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Chicken & Chorizo Chili

Normally, I am a follow the recipe type of person. I measure out ingredients carefully and follow the directions to a T. Especially the first time I'm making something. Then I will tweak the recipe as ... READ the POST

This tasty red chicken and chorizo chili is a real crowd-pleaser. Hearty, with a little bit of a kick (you can easily take that up a notch or two), my Chicken & Chorizo Chili is loaded with flavor. Top with your favorite accoutrements like shredded cheese, Queso Fresco, Cotija, avocado, jalapenos, tortilla strips, etc. to personalize each bowl. This chili is the ultimate comfort food.

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Sensational Fall Soups

I'm so excited that fall has FINALLY found its way to North Carolina. I was over the hot weather back in May, lol. (So NOT a hot weather gal.) It's time to break out the sweaters, scarves, hot drinks, ... READ the POST

Appetizers/Snacks

Jalapeño Popper Burger Bombs

These little Jalapeno Popper Burger Bombs have a great big taste and IMHO are... da bomb! I love how simple they are to make and you can customize them for everyone in the family! My take on a ... READ the POST

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Recipe Rehab: Lower Carb Chicken Enchiladas

My family and I have been on a health-kick the past few weeks. I've been replacing a lot of carbs like pasta and rice for steamed or roasted vegetables. We have been eating a lot more vegetable-laden ... READ the POST

Beverages

Classic Margarita on the Rocks

If you have been around here for any length of time you know that I love a good margarita. I will drink them on the rocks, I will drink them on the docks, I will drink them frozen, too, I will drink ... READ the POST

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Meatless Monday: Roasted Veggie Vegetarian Lasagna

The past few months have been extremely busy with work (gotta take it when you get it right now!), so we have eaten A LOT of convenience foods. Boxed or frozen dinners that tend to be high in sodium ... READ the POST

Appetizers/Snacks

Quick & Easy Chunky Guacamole

Chips and guacamole. It's the one snack that ALL my kids love to eat. One of my favorite guacamole recipes is from Alton Brown, but I don't always have the extra time to make it, so I discovered an ... READ the POST

Baking

Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cake with Oreo Buttercream

Do you or someone you know suffer from Oreo addiction? Then this Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cake with Oreo Buttercream recipe is for you! Now, to be honest, I don't LOVE Oreo cookies the way most ... READ the POST

Do you or someone you know suffer from Oreo addiction? Then this Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cake with Oreo Buttercream recipe is for you!

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Train Wreck Fries

Many moons ago I attended a Moms' Night Out Charlotte blogger meet and greet at an ah-maz-ing restaurant called Nan and Byron's. Sadly Nan and Byron's closed a while back, but you can still enjoy ... READ the POST

Back To School

Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever!

I love to bake. I don't do it as much as my kids would like, but when I do bake, I do it well! (Bread and cookies are my specialties, they never last longer than a few minutes in the house unless I ... READ the POST

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Chicken & Chorizo Chili

Sensational Fall Soups

Jalapeño Popper Burger Bombs

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Recipe Rehab: Lower Carb Chicken Enchiladas

Classic Margarita on the Rocks

Meatless Monday: Roasted Veggie Vegetarian Lasagna

Quick & Easy Chunky Guacamole

Train Wreck Fries

Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever!

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