Hello and happy Friday! Yesterday I brined my 4th bird of the season for my AliSmudge's teen Friendsgiving this Saturday, and will be brining my 5th and 6th
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Broccoli Casserole with Crispy Onions
This simple broccoli casserole topped with crispy onions could challenge even the best green bean casserole at the Thanksgiving table, and definitely
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday! Okay, get ready for your brain to explode. Did you realize there are less than 60 days left in 2019? Whaaaat? I mean you know
Tomato Basil Soup
Homemade with fresh tomatoes roasted in the oven, this tomato basil soup recipe adds a healthy and deliciously creamy flavor you won't find in any old
Herb Butter Rotisserie Turkey
An herb-infused butter rub goes all over the skin of this juicy rotisserie turkey, which is roasted over the grill so it frees up your oven for all the
Buffalo Oven Roasted Turkey
This tender and juicy oven roasted turkey gets a little heat thanks to a basting of spiced up, buttery buffalo hot sauce and is a refreshing deviation from the
Jalapeño Cornbread
This jalapeño cornbread is easy to make, crispy on the bottom but moist and fluffy on the inside, and teeming with awesome savory flavor from jalapeños, creamed
French Onion Dip
This homemade French Onion Dip mixes sweet caramelized onion with Greek yogurt to make a healthy dip that's the hit of the party. This recipe is brought to
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday before the 3-day weekend. Did you know that this year's Labor Day weekend is setting travel records, with today being the busiest
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta Cheese
This easy pasta dish comes together in less than 15 minutes with a fresh tomato sauce made even healthier with whole wheat pasta and spinach that's topped with
Slow Cooker Hatch Chile Verde
Your slow cooker does all the hard work for you in this authentic New Mexican pork chile verde recipe. Hatch chiles are the star of this soup, but jalapeños can
Roast Turkey Breast with Lemon and Oregano
This roast turkey breast recipe is easy and so full of flavor thanks to a white wine, lemon, oregano marinade that keeps it moist and juicy. Cook it ahead of
Thai Quinoa Salad
This Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a lime-infused flavor bomb with crunch in each
Peel ‘n Eat Beer Steamed Shrimp
Just 7 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of your time are all you need to make the most flavorful peel 'n eat steamed shrimp! Beer Steamed Shrimp
Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups with Table For Two
These easy, cheesy vegetarian lasagna roll-ups put traditional lasagna on its side with a smaller portion that won't leave you with a whole pan of
Friday Faves
Hello, and welcome to Friday! This weekend I’m in stunning Sonoma, CA and Napa Valley, with some of my best and oldest friends in the world. Yep, it’s my
20 Caprese Recipes You’ll Go Crazy For
From the best caprese salads to a classic caprese sandwich, this list of 20 favorite tomato, mozzarella, and basil themed recipes will have you going crazy for
Rosemary Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes
This hybrid of roasted and mashed potatoes is literally a mash up of cooking techniques to create a creamy potato on the inside with the crispy edges everyone
Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Kale
A clean, herb-infused broth makes this slow cooker tortellini soup with Italian sausage a favorite to keep in your weekly meal plans. This post is in
How to Make the Best Broccoli Salad
This healthier take on classic broccoli salad features fresh, crunchy broccoli florets topped with a light dressing with a little sweetness from golden raisins,
Baked Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Polenta and Marinara
These heathy, easy to make baked turkey meatballs are made lighter with lean ground turkey, spinach, and fresh herbs, then baked up and served with creamy
Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce
This roasted tomato sauce is made with 6 simple ingredients and requires less than 10 minutes of hands-on prep work. Enjoy now or freeze it for
Classic Three Bean Salad (That’s Really Four)
Besides knowing how to use a can opener, there's no need for any special talents when you make this quick and easy three bean salad. And with a homemade
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday! Are you waking up with that post-holiday, all-the-potluck-eats, in-need-of sunburn relief, fireworks-bangin' hangover? If so,
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This double chocolate zucchini bread is the best of both worlds: healthy thanks to zucchini and a true chocolate craving cure with a double dose of cocoa and
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday! This summer my goal is to make great memories. And yes, great food too. I have a whole gaggle of recipes to share that I'm loving
Mediterranean Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato Salad
These juicy grilled pork chops feature an easy, flavorful spice rub and a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean tomato salad that serves as a salsa for a quick and
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday! If you've been a long-time follower here (we've been at it for 8 years!) you've heard mention of my Smudge. Along with me, you've
Memorial Day Recipe Ideas: Here’s What I’m Cooking
Celebrate the beginning of summer and Memorial Day weekend with a few favorite recipes made especially delicious when shared with friends and
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
The simplicity in this luxuriously creamy spaghetti carbonara is thanks to just four ingredients and a hearty dose of black pepper. Easy Spaghetti
Friday Faves
Buongiorno and happy Friday! As you're reading this, I am hopefully whizzing my way along the Amalfi Coast, riding in a convertible Fiat with the wind in
Asian Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe
Crunchy ramen noodles and cabbage make this easy Asian ramen noodle salad with an addictive dressing an instant picnic and pot luck favorite. This salad
