Turkey Meatloaf
I am SO in love with this turkey meatloaf! Ultra moist, super easy to make and always a hit with the family. And bonus - it's healthy! I made this turkey Continue Reading
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Pumpkin Waffles
Pumpkin season, yay!!!! These Pumpkin Waffles are the perfect simple fall breakfast idea - make a double batch for the freezer! Hey there Pumpkin Waffles! Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Easier than take-out! Our Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe made in the crockpot is simple, delicious, and only five ingredients! Of all the slow Continue Reading
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Main Dishes
BBQ Chicken Pizza
This simple BBQ Chicken Pizza is quick, easy, and better than delivery. Piled high with cheddar cheese, chicken, bacon, and bbq sauce, you cannot beat Continue Reading
Italian Beef {Slow Cooker or Instapot}
Italian Beef is so delicious! You can make it in the slow cooker, instant pot, or in the oven. Serve it on it's own or as Italian Beef Continue Reading
Chow Mein Soup
Chow Mein soup is a quick and delicious meal option. We love it for an easy takeout at home night! Try this easy chow mein soup as a quick lunch idea or Continue Reading
Desserts
Raspberry Cobbler
Raspberry Cobbler is made with only three ingredients and tastes amazing. It's the perfect easy dessert recipe for date night, or Wednesday Continue Reading
Chocolate Mousse {Two Ingredients!}
Chocolate Mousse is so delicious and this recipe takes just minutes - no one will guess you cheated and it was only two ingredients! Okay, so not only Continue Reading
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread {Super Moist!}
Our Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is my family's favorite! So moist and delicious, my kids will hide bananas so they get overripe and we "HAVE" to Continue Reading
Sides
Easy Sauteed Vegetables
Sauteed vegetables are an easy side dish that the whole family will love! Try topping with some fresh grated parmesan cheese right before serving! Try Continue Reading
Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole made with canned green beans, cream of something soup, and crispy fried onions is a holiday comfort food must-have! This is a recipe Continue Reading
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is that sweet and tangy topping no holiday is complete without! Our homemade sauce is easy to make and the perfect addition to your Continue Reading
Stockholm {What to Do and See}
Stockholm Sweden is a beautiful walkable city filled with gorgeous architecture, canals, and brightly colored buildings. I could easily have spent a week Continue Reading
Helsinki {What to Do and See}
We love Helsinki! The bright and vibrant colors along with the fun and quirky building shapes and super friendly people in Continue Reading
St. Petersburg {What to Do and See}
St. Petersburg was a wonderful surprise to me! I had no idea how beautiful and rich with history the city is, and the food Continue Reading