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perfect margarita

The Perfect Margarita

The Perfect Margarita – a simple recipe using just 4 ingredients!  Tequila, fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and Grand Marnier make anytime margarita time!! My father-in-law makes THE BEST margaritas!!  When we were in Mexico a few months ago (before the world came to a halt), we would go to his […]

ham and cheese sandwich

ULTIMATE Ham & Cheese Sandwich

The ULTIMATE Ham and Cheese Sandwich filled with creamy, melted fontina, salty ham, mayo, dijon on ciabatta bread and grilled to perfection! This is perfect for a great lunch or an easy dinner with your favorite soup.  Our girls love grilled ham and cheese sandwiches for lunch.  Deli ham and […]

bacon

Oven Baked bacon

Oven Baked Bacon is the easiest (and cleanest) way to make perfectly crispy bacon!   No more floppy microwave bacon here!!  Make an entire pan of crispy bacon in just about 15-20 minutes.  Ahhh….bacon!  That little delicious ingredient that just makes any recipe better (ok – except for ice cream)! When I […]

Summer Pasta Salad

My Summer Pasta Salad is a quick, stir-together dish with tons of flavor!  Grapes, bacon, broccoli, cheese, and a little dressing make this a perfect recipe for picnics, potlucks, tailgates, or even just a light lunch!   During the summer, I want fast, simple recipes I can put in the […]

caprese salad

Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad – a stunning, fresh, delicious summer salad! In case you haven’t noticed lately, I am a little obsessed with the combo of ripe, summer tomatoes and fresh basil (see my Panzanella salad HERE for evidence of this).  Throw some creamy mozzarella into the mix and you have my […]

breakfast pizza

Breakfast Pizza

Breakfast Pizza Waking up to this delicious Breakfast Pizza is the best start to the day!  It’s savory and cheesy with crumbled sausage and cooked on buttery crescent roll dough.   It’s like a breakfast casserole (always a favorite of mine) but served on top of the dough. If you have […]

tortillachips

Homemade Tortilla Chips

Homemade Tortilla Chips Ahh….homemade tortilla chips!  Here’s the background into my love for them. There is this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant close to our house named Julia’s.  My love for the place might come from the fact that my daughter’s name is Julia and I have to love a place with […]