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Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tacos

Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tacos

You know that go-to meal that’s a family favorite? It’s the one that’s easy to make and so delicious you look forward to it all day long. Well, for our family, lately that recipe is Pineapple Barbecue (BBQ) Chicken Tacos. It began a few months . . . read more.

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Potato salad is a side dish beloved by my family. Growing up, my mother and grandmother used to make potato salad for Memorial Day picnics, and everyone always ate it until it was gone. In fact, my mother used to prepare all of the ingredients . . . read more.

Caramelized Onions

Caramelized Onions

Caramelized onions are something I like to prep because they add amazing flavor to any recipe. I like to make them while I’m preparing other meals. The benefits are many! Caramelized onions smell incredible—think cozy day with the family while the house fills with the . . . read more.

Open-Faced Egg Sandwich

Open-Faced Egg Sandwich

The open-faced egg sandwich is a go-to staple in our house. We love sandwiches because they are easy and adaptable to whatever you have on hand. Served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we have found a variety of ways to enjoy this sandwich. I’m going . . . read more.

Lemon Pepper Butter

Lemon Pepper Butter

I love the Orange Honey Rosemary Butter so much, so I decided to make a lemon pepper compound butter! This lemon pepper butter is delicious on warm toast and would make a great addition to chicken, fish, noodles, and vegetables. Lemons add vibrant and unique . . . read more.

Garlic Pasta

Garlic Pasta

Garlic pasta combines roasted garlic, al dente pasta, and freshly grated cheese to create a robust and flavorful meal everyone will love! Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and herbs and you have my ideal pasta. Want to go bold? This recipe can be customized with additional . . . read more.

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

Let’s talk about grilled cheese sandwiches. Sandwiches are a big deal in our house, and I love a great sandwich! I always take care in creating sandwiches because I believe every bite of a sandwich should be delicious, comforting, and satisfying from the first bite . . . read more.

Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread

Garlic bread is an excellent side, and it’s easy to make! We ate all of this garlic bread in one day because it’s so good. Perfectly crusty french bread baked with a roasted garlic compound butter is our idea of perfection. Pair this bread with . . . read more.

Sheet Pan Salmon

Sheet Pan Salmon

Sheet Pan Salmon is an easy and healthy meal that can be made quickly with one pan! We like to pair the salmon with green beans and garlic, but you can also do other vegetables like potatoes, asparagus, and more. We find that we crave . . . read more.

Instant Pot Cranberry-Pomegranate Sauce

Instant Pot Cranberry-Pomegranate Sauce

We have many opinions in our family about cranberry sauce. We have the familiar canned sauce versus homemade sauce debate every holiday. Some of us prefer the canned cranberry sauce and some of us (me) prefer homemade. As a result, I don’t want to labor . . . read more.