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Easy Focaccia Bread Sticks

Nov 7 2018 by Leave a Comment

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Easy Focaccia Bread SticksEasy Focaccia Bread SticksI’m a huge fan of semi-homemade meals. I can remember watching Sandra Lee on the Food Network when I was younger and I still love the idea of using some store bought items and some homemade ones, to get dinner on the table quickly. With the holiday season coming up and busy schedules on the rise, getting a meal on the table that doesn’t involve going through the drive thru first, is a challenge in and of itself. Plus, when the weather gets colder outside, I crave easy, warm dinners that don’t require a lot of effort on my part. Today, I’m sharing an easy meal idea, that’s perfect for the family and also includes a recipe for easy focaccia bread sticks too!

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Zucchini Soup Recipe

Oct 2 2018 by Leave a Comment

This fall zucchini soup recipe is the perfect way to enjoy those chilly evenings and it’s delicious and easy too!

Zucchini Soup RecipeLast week I was sitting under palm trees on a sunny, warm beach in Maui listening to the ocean waves and this week I’m been welcomed back to reality with chilly 50 degree mornings and pumpkins galore. (I will be sharing some more details about my Maui trip soon!) Not that I’m complaining, I’m definitely team pumpkin and fall is my very favorite season of the year, but it’s still a little rough 😉

With chilly weather, comes soup season! I don’t know what it is about curling up with a warm bowl of soup that’s so comforting, but the fact that it’s also fairly quick and easy to make doesn’t hurt either! Today, I’m sharing an easy Zucchini soup recipe that is the perfect way to usher in the fall season. Creamy goodness, that’s chock full of yummy fall veggies. You won’t even know you’re eating zucchini 😉

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Pork Tenderloin Tacos

Sep 19 2018 by Leave a Comment

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Pork Tenderloin TacosPork Tenderloin TacosThis time of year might just be my favorite. It’s still warm and sunny during the day, but you can start to feel fall creeping in a little bit in the evenings. Outdoor grilling and picnics are still in full effect, but tailgating, nights around the fire, and family dinners are starting to make the rounds. I’m always looking for easy recipes that can transition from summer to fall and today’s yummy recipe does just that! (Because who doesn’t love a good taco all year round?!) It’s easy, great for a crowd, and full of flavor! These pork tenderloin tacos upgrade a basic dish to something unique and scrumptious.

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Printable Thanksgiving Dinner Playlist

Nov 16 2017 by Leave a Comment

Printable Thanksgiving Dinner PlaylistPrintable Thanksgiving Dinner PlaylistThis week, I’m tackling a lot of those dreaded Thanksgiving hosting questions, and today is no exception. You’ve planned the menu, designed a tablescape to impress everyone in the family, and have the liquor cabinet stocked, but what about the playlist? Have you given any thought about what to turn on in the background while you’re enjoying all of that other Thanksgiving goodness? If not, I’ve got you covered! I’m sharing a printable Thankgiving dinner playlist that is a jazzy retro turkey dinner dream. (Yes, I totally just described a playlist that way).

This playlist features the classics like Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and so many more. It’s a classic. Just trust me on this one guys.

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Chicken Rice Bowls

Jun 23 2017 by 1 Comment

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Chicken Rice BowlsI’m always on the hunt for healthy, quick, and easy dinner recipe ideas. Don’t get me wrong, I do like taking the time to prepare a fancy meal here and there, but during the week, after work, the last thing I want to do is spend hours in the kitchen slaving away over dinner. Especially with Summer here, I’d much rather be outside in the sunshine playing! Since I’m all about a yummy recipe, I figured it was only fair to share one of my very fave quick meals with you guys! (Trust me…you’ll thank me later!)

This recipe for chicken rice bowls is so easy to make, healthy, filling, delicious, and the perfect quick meal to prep in the Summer (or anytime!) when you just want to get outside! [Read more…]

#ad – Stuffed Cornish Game Hens

Dec 14 2015 by 1 Comment

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Wild Rice and Bacon Stuffed Cornish Game HensCooking dinner for two is hard. For some reason, it doesn’t seem any easier than cooking for an entire family. It still takes a lot of time to prep, but I usually end up spending more time figuring out what to do with all of the leftovers, or spend more time trying to figure out how to not end up with 2 weeks worth of leftovers in the first place. And throw in the fact that the hubs hates leftovers, and I’m even worse off.

Around the holidays, it seems to be even harder to find a festive meal to make, because an entire turkey dinner just doesn’t make sense for two people.

Today, I’m sharing a recipe for wild rice and bacon stuffed cornish game hens that will make cooking dinner for two a whole lot easier. Not to mention that you’ll look like you definitely know your way around the kitchen and spent a lot more time whipping up this dish than you actually did. No need to pick up take out and put it into your own dishes, claiming it as your own anymore! 😉

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White Bean Chicken Chili

Oct 16 2015 by Leave a Comment

White Bean Chicken ChiliAs a host or hostess, many times you don’t have the resources, or the time, to create everything from scratch.

And guess what…? There are no rules that say you have to bake a mean casserole, poach a perfect egg, or whip up a demi glaze to entertain guests. (Shocking, right?!).

Entertaining is about the company, the memories, and the experience. People will remember the event, not the twenty hours you slaved away in the kitchen to create it.

So give yourself a break. Don’t let Pinterest and the web scare you into thinking that you have to be a great cook to have a dinner party. It’s totally acceptable to go the semi-homemade (or even store bought!) route!

Sande Lee would be happy with today’s semi-homemade recipe that’s perfect for autumn nights, pupmkin carving parties, or just for a yummy meal with the fam.

I’m sharing a recipe for white bean chicken chili that is oh, so yummy and a cinch to make too!

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