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    Cheesy Baked Tortellini with Pepperoni!

    08/15 /No Comments

    Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this Cheesy Baked Tortellini with Pepperoni. It’s classic comfort food and adored by kiddos and adults alike! This is so simple and can be thrown together as a quick meal during the week! I like deli pepperoni in this recipe but feel free to use whatever you like. I also use fresh whole milk mozzarella! So yummy!     Super Yummy and So Easy! This is a fantastic weeknight meal and leftovers are even better!  

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    Dutch Baby Pancake

    12/21 /No Comments

    This simple Dutch baby is the perfect breakfast or brunch item! Serve with blueberries and lemon curd or strawberries! Yum! The possibilities are endless with this versatile pancake! In essence, a Dutch baby pancake is a large, baked pancake. According to Taste of Home Test Kitchen’s Mark Neufang, this giant, fluffy treat got its name from German origins, rather than Dutch. As the legend goes, the name came from a historic cafe in Seattle called Manca’s. The owner’s daughter couldn’t quite pronounce Deutsch, the German word for German. With a slip of the tongue, Dutch came out instead, and the rest was history.Though “Dutch baby” is a frequently used moniker…

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    Simple Cranberry Sauce

    11/22 /No Comments

    I can’t handle canned cranberry sauce! So once you make my fabulous cranberry pie and have leftover cranberries, head here for this super simple cranberry sauce! There are only 3 ingredients and so much better than the canned stuff! This is a super quick and easy recipe that you are sure to enjoy!

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    French Toast Bake

    11/15 /2 Comments

    I love breakfast foods so incredibly much and am always looking for a way to create yummy food! I created this French Toast Bake that is to die for! I make it often in the fall when I don’t mind the oven being on and experiment with different toppings. You can add anything from fruit for sweet to different herbs for savory. Serve with a side of you favorite breakfast meats, potatoes and fruit for a meal that will guarantee happiness!   This French Toast is so incredibly easy to make and is my go to meal in the mornings. I can prep and pop in the oven while getting…

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    Vegetable Beef Soup Crock-Pot

    11/08 /No Comments

    This is so insanely easy and a real life saver during a busy week! You can double the vegetable soup recipe and freeze some if you would like. My lil dude also loves all of the vegetables and beef especially when I make homemade cornbread to go with it! I promise you will not find a better soup for those cold nights than this one!   Ingredients: 1.5lbs beef tips cut bite size Vegetable broth 2 bags of frozen mixed vegetables Frozen diced potatoes 1 can petite diced tomatoes 1 pack of Lipton onion soup mix Elbow macaroni or other small pasta Salt & pepper to taste Directions: Combine all…

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    Famous Chicken Enchiladas, It’s What’s For Dinner!

    10/19 /No Comments

    Now that I have your attention! This recipe is the most requested in my house and they are famous in my house and friend group. They can be made quickly if you prepare your chicken in the beginning of the week. Even if you make your chicken the night of these are quick and easy. The way you season your chicken is crucial as you don’t want bland, boring chicken. I season my chicken with S&P, garlic powder, homemade taco seasoning (different post), and a touch of Creole seasoning. I know it seems like a lot but it is amazing mixed with the green chilies in this recipe. I top…

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    Easy Homemade Crepes

    04/05 /No Comments

    Crepes are a type of very thin pancake and I absolutely love making them! My favorite variety is with Nutella, Strawberries and Bananas! You can fill them how you like however and make them savory or sweet! I do not have a Crepe pan but I use my coated cast iron and they turn out fabulous! These are insanely versatile and are a great dish for any meal.   Video Below: Crepes With Nutella Hope y’all enjoy these as much as my household does!                      

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    Baked Beef Burritos with Green Chilies

    01/19 /No Comments

    I always have a hard time deciding what to do with ground beef. This is a quick recipe that is super tasty! I make my lil dude some ground beef seasoned only with salt and pepper. I make him a mini burrito with the S&P seasoned beef, black beans and avocado.   Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 package taco seasoning mix, water as recommended 1 can black beans, drained 1 can Rotel Mexican lime and cilantro tomatoes, drained 8 flour tortillas 2 4.5oz cans chopped green chilies 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded   Directions In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink.…

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    Campfire S’mores At Home

    06/17 /1 Comment

    I made two little boys very happy today! We had campfire s’mores at home today and they were a huge hit! Now this isn’t the typical s’mores you would think of but a modified easier to eat and a touch of healthy packed in. Since strawberries are in season this was a perfect treat for the day. Quick and tasty treat that everyone is sure to love.  

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    Pizza Pasta Bake

    01/16 /1 Comment

    Who else gets bored with just pizza or just pasta? All my Italian food lovers just gasped, I am certain! What if I said you can make them better? How you ask? You marry the two! The result is perfection! This recipe is super easy and toddler, husband approved.   A perfect union of my two favorite foods! Pizza and pasta! Add some crispy bread and voila! Dinner is served and happy eaters are made.  

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