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Crock Pot Spinach and Artichoke Chicken

Do you like spinach and artichoke dip? I mean, really who doesn’t like it?! Now imagine that dip with big chunks of chicken served over piping hot fresh pasta.  That my friends, is what’s for dinner at my house tonight 🙂 I will be completely honest – I don’t really like my crock-pot (Gasp!) There. […]
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Green & Clean Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

It’s still fall and I’m still on my annual pumpkin kick. Making weekly batches of pumpkin muffins is a must this time of year!  One of my dear friends, Brynn, even bought me these adorable mini decor pumpkins because she knows how much of a pumpkin lover I am! As we head into the holiday […]
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Lemon Basil BLT

Bacon Lettuce and Tomato is such a classic combination it’s hard to top such a perfect trio….but who said you can’t try?!  You’d think that as we approach mid October my garden would be done for the year, but no! The tomatoes just keep growing and growing. Needless to say, my hubby and I have […]
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Pumpkin Cheese Coffee Cake

Pumpkin season is here and that means pumpkin spice has been popping up everywhere you look.  From cookies to candles and lattes to lasagnas, the phenomenon seems to never end.  However, I can’t say that I’m bothered by it at all – I’m a pretty big pumpkin fan 😉 I also happen to really love cheese […]
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Fajita Chicken Chopped Salad

Chopped salads are a regular on our weekly menu because they are not only quick and versatile, but also a great way to pack a ton of fresh veggies into your dinner. This salad came about last Friday afternoon – I had marinated chicken to make my grilled fajitas, when my lovely neighbors invited me out […]
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Orchard Fresh Honeycrisp Crisp

Originally posted in September 2016, this is one of my most popular fall recipes on my blog. In September 2020 I updated the post with a printable recipe card. Enjoy! Fall is finally here!!! My absolute favorite season has arrived and I could not be a happier girl – the leaves are just starting to […]
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10 Minute Garden Fresh Tomato Sauce

Howdy, friends – long time, no blog 🙁 I’m super sorry about that.  As it turns out, you need full use of your hands in order to 1. cook 2. take photos and 3. type – who knew?! Long story short I have carpel tunnel syndrome and it flared up along with some other swelling […]
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Chicken Enchiladas

Remember last week’s post….homemade red enchilada sauce?  If not, here it is – my recipe that is super simple and packed with flavor.  And just in case you didn’t read up – enchiladas happen to be one of my husband’s favorite meals. In fact, my chicken enchiladas sort of won him over when we first […]
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Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce

I luuuuuv enchiladas.  Those rolled and saucey little pillows not only taste amazing, but also hold a spot near and dear to my heart.  How so?   Well, when I was in my early twenties I made chicken enchiladas for my new boyfriend and he LOVED them…..SO much so, in fact, that he stuck around and decided […]
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Western Egg Bake

Today’s post is dedicated to Brooke, a mom in my mom’s group who recently had a new baby boy!  I’m not sure who started the idea of “mama meals,” but whoever did is a pretty awesome person in my book.   What is a mama meal you ask? It is a meal made by another […]
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