Can we talk about something sweet and soft and cuddly and often times a little screamy? Yeah. Babies. Gah. I can never get enough babies. I would like to chew on their fat little thighs and squish together their fat little cheeks and munch on their arm rolls like candy. Is this weird? Maybe. Don’t
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My ATV Trip Through Puerto Plata!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Groupon Getaways for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Hi guys! So, as you probably remember, I’m working with Groupon Getaways to help spread the word about their fab vacation deals! Lucky me, right? I recently went to the Dominican Republic using Groupon and you can
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Million Dollar Pasta
This simple pasta recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Toss your favorite shape of pasta in this cream cheese pasta sauce and you’ll never go back to plain old spaghetti again! We’re here, you guys! We’re in our new home, we’re mostly unpacked, and we’re basically just wandering around the house in awe. We’re
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Low Carb Frosty Protein Shake
You guyssssss. I did something ridiculous. I’m doing this low carb diet, right? Yes. You probably knew that, even though most of the recipes I share here are very much not low carb! This blog didn’t start out as a low carb blog and I have no intentions of turning it into one. So, my
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Mexican Chicken Flatbread
If you’re looking for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner recipe, look no further! This flatbread pizza recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes and your whole family will go crazy for it! Big thanks to Stonefire for sponsoring this post! Have I told you guys about my newest bad habit? It’s a doozy.
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Sloppy Joe Cornbread Bake
This sloppy joe cornbread casserole combines two of my favorite things – sweet and tangy meat with an easy cornbread casserole recipe! My whole family devours this anytime I make it, which is pretty often since it’s so stinkin’ easy! Family dinners, man. I love them. We’re pretty big on eating at the dining room
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Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes
These peanut butter pancakes are topped with a homemade chocolate syrup and chopped up peanut butter cups for a decadent dessert that is ready in 15 minutes! Can we talk for like, 2 seconds, about my husband and how he is basically asking me to smother him in his sleep? You guys. That man. Ugh.
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Ham and Cheese Potato Pancakes
My whole family loves mashed potato pancakes and this potato pancake recipe is packed with ham and cheese, making it a filling side dish or appetizer! Big thanks to Roth Cheese for sponsoring this post. Alright, guys. Two things that I might have mentioned to you: 1) My husband just took a new job out
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Happy Sunday, y’all!
Hi guys! I’m popping in on a Sunday to say hello and boss you around a bit. Because that’s what I do. It’s what I’m good at. It’s part of my charm. Get your clicking fingers ready! So, first up, I wanted to say THANK YOU to all of you who have bought my first
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Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
This bold and spicy Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese is the ultimate sandwich, with crispy and buttery grilled bread, creamy cheese, and bits of pickled and fresh jalapenos throughout! We’re homeschoolers, which is a whole thing and I could say so much about it, but mostly I’ll just stick to the important bit… Homeschooling means that
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Nacho Casserole
Nacho casserole is earth-shatteringly good. You should probably make it today! I have some breaking news to share with y’all. Like, this is earth-shatteringly important, so take a seat. Ready? I have just realized that I am a taco meat hoarder. It’s okay. Don’t be afraid. I’m already researching treatment programs. I can change. It’s
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Top 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2014
Hi guys! I thought it would be fun to do a little end of year round up of the most popular recipes from 2014. This only includes recipes that I created and shared in 2014…not old favorites on the blog. I’m also basing “most popular” off of how many times the recipes were viewed by
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Roasted Salsa Verde
This roasted tomatillo salsa has just a handful of ingredients and the veggies roast quickly in the oven bring a delicious flavor this salsa verde. Perfect for dipping chips or topping enchiladas. Well, surprise surprise. I’m back with more cilantro and lime, because cilantro and lime is my jam. And by jam I mean I
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Cheesy Quinoa Vegetable Bake
I am so beyond excited about this cheesy quinoa casserole, you guys! It’s creamy, cheesy, protein packed goodness that works as a main dish or a side dish and can be totally customized based on the veggies you love and have in your fridge. I’d wager that even your kids will eat this one! Bonus
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Philly Cheese Steak Pasta
This Philly cheese steak recipe is a fun spin on the classic sandwich! It’s loaded with all the right flavors and makes a satisfying dinner. Guess what I’m doing today? Moving. Again. Ugh. This time we aren’t moving quite as far, only about 30 minutes away. As much as moving sucks, I have to say
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Easy Pickled Eggs
This pickled egg recipe is unbelievably quick and simple and they make a great snack! Wait! Don’t freak out. I know that pickled eggs maybe aren’t the most well known food. Maybe you’ve never heard of them or tried them and you think I’ve gone off the deep end. The thing is, pickled eggs do
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Pretzel Bites
These homemade soft pretzel bites, or pretzel nuggets, are easy to prepare and perfect for dipping! They’re great for snacking or parties! Try them with some cheese sauce or your favorite dip or dressing. So, I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is that I made these perfect soft pretzel
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Pizza Pasta Bake
This pizza pasta bake combines two favorite family dinners – pizza and pasta – all in one dish! This pizza pasta is loaded with all of our favorite pizza toppings and it’s easy to customize to suit your tastes. We have a few go-to meals in our house that I bet are favorites for most
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Cheddar Garlic Grits with Fried Eggs {Vegetarian}
You won’t miss the meat in this easy, ten minute vegetarian dinner that’s perfect for Meatless Monday! Big thanks to Davidson’s Safest Choice for sponsoring this post! Do y’all do Meatless Monday at your house? We tend to not. My husband is the world’s biggest carnivore. If I do manage to sneak in a vegetarian
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Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Bombs
So, I haven’t mentioned our little (big) move to Nebraska lately, have I? What? Only every other day? Well. It’s still a big deal in my mind, k? Anyway, good news! My mama and daddy are coming for a visit! They’ll be here all weekend and I’m so excited to see them. I bought all
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