How is it the middle of July already?! We recently returned from a trip to visit my lovely and amazing in-laws at their beautiful home in Lake Lure, NC. They are so gracious to host one of my family’s most beloved traditions: going to their Lake Lure home for the 4th of July. The whole weekend is packed with delightful food, time on the water, naps on the “sleeping porch”, wine tastings (juice.. Read More
Baked Pasta Recipe: Baked Alfredo Florentine
This dish was inspired by a baked pasta recipe on Cooking Light that was promoted as one of it’s best or most popular dishes. After reading the reviews, I thought the “idea” sounded more promising than the recipe itself. Too many reviewers said the recipe lacked flavor and I agreed that it seemed to be missing something. Confident that, with a few tweaks here and there, this baked pasta recipe could be.. Read More
Crock pot Chicken Recipes: Verde Chicken Tacos
I’m almost embarrassed to post this as a recipe. Why you ask? Because it’s so insanely simple and easy. I’ve made it dozens of times. We share this dinner with friends quite often and the recipe is one of my “most requested”. I do feel like the it’s more of a dirty little secret, though. Hopefully, you’ll agree it’s the best kind of secret to share! I hope you add it.. Read More