I seriously only want crispy, fried, chicken tenders and French fries right now. Thats all. Is that too much to ask? Well, I will not lie when I say that I was not missing any of that with this meal. I am never a salad person, so when I make one, it has to be [...]
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Basil Pesto Pasta with Sautéed Zucchini
Happy Meatless Monday!! So, the husband and I decided to start intermittent fasting and when I say I am looking forward to dinner, I really REALLY mean it! This girl is hangry! (that was not a typo) Luckily, it is Meatless Monday which is my favorite day of the week! I feel like I always [...]
Italian Turkey Rigatoni topped with Whipped Ricotta
Spring is finally here and so is the rain! Yesterday we had random pours with a sprinkle of tornado warnings. So let's be honest, cozy comfort food is still very much a thing in my house at the moment. Which is why this pasta bowl is so much happiness right now. Rigatoni tossed with a [...]
Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Butter Orzo and a Cucumber Salad
Today was a long but much needed day! I currently work from home, like many others do, but today I was able to get out and about and meet with customers.... only catch was, they were located almost 4 hours away! I have to admit, I have been spoiled at being home and able to [...]
National Margarita Day!
I am all about cooking and creating new recipes but when it comes to drinks, that is all the husband! I basically have an at home bartender at all times! Well, I think his Margaritas are the absolute best. So much, that when mom comes over she will literally call when she is 10 minutes [...]
Easy Turkey Chili
It is another snow day in Northwest Arkansas and that definitely calls for a big bowl of chili! I have to be honest, I never ate chili until I met my husband. It honestly looked and sounded absolutely gross and mom never made it growing up. Plus, when it came to chili, all I could [...]
Black Bean Burger with a Vegan Chipotle Sauce
HAPPY MEATLESS MONDAY! One of the main things I try to keep at a minimum is red meat. This is just personal preference but I have felt a million times better since doing so! I have to be honest though, I do love me a juicy burger and fries! Well, with this black bean burger, [...]
Teriyaki Salmon Bowl with Sautéed Leeks
Lately, the husband and I have been binge watching all sorts of cooking shows. With quarantine still happening, learning new kitchen tricks and recipe ideas has been our thing. Well, after watching an episode of Selena + Chef, leeks is all we have been wanting to cook! And tonight seemed like the perfect night to [...]
Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli
Mashed potatoes. Loaded baked potatoes. Potato salad. French Fries! Baked, fried, or mashed, just give me all the potatoes. These sweet potato fries tossed with delicious butter garlic sauce and parmesan, then topped with goat cheese, and served with creamy chipotle aioli.... I DO NOT need to say anymore! Sooooo good! Ingredients Sweet Potato Fries: [...]
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings
Eating healthy isn't always the easiest for me as my love for pizza is never ending! And when it comes to game days, I want all of the easy comfort foods to be out on the table! Cheese dip, chips, Chex-mix, fried wings, you name it, I want all the yummy snacks!! Well, this years [...]
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