it’s because it reminds me of family gatherings, summer time and BBQ’s. Or, maybe it’s because it pairs so nicely with wine! This recipe is the perfect […]

Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs

Looking for easy keto desserts? These simple cheesecake fat bombs are super easy to throw together and can be made in an ice cube tray. Nothing fancy here! I’ve always thought a low carb diet was near impossible, but not with these keto cheesecake bombs in my arsenal! They are incredibly rich and satisfying, and it […]

Repurpose Your Candle Jars With This Easy Trick

These gorgeous jars are perfect for small items like rubber bands, paper clips, push pins, coins, buttons, cotton swabs, nails, chapstick, candy and much more. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. One of my biggest weaknesses in […]

Cheesy Sausage Puffs (Keto & Low Carb)

These little cheesy puffs of heaven are my new favorite on-the-go snack! Easy Keto Sausage Puffs Recipe I’m a little new to this low-carb thing, but in the short time that I’ve been trying to cut out sugar, I’ve realized how hard it is to have quick and easy snacks available. String cheese, nuts and […]

Easy Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge (3 Ingredients!)

If you make this peanut butter fudge, just be sure you have at least a few people to share it with because it’s really hard to resist! I could probably eat the entire batch in one day– zero self control, people! Sometimes eating several pieces of peanut butter fudge makes you a better person. It […]

The BEST Stuffed Bell Peppers

Looking for quick, easy and healthy dinner recipes? Well, here you go. It’s easy for me to get excited about anything stuffed, especially when it involves lots of garlic and cheese! Because of how thick and tough their skin and flesh is, bell peppers make for the perfect little edible bowls. You really don’t even […]

Pomegranate Avocado Toast

Now that winter is just around the corner, I’ve noticed that the produce section in my local grocery store is fully stocked with pomegranates and pre-packaged pomegranate seeds. I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love pomegranates! One of my neighbors growing up had a pomegranate tree, and my friend’s and I would have […]

TIP: How To Fix Saggy Couch Cushions (a life hack everyone should know)

It’s so obvious, you may wonder why you had never thought of it before! Whether you’ve owned your couch for one month or ten years, I’ll bet your couch cushions look a little sad compared to the day you bought them, and if you’re even slightly OCD like me, it’s the first thing you notice […]

How To Clean Rubber Soles Like Magic With One Ingredient

It’s inevitable…. I’ve never had a pair of white soled shoes that didn’t turn dingy, dirty and anything-but-white in less than a month. And, I promise, I’m really not the type to walk through dirt or mud on a regular basis. After I realized I had a pile of shoes that I never wear because […]

Baked Cream Cheese Rangoon Rolls

I don’t know if you have ever had the pleasure of eating the cream cheese rangoons from Panda Express, but just to give you an idea, they’re like heaven in your mouth! This recipe is very similar, only they’re baked instead of fried, and rolled into fun little sticks. Anyone who loves cream cheese will […]

Easy Caramel Cheesecake Apple Dip

The Perfect No Bake Holiday Dessert Recipe For A Crowd This easy caramel cheesecake dip is such a HUGE hit at parties, by the end of the night, it will look like somebody had either licked the dish clean or used their fingers to make sure every last bit had been enjoyed. The combination of […]

What Are Those Ugly Lines On My Fingernails?

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. As I’ve gotten older, those vertical ridges on my nails seem to be getting more and more prominent. I really noticed those ugly lines recently in the pictures on my pumpkin […]

Apple Cheddar Pinwheels

Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet Pinwheel Recipe This simple, warm and cheesy snack is incredible! The combination of apples and cheddar cheese in-between crescent dough is very satisfying. These little roll ups make for the best party appetizer or snack idea when you’re just hanging at home with the family. Fall is my favorite time of […]

Easy Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

Basil pesto is so versatile, you can use it for everything from pasta sauce to a sandwich spread. It just makes everything better! And nothing beats a homemade recipe. But, don’t worry, it’s so easy to make, even lazy people like me are willing to break out the food processor. Freeze it in an ice […]

The BEST Fall Punch Recipe For Parties

Easy Fall Punch Recipe Made With Simple Ingredients Fall weather alone is a good reason to celebrate the season, and I can’t think of a better way than with a drink in your hand and your family and friends gathered around. For parties or large gatherings, I find punch bowl recipes to be super easy […]

3 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Super Quick & Easy 3 Ingredient Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe (with chocolate chips, of course) Easy recipes with just a handful of ingredients are like gold to me. I really do love to cook and bake, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy spending hours in the kitchen…. It’s really the eating part that I love […]

Easy Caramel Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip

A No Bake Fall Dessert Recipe Everyone Will Love This easy fall dessert combines all of my favorite things into one bowl! I would prefer to just eat it as a meal, and maybe never eat anything else again, but then I remember that I still have to fit into my jeans through the winter […]

Cranberry Orange Mimosas

This Simple Cocktail is Perfect For Christmas or Thanksgiving Brunch Whoever decided that Mimosas were a breakfast drink is probably my best friend. Sometimes I even like to make a mimosa without the juice. If you’re anything like me, then you are going to love this delicious way to sip on champagne over the holidays. […]

Fun Snack Ideas For Kids (Quick, Easy & Healthy!)

Quick & Easy Fun Food Snack Ideas For Toddlers, Kids & Crazy Adults Like Myself You know, even though kids are super annoying, they’re also kinda cute. I’m pretty sure I secretly live through my children sometimes, making excuses to create fun snacks and act like a child. I’m not sure why nobody takes me […]

6 Two Ingredient Holiday Cocktail Recipes

Are holidays a good excuse to get drunk? Yes, of course they are. And alcohol is the reason I look forward to Christmas and Thanksgiving so much. Just kidding! Well, kind of… I do enjoy making and drinking new cocktail recipes, and the holidays seem to be the only time of year that inspires me […]

The Easiest Mousse You Will Ever Make

The BEST 2 Ingredient Mousse (In any flavor!) I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been much of a pudding fan… it’s just kind of…. well, boring. BUT, if you mix instant pudding with heavy cream instead of milk, you won’t believe the awesomeness it creates! It’s like a mix between a rich fudge […]

2 Minute Cheddar Bay Biscuit In A Mug

Nothing says comfort food like a Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuit. It’s been a while since I’ve been there, but I’m usually so full on those delicious biscuits by the time dinner comes, I can’t eat another bite… they are irresistible! I’m actually drooling right now just thinking about them. I got thinking the other […]

Jillian Michaels’ Weight Loss Detox Water

Ok, let’s be real. There are a lot of gimmicky diets out there that promise easy and instant weight loss, but the only real way to lose weight is through a lot of careful planning in your diet and activity level. Like a lot of you, I eat and drink out of boredom. I’ll take […]

Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls

I’m not sure how I would ever survive Christmas without these amazing balls of peanut buttery chocolate goodness! They’re so rich and delicious, I try to only make them once a year because sometimes a dozen of them go missing in my mouth during the dipping process. They’re so hard to resist! If you like […]

Super Easy Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

The Best Quick & Easy Fall Breakfast For The Family All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast. This is why I LOVE Sundays! I’m talkin’ pancakes, coffee, pajamas and Netflix all day. And, during the Fall, I really can’t get enough pumpkin spice– breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert! I also prefer a pumpkin spice candle […]

Skinny Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

This Low Calorie And Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe Will Get You Excited For Fall When you start seeing pumpkin recipes and ONLY pumpkin recipes on your Pinterest feed, that is how you know it’s Fall August. It’s almost as if when the 4th of July festivities end, we move directly into Autumn. But, I […]

The BEST Caramel Dip & Sauce (Just 3 Ingredients!)

This caramel sauce is so simple to make with just 3 ingredients! Sugar, butter and heavy cream. Did ya’ll know how easy it was to make caramel? It’s perfect for dipping apples, eating with ice cream or just using your finger to uncontrollably lick until it’s gone.  I may have a thing for sweets, but […]