Meat Lovers Skillet

If there is a major carnivore in your life, stop everything you are doing and make this. They will pretty much love you forever and request it on any occasion celebrating them. Trust me, I know from experience. This skillet is inspired by a diner that we used to frequent often when we lived in

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Baked Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

I ran my first 5K on Saturday and considering I’ve run only one other time in 2015, I would consider it a success. I didn’t run the entire time but most of it and was able to beat the goal I had set for myself. Plus, it was for a cause very near and dear to

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Loaded Broccoli Cheese Soup

This Loaded Broccoli Cheese Soup totally ups the ante. Cheesy broth, broccoli, potatoes, carrots and bacon make up this warm and filling soup. It seems like people fall into two categories when it comes to soup, love it or hate it. My boys both moan and groan when they find out we’re having soup for

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Chicken Sausage, Broccoli and Potato Frittata

I always have an ongoing list of cookbooks I want to add to my “collection.” I haven’t counted but I’m sure I already have close to 30 and have officially run out of space to store them in my kitchen. So rather than get rid of some, or stop buying more, I add this Ikea

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Breakfast Potatoes

Breakfast Potatoes for the Win I have to say, these Breakfast Potatoes are one of our favorite recipes that we’ve tried in quite awhile. It seems kind of silly that something so easy can be a new favorite but they are just so good. I have made these Breakfast Potatoes at least 4 times in the

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Potato Chips

Happy Memorial Day! I hope you all are having a wonderful day that is filled with family, friends and barbeque. I have a major problem when it comes to potato chips. I completely lack self control and I could literally sit down and eat this entire bowl at once. I didn’t, but it was gone by the end

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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

I am a huge fan of baked potatoes but now that spring has finally arrived (or so it seems) they just aren’t something I cook. I hate heating up the oven and the house once the warm weather hits and I avoid it at all cost.  So what do I do when the craving strikes?

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Creamy Cheesy Potatoes

Life has been hectic around here but good. We painted rooms this past weekend. I should post before and after pictures….Noah’s room used to be camouflage sponge painted…NOT.GOOD. We are working on a navy blue and white chevron feature wall instead. Much better. I’m going to keep this short so I can get back to business. These

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Chicken Bratwurst and Veggie Kabobs

First, I have to start by saying happy 31st anniversary to my amazing parents! You both inspire me and I pray that Joel and I will be as happy as you two when we’ve been married for 31 years! I love you so much and hope that you have a wonderful anniversary! Onto the kabobs!

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