Happy almost National Cheddar Day! This year, National Cheddar Day and the Big Game fall on the same day! To celebrate this momentous occasion, I’m creating a delicious and super easy to make buffet-style nacho bar! Whether a commercial is on so you have a few seconds to spare, or you just need a second plate, a nacho bar is always the way to go! It’s so easy to set up, yet steals the show every single year.
Read MoreI am a huge sucker for themed desserts, especially ones that are fun to make with my kids! Melted Snowman Bark is such a fun winter treat to make that is mama-approved for easiness. Plus, you and your kiddos can get creative with it and make each batch different, depending on what you have on hand. Below, I’m sharing two different ways to create a Melted Snowman Bark that everyone will love this season!
Read MoreTis’ the season for some yummy cocktail recipes! My home is soon going to be filled with tons of family and friends who are ready to try my newest drink. I always have tons of fun mixing up drinks around Christmas- well, really any holiday 🤪. I know the holidays may bring on lots stress with gift giving, food preparations, and hosting duties- so I wanted to help elevate that stress & give you a few recipes to whip out on the big day.
Read MoreHalloween is this weekend, I can almost smell the candy! The weather has been a bit gloomy, so I wanted to get my family in the Halloween mood and make a fun treat for us all to enjoy. I decided to whip up some quick Candy Corn Rice Krispy Treats! If you know me, I’m all for easy recipes, and this one definitely fits my criteria! 🤪 A little food coloring and white chocolate can take your typical Rice Krispy Treats and make them extra spooky!
Read MoreSeasonal cocktails? Say less! 🤪 Fall is my favorite season for themed cocktails. The cozy feelings you get are unbeatable! Last year during the fall season, I was pregnant so I missed out on trying the new trendy drinks. This year, I have some catching up to do, so I’m trying out these delicious drink creations! Want to sip on your own seasonal cocktail right alongside me? Keep on reading to find out how I made these 6 yummy fall drinks and get your glasses ready!
Read MoreBack to school season is a time of new beginnings. A new classroom, new teachers, new topics, new lunch options. All of this can be so exciting for the little ones! Food is a huge aspect of the BTS season because it’s what fuels our little ones to study harder so they can become the doctor, athlete, firefighter (or in my son’s case, the astronaut) of their dreams! Keep on reading to find out the back to school food essentials I’ll be keeping in my pantry for this school year.
Read MoreI’ll be honest when I say that packing a lunch box is not my favorite task. Some days, I can’t figure out what to pack, so it feels like it takes me ten years to throw something together! Then, on the other days, I pack it and end up forgetting it in the refrigerator - oops!
Read MoreBen and I decided to pick up an air fryer about six months ago, when we started making a lot more of our meals at home. We fell in love with air frying immediately, and started learning how to make all of our favorite things air fryed! In my opinion, air frying is a lot more easy then cooking in the oven, and I love the quick clean-up! We air fry just about everything, from hash browns to s’mores! Our favorite air fryer meal? Cauliflower bites with LOUISIANA Hot Sauce!
Read MoreI love finding easy summertime meal ideas that our whole family enjoys! We have been making these Jalapeño Popper Turkey Sliders all summer long, and they make for a quick meal after a day of swimming. They take less then 30 minutes to make and taste great leftover. We made these for a fourth of July picnic and they were a huge hit! Keep reading for the recipe!
Read MoreOur family loves to grill together in the summertime! Now that warmer weather is here to stay, we are spending this time at home making recipes that are great sides for our favorite grilled foods - like chicken, hamburgers, and lots of hot dogs. Our favorite side dish for grilling is this Ranch Mac and Cheese with Hidden Valley Ranch! It takes less than 30 minutes to cook which is a win in my book, and it also tastes great leftover!
Read MoreThis year is Ben & I’s first as a married couple! By combining our families around the holidays, we get to try so many new dishes from each side! For our dinner each year, my mom makes her Italian Wedding Soup and it’s always been my favorite, but I’m kinda bias 😉 It’s always a hit, so I had to share it with you guys! The recipe is super simple, easy to make, and perfect for those cold winter days!
Read MoreSince this is our first year as a married couple in our new home, Ben and I are excited to host our first ever holiday party! We are looking forward to inviting our close friends and family to our home and share some of our favorite recipes. Growing up, my parents would always request their friends to bring their favorite holiday dish or desert to our holiday parties, and that is something I would like to continue in our own home! It is always so fun to hear the stories behind favorite side dishes or treats - whether it was a recipe that has been passed down through the generations, or something they created on their own!
Read MoreDuring the holiday season, I always volunteer to bring my favorite charcuterie boards to events and parties! My mother-in-law also requested that I bring one over on Thanksgiving morning, so I’m looking forward to recreating this one as an appetizer before our big meal together as a family! If you follow me on Instagram, then I’m sure you know making Charcuterie boards is one of my favorite things to do! I love creating them during each season and incorporating seasonal fruit, meat, and vegetables! Looking to create the most perfect Charcuterie board for thanksgiving this week? Keep reading - I’ll share some tips with you!
Read MoreWho has also already started decorating for Christmas? Normally I wait until the day after Thanksgiving to put up our tree, but this year - we decorated the day after Halloween! I was too excited to wait. Along with decorating early, this year we are excited to be starting new traditions like holiday baking. Today we made Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies with orange juice and they were SO good! Keep scrolling for the recipe!
Read MoreTailgating football games is one of our family's favorite fall activities! I’m lucky enough that one of my best friends goes to University of South Carolina so we get to go down and visit for games! There’s nothing better than the game day atmosphere of all the fans, rivalries and my favorite part, the food! Ben’s go-to tailgating dish for USC tailgates are Southern Sausage Sliders. They’ve become a huge hit with our friends and I’m excited to share the recipe with you guys!
Read MoreWe had some leftover apple pie filling in our fridge, and so I decided to whip up some Apple Cinnamon French Toast so it wouldn’t go to waste! Aimery absolutely loves french toast - he went through a stage last fall where it was the only thing he would eat. Can you blame him though? French toast is SO good, and this recipe you can eat for breakfast or dessert! Nothing like a huge sugar rush first thing in the morning 😂This is definitely a lazy girl french toast recipe, so keep reading!
Read MoreI have been making these Spinach Artichoke Bagel Melts as a quick lunch option this month! You guys, they are SO good! They are great to eat any time of day, or even for a party appetizer.
Read MoreAm I the only one who is not the same person without their morning coffee? 🙋🏼♀️ Fall is my favorite time to get really creative with festive beverages! My favorite lately has been my Caramel Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. It is SO good, and so easy to make - under five minutes! I drink cold brew all year round, and this cold brew is perfect for this fall.
Read MoreWith back to school season quickly approaching, I’m already dreading the craziness that comes with this time of year! With Aimery back in school and all of us adjusting to new schedules, it’s more important than ever to make time for family dinner. Growing up, my family always made time for each other at the end of most nights, and that is definitely something I want to continue doing with Aims! I’m looking forward to dinner time with my family, even though sometimes it can be stressful to throw together with school, late work nights, and soccer practice taking over our fall routines. I would rather find meals that take under 30 minutes than to be away from Aimery for hours preparing a meal! It can be hard to find quick meal ideas, so I’m always on the lookout for easy meals to throw together and are great for my family!
Read MoreCan you believe we’re almost halfway through summer? With such a busy schedule it can often be hard to find time to get outside and enjoy my favorite season, while it lasts! I recently planned an outdoor picnic for my best friend and I so we could spend the day together and catch up. We gossiped over the cutest pineapple bowls - and they taste amazing too!
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