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platter of sirloin onion blue cheese cream sauce with blue cheese crumbles on top, shot from a side angle

Sirloin with Creamy Onion Blue Cheese Sauce

beef entrees

Sirloin with Creamy Onion Blue Cheese Sauce – Tender sirloin is covered with a creamy onion sauce with a touch of blue cheese crumbles. And it’s only a handful of ingredients! Oh yes. It’s time to roll out the grills, people! The weather has been consistently nice so we find ourselves spending more and more time outdoors to soak it…
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plate of stacked chocolate peanut butter cookies on a plate with more cookies and reeses pieces spread on parchment paper in the background, shot from the front

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Cookies· dessert

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies – Chocolate cookies are filled with peanut butter chips and Reese’s Pieces to make for a chocolate & peanut butter mash-up in every bite. Cookies! It’s been too long! I have been stumped on new cookie recipes to share but no longer – I’ve got a great cookie recipe to share that brings me back to…
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two lobster rolls on parchment paper with potato chips spread around them, shot from a side angle

Lobster Rolls

seafood· seafood entrees· Summertime Favorites

Lobster Rolls – Refreshing, rich lobster rolls made with mayo, lemon juice, celery and chives and served on a butter bun. Welcome to June, folks! Summer is starting so bring out the grilling recipes. But wait – don’t forget about the refreshing cold recipes that hit the spot during this time, as well. I’m talking about the fruit salads, ice…
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a bunch of black and white cake pop in a glass with one having a bite out of it, shot from the front

Black & White Cake Pops

cake· candy· dessert

Black & White Cake Pops – Chocolate and vanilla cake are mashed together and dipped in white chocolate to make for a delicious cake bite on a stick. It’s been too long since we had a baked good on the blog. I’ve been focusing mostly on drinks and easy meals you can make at home in the last couple of…
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styled shot of strawberry cucumber limeade with a pitcher of more limeade in the background with slices of cucumbers and strawberries spread around, shot from the front

Strawberry Cucumber Limeade

drinks· Summertime Favorites

Strawberry Cucumber Limeade – A refreshing homemade limeade with fresh strawberry juice and a homemade cucumber simple syrup that is just what you need for summer Summer heat brings the need for yummy, fruity drinks. But seeing that I am pregnant, I’m back to thinking up nonalcoholic cocktails. So far, I’ve made this grapefruit soda that I created a couple…
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glass of berry smoothie with a strawberry on the rim and a glass bowl of mixed berries and mint in it on a cloth napkin and a banana in the background, shot from a side angle

Easy Berry Smoothie

breakfast· drinks· Easter· smoothies· snacks· Summertime Favorites

Easy Berry Smoothie – With only three ingredients, this is the easiest berry smoothie you’ll ever make! Today’s recipe is inspired by a new man in my life. He’s currently growing in my belly and is craving tons of fruit right now. That’s right – I’m pregnant! I’m about 4 months along with a baby boy who is due this…
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pan of Mongolian beef and peppers, shot from overhead

Mongolian Beef

beef entrees· entrees

Mongolian Beef – Tender strips of beef and vegetables are cooked in a sweet and savory soy sauce and served over a bed of rice or lo mein noodles. When it comes to Chinese food, I tend to stick to what I know and love: sesame chicken, sweet & sour chicken, and orange chicken. All chicken dishes and all sweet….
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