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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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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…
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Fresh Peach Cobbler
Summer means peaches and that means cobbler. I am a big, BIG cobbler fan and I am always on the look out for a great cobbler recipe and I have found one that I LOVE! It is all about the peaches Being that I live in Texas we have some AMAZING peaches each summer. We are known for many things in Texas and Hill Country peaches are definately one of them. They are sweet, juicy and tender. Recently I had a good friend bring me back a box full of delicious Hill Country peaches and I couldn’t wait to break into them and make this cobbler. If you don’t have…
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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
It is no secret that I am a BIG, BIG fan of my Instant Pot. I use it at least once a week and I have yet to be disappointed. Especially as we move into school days and fall my Instant Pot will be my go to kitchen tool … especially for this quick and easy Chicken Alfredo. Done in no time Start to finish you can have dinner on the table in under 45 minutes and everyone is sure to love it. It all starts with browning the chicken and then you add in the pasta with he liquid and before you know it you have a complete…
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S’mores Brownies
S’mores are a must make for me each summer. Growing up we would have them every July 4th at my grandparents farm and I just fell in love with them, and even now as an adult I crave them when it gets hot outside. There is one problem though, I do not live on a farm and I don’t camp so to still enjoy a favorite treat I decided to make them into a brownie…yes S’mores Brownies! It’s all about the layers I just love the combo of graham cracker, chocolate and marshmallow. For these brownies it starts with the graham cracker crust…it is golden brown, buttery and…
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Quick Black Beans
Do sides ever stump you when your planning for dinner? They do me. I get bored with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes or a simple salad. I love beans but to make beans from scratch takes forever and rice, well rice can get boring as well. Do not fear though…I am taking canned beans (which can be pretty bland) to the next level…and it is SO EASY! 30 Minutes and DONE Making beans from scratch takes several hours, but these black beans only take 30 minutes. Yes, 30 minutes is all you need to make this delicious side dish. There is a little bit of heat, a ton of flavor…
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Vanilla Shortbread Sugar Cookies
BEWARE!! There is a new favorite cookie in town… The Vanilla Shortbread Sugar Cookie. Not only is it delicious… it is SUPER easy!! It is all about the Vanilla Bean… Shortbread is a favorite but to really take it to the next level I used [Vanilla Bean Paste|https://amzn.to/2uTD77V ]. I use Vanilla Bean Paste in almost all my baking recipes but it is especially impactful in these cookies. Not only do you see the Vanilla Bean Seeds (which makes them look super special) but it also amps up the vanilla taste making them AMAZING! Now if you do not have [Vanilla Bean Paste|https://amzn.to/2uTD77V ] you can use a vanilla pod with vanilla…
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Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Are you a fan of the rotisserie chickens from the grocery store? I am. I usually get one or two a week and use them in everything from chicken salad to enchiladas to a wrap. As much as I love buying them at the store I love this Instant Pot Chicken even more. I can use whatever seasoning I want, even the salt free Traders Joe’s seasoning. Trust me it is AMAZING! Options…. Options… and more Options The beauty of making your own whole chicken, instead of depending on the grocery store, you can create your own flavor. Recently my dad spent sometime in the hospital and it was determined…
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Celebration Fudge Cake
A few weeks ago I took a little time away to my happy place. We fished, hung out and celebrated the 4th with some sweet friends and family. The fishing was the reason we were there but one of the major highlights was this cake. From the minute my godmother mentioned she “might” make it I stalked her until it was made…and it was so worth the wait (she made me wait 48 hours). A little confession… This is not the original cake my Godmother made. That cake was consumed at our 4th of July party before i could get pictures, so I HAD to remake it once I got…
