This Turkey Dumpling Soup is the most amazing comfort food! Easy enough for a weeknight meal, good enough for guests! I think some day, in my next life, I am going to make a coffee table book entitled: Things I Never Thought I Would Hear Myself Say. It would be full of all the nonsense that comes out of my mouth on the daily. Things that really should only be said in sitcoms....

This BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese is an easy twist on a classic and so delicious. The ultimate comfort food! One of our family’s favorite comfort meals is barbecue chicken with a side of homemade macaroni and cheese. So I thought, why not combine the two into one glorious, cheesy casserole dish? It’s so hearty and filling. We love to dig into this at the end of the long work day....

Blender Salsa is a very simple recipe that is better than at a restaurant. With super simple ingredients, you will be making this homemade salsa all the time. If I’m going to be totally honest, one of my favorite things about going out to eat at a my favorite taco restaurant is the chips and salsa. And the margaritas. If I’m going to be really honest with you . . ....

This BLT Dip Recipe comes together with just four ingredients! It is the perfect easy party dip that everyone will love. Love this recipe but want to make a warm version? Try my other BLT Dip . This amazing and super easy BLT Dip recipe is another great recipe from my neighbor. She loves sharing her recipes with me and is the smartie behind that amazing Mandarin Orange Cake and the fantastic Pink Party Punch ....

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Citrus Sangria is an easy white sangria recipe that is delicious . You will love how easy this sangria is! I love making recipes for you all year long, but there is something so special about making recipes for you to use at the holidays. I want them to not just be delicious and amazing, I want them to feel special . This is especially true this year when we are having holidays at home and wanting them to feel extra magical ....

This easy Corn Salad recipe comes together with just a few ingredients and is absolutely delicious. Your family will love this on the side of burgers and this is great to bring to picnics and BBQs! Every time we enter a new food season (football season, the holidays, etc), I get so excited and think THIS is my favorite food season. Here we are at the start of summer, and my head is spinning with great recipes....

Cranberry Oatmeal Bars are quickly going to become your favorite treat. These cookie bars are chewy, full of delicious flavor, and easy to make. I think that I could make several hundred iterations on my husband’s very favorite Oatmeal Raisin Cookies . Its a recipe that just doesn’t quit, and works beautifully as a cookie bar recipe . For fall, I decided to swap the raisins for dried cranberries. The cranberries go perfectly with the oats and cinnamon in this amazing easy dessert....

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This easy Ham Salad is a 10 minute recipe that is great on sandwiches, delicious with crackers, and perfect for using leftover ham! While I know that not everyone made a ham this year for Easter, I am guessing that some of you did. I would guess that many of you want to do things that feel normal. And that is totally understandable. I can relate. If you are finding yourself with left over ham, I would suggest you make this amazing Ham Salad recipe....

Knowing how to cut Brussel sprouts properly can make all the difference in their texture and flavor. You’ll be cooking with Brussels sprouts all the time with these simple steps and tips. Brussels sprouts can be enjoyed so many different ways and make such a delicious side dish. While they may sound intimidating if you’ve never cooked with them before, they are a simple and universal vegetable that can be enjoyed even by picky eaters....

This easy tutorial for how to cut cauliflower will help you with so many great recipes. I love using cauliflower in recipes, but it was years before I knew how to cut it quickly and easily. This simple tutorial will help you cut up a head of cauliflower in a snap. How to Cut Cauliflower Cut the Cauliflower in Half I like to put it stem-down on the cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut the head of cauliflower in half....

This Moscow Mule with Gin is the spin on your favorite cocktail you never knew you were missing. If you love Moscow Mules and you love gin, this is going to be your new favorite cocktail! A traditional Moscow Mule starts with vodka and has some lime and ginger beer in there. It is a classic cocktail served in a copper mug that you will love over and over again....

These Party Cocktails are perfect for making for a crowd! They make a big pitcher’s worth (or more!) and are perfect for your parties, BBQ’s and get togethers! There are so many amazing cocktails in this line up guys! Some of them make a whole big pitcher, and some of them only make four drinks, but all of them are meant to share. I have lots to share with your friends here, peeps!...

This Penne Alla Vodka recipe is a fast weeknight dinner that is full of delicious flavor. Skip the fancy restaurant and make this amazing dish at home. Just last night, my husband and I were talking about how important dating has been to our marriage. It is the thing that keeps us grounded and connected through all of life’s struggles – of which we have had many. When going out on a date just isn’t feasible, we try to do date nights at home, cooking with each other....

This DIY Pikachu Costume is maybe the cutest Pokémon Costume ever! And a sweatshirt that the kiddos can wear over and over. Free PDF pattern files for the different pieces! I’m so proud to be partnering with Crocs to bring you this awesome DIY Halloween costume! My kids (sure just my kids . . . .) were totally obsessed with Pokémon Go this summer. OBSESSED. And, honestly, it was a really fun thing to do as a family....

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Strawberry Milk is such an easy recipe to make from scratch at home! Just a few simple ingredients for this fun treat. When my kids were really little, one of their favorite books was Charlie and Lola . Lola’s very favorite drink was “pink milk” and this quickly became a thing in our house. The good news is that pink milk, or strawberry milk, is very easy to make at home....

These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect, filling, healthy dinner recipe! They will leave you feeling full and satisfied; the best sweet potato recipe. You all know my obsession with all things taco. I’m not shy about the fact that chips, salsa, tacos, and margaritas are my love language. But, I do try to be a responsible adult every once and a while. This amazing and easy sweet potato recipe is the perfect way for me to get my taco fix and also be a responsible healthy adult....