Hello and happy 2020!!! I'm happily moving at a slow burn in getting myself back to work. It's like I am currently the human version of the directional
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Hi hi and happy Friday! The ho ho has left the building! Now it's time to look forward to the new decade about to grace us all. I for one am ready to
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday! How great does it feel when Friday finally arrives and you actually feel like you've checked a few boxes off the to-do list??!!
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Bone-in, skinless chicken thighs cooked in the slow cooker create the luxe flavor in this Italian slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe for an incredibly easy
Asian Glazed Orange Chicken
This sticky sweet and spicy orange chicken sauce with ginger and garlic dresses up juicy chicken thighs for a fast and easy dinner. Easy Orange Glazed
Easy Tandoori Chicken with Vegetables
Traditional tandoori chicken is made in a clay oven, but this version of the classic Indian chicken dinner is baked on a sheet pan with Indian spiced vegetables
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Hello and Happy Friday! Whew! What a great day! Thanksgiving dinner was a success. The turkey leftovers have all been distributed as to-go goodies for
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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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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
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Hello and happy Friday! I'm finishing up this Friday Faves after eating the lovely lunch above at La Bicyclette in Carmel, CA. We're here celebrating my
Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup
This simple hamburger soup is loaded with vegetables and is an incredibly easy weeknight comfort food dinner because more than likely you'll have all of the
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
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup
This slow cooker Thai soup with chicken is packed with flavor thanks to the combination of curry paste, coconut milk, fresh ginger, and lime. Slow Cooker
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Hello and happy Friday! What a gorgeous day today is about to be. I've been relishing doing my work from my deck in these fair 70°F days of prime fall
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Hello! And happy Friday with all the faves! This past week I was on a girls trip with one of my best friends. We beached, we sailed, we ate, we talked
Pull-Apart Cinnamon Pecan Rolls
Store-bought frozen rolls make these super easy but delightfully delicious pull-apart cinnamon pecan rolls easy to make for any weekend or holiday
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Hello and happy Friday! I've never been one to go half way, especially when I put on my Julie McCoy cruise director hat to share intel, tips, and
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Hey hey, and happy FriYAY! First thing first, because you always ask where the recipes are...the souvlaki recipe, lemon rice, and grilled zucchini
15 Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Get You Through the Week
If you're in need of easy breakfast ideas, look no further! This list of 15 quick and healthy breakfast ideas will have you out the door and on the go in no
The Best BBQ Chicken
The best BBQ chicken breast recipe doesn't call for complicated marinades or rubs. It's all about this easy on-the-grill or in-the-oven cooking method sweetened
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Hello, and happy Friday! It's the first Friday in the month of August. Taking a review of my summer bucket list, I am in the dregs. I've been to only one
31 Quick Dinner Ideas for Easy Summer Nights
This list of 31 quick dinner ideas will have you in and out of the kitchen (or manning the grill) with plenty of time left to chill out on any hot summer night
Avocado and Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
This healthy chicken salad recipe is lightened up with the help of Greek yogurt and creamy mashed avocado for an added boost of protein plus good for you fats
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,
Friday Faves
Hello and happy Friday Faves! Unless I'm taking photos of my meals (like this week's dinner of Thai chicken lettuce cups), I avoid having my phone at the
Sweet Vinegar Coleslaw (No Mayo)
This healthy coleslaw with a sweet vinegar coleslaw dressing is a no-mayo alternative to the classic coleslaw version, covering all the potluck salad
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Hello and happy Friday! Besides eating out too much (yes there's a hot dog buried under there somewhere) and sleeping on a pillow that left a crick in my
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
7 Spice Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
Homemade Japanese 7 Spice (Shichimi Togarashi) infuses homemade teriyaki sauce to boost the flavors of this healthy teriyaki chicken bowl, featuring chicken
Killer Garlic Fries with Rosemary
This copycat recipe of the famous Gordon-Biersch garlic fries couldn't be easier to make at home, and because they can be baked in the oven or the air fryer,
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Hello and happy Friday! It's spring, and the blooms on the trees and sprouting from the ground are proving it. Is it weird to fall in love with flowers?