This blog post has been sponsored by the Vidalia Onion Committee. Links featured within, not inclusive of the official Vidalia Onion Committee website or previously sponsored content, are not sanctioned by the Vidalia Onion Committee. Vidalia season is well underway, and let me just say that I have a recipe for you! Pan-Seared Shrimp and Veggie Rice Bowl with Vidalia Onions is a bowl full of flavors and textures ideal for the season. Choose your own grain as a base for this recipe, and the ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This ridiculously Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe utilizes rotisserie chicken, is cooked in one pot from beginning to end, and is ready in less than 30 minutes! I feel like Chicken Tortilla Soup is the kind of soup everyone loves, even people that aren't really soup people - if you know what I mean. This soup just has a ton of texture and flavors, without noodles or rice. In a way it's sort of a stew because of it's heartiness. Either way, it's a sought after soup recipe and I'm finally ... continue reading...
Cranberry Pistachio Citrus Cookies
These Cranberry Pistachio Citrus Cookies are a delicious blend of flavors that perfectly complement the holiday season. Nutty, colorful and a mild zing, these are sure to impress! I feel like many of us have been baking for months. I know I find comfort in the kitchen, baking treats that come together with the familiar ingredients of butter, sugar, flour, etc. It's sometimes like a little bit of magic and science mixed together. Also a bit comforting to be able to bake up something familiar ... continue reading...
Baked Turkey Tacos with Black Beans
One of my favorite weeknight meals to serve my family is Baked Turkey Tacos with Black Beans, especially when I'm short on time. These tacos are ready in about 30 minutes, and I serve them with all of our favorite toppings so everyone can customize them their favorite way. Make these for your next Taco Tuesday night, or any night really! These oven baked tacos are full of flavor and always bring the smiles. I've been making these tacos for my family for a few years now, and I've perfected the ... continue reading...
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
This dinner recipe for Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Vidalia Onion Committee. The opinions and text are all mine. #OnlyVidalia This Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta comes together in just about 20 minutes, and cooks in a single skillet as long as you are using pasta that's already been cooked. Andouille sausage, Vidalia Onions, and a handful of other fresh and canned veggies with a bit of broth and cream brings this hearty and flavorful meal together. ... continue reading...
Always Eat After 7 PM – Final Thoughts
This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. #AlwaysEatAfter7PM #AlwaysEatBook #BioTrust When it comes to a fitness journey, I think that it's important to commit to the lifestyle, not just the diet. Researching different programs and finding one that works with your lifestyle and commitment level can mean great success. That's why I decided to try the program outlined in Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking ... continue reading...
Always Eat After 7 PM – Setting Goals
This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. #AlwaysEatAfter7PM #AlwaysEatBook #BioTrust June is just flying by, it feels like I just began this journey with the rule-breaking weight loss plan detailed in Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion. You can read all about the introduction here, ... continue reading...
Always Eat After 7 PM – A Deeper Look
This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. #AlwaysEatAfter7PM #AlwaysEatBook #BioTrust Recently I shared my experience following the rule-breaking weight loss plan detailed in the latest book that I'm reading, Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion. I promised to continue with updates, so here we ... continue reading...
Always Eat After 7 PM – Too Good To Be True?
This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. #AlwaysEatAfter7PM #AlwaysEatBook #BioTrust If I told you that you could get to your ideal weight by enjoying a large dinner, eating after 7 PM, indulging in some of your favorite desserts and snacks, and you wouldn't have to cut out any food groups would that sound too good to be true? That is the premise of the new book, Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet ... continue reading...
Instant Pot Artichokes with Chipotle Mayo Dip
These Instant Pot Artichokes with Chipotle Mayo Dip are easy, delicious, and so full of flavor. Using the Instant Pot helps to jump start the cook time, and the chipotle mayo gives a great zing! Artichoke season is coming up, and I'm already starting to see artichokes on sale at my favorite stores. I grew up eating artichokes almost weekly, and they are one of my favorite side dishes for any meal. When I was growing up my parents would either boil the artichokes or steam them in a wok, so ... continue reading...
Easy One-Pot Lasagna Soup
This super Easy One-Pot Lasagna Soup recipe brings all of the flavor of a traditional lasagna and combines it into an easy to put together soup with less mess! I realized the other day that I'm often creating recipes for convenience based on what time of year it is. January is always the longest month for us, and we have family birthdays at the beginning and the end of the month. We're usually getting back into a routine after the holidays as well as trying to eat a bit mindfully after the ... continue reading...
Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli Soup
This post was sponsored by Better Than Bouillon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli Soup is a delicious and comforting option for the Fall and Winter season, and also great for busy weeknights! This soup is perfect for the holiday season when you need to feed a houseful of visitors without being stuck in the kitchen for hours. Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli Soup Fall and Winter seasons are ... continue reading...
Peanut Butter Marshmallow Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These Peanut Butter Marshmallow Chocolate Chunk Cookies are my new favorite cookie flavor, and they just might be yours too! Such a fun spin on classic cookies that are perfect for the holiday season, or just when you're craving a delicious treat. Ah, cookies. It's that time of year where baking is at an all time high, and cookies are what everyone is loving. Whether it's super unique cookie that stands out, or it's the best take on a classic cookie recipe. Cookies are on everyone's ... continue reading...
Cheesy Baked Ravioli with Creamy Marinara Meat Sauce
This Cheesy Baked Ravioli with Creamy Marinara Meat Sauce is an easy weeknight dinner, for even the busiest of families. Just add a quick salad or side, and your meal is complete! This is the busiest time of year for me. School is in session, football season is under way, and my schedule is full of classroom volunteer hours, weekday practices, and weekend games. It's a tight schedule, and somewhere, somehow we have to add time to eat (and cook)! This is one of my favorite meals, ready in ... continue reading...
Fresh Entertaining Ideas with Tuna
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.® As always, all thoughts are my own. A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a lunch here in Northern California highlighting recipes that are ideal for entertaining using StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.®. Complete with a lemonade bar, the finger foods and lunch were delicious, and it was a great day spent with other bloggers that were also local to the area. I was so inspired by the handful of recipes ... continue reading...
Southwest Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad
This post for Southwest Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad with Chipotle Ranch was sponsored by Better Than Bouillon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influencer Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Southwest Grilled Chicken and Avocado salad recipe - a flavorful and juicy grilled chicken breast, sliced avocado, grilled corn on the cob and black beans, grape tomatoes, cubed cheese, Romaine lettuce and baby spinach, bell pepper, red and green onions, and cilantro make ... continue reading...
Quinoa Veggie Bowl with Chipotle Ranch
My Quinoa Veggie Bowl with Chipotle Ranch is an easy dish to put together full of colors and flavor. Using fresh produce, smoky turmeric cauliflower rice and quinoa & kale, and a homemade dairy-free ranch combined with a vegan chipotle mayo for the most amazing flavor! Such a fresh and flavorful nutrient rich dish filled with healthy fats. This dish is dairy-free and gluten-free. The kids are out of school for summer in my house, and I'm absolutely loving our days together. We've been ... continue reading...
Smoky Turmeric Cauliflower Rice
This Smoky Turmeric Cauliflower Rice is a delicious addition to many of your favorite meals. It's a great way to substitute rice, corn, or even ground meat by using this in place of it. This recipe is grain-free, nut-free, gluten-free, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, low-fat, and low-carb friendly. I recently shared my dairy-free Ranch dressing and spoke about my food journey over the past year. During that time, I had cut out some things in my diet that I suspected were causing me to feel sluggish, ... continue reading...
Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
This zesty Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing is the perfect companion for all of your favorite salads and bowls. Everything comes together in just a few minutes and stays fresh for up to a week. This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, and low-carb friendly. Last year, around this time, I had participated in a 30 day cleanse. The types of food I could eat on this cleanse were lots of veggies, berries, and lean meats like chicken and fish. I cut out dairy, gluten, ... continue reading...
Herb Roasted Instant Pot Potatoes
I'm so excited that the weather is beginning to warm up! Allergies have been horrible this Spring, so I am definitely looking forward to summer. When things heat up I find other ways to prepare dinners and meals that don't utilize the oven. These Herb Roasted Instant Pot Potatoes are honestly a great side dish all year round, but they're a great addition to a juicy grilled steak or pan fried fish this summer. I've had my Instant Pot for about a year and a half now. I remember when I first got ... continue reading...
Tex-Mex Tuna Melt Quesadillas
Made with a homemade pico de gallo, plenty of fresh veggies, tuna, and (of course) plenty of cheese, these Tex-Mex Tuna Melt Quesadillas are a great option for a summertime lunch or dinner, or even a nice appetizer when paired with some fresh fruits or other finger foods. Just serve with some fresh salsa or guacamole and you're in for a treat! Last week was really busy and when dinnertime came around I was left a bit unprepared. I hadn't taken meat out to defrost and it was getting close to ... continue reading...
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
For holidays and special occasions, I hold a very special place in my heart for dishes that I can make that are both affordable and don't utilize the oven. Since oven space is often a hot commodity, I love recipes that use the slow cooker or Instant Pot.. and that's also why I LOVE this Slow Cooker Creamed Corn.If you've ever had creamed corn out of a can, I can assure you this recipe is nothing like that. I didn't even like creamed corn until I was in my 30's and discovered it was so different ... continue reading...
Three Cheese Garlic-Herb Drop Biscuits
Easy recipes are my absolute favorite, and I love when I can create something quick with what's in my pantry. That's why I LOVE these super easy Three Cheese Garlic-Herb Drop Biscuits. Drop biscuits are so easy to throw together, typically when I already have dinner going on the stove or in the instant pot. I'll be thinking, "Hmm, what could I serve this with?" Then, I'll realize I don't have any French bread or baguette's, then comes the "aHa" moment! Drop biscuits! That's how this recipe ... continue reading...
Hearty Instant Pot Chili
This past week has been so strange in Northern California. We've had a huge cold front that has included snow in areas that normally do not snow! It's been gloomy and wet, which honestly is the best reason for some warm chili. This chili recipe is another one I've been perfecting over the past year or so. For a long time I made chili in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. I'd use dry beans and it would smell amazing and make quite a bit of food for my crew. However, now that the older ... continue reading...
Instant Pot Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
When I tell you that these Instant Pot Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders saved me during the holiday season last year, I really do mean it! Last year, on December 17th 2017, I lost my very dear Mother. She was only 10 days into her 61st year on this earth before she was called home. Life just hasn't been the same since losing my mom, and it all happened so suddenly and so unexpectedly. The loss of my mom shook me to my core, and honestly it has been difficult to get through. I've actually ... continue reading...