Hi there, and happy long weekend Friday! It's Labor Day weekend—hoo-fricking-yay!—and I'm looking forward to less labor and more seizing of the day. And
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Hello hello and happy Friday. I had to go cold turkey. I had to cut myself off. I had to relocate to concentrate. Vacation is over, it's time to get back
Zucchini Bread
With the perfect crumb and rise, my Grandma's perfectly spiced zucchini bread recipe is one of my favorite ways to use up harvest's plethora of
Ranch Potato Salad
This easy Ranch potato salad gets its tangy flavor from a homemade buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream dressing that's like eating a steakhouse baked potato,
Homemade Ranch Dressing
There's no need to buy Ranch seasoning packets or bottled versions because this homemade ranch dressing is totally easy to make from scratch. How to Make
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Hello hello and happy Friday. Well, we are back to it. Back to figuring out what's for dinner and who has to be where at what time as we slip out of that
Gazpacho
This traditional gazpacho recipe is a refreshing no-cook cold soup, featuring a mix of fresh veggies and tomato-based vegetable juice for a perfect blend of
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This healthy Mediterranean quinoa salad with feta makes for a simple lunch or dinner, thanks to pantry staples like chickpeas, roasted red bell peppers,
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Hey, hey, hey and happpppy Friday! This is the last weekend before my little baby’s final first day of school. She’s a high school senior. How? How? How?
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Ah! Happy Friday once again! First off, my husband cooks the best ribeyes. End of story. Typing my greeting of "Happy Friday" in these posts each week
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Hey, hey! Yay, it's Friday! Tis the season for reunions! Last weekend our family had its first official family reunion and I’m happy to say it was a
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Hello, hellllooooooo, and happy Friday! The family has arrived, the venue is secured, the cooking has begun (I've made enough of our favorite taco meat to
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Hello! And happiest of Fridays. July is vacation month and we just returned from a week in Oregon and let me say, it was awesome getting away and
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Hello and happy Friday! This week we are in Oregon on a college tour for my AliSmudge—and eating ice cream at the holy grail of ice cream, Tillamook
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Well hello there firecracker! It’s Friday Faves! Even with this year's 4th of July celebrations officially taking place on a Sunday, and even with a
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Oh well hello there! Happy Friday! This past week, all of the sudden, my garden grew by leaps and bounds. The tomatoes are blossoming to make baby maters,
Grilled Vegetables
After years of practice on the grill, these are my tips for the best easy grilled vegetables, enhancing the natural sweetness of summer's favorite vegetables
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Hey hey and happy Friday. I have to admit, I've thrived in isolation over this past year. I've come to discover I'm an extroverted introvert. I think I
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Oh well hello again, it's Friday! Last summer we bought a little A-frame cabin in the mountain valley above the city where I grew up. This valley is
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Hey hey and happy Friday! Is there anything better than a 4-day week? How about a 5-day vacation? I'm happy with either, or both! So long as I get time to
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Hey hey and happy Friday! Three day weekends can go one of two ways: Relax and kick back, or kick in and get things done. My weekend will be a combo of
Caprese Pasta Salad
If there's one pasta salad you'll be making on repeat all summer long, it's this caprese pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. It's
How to Cook Chicken Thighs
With crackling crisp skin and juicy bits of chicken morsels in every bite, this is about to become your favorite base for every chicken thighs recipe you'll
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Hey hey and happy Friday. My tomato plants are in the ground and I am ready for the BLT railroad! Who's coming with me? As we skip through this thing
BLT Corn Salad
This simple corn salad gets a BLT flavor upgrade with sweet cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, salty bacon, and tender basil for a great summer salad side
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Hey hey! It's Friday! While cooking recipes like this Caesar salad with pasta above, no matter where I am in my kitchen, I look out windows. Over the
Mediterranean Shrimp Salad With Cannellini Beans
This easy Mediterranean shrimp salad is less about the lettuce (peppery arugula in this case) and more about the tender poached shrimp, supple white beans, and
Cucumber Salad With Dill
Made with tangy vinegar, this quick and easy cucumber salad with dill and red onion pairs nicely with all your favorite summer dishes. Easy Cucumber
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Hey hey and happy Friday! It's only the start of May but I've already snapped into my summer mindset. That means lots of walking the dogs, roaming about
Chicken Fajitas
This easy chicken fajitas recipe with a homemade, simple fajita seasoning mix flavors lean chicken breast, onion, and a rainbow of bell peppers that's juicy and
Sesame Soba Noodles
This Japanese sesame soba noodles recipe makes a simple Asian side dish or easy main meal served hot or cold and on the table in 20 minutes or less. This
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It's the weekend = Happy Friday! These days nearly everyone has a camera literally at their fingertips—thank you smart phones—that makes it incredibly