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HelloFresh Review: On a Gluten-Free Diet

August 18, 2017 2 Comments

Holy Moly! This week has been a doozie! Work has been pretty fast paced and my nights at home seem to fly by. Luckily, we had a HelloFresh delivery on Monday so I haven’t had to worry about what’s for dinner. I thought it would be the perfect time to share about our experience with HelloFresh so far. We’ve been receiving HelloFresh deliveries for the past 3 months or so. The great thing about the service is that you can skip a week or cancel at anytime. Sometimes we will get a bunch of weeks in a row and sometimes we’ll skip a few weeks in a row, it just depends on what recipes they are offering that week and what our evening plans look […]

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One-Pan Ground Turkey, Asparagus and Sweet Potato

June 27, 2017 2 Comments

This is my reset meal. After a weekend of eating out and countless treats, I am always craving a healthy, lighter dinner on Sunday nights. I also crave as little clean up as possible…that’s where this One-Pan Ground Turkey, Asparagus and Sweet Potato dinner comes in! Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 bag frozen asparagus spears 1 cup chicken broth salt & pepper garlic powder onion powder olive oil Directions: Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Season ground turkey with a pinch of salt and pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Brown turkey on medium heat. Remove from pan and set aside. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into bite-size chunks. Add sweet potato, asparagus and chicken […]

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Comfort Food: Honey Dijon Pork Chops

June 6, 2017 No Comments

This is one of my easiest recipes to throw together, yet one of my husband’s favorite meals with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots! With the gloomy, rainy weather today, I’m in the mood for some comfort food and this is a simple fix! I thought I’d share in case anyone else is having a gloomy day. Ingredients: 6 thinly sliced, boneless pork chops 1/4 cup dijon mustard 1/4 cup (half stick) of butter, melted 3 tablespoons honey Salt & Pepper Garlic Powder Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle pork chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder on both sides a place in a 9×9 baking dish. Whisk together melted butter, honey and mustard. Brush each side of the pork chops with honey mustard and […]

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Friday Favorites: May 2017

May 26, 2017 4 Comments

Happy last Friday of May! Let’s jump into some favorites for this month! One. Summer is here! I’m super excited for the long weekend, including a pool day on Monday! And I’ve even more excited for a trip to Siesta Key that we’ve booked in a couple weeks with my family! I definitely have some serious summer vibes and can’t wait to soak up the sun! Two. Finally got a chance to see Guardians of the Galaxy 2 this past weekend and it was soooo good. It was hilarious and baby Groot was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! I think I liked it even better than the first. Three. All the blueberry recipes. I had so many blueberries to work with last week so […]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins

May 24, 2017 2 Comments

These aren’t just any muffins, these are pancake muffins! I’ve found that gluten free pancake mix makes the best flour substitute in muffins! What can I say, when you can’t use traditional flour in your recipes, you tend to get creative! Last week I had tons of fresh blueberries to work with so I whipped up a batch of these and it was a great decision. Enjoy! Ingredients: 3 cups gluten free pancake mix 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup of sugar 1/2 cup melted butter 1 cup almond milk 1 ripe banana 2 cups fresh blueberries Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare muffin tin with paper liners. Mix together dry ingredients in a […]

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Gluten-Free Buckeye Brownie Cookies

March 28, 2017 No Comments

Saturday is cheat day and this past weekend I made these absolutely delicious Buckeye Cookies, gluten-free of course! I’m a chocolate peanut butter combo fanatic and these are perfect for all my cravings! 🙂 What You Need: 1 box Gluten-free brownie mix (I like the Betty Crocker brand) 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter + 1 Tablespoon 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup of chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine brownie mix, egg, cream cheese and 1/2 stick of butter in a large bowl. Mix well, it’s easiest to mix with hands, batter will be very sticky. Form into small balls and place on cookie sheet (makes about 24 cookies). Combine peanut butter with powdered sugar. […]

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8 Recipes to Try this Summer

June 9, 2016 3 Comments

Does anyone have the problem of saving a ton of recipes that look really good, forgetting about them and then feeling like you cook the same meals over and over? I do! This problem is getting even worse with all of the recipe videos floating around Facebook lately, I have so many of those saved now too! So, I’m determined to try some of these delicious looking recipes this Summer! Spinach Dip Mozzarella Sticks Guacamole Deviled Eggs Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Tacos Puff Pastry Salmon Wellington No-Bake Oreo Pie Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake Peach Iced Tea Whiskey Death By Chocolate Are you a fan of recipe videos? Do you have any recipes in mind for this Summer?? Linking up with Annie and Amanda.

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Italian Crescent Roll Sandwich Recipe

May 24, 2016 2 Comments

I happen to be a huge fan of Calzones and this recipe is my favorite take on a Calzone at home. The crescent rolls have a sweet hint to them, giving this warm, melty sandwich a perfect mix of flavors. Paired with your favorite pasta or marinara sauce, this is a quick and delicious lunch or dinner option and also a party favorite! Here’s what you need: 2 cans of crescent rolls 6 slices of mozzarella cheese 4-6 slices ham 6-8 slices pepperoni 6-8 slices salami pasta or marinara sauce for dipping What to do: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Lay out flat crescent rolls in a line with large ends matched up, […]

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Turkey Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe

March 22, 2016 8 Comments

Good morning! I’m linking up for Delicious Dish Tuesday to share a Breakfast Casserole recipe! I love making breakfast casseroles on Sunday mornings and having them throughout the week. It’s so easy to slice a piece off and heat up on busy mornings! You can mix it up and basically put any meats or veggies in it, here’s the recipe for my basic Turkey Sausage Breakfast Casserole: Ingredients: 10 eggs 16 oz mild turkey breakfast sausage 1/2 sweet onion, chopped 3 cups of frozen breakfast potatoes or hash browns 1/3 cup milk 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese salt and pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place frozen potatoes in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Spread evenly across the bottom […]

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Southern Banana Pudding Recipe

March 15, 2016 4 Comments

Banana Pudding is a childhood favorite of mine. I remember there being a local fried chicken restaurant by my house growing up that had the very best Banana Pudding. I wish that place was still there! Banana Pudding also goes great with BBQ so I made some this past weekend for my family cookout and wanted to share the recipe. It’s so easy and a crowd pleaser! What You Need: 4 packages banana cream instant pudding mix 8 cups of milk (I use nonfat because I think the pudding is best light with the bananas and wafers) 1 box of vanilla wafers 4 bananas 1 container of cool whip (thawed until soft) optional: a handful of graham crackers What To Do: Whisk the pudding and […]