Hi Reader- Hello from North Carolina! I'm here for the rest of the week for a blogging retreat. Look how beautiful the view is from my window: Recipe Inspiration ✨ My pot pie recipe is super popular but have you tried my mini pot pies? They're a KFC copycat but sooo much better homemade. Peanut butter balls aren't just for the holidays! Chick-fil-A has an excellent tortilla soup but it's seasonal. If you make my crockpot version, you can have it whenever the craving hits. These brookie...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We are a lemon loving family, so it's no surprise that I have a whole collection of lemon desserts I love. I’ve been making some of these for years, some are newer favorites, but they all have one thing in common – they never last long. This lemon recipe collection is worth saving for spring, and honestly, way beyond it too! A Collection of My Best Lemon Desserts Copycat Girl Scout Lemon Wedges My Favorite Lemon Cupcake Recipe Simple Lemon Quick Bread 6-ingredient Ice Cream Pie...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Spring weather never quite makes up its mind around here, and my weeknight dinner rotation is the same way. Some nights still call for something warm and cozy, and some nights, something lighter just sounds better. I love having recipes that work either way – and these are the ones I reach for most when springtime is doing its thing, and I just need a good dinner on the table! Spring Dinner Recipes My Favorite Noodles & Company Pasta This Mexican Rice That Goes with Everything...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you had a lovely Easter weekend! My parents hosted and we came home with LOTS of ham. Here are some ways to repurpose it. Use Up Those Leftovers Slow Cooker Ham & Bean Soup Crockpot Split Pea Soup Ham & Potato Breakfast Casserole (small batch!) Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham & Potato Soup Slow Cooker Macaroni & Cheese with Ham Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Ham Don't forget the eggs! 🥚 I gave Julia one of our dyed hard boiled eggs for breakfast and sent one in Rosie's lunchbox,...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, One of my favorite things to do around holidays is watch my site traffic on the backend to see what YOU are making. Here are the recipes that are currently trending going into Easter weekend. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip (perfect for ALL occasions) Easy Chicken Pot Pie (again, always appropriate) Easter Egg Fruit Pizza Easter Cheese Ball Cheesy Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes How to Boil Eggs on the Stove - get those eggs ready! Homemade Cool Whip Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ham Slow...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, March came in like a lion & is going out like a lamb. A very quick lamb ☺️ We celebrated my oldest turning 12 with a goose cake, are currently enjoying a quiet spring break at home, and are looking forward to celebrating Easter this weekend. Here are your favorite recipes from March: 🏆 Top Recipes from March #1 on Facebook - let your slow cooker make dessert! I highly recommend the apple crisp. Most Popular on Pinterest - better than the food court! Most highly rated this month -...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there -- Here are my latest creations...I hope you love these recipes as much as I do ❤️ Stir Fried Red Cabbage with Bacon Have an easy and flavorful side dish on the table in just 25 minutes! Tender, crispy, stir fried cabbage with bacon is packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or comforting family meals! Fried red cabbage is a quick and simple side dish that packs loads of flavor! Tender, crisp cabbage and onions are... Stir Fried Red Cabbage with Bacon Looking for more?Try...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Monday! It's Spring Break here but we're staying put. The girls asked to go to a beach...I'm taking them to the orthodontist and some antique shops later this week. Close enough, right? 🤭 Big Spring Sale 💐 It's the last day of Amazon's "Big Spring Sale" and I wanted to mention that my favorite slow cooker, that I recommend ALL the time, is currently 22% off, which is pretty significant. The best part, to me, is that it switches itself to WARM after the set cook time so if...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Hosting Easter or bringing a dish this year? I think that once the sides and appetizers are sorted, the rest of the table comes together pretty easily. Here are some sides & appetizers I always come back to. Easy to pull together, genuinely delicious, and they've been on my Easter table long enough that I don't even question them anymore. Easter Appetizers The Best Cheesy Puffs Appetizer Make-ahead Easter Cheeseball Dip These Irresistible Bacon Wrap Pops Addictive Cheesy Sausage...
20 days ago • 1 min read
