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Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post contains affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you). Alright, it’s confession time for me: I love avocadoes! I also didn’t…
I’m sure you’re probably reading the title and thinking, “The BEST?! Yeah right!” Don’t get me wrong I totally understand your hesitation, but I’ve sampled a lot of crockpot cheesy potatoes and this is by far my favorite! This is the recipe I use when I’m in charge of a…
Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post contains affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you). I still remember the first time I made this mini Oreo cheesecake…
Do you call them tortellini or ravs? I call them tortellini but Luke, and a lot of people in central Illinois, call them ravs. It was a little confusing when we first started dating but now I’m used to it. Baked tortellini is one of Luke’s favorite meals to order…
If you have ever read any of my other recipe posts you know that I love simplicity! Also, I HATE washing dishes. This recipe is perfect for me because it’s not only super easy but you only use one pot. So less dishes for me and this meal typically takes…
A few weeks ago on my Facebook page for this blog I made a poll asking people what my next recipe should be. It was very close but people wanted a side dish for my next recipe. The reason why I chose this Summer Veggies Bake recipe is because I…
It’s summer time! One of my favorite summer side dishes is broccoli salad. My mother-in-law makes the BEST broccoli salad and any time she makes it I have at least three servings. Well, I decided to finally make it for myself! I also thought it would be awesome to make…
A few weeks ago on my Facebook page I asked if you guys wanted my next recipe post to be a casserole or a crockpot recipe. You chose a crockpot recipe and so I searched for a super easy one that is also delicious. I tried a broccoli cheddar soup…
This is my easy biscuits and gravy recipe! It is absolutely delicious and it only takes about 15 minutes to make. I hope you enjoy it! (Updated: 3/20/25) This is my go-to breakfast meal! Luke LOVES biscuits and gravy! So a few years ago I looked up how to make…
Guys my favorite meal of all time is steak and potatoes! Any kind of potatoes will do; mashed, baked, French fries, American fries, wedges, red potatoes or sweet potatoes. I love them all. My husband, on the other hand, is not the biggest potato fan. So one of my goals…