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As a busy mom, I’m all about having quick weeknight dinners and I know that many of my followers feel the same way. When I was a new mom I always felt overwhelmed with the little ones underfoot and as my children have gotten older I find myself busy in new ways. A good sheet pan dinner is just what the doctor ordered! This sheet pan dinner is perfect for my family....

If you’ve never had braised oxtails before, you’re going to want to sit down for this one, because you are in for a serious treat. Oxtail is probably not what comes to mind when you are looking for the most tender and flavorful cut of beef, so we are here to challenge your ideas of ‘the best cut of beef.’ We know, it is new and different, but it is worth taking the risk to try something new when the results are this amazingly delicious....

It’s that time of year where chili cook-offs beg your entry, and the thought of sitting down to enjoy a delicious homemade chili sounds drool-worthy. We love a good Texas chili. No beans. Just beef and the veggies. We love cooking it in a slow cooker so it can stew all day and fill the house with that to-die-for smell. By the time we sit down with the bowl we’re absolutely ravenous....

This post is sponsored by McCormick. All opinions expressed are my own. Do you need some fresh ideas for all of those Thanksgiving leftovers? You can easily mix and match your leftovers to create a delicious Thanksgiving inspired pizza! In our house we love a good Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, but after a few days we are always looking to mix things up and transform the same flavors into something new and exciting....

Can I make this in a 9×13 pan? This recipe can be made in a 9×13 pan, however, it will require a longer baking time. A 9×13 cake generally takes 35-40 minutes to bake. Nuts or no nuts? Do I have to put nuts on a Texas Sheet Cake? Chopped pecans or walnuts are often spotted on a Texas Sheet Cake. They are completely optional, of course, especially if you are allergic....

Can I make Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies without a stand mixer? These cookies can be made without a stand mixer, but you will at the very minimum need a hand mixer in order to whip the butter and sugars together in the same way. Should I use milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet? Using milk chocolate chips vs. semi-sweet chocolate chips is a matter of personal preference. Either will work in this recipe, or you can use a combination of both....

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 4 carrots, sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 head cabbage, sliced 5 red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces Instructions Δ Δ

We love chicken salad and I love making it for parties and get-togethers–it’s sweet, savory and satisfying. This recipe is always sure to please and goes great with almost any other kind of food: soups, salads, fruit, and hors d’oeuvres. Chicken salad is also flexible. You can choose which mix-ins you like and what kind of flavor you want. You can make it tangier with dill and pickles, or keep the simple, garden flavors of celery and grapes....

Cinco de Mayo is almost here, and who doesn’t love nachos? Despite what was served at elementary school cafeteria lunches, nachos do not have to mean stale chips with a bland cheese sauce. Discovering real nachos is revolutionary! Chips, cheese, meat, beans, veggies, yum! History Lesson: Nachos were created by Ignacio “El Nacho” Anaya in 1943 in Mexico. He created a new snack for the wives of soldiers stationed at Fort Duncan, frying cut tortillas and adding shredded cheese and pickled jalapeños....

Sloppy Joes can be amazing, didn’t you know? It doesn’t have to be a quick, thrown together meal from a can that kids can tolerate. It can be flavorful and packed full of delicious vegetables. It can have texture! PRO TIP: Toast your buns before placing your meat on. This will take your sloppy Joes to the next level! Simply place open-face on a baking sheet and put under the broiler setting on your oven....

In this decadent dessert recipe I show you how to make your own frozen cookie dough bites. Then, I put them into a double fudge chocolate shake. Sound amazing? It is! My summer road trip involved a 10 hour drive with just me and my two kids. About 8 hours into it I saw a sign for Dairy Queen and the exit looked straight forward to navigate. There were no excuses....

Hummus is a great snack food for almost any occasion. It is light, healthy and delicious. It’s a fun alternative to the rich cheese-based dips we usually gravitate toward, but it’s also a great addition to a variety of dips or a potluck. We love snacking on it with pita bread and bagel chips. Hummus has a garbanzo bean base with tahini, olive oil and some simple spices and herbs....

I love easy desserts. This one is an “eat your feelings” dessert at its finest. It’s super easy to make and it’s one of the most popular flavor combinations in the world: chocolate and peanut butter. You can’t go wrong with this. It’s like eating a giant Reese’s candy bar and it’s amazing. I’d like to say these last a few days sitting on the counter, but let’s face it, they don’t....

We absolutely love quiches. A good quiche can be served up for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or just a good midnight snack. They are a complete meal with plenty of protein, fat, and veggies, so you will feel good about serving it up to your family. Don’t worry, all they’re going to notice is that they love it, so that whole ‘healthy’ thing can be our little secret. It is savory and cheesy and delicious, and so easy to make!...

We absolutely love lasagna. It is so savory and the perfect comfort food with all of that ooey-gooey cheese. However, some days we just don’t plan ahead and can’t make the time for a classic lasagna. Ravioli lasagna is just as satisfying and a huge time saver for busy families! So, bust out your favorite frozen ravioli, because this is a total family favorite meal. What type of ravioli should I use in ravioli lasagna?...

Homemade frozen pizzas only take a small amount of time to put together for large quantities of pizza on hand in the freezer at all times. It’s the perfect freezer meal that the whole family will love. How long do these pizzas take to put together? It takes approximately 8 minutes to make the dough and get it rising. It will need to rise for 90 minutes to 2 hours....

I lived just a few miles away from Disneyland as a child. My grandparents bought us annual passes so that we could visit The Happiest Place on Earth as much as we wanted. It was magical! When I found myself with my own children living just an hour away, I saved up my pennies to get us all annual passes. Every time I felt stressed or had a bad day, I would run off to Disneyland....

We recently took a trip to New York City. I’ve been dreaming of visiting Manhattan since I was a little girl. I was obsessed with I Love Lucy. As I got older, I was only introduced to more and more depictions of life in the big apple. You’d think I would have planned a trip much sooner, but alas, life…. Am I right? I really wanted to take the kids on a fantastic trip for Spring Break....

Christmas Gingerbread CakeHomemade EggnogSpiral Christmas Sugar CookiesChocolate Kiss Cookies Δ Δ