These Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas are packed with flavor and are easily made in the crockpot. A crispy tortilla is topped with refried beans, salsa verde shredded chicken, cotija cheese, pickled onions and cilantro. The perfect bite of crunchy, savory and salty! We signed both of the boys up for soccer this summer. They were…
This Lightened Up Alfredo Pasta still has that creamy sauce you expect from a traditional alfredo, but not quite as heavy. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of parsley, this Lightened Up Alfredo Pasta is sure to please. I can’t believe it’s December already!! I swear, once we had kids, time absolutely…
Easy Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki (made in the crockpot) are made with deliciously shredded chicken in warmed naan. They are topped with a bright and fresh tzatziki, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers. A few weeks before school started, we found out some scary news about Jack. We had been playing baseball (typical) and he was…
A simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce is tossed in angel hair pasta and served with shrimp. Finished with lemon and parsley, this Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a perfect lightened-up version of this classic dish. It has been a big change for our whole family with Jack starting Kindergarten. Will asks me all…
A takeout favorite that is super easy to make at home. The flavors of this Crockpot Mongolian Beef are incredible – a perfect combination of sweet, salty and savory. This easy recipe is made in the Crockpot (or Instant Pot) and is perfect for your busy weeknights! I love PF Chang’s. In college, whenever my…
If you love restaurant-style Chinese fried rice, then you need to try this delicious recipe. This Easy Fried Rice is simple to make but packed with flavor. Make it your own by adding your favorite vegetables and protein – it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser! If you’ve been following along with my blog at…
These Apple Cider Muffins with Streusel Topping are made with fresh apples, concentrated apple cider and are topped with a brown sugar streusel topping. This summer, we were able to spend an entire week at the cabin. It was so fun to just relax and unwind. No work, no laundry, no chores. Just lots of…
This Restaurant Style Salsa is quick and easy to make and loaded with fresh flavor. All the ingredients are blended together to create that deliciously smooth salsa that goes down a little too easy with chips! We started a new thing this summer – camps for the boys! After being home distance learning all year…
This Cranberry Apple Salad with a Creamy Vinaigrette combines crisp apples, tangy cranberries, feta cheese, walnuts and a creamy yogurt-based dressing. The Twins regular season is slowly winding down and Jack could not be more excited for the playoffs! The Twins had a super fun Fan Appreciation Day – complete with a drive thru celebration….
This Easy Homemade Caramel Apple French Toast is just the addition you need for your weekend brunch! Perfectly browned brioche bread is garnished with a delicious caramel apple topping. It’s so good you just might wonder if you are eating dessert. We just spent the weekend at a hotel with our boys. It’s hysterical to…