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Our Week in Meals #75

April 22, 2018 by Blair

Happy Sunday, friends! The past few days have been full of ice cream (x3!!!), field trips, gardening, soccer, and plenty of easy weeknight dinners! I'm sharing all of the details in today's roundup of Our Week in Meals, but first -- have you entered the awesome giveaway in this post? I hope that you'll hop on over for a chance to WIN!For those of you who are new to the blog, Our Week in Meals is where I share a little bit about what we’ve been up to over the past week — as it relates to our dinners each night. This series gives you a glimpse “behind the scenes” at some highlights from our ...

Chicken and Tortellini Salad + a Giveaway!

April 20, 2018 by Blair

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A simple Mediterranean-inspired Chicken and Tortellini Salad is the recipe of the season! This crowd-pleasing dish is a great make-ahead dinner, an easy contribution to your next potluck, and a packable solution for picnics or travel.Let's nourish our bodies, enjoy a delicious meal, and get outside to enjoy nature. Plus, don't miss the awesome giveaway at the end of this post!Hey, friends! I've got a lot to share with you today, so let's jump right in -- starting with our new ...

Strawberry Spinach Salad & Poppy Seed Dressing

April 18, 2018 by Blair

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A quick and simple Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is the perfect addition to any meal. Add some chicken and it's instantly transformed into a light and healthy entree!We take a bit of a break from salads during the cold weather months, and instead tend to favor warm, roasted vegetables with our meals.Now that the sun is shining again, the temperatures are rising, and local produce is more readily available, I'm ready to dive head-first into this Strawberry Spinach ...

Chicken Tortilla Soup {Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Stovetop!}

April 17, 2018 by Blair

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This recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup was originally posted in April, 2013. The photos were updated in April, 2018.Since Cinco de Mayo is almost here, I have an easy and tasty Mexican-inspired recipe for you today. We love this Chicken Tortilla Soup, which can be prepared in the Instant Pot (or pressure cooker), in a slow cooker, or on the stovetop! It’s full of flavor, but it’s also very healthy. Add as many (or as few) tortilla chips as you like…it’s completely ...

Mint Julep Fruit Salad

April 16, 2018 by Blair

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"Run for the roses" with an easy and festive Mint Julep Fruit Salad that's perfect for Derby Day!Whether you're hosting a Kentucky Derby party, a bridal shower, or any other spring gathering, your guests are going to love the fresh lime-and-mint-infused simple syrup that dresses this sweet bowl of goodness (and yes...you can spike it with a dash of bourbon)!Since fruit salads seem to make an appearance at just about every potluck, brunch, or party this season, I thought that it would ...

Our Week in Meals #74

April 15, 2018 by Blair

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Happy Sunday, friends! I hope that you're enjoying a beautiful weekend! We had another full week around here, so I wanted to pop in with another roundup of Our Week in Meals.For those of you who are new to the blog, Our Week in Meals is where I share a little bit about what we’ve been up to over the past week — as it relates to our dinners each night. This series gives you a glimpse “behind the scenes” at some highlights from our life, shows you how I balance a busy schedule with feeding my ...

Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders + a Video!

April 14, 2018 by Blair

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This recipe for Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders was originally posted in April, 2014. The photos were updated in April, 2018.If you're hosting a Kentucky Derby party this year, or if you just like to have sandwiches for dinner sometimes (like us!), I have THE BEST recipe for you! These little Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are incredibly popular in our house, and they make regular appearances at parties throughout the year. They are a must-try!The traditional Kentucky Hot Brown is an open-face ...

Dump-and-Bake Southern Chicken Casserole

April 13, 2018 by Blair

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Sometimes you just crave down-home comfort food, and this Dump-and-Bake Southern Chicken Casserole does not disappoint! It's an easy dinner that comes together with about 5 minutes of prep, for a simple and satisfying one pot meal that the whole family can enjoy.I like to think of this chicken casserole as a simplified version of Chicken Pot Pie -- without the crust.It's full of your Southern grandmother's favorite ingredients -- including diced pimientos, sliced almonds, peas, and ...

The Easiest Burrito Recipe

April 11, 2018 by Blair

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Do you love Chipotle, but you're tired of paying for carry-out? This is truly the easiest burrito recipe to make at home -- and they're freezer-friendly! Keep a stash in your kitchen and you can satisfying your Mexican food cravings any night of the week.We all have those busy weeks when we don't have the time or the energy to cook dinner. Simple prep-ahead options are the KEY to making mealtime manageable!Whether you've just had a baby, you work long hours, or you're juggling ...

Quick and Easy Pico de Gallo

April 10, 2018 by Blair

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mission®. All opinions are entirely my own.Whether you're serving quesadillas, fajitas, tacos, or nachos, this Quick and Easy Pico de Gallo is a perfect 10-minute addition to any Mexican-inspired meal!Grab your Mission® Thin & Crispy Tortilla Chips and your Mission® Street Tacos Corn Tortillas, because we're having a Cinco de Mayo fiesta over here!If there's one cuisine that I can always count on to be a hit with friends and ...