I don’t know about you, but sometimes I sit down to make a meal plan, and my mind goes blank. You’d think that after almost nine years of doing this, I would have zero trouble coming up with dinner ideas for my family. That’s where inspiration comes in! I love seeing what other people cook…
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Salmon Cakes with Mango Salsa + Life Lately
If I’m honest, salmon is one of those things that’s difficult for me to cook to my satisfaction. I don’t want to kill my family from under-cooked fish, but at the same time I hate baked-until-it’s-dry salmon. Let’s just say that I’m still trying to develop a fool-proof baked salmon method. These salmon cakes are…
Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe
This Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe is so easy and results in tender meat every time! When I first got my Instant Pot, I thought I didn’t like it. I was led to believe that you could throw a whole roast in it and the results would be awesomely tender and flavorful. But the meat…
Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Skillet
This one-pan Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Skillet is the perfect weeknight meal! I don’t know about you, but I love a good one-pan recipe. Even though I enjoy preparing a delicious meal for my family, doing the dishes isn’t exactly my favorite. Plus, suppertime can be downright tiring when you’re trying to feed three kids,…
Ramen Recipe with Chicken and Veggies
This ramen recipe is made from scratch and has delicious chicken and veggies on top! Raise your hand if you love ramen noodles! 🙋♀️ Something I DON’T love about prepackaged ramen is all the junk ingredients. Like MSG, TBHQ, anti-caking agents, etc. I think that’s fine for an occasional treat, but if it makes up…
KETO Friendly Shrimp and Asparagus Alfredo
This KETO Friendly Shrimp and Asparagus Alfredo is delicious whether you’re going low-carb or not! When I was a teen and just starting to branch out with what I ordered at restaurants, I nearly always chose chicken and broccoli Alfredo. It felt so fancy to 13-year-old me. Then we started making it at home,…
Chicken Wild Rice Stuffing Casserole
I don’t know about you, but I just can’t get enough stuffing (dressing?) at Thanksgiving. I love all of the different components of the feast eaten together. So by the time I’ve had a bit of each, I’m already full. No more room for stuffing. Well, I’ve got the solution in this casserole: an entree…
Thai Peanut Salmon Salad
This Thai Peanut Salmon Salad is served on a bed of arugula and cabbage and drizzle with a delicious peanut dressing! It’s a sign that a vacation was good when you’re dreaming about it 6 months later, right? ‘Cuz I’ve been fantasizing about our Florida trip lately. I would LOVE to one day have the…
Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas + Health Update
Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas are filled with peppers, onions, steak, and oozy cheese. Yum! Quesadillas are one of those foods that are just a pleasure to eat. Crispy on the outside and gooey in the middle. The textures are just fantastic if done correctly. Another reason to love quesadillas: they lend themselves so well to a…
8 Ways to Elevate Canned Spaghetti Sauce + Health Update
It’s easy to elevate canned spaghetti sauce with a few simple additions! For the longest time, I felt ashamed of buying canned spaghetti sauce. There’s no denying that homemade, hand-crafted spaghetti sauce is usually going to be the best. But…sometimes I just don’t have the time to fuss with it! And if it’s a choice…