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20 Minute Meals Kid Approved Meatless Mondays One-Dish Meals Pasta { Recipes }

One-Pot Pasta Primavera

by Lindsie / January 19, 2019

I love one pot meals! How can you not? To make this easy Pasta Primavera, just toss everything in the pot, let it boil while tossing around the ingredients, and in about 15 minutes, you’ll have perfectly cooked pasta and veggies. I’m not gonna lie, I was a little nervous at first when making this recipe, but I have successfully cooked Macaroni and Cheese in my Instant Pot as a one-pot method, so I used the same concept, and applied…

Blog Crockpot Instant Pot Make Ahead Meals / Freezer Meals Poultry { Recipes }

How To Make Tamales The Easy Way

by Lindsie / January 12, 2019

Who doesn’t love tamales? Learn How To Make Tamales with these easy recipes and step-by-step directions. Making tamales doesn’t have to be difficult with a little planning, and by using leftovers for the fillings you can make tamales in as little as an hour! In this tutorial, you will learn how to make tamales at home in no time at all. There are so many different ways to fill a Tamale. I have included 2 recipes in this tutorial, one…

20 Minute Meals Appetizers Vegetables Vegetarian & Vegan { Recipes }

Green Bean Fries

by Lindsie / January 11, 2019

Baked Green Bean Fries – a delicious snack that you can eat guilt free! Yay! With the New Year, always comes changes, and one of the most common resolutions is to change/go on a diet. This was definitely the case in our house this year. As I have been planning blog posts for the new year, I planned my February Menu’s. Yes.. menuS. In February, I will have a fully vegetarian menu available too. As part of this menu, is…

Cakes, Cookies & Other Desserts Christmas Holidays { Recipes }

12 Days of Christmas – Day 5: Snickerdoodle Christmas Cookies Recipe

by Lindsie / December 9, 2018

On the Fifth Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…Snickerdoodle Christmas Cookies! These easy to make Christmas Cookies are soft and chewy and they turn out perfectly every time! [img] When making Snickerdoodles, cream of tartar is key. It is what makes the cookies so chewy and perfect. Also, when making these cookies be sure to properly measure your flour. If you just scoop from the bag, the cookies will be dry and the dough won’t hold together…

Christmas Dessert Holidays { Recipes }

12 Days of Christmas – Day 4: Eggnog Fudge

by Lindsie / December 8, 2018

On the Fourth Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Eggnog Fudge! It’s as easy to make as it is delicious, and it’s an imaginative and tasty way to use the vanilla-scented commercial eggnog found in grocery stores across the country this time of year. This is one of the best treats to bring to holiday parties. Deliciously creamy, perfectly spiced and light as can be – it tastes just like your favorite winter drink. This recipe comes…

Christmas Holidays Vegetables { Recipes }

12 Days of Christmas – Day 3: Christmas Side – Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Bake Recipe

by Lindsie / December 7, 2018

On the Third Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Cheesy Brussels Sprouts! Cheesy, creamy, bacon-y… if you didn’t like brussels sprouts before, you will after you make this recipe! Ya.. that’s bacon you see! Bacon makes everything better, right? This Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Bake recipe was originally part of my Friendsgiving Menu, and there wasn’t a single brussels sprout left for leftovers. Everyone loved it. Even my picky friends (I’m talking about you, Beth). Even though I…

Appetizers Christmas Holidays { Recipes }

12 Days of Christmas – Day 2: Christmas Party Appetizers – BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

by Lindsie / December 6, 2018

On the Second Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Mushrooms! Oh ya… they are as good as they sound and look! Stuffed Mushrooms make the perfect appetizer. There are so many variations (like Italian Stuffed Mushrooms), and these BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Mushrooms will steal the show at your holiday party! They taste just like a cheeseburger, and the french fried onions on top give them the perfect crunch! I used baby portobello…

Christmas Holidays Tart, Pie & Fruit Desserts { Recipes }

12 Days of Christmas – Day 1: Butter Tarts Recipe, Eh!

by Lindsie / December 5, 2018

On the First Day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Butter Tarts! Today starts my 12 Days of Christmas! Throughout the next 12 days, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite Christmas recipes. And, head on over to my Etsy Shop for a different sale each day! Have you ever had a butter tart? If you’re not Canadian, chances are slim, but let me tell you, these babies are like heaven on earth! This Canadian dessert pairs a flaky…

Basics Dessert Tart, Pie & Fruit Desserts { Recipes }

Pecan Pie Recipe

by Lindsie / November 27, 2018

Thanksgiving may be over, but Christmas is just around the corner, and Pecan Pie is an easy and elegant recipe perfect for any party! I found this pecan pie recipe in some old magazine, and it was tucked down in a folder somewhere, and when I pulled out my Thanksgiving binder this year, I found it, and knew I HAD to make it! Pecan Pie is one of my all time favorite desserts, and it’s probably one of the EASIEST…

60 Minute Meals Pork { Recipes }

Italian Stuffed Peppers

by Lindsie / August 21, 2018

We got home from work late the other night, so it needed to be a quick dinner. Sausage and Peppers it was… 20 minutes and dinners on the table – a bonus if you have a bun and some provolone cheese or a few more minutes and add some potatoes… anyhow, I had some peppers leftover from prepping and when putting stuff away, I saw the rice.. right away I took everything out and made these delicious and easy Italian…

60 Minute Meals Beef Instant Pot { Recipes }

Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos

by Lindsie / August 17, 2018

Shredded Beef Tacos – another Instant Pot success! Get dinner on the table in no time with this easy kid-friendly recipe. In the past year or so, my life has changed a lot – working full time, moving, new baby, and even more. This has made my time in the kitchen scale down quite a bit – until I got my Instant Pot! I’m sure by now, if you’ve been following me for a while, you get that I am…

20 Minute Meals Instant Pot Vegetarian & Vegan { Recipes }

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

by Lindsie / August 14, 2018

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese…it’s quick, easy, creamy, cheesy and delicious! Best of all, it’s ready in 20 minutes! If you’ve been following for a while, my Instant Pot is quickly becoming my favorite kitchen appliance. I can make dinners I forgot all about usually in under an hour, and it’s just so versatile. I’ve made this Macaroni and Cheese, baby food, an Instant Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls, shredded beef tacos, chicken stock and more, and it’s only been a…

Beverages Blog

Calling All Moms! Turn Your Kitchen Into A Gourmet Coffee Shop

by Lindsie / May 28, 2018

Turning Your Kitchen Into a Gourmet Coffee Shop Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and it’s been that way for hundreds of years. We love it so much in the U.S., Americans drink more coffee than tea, juice, and soda combined. But it can also be an expensive habit if you’re getting your daily dose of java from a coffee shop. Just a plain black coffee from Starbucks will set you back at least $2…

20 Minute Meals Leftovers Potatoes, Grains & More Thanksgiving { Recipes }

What To Do With Leftover Mashed Potatoes

by Lindsie / November 24, 2017

Mashed Potatoes are one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner. Especially when they are smothered with turkey gravy! But what do you do with the leftover mashed potatoes when you’ve already had your leftover Thanksgiving dinner? Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes! My pregnant self was craving hash browns after our Friendsgiving dinner, but I had already used all of the potatoes to make the mashed potatoes, so I did the next best thing, and made fried Potato Pancakes! Took about…

20 Minute Meals Beverages Thanksgiving { Recipes }

Apple Cider Sangria

by Lindsie / November 21, 2017

Apple Cider Sangria is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dinner! I always tend to forget about making fun drinks during the holidays, and usually just resort to wine and beer. And while wine and beer definitely work, it’s not very festive. At our Friendsgiving this past weekend, I served this Apple Cider Sangria, and it was a crowd favorite! Being pregnant, I couldn’t taste it myself, but D.J. was there to take the reigns and help make and taste…

Appetizers Thanksgiving Vegetables { Recipes }

Thanksgiving Turkey Veggie Tray

by Lindsie / November 17, 2017

All of the kids loved how cute this Turkey Veggie Tray was at Friendsgiving! For some reason, I always forget a veggie tray, so this year, I made sure it was part of my menu. I didn’t just want to serve a simple veggie tray, like the ones you see at the grocery store, I wanted to make it special for Thanksgiving. After a little Pinteresting, I decided to make a Turkey Veggie Tray. It seemed simple enough, and I…

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