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Easy Stuffed Green Peppers

Oct 8 2018 by Leave a Comment

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Easy Stuffed Green PeppersWhenever fall hits, I seem to go into hibernation mode. It’s cold and all I want to do when I get home from work is to slip into cozy sweatpants, enjoy something hearty and warm for dinner, and watch one of the endless shows that I always seem to be behind on. (Maybe I just try to watch too many things? Anyone else have this problem?) The last thing I want to do, is to sit in the kitchen all night long, prepping dinner. And that’s where today’s recipe comes into play. These easy stuffed green peppers are delicious and also perfect to make in advance and freeze until you’re ready to eat them. Which means only 30 minutes for a delicious weeknight meal!

They are also perfect to prep in advance for a big dinner party or holiday entertaining that you might have coming up on your calendars. Make them on a weekend when you have some time, and pop them into the oven on the day of your event with no stress on your part!

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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

Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Prime Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are all mine.

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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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

Sep 14 2018 by Leave a Comment

This chocolate chip cookie dough fudge recipe is so easy to make and deeeeeelicious! It would make a perfect gift too, but once you try it, I have a feeling you’ll want to keep it all to yourself!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough FudgeChocolate Chip Cookie Dough FudgeOn my current quest to be healthier (and because my boyfriend also happens to be super fit and works in the sports industry) I’m attempting to wake up early to work out. I honestly have no idea what I’m thinking, because I am anti early mornings, but my schedule has been so crazy busy lately and I feel like the only way I can fit them into my schedule is to actually wake up early to do it. Today was day one and I’m going to say it was not a complete success, but not a complete failure either. I still woke up earlier than normal, but not early enough to fit in a full and complete workout. So I did a core workout instead. Eh, can’t win them all. I will say that I did feel good after, soooooo I’m going to consider that a bonus. But, it’s FRIDAY and I’m posting this ahhhhh-mazing recipe for chocolate chip cookie dough fudge, so today is a good day regardless. This is why I need to workout guys…I call it balance.

I’d do just about anything for dessert and if that means I need to start waking up earlier so that I can eat this fudge, I’ll do it.

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Arnold Palmer Popsicles

Aug 31 2018 by Leave a Comment

Arnold Palmer PopsiclesArnold Palmer PopsiclesWe’re heading into the last long weekend of Summer, and as much as I love Halloween and colder days, I’m still hanging onto as much Summer goodness as I can. 100 degree temps can get old after awhile, but they are a whole lot easier to bear with one of these Arnold Palmer popsicles in hand! These boozy adult popsicles are the perfect treat for this Labor day weekend (or, let’s be honest…any day that ends in “Y”).

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Chocolate Rosé Watermelon Pops

Aug 8 2018 by Leave a Comment

Chocolate Rosé Watermelon PopsChocolate rosé watermelon pops. Yes, you read that right. Today’s recipe is easy to make, delicious, and will make you the star of your neighborhood BBQ when you show up with these bad boys in hand. They’re a “healthy” alternative to traditional summer ice cream, with an adults only twist.

Chocolate Rosé Watermelon PopsAnd they’re SIMPLE to make. Plus, rosé. Do I really need to say anything else?

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Lavender Lemonade Recipe

Jul 31 2018 by Leave a Comment

Lavender Lemonade RecipeLavender Lemonade RecipeI’m not ready to come to terms with tomorrow being August. I don’t know where the Summer went this year, but I’m choosing to hold onto it for as long as possible. Sure, all the stores are prepping for back to school and even Halloween already, but I’m choosing to cherish these warm summer nights, and I plan to do it on my deck with a glass of this in my hands! This lavender lemonade recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the last month of Summer, before welcoming in the chill of fall and all things pumpkin! The recipe is simple to make and I love the subtle touch of lavender that lingers too! Cheers to homemade lemonade!

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Berry Overnight Oats

Jul 25 2018 by Leave a Comment

Berry Overnight OatsBerry Overnight OatsI am the QUEEN of procrastination. You’d think by now, I would have learned that this is not the way to live life, but, alas, I still seem to find excuses to wait until the very last minute to do things. Work, deadlines, projects, appointments…you name it. I procrastinate it. Breakfast? Ha. Despite how much I looooove food, I also love sleep. I sleep until the very last second I can without being late to work. (Yes, I am well aware that this is a terrible idea). Because of that, breakfast is definitely almost always an after thought. But, fellow procrastinators, rejoice! There is something we can do to not only sleep as long as possible, but wake up to a delish breakfast without having to do hardly any work in advance! What is this magical breakfast I speak of…? Overnight oats! Heard of em’? If not, I’m about to blow your mind and change your morning game with today’s recipe for these berry overnight oats.

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