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Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles

You may never buy them from the store again, these refrigerator dill pickles are that good.

OK, I know, I know. As you’re reading this, I’m sure you’re thinking to yourself, “right lady, I already have sooooo much free time right now. Why would I ever waste my time making “Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles?” But stick with me for a minute. Shelf-stable pickles are canned, so they have to be heated in jars, making a mushy, soft pickle. On the other hand, refrigerator pickles chill out in a tangy brine with the perfect balance of vinegar, salt, sugar, and spice. This gentler method leaves them with just the right level of crunch to accompany any sandwich, snack, or not-so-guilty late-night bite.

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slow cooker

Pinterest-Perfect (and Indian Butter Chicken)

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Pinterest-Perfect (and Indian Butter Chicken)

Savory, creamy Indian Butter Chicken. Easy enough to prep the night before, or even double (triple or quadruple) to keep hidden in the freezer for a busy week.

Pinterest-perfect. I know I’m guilty of it. I have boards upon boards of furniture, lighting, party ideas, gifts, style, vacation ideas and of course, RECIPES. All of them just waiting to be combined and perfectly executed, well some of the time.Every once in a while though, you come across some seemingly easy, delicious, meal and it takes a quick turn for disaster. First off, the photos are amazing, even the inedible looks delicious. They usually have a few “simple” ingredients, a short to-do list, and swear they’re the easiest thing ever. It appeals to every busy mama out there, right?

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Fave, instant pot, pressure cooker, quick, vegetarian

Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

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Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

Toss it in and go, this recipe comes together quickly with little hands on time. Robust tomato broth, veggies, noodles and gooey cheese is just what your family needs for the weeknight dinner rush. Bring on the soup weather.

A funny thing happens in Miami during the fall, aside from it officially becoming soup weather. Almost overnight, our hot and humid climate drops. Little by little, we reach a cool and crisp (wait for it) 72. Oh yes, and as that temperature drops slightly, it’s pretty easy to tell the locals from visitors. I kid you not; every local will break out all pairs of boots, wool coats, and sweaters they own. It’s my favorite time of year. I have boots to wear, people, and I can’t do it in 80-degree weather!

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breakfast, Entertaining

Overnight French Toast Cake

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Overnight French Toast Cake

Get your morning off to a delicious start.

Who added another bebe to the family during a pandemic? WE DID! Yep, we went and added another perfect little munchkin to the mix, and do we ever have our hands full. If we thought our recipes needed to be easy to make before, get ready for them to be even easier, because, well, two kids homeschooled and an infant is legit cray cray. So, let’s get this easy recipe partay started with one of our breakfast faves: French Toast Cake.

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instant pot, vegetarian

Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry

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Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry

Happiness in a bowl is just a few short steps away.

We all have those go-to comfort recipes. You know, the ones that make us just want to snuggle up in front of the TV, not a soul around to ask us any questions, or shout “MOM! COME SEE THIS!!” from across the house. Oh yes, my tired friend, this Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry makes me really happy, and yes, there is hope it will make dinner time happy for you too.

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Classics, Entertaining

Cheat Meals (and Magic Sauce)

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Cheat Meals (and Magic Sauce)

Cheat Meals and I are friends. Really close friends. If a Cheat Meal were a person, we would hang out at the pool and drink wine all the time-which would be a lot, since Cheat Meals are big on keeping you out of the kitchen. No, this type of “Cheat Meal” is not the bad dining choice you made on your dieting day off. This is a throw together in 15 minutes, forget about it for a few hours, and come home to absolute dining perfection-which will taste like you worked for hours. See. You want to hang out and have wine with Cheat Meals too. Continue reading “Cheat Meals (and Magic Sauce)” →

Classics, Entertaining

Butterflied Pork Tenderloin, Stuffed with Savory Sage & Apricot Butter

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Butterflied Pork Tenderloin, Stuffed with Savory Sage & Apricot Butter
We say this a lot, but we’re going to say it again, this dish is EASY. Impress your guests and keep your sanity, you’re welcome.

Trying to figure out what to make when you’re entertaining can be intimidating, not going to lie. But it doesn’t have to be. We’ve put quite a few entertaining hours under our belt and have figured out the Holy Grail to make it less stressful. Here’s our secret: find dishes that you can prep in advance, leaving you plenty of time to clean up before your guests arrive.

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Classics, Entertaining, quick, vegetarian

Vegetarian Skillet Enchiladas

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Vegetarian Skillet Enchiladas

The perfect mid-week dinner to please the whole family.

Before we jump right into our Vegetarian Skillet Enchiladas, let’s talk about the elephant in the room. That one thing in the kitchen that we will avoid at all costs. For us, it’s doing the dishes. Seriously now, why is it that dinner not only has to be planned, prepped, and cooked but THEN ALSO CLEANED??!! And how is it 2019 and there are only Robots to vacuum our floor?? But we digress.

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Salad, Side, vegetarian

Quick Vegan Kale and Quinoa Bowl

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Quick Vegan Kale and Quinoa Bowl

This quick, savory, vegan bowl is packed with roasted butternut squash, sweet, dried cranberries, crunchy pumpkin seeds, quinoa and a dressing you might just find yourself eating by the spoonful.

We’re super excited about this quick and savory Vegan Kale and Quinoa Bowl. It’s packed full of wholesome goodness, that above all, doesn’t taste like dirt. The little things in life, right? Overflowing with big, hearty chunks of roasted butternut squash and sweet cranberries paired with every bite.

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slow cooker

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Gluten-free and prep-ahead friendly. This Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe is on our repeat list.

After the pressure cooker, the slow cooker is our second BFF. We love being able to prep things the night before, then come home to dinner that has basically cooked itself. This tasty Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe is no different. Who knows, you might find yourself replacing that Friday night take-out routine.

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