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Made with balsamic vinegar, tomatoes and mozzarella, caprese chicken is a family favorite.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you love the taste of the Mediterranean, this recipe for caprese chicken will top your family’s list of favorite...
Aug 15, 20231 min read


All about the chick: Check out these recipes for chicken avocado burgers and chicken parm meatballs.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like chicken, it’s your lucky day! I’m sharing two of my family’s favorite recipes for chicken avocado burgers...
Aug 8, 20231 min read


How do those following a plant-based diet get sufficient protein? This is how I do it.
Charles Cisco is a former Marine and personal trainer who graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in kinesiology and...
Aug 2, 20232 min read


Chicken + pesto = these delicious skewers. Then add this Greek salad to your dinner plate.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Nothing says summer more than grilled chicken skewers, and if you want to jazz them up a little, brush on some pesto,...
Aug 1, 20231 min read


I can’t wait to serve this basil and roasted tomato guacamole for our ‘Supper Club’ pool party.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The pressure in on. The Husband and I are hosting the first of what we hope to be many dinner parties with a small...
Jul 16, 20231 min read


Childhood favorite: Tuna casserole makes the perfect weeknight dinner for busy families.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When I was growing up, one of the staples my mom often made for dinner was a tuna casserole. Maybe I was a strange...
Jul 11, 20231 min read


This summer slaw with mango, cucumber and cabbage pairs well with chicken.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Summertime means light, healthy fare that tastes delicious. This recipe for mango cucumber summer slaw is the perfect...
Jul 4, 20231 min read


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Italian fix: Stave off the heat and carbs with a delicious antipasto salad.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Need an Italian fix without all the carbs? This antipasto salad, with endless options, is a fun way to beat the heat on...
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Garden haul: When you grow a bunch of pretty jalapenos, you make spicy mac and cheese.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You guys! I have jalapenos! Lots and lots of perfectly-shaped, pretty jalapenos that are growing quickly. We picked...
Jun 25, 20231 min read


Summer fare: Pulled pork stuffed bell peppers and cucumber salad.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Summertime means quick meals that are light, healthy and flavorful. And this combination of pork stuffed peppers and...
Jun 13, 20231 min read


That was good. We just had our first dinner at Stephenville’s newest restaurant, McAlister’s Deli.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Four days after McAlister’s Deli opened at The Stable in Stephenville, The Husband and I went there for dinner....
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Mustard sauce adds a tangy deliciousness to chicken, brussels sprouts and butternut squash.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I fell in love with this recipe when our oldest son made it for us a few years ago. I liked it so much that I began...
Jun 4, 20231 min read


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Broccoli salad with sunflower seeds and cranberries is the perfect sidekick to your summer cookouts.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE First things first: This is not my recipe. I borrowed it from Luke Brown’s Cooking in the Midwest website and fell...
May 28, 20231 min read


Get your Tex-Mex fix with this tasty (and easy to make) chicken burrito bowl.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Love a good burrito, but hate the carbs? Then this recipe for chicken burrito bowl is for you. WHAT YOU NEED 1 1/2 lbs....
May 23, 20231 min read


May 23, 20230 min read


Chicken pesto rollups with fresh basil look fancy, but they’re a cinch to make.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Impress the fam with this delicious recipe for chicken pesto rollups (it’s definitely one of our faves). Fresh...
May 15, 20231 min read


This lemon basil pasta has all the summer feels.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you make one thing this weekend, make this lemon basil pasta from Julie Blanner. I follow JB on Facebook and when...
May 12, 20231 min read


Get in the mood for summer with blackened shrimp lettuce wraps with avocado cream and salsa.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for blackened shrimp lettuce wraps is a family favorite in our home. This quick and easy recipe is super...
May 9, 20231 min read


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