Now that the weather is warming up it’s putting me in the mood for smoothies, and nothing quite hits the spot like my favorite strawberry chocolate smoothie. I’ve tried this a couple different ways and it’s delicious no matter what. The Secret to Thick & Creamy Smoothies The secret ingredient is avocado! It just adds Read more

Looking for an EASY and delicious meal idea for dinner? Look no further! These spicy Hawaiian shrimp tostadas come together quickly and are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Combining sweet pineapple salsa, savory gaucamole, and spicy shrimp, these tostadas are an amazing flavor sensation that will utterly delight your tastebuds.  Tips for Making Spicy Read more

It would seem that life has divided people into two distinct categories. Those who will put pineapple on almost anything, and those who will not. I used to belong to the latter. Pretty much felt that pineapple should only be eaten a la carte. But ya’ll, this pineapple salsa is something else! It’s both sweet Read more

It’s buttery and garlicky and cheesy and delicious, and it can be on the table in 15 minutes! What is the delectable dish? It’s the stuff dreams are made of….garlic parmesan shrimp! This was a wild hit with the family, and came together so quickly. My favorite kind of meal! I’ve been on a shrimp Read more

When I was in my twenties and single, I had an obsession with crunchwraps from Taco Bell. They were just so delicious and filing and fit my meager budget. So I was honestly kind of disappointed in myself when I realized how quick and easy it was to make your own at home. It only Read more

My husband and I like steak, but our boys aren’t big eaters of that.  And maybe that’s okay given how pricey it can be!  So I like to serve steak when I can pick it up on sale, but we never need too much of it. That’s where this Pepper Steak Stir Fry came in Read more

Okay ya’ll. I have a confession. I might be a little obsessed with French fries. Like, they may not be the healthiest snack or side out there, but they are just so crave-able, dip-able, and delicious! Not to mention there are so many different ways to serve them up! So can we just talk about Read more

Have you ever heard of chicken shawarma? I’ll be honest. I hadn’t until very recently. I grew up eating your typical American and Italian dishes, and we didn’t really branch out much. But when I was in high school, the people who lived across the street were from India, and the smells that would waft Read more

Whenever I get a hankering for a good enchilada or chicken taquitos, one of my go-to side dishes is Spanish rice. It’s one of the typical sides you eat at an authentic Mexican restaurant, and it’s incredibly delicious. One of my friends had tried about a million different recipes for homemade Spanish rice, and didn’t Read more