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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Hello and happy February-almost-March! I have to preface this recipe by saying that I forgot to take nice pictures of the beans 🫣 So I apologize for not having pretty pictures of this recipe to entice you with! However, I promise they’re still very tasty, even if they don’t look very glamorous in these photos.Continue reading “Slow Cooker Pinto Beans”

Old School Cheeseburger Pie

This one is a classic, in my opinion. Growing up, my mom made cheeseburger pie all the time. It was a favorite and actually is still my brother’s favorite to this day. I hadn’t had it in years and then all of sudden one day I remembered it. I decided I needed to recreate thisContinue reading “Old School Cheeseburger Pie”

Cinnamon & Spice Cupcakes

Hello all! I hope you’ve had a wonderful start to the new year. I know I haven’t posted a new recipe in a few months and I’m sure you’ve wondered what happened. Life has been absolutely crazy lately, but I am finally back and ready to share some amazing new recipes with you all, startingContinue reading “Cinnamon & Spice Cupcakes”

Herb & Parmesan Roasted Fries

If you are like me, you love french fries. I could eat them every day. I love them in many ways. I like plain, salty ones. I like cheesy fries, or seasoned fries. I like skinny fries and steak fries. Basically what I’m saying is that I love fries and I don’t discriminate against anyContinue reading “Herb & Parmesan Roasted Fries”

Strawberries & Cream Loaf Cake

Just in time for summer I am sharing with you the recipe for this delicious strawberries and cream loaf cake! Firstly, I just want to address the fact that strawberry part of the cake is not very red. This is because the natural chemical in strawberries that makes them red breaks down during baking andContinue reading “Strawberries & Cream Loaf Cake”

Cheesy Baked Penne

Is pasta considered a comfort food? If it’s not, I think it definitely should be! Pasta is so warm, comforting, and incredibly versatile. There’s so many different kinds of pasta, so many sauces to dress it with, endless combinations of things you can add to your pasta dish. You can have pasta as a fullContinue reading “Cheesy Baked Penne”

Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin season is almost done, and while I don’t LOVE all things pumpkin, I enjoy this time of year and the festivity of pumpkin things. So why not make one last pumpkin dish of the season before it’s full on winter and then it’s all things peppermint and gingerbread? Thanksgiving is fast approaching and theContinue reading “Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls”

Pumpkin Swirl Bread

Fall is officially here and I couldn’t be more excited. Fall is my favorite season! I love Halloween and spooky movies, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, the weather is perfect, the trees start to change, it’s the perfect time to start using my oven again, and we get to enjoy all things pumpkin! I’m notContinue reading “Pumpkin Swirl Bread”

Easy Roasted Asparagus

To be honest, I am definitely not a fan of asparagus. It wouldn’t necessarily be my last choice for veggies, but definitely far from first choice. Anyway, it’s really good for you and my hubby enjoys it. So I had to come up with a way that would make it edible for me😅 Well, whatContinue reading “Easy Roasted Asparagus”

Instant-Pot (Or not) Tamales

This is a really special recipe for me. This recipe was a collaboration between my best friend of about 15 years and myself. These are instant pot tamales. My best friend, Ashley, learned how to make tamales the traditional way from her family. If you don’t know, the traditional tamale making process usually takes placeContinue reading “Instant-Pot (Or not) Tamales”

Hickory Smoked Barbecue Ribs

If you don’t know, my husband, Mike, is AMAZING at barbecuing, grilling, and smoking meat. Honestly, my husband is a really great cook in general. Anyway, when we have a family event at our house, he always barbecues some delicious meat of some kind and every one talks about it forever. I’m not joking. MikeContinue reading “Hickory Smoked Barbecue Ribs”

Not Your Mama’s Shepherd’s Pie

I’m not going to lie to you, I don’t really know the origins of Shepherd’s Pie or the “right” way to cook it. All I know is that it seems like everyone one pretty much knows what it is and a lot of families have their version of it. The problem is, I’m a reallyContinue reading “Not Your Mama’s Shepherd’s Pie”

Our First Attempt At A Garden

My husband and I have always taken an interest in gardening. Not only did we find it fun, but also the possibility of growing our own food from scratch could be really rewarding. We lived in the city (Phoenix area) for about four years. In our apartment and our rental house, we tried to growContinue reading “Our First Attempt At A Garden”

Cheesy Chicken and Veggie Pasta

This recipe is SO good you guys. It is my favorite recipe right now. The hubby and I eat it almost every week. It has all of our favorite things: pasta, kale, chicken, and LOTS of cheese, three different kinds to be specific! I can’t take 100% credit for this recipe. I found it originallyContinue reading “Cheesy Chicken and Veggie Pasta”

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sometimes you just need a good chocolate chip cookie. That was me today. I was sitting at my table, staring out the window, and my soul said it needed a chocolate chip cookie. Well, who am I to deny my soul anything? So, there I was, 10 minutes later, whipping up some chocolate chip cookies.Continue reading “Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

This recipe is one of my all time favorites! It’s so easy, mostly hands off, and it comes out absolutely delicious every single time. Not only that, but it reheats well for leftovers! Also, you can customize it to your own taste with things like lettuce, or even diced onions, and it will still tasteContinue reading “Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos”

Cheesy Roasted Potatoes

Awhile back, I had dinner at my wonderful friend, Amber’s, house. Her husband grilled us some delicious steaks and she made these INCREDIBLE roasted potatoes in her air fryer. I really enjoyed sitting down to dinner with them and their adorable daughter, just enjoying their company and REALLY enjoying the tasty food they’d prepared forContinue reading “Cheesy Roasted Potatoes”

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

I know things have been a little crazy lately. Part of the craziness has the stores virtually empty, at least out here anyway. Thankfully, we were able to get a little extra at the store before this all happened. However, our options are still limited and I’m sure it’s that way for many others. SoContinue reading “Homemade Alfredo Sauce”

Delicious Dinner Rolls

Bread. The best thing to happen to humans, probably ever. Sandwich bread, rolls, baguettes, the almighty Olive Garden breadstick, bagels, pita… You name it, I love it! What I love about bread is the ability to do anything with it. Are you going to have a sandwich? Dip it in soup? Have it plain withContinue reading “Delicious Dinner Rolls”

Easy 5-step Broccoli Cheese Soup

It has been cold lately up here on the mountain. We even got a few inches of snow last Monday! With the cold weather, comes tasty, hot dinners. We like soup quite a bit around here. Not only does it taste good and warm you up from the inside out, but it’s generally pretty easy.Continue reading “Easy 5-step Broccoli Cheese Soup”

Red Velvet Mini Cake

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away! Whether you are spending it with a special someone, a couple of friends, or even just treating yourself, this cake is just the right size! I’m a sucker for red velvet cake, and pretty much anything involving cream cheese. Sometimes a full size cake or a tonContinue reading “Red Velvet Mini Cake”

Pork and Cheddar Empanadas

If you’ve never had an empanada, you are surely missing out. These do take some time and a little bit of extra effort, but I promise you won’t be disappointed. They are light, crispy, buttery, and filled with goodness! These particular empanadas are filled with cubed pork loin and cheddar cheese, but you can fillContinue reading “Pork and Cheddar Empanadas”