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Bbq Beef

The flavor of this BBQ Beef recipe is absolutely perfect. My mom’s recipe for Crockpot BBQ Beef will become a family favorite for you too. Growing up, my mom was great at hosting big family gatherings. She would hold big celebrations for graduations in our backyard and host my many many cousins. She always made this BBQ Beef recipe and I have been dreaming about it since I was a kid....

Blackened Shrimp

These Blackened Shrimp start with my amazing Cajun Seasoning and turn into the most perfect appetizer, dinner, or taco filling! I have an amazing Cajun Seasoning recipe that I am a little obsessed with. There is something about the combination of flavors in it that my husband and I just love. I have used it in many different recipes – this Cajun Chicken Creamy Pasta is our favorite – and I am so excited to have found another recipe it is perfect for....

Blood Orange Margaritas

These Blood Orange Margaritas are the perfect combo of sweet, tart, and gorgeous! The other day I got a comment from a reader that pretty much made my whole week. I can’t stop thinking about it. Hi Lisa, I just wanted you to know that I stop by your blog daily and I have since I found it over a year ago now. Your kids -Elliot included- are gorgeous and I love reading the little stories about them that you work into your posts....

Bushwacker

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Cherry Sangria

This Cherry Sangria recipe fruity, refreshing and is made with just four simple ingredients. The perfect pitcher for just about any occasion. This post was originally published in June of 2013. The photos and text have been updated in May of 2017. This is a post that I wrote years and years ago as part of a birthday celebration for a good blogging buddy of mine. She has moved on to bigger and better things, like being the mom of a super sweet little baby boy, and I thought that the photos of this Cherry Sangria could use a good face lift....

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Chicken Stir Fry is the perfect easy dinner that your family will fall in love with. If you are looking for more 30 minute dinners , meet your new favorite recipe. Stir fry recipes never get old in my house. My husband’s very favorite is my Szechuan Chicken . He could eat it once a week and not get tired of it. Pretty much anything with a delicious sauce served over rice is going to win him over and be a hit with our kids....

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter. They taste like a brownie but in cupcake form.They are absolutely rich and totally decadent and topped with the most delicious peanut butter frosting. Grab a glass of milk, kids! These would also be amazing with the best chocolate buttercream frosting on top of them or even this vanilla buttercream frosting . If you are a lover of chocolate and peanut butter together, then you MUST also check out my peanut butter cup pie !...

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is the perfect dinner. Only about ten minutes to prep and the instant pot does all the work. Fast, easy, hearty and delicious! This Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is one of my busy weeknight go to meals. I have fallen in love with the Instant Pot and this recipe is a huge reason why. You won’t believe that such a tender pasta recipe is made in a pressure cooker....

Lemon Cheesecake

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Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Mussels In White Wine Sauce

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Mussels Recipe

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Potato Chip And Pecan Sandies

Potato Chip and Pecan Sandies are an old school cookie that you are going to fall in love with! These cookies are easy to make, with the perfect buttery crunch. I am so excited! Today my friends and I are getting together to celebrate a very special blogging friend we adore, Juliane from Beyond Frosting ! Julianne is pregnant with her very first little one, a sweet boy, and today is her virtual baby shower!...

Pumpkin Spice Homemade Granola Recipe

This Pumpkin Spice Homemade Granola Recipe is absolutely delicious! It tastes just like pumpkin spice and is so addictive! Don’t buy your granola at the store when it’s so easy to make it at home. This recipe is a simple riff on my Homemade Granola recipe and is SO good. It just shows how versatile that recipe is. Happy Wednesday, my friends! I am just coming back from two whirlwind days in NYC where I got to spend time at Facebook....

Seven Layer Salad

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Slow Cooker Carnitas

Slow Cooker Carnitas will be your new favorite weeknight meal! These pork carnitas are easy to throw together and has the best flavor. It is the perfect dinner recipe to come home to. Our family loves taco night so much. We build them right at the table together, and everyone is able to make theirs exactly how they want it. I’m sure you’ve caught on by now, but feeding my family delicious recipes that bring us around the table is happy place....

Soba Noodle Steak Salad

This Soba Noodle Steak Salad is done in under 30 minutes and is PACKED with flavor. Make it for a light dinner for the family, or for lunches to take throughout the week! I’m so excited to be partnering with the Wisconsin Beef Council to bring you this amazing and healthy beef recipe! You guys! I’m so excited to be announcing today that I’m starting a new partnership with the Wisconsin Beef Council to bring you amazing beef recipes!...

Strawberry Banana Fluff Salad

This Strawberry Banana Fluff Salad is the perfect recipe to bring to a potluck! Old school comfort food at it’s best! Made with only a few simple ingredients, your kids could whip this up before the family picnic while you work on the Taco Pasta Salad and the Deviled Eggs ! If you love this fluff recipe make sure you check out my Cherry Cheesecake Fluff ! You guys....

Stuffed Eggplant

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