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Looking for an easy vegetable side dish for the holidays? This easy roasted vegetable recipe is so easy that people won’t believe you after they taste it. The bacon caramelizes the vegetables making it taste like you spent hours in the kitchen prepping your holiday side dish. One of my favorite things about fall is…
Oh bacon, I love you so much. I love that you can go with the flow and add a bit of umami to sweet and savory food. I love you so much that you are the reason I will never, ever, be a vegetarian despite all my environmental beliefs. Dear reader, it feels funny blogging…
I know what you’re thinking. You’re a little worried to see this easy pumpkin dessert recipe on my site because you know I can’t bake. Don’t fret- I didn’t create this pumpkin cheesecake recipe myself! I’m using a recipe from an actual recipe developer which means you can 100% trust it. I’ve learned my strengths…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeItMazola #simpleswap #CollectiveBias As a Southerner, I have a small obsession with frying food. However, as a mom who needs to get a little healthier, I’m trying to make small swaps like sautéing food with Mazola Corn Oil…
I’m about to blow your mind. Did you know that you can make homemade Uncrustables with a Mason jar? Yup, a Mason jar. No fancy machine needed to make your own Uncrustables. This super simple Uncrustables recipe will impress your favorite PB&J fans and save you a whole lot of money at the grocery store!…
This post is brought to you by StarKist and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Lunch ideas. It was fun coming up with lunch ideas as a kid when you could rely on your mom to make them, but as an adult? Not as much fun. Today I’m sharing some hacks for creating a…
The ultimate s’mores cupcake is made with graham cracker crust and spiked marshmallow filling. Don’t worry, I didn’t come up with this recipe! Long time followers of my blog know that I am not a baker. While I love to cook, I just can’t bake. I recently stumbled upon this recipe during a Cupcakes and…
If you are looking for an easy crock pot pulled pork recipe, you’ve come to the right place. With three young kids to manage, I don’t do difficult recipes. If you don’t either, you are sure to love this BBQ pulled pork crock pot recipe that’s a breeze to put together for a crowd. It’s…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AllNaturalPork #CollectiveBias Enjoy this quick and easy grilled mojo pork chops recipe on a warm summer night when you want a delicious meal but don’t want to work too hard to make it. Much like traditional Cuban mojo…
One of my favorite dishes of all time is the Panang mole curry from Nitally’s, a Thai-Mex fusion restaurant in St. Pete, FL. It has the sweetness of coconut and chocolate mixed with the heat of the Panang red curry and ancho chile. If you like currys, you’ll love this Nitally’s copycat recipe. Thai Mex…
