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Egg roll bowl: Flavorful and healthy dish the entire family will love.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you enjoy the flavors found in Chinese food – particularly egg rolls – you will love this recipe for the egg roll...
Jan 5, 20231 min read


This feta cheese dip pairs perfectly with ‘Wine Down Wednesday’ and a dry white.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My friend Jen is always sending me funny and food-inspired TikTok videos, and since she knows how much I love all...
Jan 2, 20231 min read


Quick and easy lazy lasagna; this recipe is full of taste, but not the fat.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If the holidays have you all tuckered out and you’re ready to get back to the basics, this recipe for lazy lasagna is...
Dec 29, 20221 min read


Dec 29, 20220 min read


Wow your holiday guests with fancy caramel and sugar-rimmed champagne glasses.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s two days before Christmas and I woke up feeling fancy so I channeled my bougie friend Jen, who recently served...
Dec 23, 20221 min read


Santa approved: This berry croissant breakfast bake has been added to our Christmas breakfast menu.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Before the sun comes up on Christmas morning, The Husband and I will get out of bed, pour ourselves a big cup of...
Dec 18, 20222 min read


Fan of Tex-Mex? These recipes for chicken enchilada rollups and cilantro lime slaw are for you.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Some days we just can’t help it; we need a taste of Tex-Mex. This recipe for chicken enchilada rollups will satisfy...
Dec 16, 20221 min read


Be the hostest with the mostest with this fancy cocktail made with Brandy and vanilla ice cream.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My uncle Ronnie has been a bartender his entire life. When we visited him in Reno years ago, he whipped up a...
Dec 15, 20222 min read


Start the week off right with this spaghetti squash-fueled turkey tetrazzini.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Here’s another great recipe using one of my favorite foods: Spaghetti squash. This recipe makes eight servings, so it’s...
Dec 5, 20221 min read


Need a snack? These healthy jalapeno cheese crisps are delish.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Looking for a tasty snack packed with protein? This easy-to-make recipe for jalapeno cheese crisps are just what you...
Dec 1, 20221 min read


Healthy holiday side: Enjoy big taste and fewer calories with this cauliflower mac and cheese.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for cauliflower mac and cheese will fit perfectly into your holiday meal plans while allowing you to...
Nov 17, 20221 min read


2 ways to enjoy zucchini: In an Italian bake, as parmesan (crunchy) chips.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like zucchini, you will love these two recipes. This Italian zucchini bake makes the perfect weeknight dinner...
Nov 9, 20221 min read


Comfort food: Your family will love this healthy casserole made with spinach, artichoke and chicken.
By JULIE BRINKLEY There is nothing better than having a casserole waiting for you at home after a long, busy day. And this recipe is not...
Nov 5, 20221 min read


Nov 2, 20220 min read


Celebrate fall with this seasonal salad made with kale, butternut squash, pear, fig and feta cheese.
By JULIE BRINKLEY (Recipe inspired by Aftannfit) Summer isn’t the only time to enjoy a fresh salad. This fall-inspired dish made with...
Nov 2, 20221 min read


Rainy days call for chicken enchilada soup; get your crunch with these cauliflower ranch chips.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Nothing screams comfort on a cold, rainy day like a hot bowl of soup. This recipe for chicken enchilada soup is super...
Oct 27, 20221 min read


Oct 26, 20220 min read


1 post, 2 great recipes. Air-fried coconut shrimp and bang bang shrimp.
By JULIE BRINKLEY It’s all about shrimp today. And if you love it as much as we do, you’ll enjoy these healthy and delicious ways to cook...
Oct 19, 20221 min read


Oct 19, 20220 min read


With fall-like temperatures all week, this 15 Bean Soup should be simmering on your stovetop.
15 Bean Soup is a fan fave at our house. By SARA VANDEN BERGE As soon as The Husband saw this week’s forecast called for rain and chilly temps, he announced that a piping hot bowl of 15 Bean Soup sounded good. And since I love it too, there was no reason to argue. So a bag of Hurst’s HamBeens 15 Bean Soup was added to my grocery list, and on Sunday, a big pot sat simmering on my stovetop. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED 1 bag of 15 Bean Soup I cup chopped onion 1 14.5-oz can diced t
Oct 16, 20221 min read


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