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Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Fries

Yo mama's a good cook. I mean, who else are you going to turn to when you want chicken and dumplings after a break-up? Who makes a better birthday cake than yo mama? Who cooked Sunday dinner for the family every single Sunday the entire time you were growing up? Yo mama. Or, maybe she didn't. Maybe yo mama couldn't cook squat. Maybe you grew up on microwaved everything because the only thing your oven was good for was storing the comforter in the summer. Either way, doesn't matter. These pumpkin spice sweet potato fries are out of this world amazing in a way yo mama would never have even Keep Reading >>>

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I’ve Been Using Chopsticks All Wrong (And So Have You!)

One of the biggest accomplishments of my adult life was learning how to use chopsticks. Not even a lie. It was on par with learning how to whistle or how to well, whistling is really the biggest shame. One of those things that people never want to admit that they just don't know how to do. Yes, for many years I was the person who had to use a fork at Chinese restaurants whilst surrounded by friends who were all chopping it up. Turns out, though, ALL OF US WERE USING THEM WRONG. My adult life has been a lie and I'm here now to rescue you from the same shame. Did you know there's a reason Keep Reading >>>

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Forget Onion Rings, These Onion Patties Are Going To ROCK YOUR WORLD!

I grew up in a family that fried everything. I'm talking fried fish, fried chicken, fried fritters. If it could be fried, we fried it. Maybe not the healthiest way to grow up, but definitely gave me an appreciate for State Fair food as an adult. Something else it gave me was an appreciate for truly delicious recipes that will blow people's minds. Onion patties are one of those. While everyone has heard of onion rings before, my favorite friend onion was always the patty. Onion patties as a side for meatloaf...yum. Throw one on a thick bun with a hamburger, some fresh lettuce, and a sliced Keep Reading >>>

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When I Ruined the Roast Beef

Dinner (And Also Second Dinner If You're a Hobbitses)

“Does this taste a little, um… perfumy to you?” Two things you should know before I go any further. First, my super duper Mr. Incredible never ever complains about my cooking. He is the best! Next, there is usually nothing to complain about, my cooking is normally pretty reliable. Except for that one time, when I ruined the roast beef. When I Ruined the Roast Beef While quietly and peacefully enjoying our supper, the first I had cooked myself in about 3 months on account of having a baby and all, Mr. Incredible summed up in that one sentence exactly what I was feeling about out Keep Reading >>>

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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

Now, don't be intimidated by the title of this post. It probably sounds like something you'd get at a fancy restaurant because it's the cheapest thing on the menu and that's all you can afford. This is not that kind of recipe. This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing sounds fantastic (it's supposed to), but it's literally the easiest thing I've ever mixed around in a bowl and then stuffed into my mouth. You should totally make it, because you totally can. And then serve it to your friends and family and pretend it's the fanciest thing in the world. What You'll Need to Keep Reading >>>

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Did You Ever Wonder Why We Eat Black-Eyed Peas On New Year’s Day?

Every single year since I was a little girl, my mom has been shoving black-eyed peas down my throat on New Year's day. They aren't the tastiest of beans, and they're definitely a bit on the dry side, so why all the fuss? I'd have asked her, but she's made it clear in the past that this isn't up for negotiations...we're eating them. According to my mom, in fact, black-eyed peas bring good luck and prosperity in the New Year. But seriously? What's up with black-eyed peas? Did You Ever Wonder Why We Eat Black-Eyed Peas On New Year's Day? Me being the person I am, I had to know the answer so Keep Reading >>>

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Cheesy Braided Garlic Bread – Easiest Dough Ever!

I have a confession to make, y'all: I am not a baker. The thought of baking my own bread terrifies me. And yeast? Don't even get me started on yeast. If it ever came down to a choice between battling a giant, ferocious dragon with spikes and claws and fire or making bread from scratch, I would gladly waltz into that dragon's lair and ask him if it's hot in here or if it's just him. And I never thought that would change...until I came across the easiest multi-purpose yeast dough I've ever seen. I used it to make this Cheesy Braided Garlic Bread, and let me tell you, cheesy bread goes a long way Keep Reading >>>

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Chicken Fried Pork Cutlets with Country Gravy

You can't walk down any street in America, and especially here in Texas, and not find a place that will sell you something that's been fried. Depending on the street, it might not be something that you really want to put in your mouth, but nevertheless, the opportunity is there. As with most things in our fair country, this is a case of quantity versus quality - you can fry anything, but it's hard to get it right. And let me tell you, ladies and gents and everyone in between, these Chicken Fried Pork Cutlets with Country Gravy are the very definition of getting it right. What You'll Need Keep Reading >>>

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30 Unbelievably Fast Pressure Cooker Recipes

Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day

No pressure, but if you aren't cooking with a pressure cooker yet - you're wasting your time. Seriously, pressure cookers are truly fast food...and most of the dishes can be made in 30 minutes or less! That means even if you get home late from work, you can have a hot, home-cooked meal on the table faster than a pizza could be delivered. Don't believe me? Check out these amazingly, unbelievably fast pressure cooker recipes below! 30 Unbelievably Fast Pressure Cooker Recipes In the oven, these roasted potatoes would take almost an hour. Pressure cooker? Five minutes flat. My microwave Keep Reading >>>

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Have You Ever Wondered Why Cranberry Sauce Cans Are Upside Down?

I am overly obsessed with all things cranberry, so when I realized that all the cans of cranberry sauce were actually labeled upside down, I had to find out why. Well, as it turns out there is actually a perfectly reasonable explanation as to why cranberry sauce cans are upside down. You see, when the cans are put together, there is a little air bubble at the "bottom" of the can. (You can kind of see it by looking at the lip.) When you open the can upside down like this, it makes it easier for the cranberry to come out all in one piece, so you get that perfect Keep Reading >>>

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33 Thanksgiving Slow-Cooker Recipes

This year, don't show up at the party empty handed. Whether it's a family gathering, or a potluck at work, preparing the perfect Thanksgiving take-along doesn't have to take a lot of time. In fact, here are 33 Thanksgiving Slow-Cooker Recipes that will save you time and that taste amazing! Your friends and family will 'gobble' these up! Enjoy! 33 Thanksgiving Slow-Cooker Recipes 1. There's always room for more turkey, so bring this turkey breast of wonder and you'll be a hero when it comes time to break out the after dinner sandwiches. 2. Love getting together but not the biggest fan Keep Reading >>>

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33 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes

I love cooking in my slow cooker. It's like a magical box you put raw food in and a wonderful meal pops-out! But some nights, I don't have time to make my favorite recipe, my Slow Cooker Taco Soup, and I don't have time to make one of these 25 Family Slow Cooker Recipes, I break out one of these 33 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes! Every one of these recipes is a knock-out...and every one is quick! A combination that works for me every time I'm in a pinch. My favorite go-tos are like basically whatever meat I have in the freezer! LOL! Not to be out-done Barbecue Chicken, which might Keep Reading >>>

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Mummy Meatballs

Are you looking for a way to turn your Halloween dinner into a fun and spooky event? These Mummy Meatballs are it! Serve with a side of liquified brains marinara and your kids won't be able to help but double dip. It's okay, though. Dinner should be fun and tasty, right? Especially Halloween dinner. Want to make your dinner even crazier? Toss in a side of Unicorn Poop Veggie Dip...and don't forget the Body Parts Pudding for dessert! Happy Halloween! What You Need To Make Mummy Meatballs: ½ lb ground Italian sausage ½ lb ground beef, turkey or chicken 1 egg ¼ Cup Italian Keep Reading >>>

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You’re The Reason Your Salmon Sucks

You're the reason your salmon sucks. No, no, it's true. Maybe you've even convinced yourself you hate salmon...a delicious meat...and that you can't understand why anyone would want to eat it in the first place. And it's all your fault that you feel this way. Unless you really just don't like salmon. If you don't, feel free to go away now. For those of you who are left, here are 5 Tips For Cooking Perfect Salmon. Because...and here's the truth...it's really Easy to cook. No, really. Stop laughing. It is. And I'm going to walk you through how to do it! 1. Pick a decent filet. Salmon Keep Reading >>>

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25 Ramen Recipes for the Bold {but cheap}

I'm so flip-floppily frugal sometimes, it's ridiculous. I'll spend $20 on an outfit for my daughter, but then refuse to buy a shirt for myself for $5. Dinner is the same thing--I'll go out and eat a $50 meal with the family, but if I'm cooking at home, I have this strange obsession with cooking as insanely-cheap as possible. When I'm feeling particularly ridiculously frugal, I break out one of these 25 Ramen Recipes, full of flavor, but so cost effective, my cheap-elf inside claps with glee! Heh. 25 Ramen Recipes for the Bold {but cheap} Crazy ramen-ey twist on a slaw. Mmmm...Asian Keep Reading >>>

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Super Delicious Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup is one of my favorite fall meals. I always end up making a batch when the first cold front hits because it just smells like autumn. This is a super simple way to make it! Ingredients for Butternut Squash Soup 1 large butternut squash 1 32 oz box of chicken broth ***I used Swanson*** 1 large onion 1 tsp minced garlic 4 tbs salted butter 1/4 pint heavy whipping cream 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice ***I used Watkins Pumpkin Spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice) available at Walmart*** 1 tsp salt 2 tbs brown sugar dried cranberries for Keep Reading >>>

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Family Night at Buca di Beppo

"Cherish Life's Moments" is something I always keep in the back of my mind. Life never seems to slow down and kids never stop growing. "Stop feeding them" my mom says, and well, that isn't exactly legal or a real alternative to the inevitable (because everyone grows up at some point). That is exactly why Family Night is so important to me. Family Night gives me a chance to unplug, and spend time with those who are most important to me. As a family, we free ourselves from distractions including all electronic devices and typically grab dinner. I recently heard about an amazing promotion Keep Reading >>>

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Delicious Double Burger

Almost nothing says summer like cooking hamburgers on a grill, but sometimes it's either too hot or too wet outside and that can really ruin a get together. No worries! This recipe for a delicious Double Burger will make your tastebuds dance and keep all the fun inside. So don't let a little rain or heat stop you from enjoying this delicious taste of summer. Whip out the skillet, ready those knives...it's time to cook it up right. Enjoy! What You Need To Make A Double Burger: For The Patty: ½ lb. Ground Beef (yes, ½ lb.) 2 strips Lightly Cooked Bacon (chopped) ½ cup Shredded Keep Reading >>>

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20 Craveworthy Soup Recipes

Soup is like a hug on a cold day. It warms from the inside out and makes every bit of your bits feel like they are loved. Fall is coming and when it gets here you'll want to have these 20 Craveworthy Soup Recipes on hand. You family will love the effort you put into making these for them, and once you taste them you'll be truly glad you took that little big of extra time to make it homemade. So this fall, give your family something to truly warm them; something they'll truly be thankful for. Enjoy! 20 Craveworthy Soup Recipes This Turkey Meatball Soup will give your family all those Keep Reading >>>

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We Went Totally Dark For Dinner!

Well, last week I told you guys about how my family was going #DarkForDinner. As in, no cell phones and no electronics at the table. Just us, and food. And that's it. Wow. I thought it would be difficult. I thought it would be hard to sit and talk without checking my email. I thought I wouldn't be able to make it. I thought my daughter would make a youtube joke and then need to prove how funny it was with a clip, but she didn't. Our phones buzzed off in the background. We heard them, but we didn't care. We had stories to tell! It started off a little quiet, I am not going to lie. And, Keep Reading >>>

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We Are Going Dark For Dinner

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dixie for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Look, I have a phone problem. It is attached to me at all times. My daughter and husband have even nicknamed it "Phoney." They take it from me every chance they get, and even my cat tries to push it out of my hands when I pet him. That's hardcore. So, we decided to join the Dark For Dinner movement and sit down for a meal with no electronics. This is a big deal. My family is agreeing to go totally #DarkForDinner for six sundays. Let me just stop for a minute and really let that sink in. No Keep Reading >>>

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Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili

When you are in the mood for an easy, tasty, and hearty dinner idea I've got just the recipe! This Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili will have you going back to enjoy a second bowl. It's loaded full of vegetables and flavor so you can even get the kiddos to eat it. Ingredients Needed to Make Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili: 1 Package of Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey Meat 6 Cans of Black Beans 3 Cans of Garbanzo Beans 3 Cans of White Beans 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped 1 Medium Onion, chopped 1 Packet of McCormick Mild Chili Seasoning 1 Tablespoon of Keep Reading >>>

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Easy Homemade Whole Milk Cheese

Once upon a time I dreamed of building a farm-to-table pizza restaurant. I loved the idea of everything (or as much as possible) being grown or produced on the farm and then served nightly in a cozy little restaurant lit with candles and alive with laughter. I've moved past that dream, but while pursuing it I did learn a few tricks: including how to make homemade whole milk cheese. I think a lot of people like the idea of making their own cheese but have never tried because it seems complicated. I'm here to tell you - this recipe is anything but complicated. In fact, there's a good chance you Keep Reading >>>

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Cheesy Bacon Kale Meatloaf

I took the CHOPPED at home challenge, and made Cheesy Bacon Kale Meatloaf! It's so yummy, gooey and deliciously meatloaf-tastic that I had to share it with you! So, just like on CHOPPED, you're given certain ingredients, and you have to make up a recipe that includes all of them. My CHOPPED ingredients were: Kale, Oyster Crackers, Bacon, and Sargento® 4 State Cheddar Cheese. That screamed meatloaf to me! To Make Cheesy Bacon Kale Meatloaf You Will Need: 2 Pounds of Hamburger Meat 1 Bag of Sargento 4 State Cheddar Cheese 2 Slices of Bacon 1 Cup of Oyster Crackers 2 Keep Reading >>>

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Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SpringIntoFlavor #CollectiveBias Father's Day dinner is a big deal in our family. This year, I decided to try something different, something new. Our menu usually includes boiled shrimp, grilled chicken, sautéed veggies (a mixture of zucchini, onions, mushrooms, eggplant, and julienne baby carrots). All of this is pretty old-hat for us. The one dish on the table new this year will be Sweet-Potatoes Au Gratin. Before sharing this with the family, I tried it out and it was so, so Keep Reading >>>

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Spicy Shrimp Ramen Soup

Ramen noodle recipes are some of the easiest out there. I love the crazy ways those simple noodles can be twisted and fit into a non-standard recipe. But sometimes, I just want a savory, delicious meal that has a little kick to it. And I like that I can make ANY meal for less than $1 per person. That kinda makes my day. Enter the Spicy Shrimp Ramen Soup recipe. What's also rather awesome about this recipe is the fact that it takes less than 10 minutes from thought to table. So, I'm feeding my family a delicious meal that's so fast, I couldn't have a pizza delivered any faster. Some Keep Reading >>>

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Pepper Steak Recipe

Growing up with midwestern parents, there were a few foods that were weekly staples in my household. Pepper Steak was one of them. The ingredients were always inexpensive and easy to come by, and from prep to table took less than an hour - and most of that was spent sitting at the table working on homework while I smelled this delicious dish cooking. What You Need To Make Pepper Steak 1 pound beef chuck or round, fat trimmed 1/4 cup liquid aminos 1 clove garlic 1 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground) 1/4 cup coconut oil (or ghee, or other keto-friendly Keep Reading >>>

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35 Cheesy Recipes. Cheese Louise!

Here at Totally The Bomb we think cheddar is better. This IS how we fondue it. When it comes to brie, it's for me. Seriously, you gouda try these 35 cheesy recipes because we curd through the grapevine that your life wasn't punny enough yet. 35 Cheesy Recipes. Cheese Louise! 1. You cheddar be kidding me with how amazing this ranch cheddar chicken is. How did I exist before? 2. There is nothing little about the taste of this cheesy grits and butter garlic shrimp. 3. This cheesy chicken Doritos casserole has a crunch that'll bite back. 4. Cheesy tortellini spinach bake makes my Keep Reading >>>

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Simple Southern Cornbread

If you've ever lived in the south, you know we love our cornbread. Now, you might be tempted to buy yours from a store in one of those little boxes, but Don't Do It. It's way too easy to make this simple southern cornbread, and your family and guests will love the delicious taste of homemade. Enjoy! What You Need To Make Simple Southern Cornbread: 1/4 cup bacon drippings or oil 2 cups self rising cornmeal mix 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt How to Make Simple Southern Cornbread: Place Keep Reading >>>

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French Onion Soup

Sometimes I need a hug. Sometimes I need food that feels like a hug. French onion soup is the latter for me. No matter what kind of mood I'm in, or what's going on in the world, this soup lifts me up and puts a smile on my face. Between the savory soup base, and the ooey, gooey cheese topping, there is nothing I don't like about this soup. It is the happen ending to any day and perfect for those days best spent curled under a blanket with a book in my lap. Enjoy! What You Need To Make French Onion Soup: 1 stick unsalted butter 4 large sweet onions (2 sliced, 2 cut into 1" Keep Reading >>>

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33 3-Ingredient Meals

With summer coming, I keep thinking about all the time I could be spending playing with the kids, rather than messing-around in the kitchen trying to put together meals. So, I'm on a mission to make as many of our lunches and dinners as simple as possible with these 33 3-Ingredient Meals. That's over a month of meals I don't have to work to hard to put on the table. 3-Ingredient Meals Mouth-watering Teriyaki Chicken for dinner? Oh yeah. Cheddar Cream of Mushroom Chicken? Say no more! Red Mac-n-Cheese sounds weird, but it's really, really yummy. And my kiddos think it's Keep Reading >>>

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How To Grill a Better Burger

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Char-Broil. All opinions are 100% mine. My husband is somewhat of a hamburger grilling expert. All summer long, people show up to eat his amazing hamburgers, and I am totally okay with that, because it means I get burgers. So today, he is teaching us how to grill a better burger. It's simple really, you can follow these steps to grill a better burger every time. 1. Season your hamburger. Don't go too crazy with this simple is almost always better when it comes to hamburgers. Salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce is all you need. 2. Keep Reading >>>

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