Last month, I talked all about meal planning. It's one thing that (if done) makes my evenings run smooth. On the days meals are planned, I'm not running around frantically around 5pm wondering what I can throw together for dinner. I'm not calling hubs to grab something from the store or takeout on the way home. My goal is to cook dinner 4 nights a week. Cooking is something I enjoy and I want dinner to be ready when hubs gets home. While this doesn't happen every night, one thing that helps put dinner on the table is choosing easy meals to make. Around 5pm, I finish up work and head ... read more
Mediterranean Dip
Over the weekend, we had friends over to celebrate the holiday. While we absolutely love hosting our friends and family, having a lot of people at your house can be a little stressful. The cleaning before, the cooking/ prepping food all day and of course the clean up. My least favorite part for sure. Over the years, I've figured out things to do that takes a lot of the stress out of hosing a party. One of the most important things for me when it comes to easy hosting is keeping it simple. Simple recipes, simple decor, simple drinks, etc. I save my elaborate recipes to make when we visit ... read more
Italian Pork Chops
Do you know what your'e having for dinner tonight? If not, I have a recipe you can quickly add to the menu and make for dinner! When planning my meals for the week, I always add some kind of pork to the menu. I usually find it on sale, therefore always have some in the freezer. While it wasn't my favorite meat growing up, it's definitely one of my favorites as an adult. I love how easy it is to make. All you really have to do is find a way to coat it and throw it into the oven or on a skillet. Even though I make it weekly, I try to change up how I coating to keep the dish from getting ... read more
Chili Corn Dip
Over Memorial Day weekend, we headed to a friends house to celebrate. It was one of those parties that leave you looking forward to the next year. Epic. A huge inflatable water slide for the kids, slip and slide for the adults (which hubs won by the way,) swimming, music and food. Lots and lots of food and of course, the drinks were flowing. While there was tons of food to enjoy, there was one dip I couldn't keep my chips out of. I cannot even tell you how many times I went back to add more onto my plate. It was just that good. Addicting. From looking at it, I knew there was corn, green onion ... read more
S’mores Brownie Bites
Whenever I think about s'mores, I think of summertime. The two go hand in hand. During the summer months, you can always find chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows in our pantry. The only problem is we live in Florida. Bonfires and fire pits aren't too popular in the heat of summer, which leaves s'mores to be made in the microwave or through other creative recipes. While I'm not knocking a good microwaved s'mores, I love using the three key ingredients to create sweet treats. This past weekend we headed over to a friends house for a seafood boil. I offered to bring an appetizer and ... read more
{gluten free} All American Snack Mix
Holiday snack mixes have become a tradition around our house. I'm a lover of all holidays and any reason to celebrate. This also includes being a sucker when it comes to all things festive in the stores, including special cereals, candies and decor. To make sure I can easily throw together a festive snack mix, I always stock up Chex cereal when it's on sale or I have a coupon from Publix, since it's the main ingredients in a good snack mix. With the 4th of July right around the corner, I decided to share an easy recipe for an All American Snack Mix. Best of all this snack mix is gluten free. ... read more
Chicken Sausage Veggie Skillet
Summer is the time for light & easy meals with lots of fresh ingredients. Our fridge is always stocked full of veggies throughout the summer and as a busy mom, I'm all about easy ways to make them for dinner. I love chicken apple sausage, it's always something that you can always find in our fridge. We usually have the Aidells brand but I'm also a huge fan of Trader Joe's chicken sausage. They have tons of different flavors and I want to say they're well under $5 for a pack. TJ's is about 40 minutes away for me, so I always stock up when I go. A while back, I shared this chicken apple ... read more
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
My last year teaching, I made ice cream cone cupcakes for my students for our end of the year party. I had so much fun making them and the kids absolutely loved them. I made them again a few years ago for AG's 2nd birthday party. I was reminded again of how much the kids loved them and even more, how much fun they were to eat. I made a mental note for them to be a summer and end of the year tradition in our family. Friday is the last day of school for AG. I can't believe next year she'll be in Pre-K! I wanted to make these for AG's end of the year picnic but there are food allergies in her ... read more
Pecan Crusted Tilapia
With the summer months approaching, I find myself starting to plan lighter recipes, using as many fresh ingredients as I can find. I no longer take out my crock pot, mainly because I don't have ANY good summertime crock pot recipes. I'm not a big casserole person over the summer months either. The meals I tend to lean towards, involve little cook time and as many fresh ingredients as I can find. I also look for recipes that are easy on the waistline, yet will keep me full for a good amount of time. Recipes that can be cooked on the grill while the kids are playing outside or easily baked in ... read more
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Making healthy choices when it comes to food has always been a challenge for me. I usually do great throughout the day but when it comes to dinner and after dinner, I struggle. While I'm making dinner and feeding the kids, I tend to pick at snacks here and there. Of course, it's not apples or carrots I'm snacking on. Over the past 6 weeks, I've been trying really hard to eat healthier. My brother is getting married at the end of the month and we have a trip after that. I'd love to be in better shape and overall, just feel better. I always find myself wanting something sweet after the ... read more
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