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Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Casserole
Ok everyone…Today is THE DAY. Today is the day that I started my KETO journey. And today is also the FIRST time I have ever had cauliflower rice…it is a VERY BIG DAY peeps! So why KETO? There are 2 main reason why I am jumping onto the keto train. First is for me. I have always struggled with my weight and in the last year I have become even more motivated to get it under control, being back in the dating world will do that to you. I have a really good friend who started this journey a few months ago and has had tremendous success, I am so…
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The Fall Bucketlist
Fall is here… well at least according to the stores and coffee shops. There are pumpkins & pumpkin spice everywhere and the hope of cooler weather coming very soon. To get ready for this favorite time of year download the Fall Bucketlist It has something for everyone in the family. Fall Foodie Fun I love everything Fall. I love pumpkin, pumpkin spice, colorful leaves, warm and cozy clothes, football and of course family and friends. This Fall season I am going to do my best to try and enjoy all this season offers and I starting with this bucketlist. First things first I am going to start with baking cookies…
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Grilled Fish
In the past year I have become OBSESSED with fishing. There is nothing like being on the water with a fishing pole in my hand. I don’t even care if I catch a fish, I just love being out there. Now trust me it is SUPER FUN to catch a lot (see below) but I love it regardless. Just a Few… This summer some of my girlfriends and I hosted a fishing tournament of girls vs guys. Needless to say the girls won, I mean look at the fish we caught, and we had the best time ever. It would not have mattered if we caught anything, I…
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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
September is in full swing and that means it is Pumpkin Spice Season…right? To celebrate everything pumpkin, I had to make these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies. They are my new favorite sugar cookie!! Not too much Pumpkin Ok I know that sometimes pumpkin spice can over power everything and become too much, but not in these cookies. There is just enough hint of spice, without being in your face pumpkin pie spice. If you wanted more spice you could add in an additional 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to make them more like a pumpkin snickerdoodle. Grab a glass This cookie batter does not spread so it is important to press…
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Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Bundt
It is time for Pumpkin and this Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Bundt cake is the perfect pumpkin treat. OK…I know it is ONLY August 20th but I am SO READY for everything Fall. I am ready for cooler weather, sweaters, booties and Pumpkin Spice anything and everything. Pumpkin & Chocolate…Together? I’m in love with pumpkin and I L.O.V.E. dark chocolate even more and I love them together. I first had this combo last fall in a muffin, and it was so good I decided to run with it in a bundt cake. I love the spice and the chocolate together. The bitterness of the dark chocolate really helps to…
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Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice
I am a BIG, BIG casserole fan. It is not only me though, my whole family loves a good casserole. One of our favorites was always chicken & rice but this updated version might be our new favorite. Spicing it up a bit To add a little something extra to this this chicken & rice casserole I added in salsa verde, sour cream and chili powder. Yes… salsa verde, sour cream and chili powder. It adds a little heat and some extra creaminess making this casserole a little something extra. Don’t worry though it is not super spicy… just a little bit of heat. Super Easy To make this…
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Gooey Butter Cookies
It is the First Day of School here in my part of the world. To celebrate this big day I made cookies…Gooey Butter Cookies! SO EASY I love, love , love these cookies because you only need 6 ingredients and they are ready to gobble up in less than 45 minutes. Yep…6 ingredients and 45 minutes and you have a treat for the kiddos (young and not so young). For this batch I used a Butter Yellow Cake Mix but you can use any cake mix you want. You could devils food, strawberry, or funfetti…so many options. Roll them up These cookies are not overly sweet, which I…
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School Lunch Ideas
It is back to school time once again. I honestly have no idea where the summer went, but it is time to jump back into school head first. Not only is it time to wake up early but it is also time to think about school lunches that the kids will actually like…well I am here to help. Don’t Stress The last thing you need to stress about with back to school craziness is lunch…use this chart, School Lunch Ideas Printable and let the kids help pick what they want, to make lunch easy, and maybe even a little fun. On Saturday or Sunday let the kids pick what sounds good,…
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Fresh Peach Muffins
Back to school is just a few days away and that means it is time for an AMAZING back to school breakfast and these Fresh Peach Muffins are the perfect treat! Peachy Goodness Fresh Peaches are the key to these muffins. They bring so much flavor and peachy goodness to the muffins it is so, so good. I also love the bite of the fresh peaches. They are tender and so juicy it tastes like your biting into a fresh peach. If you need to use frozen or canned peaches you can. Make sure to thaw frozen out and let drain a little after cutting and drain the canned ones…
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Spinach & Cheese Chicken Bake
Quick and easy dinners are a must especially when it is back to school time and this Spinach and Cheese Chicken Bake is not only quick and easy but it is DELICIOUS as well! Quick and Easy This chicken dish is so quick and easy. Start to finish you can dinner on the table in under 45 minutes…which is perfect for the busiest of nights. With only a few ingredients you can create a delicious dinner…chicken, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella and a few spices. It really is just that easy. Layer it up Once your spinach is wilted and the cream cheese is room temperature (or softened) it is time…
