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It's taco time! Here we are to add a little bit of the tropics to your tacos this week. A little pineapple goes a long way in this recipe. It adds a nice sweet kick to dinner that's not too sweet but adds a nice flavor. Beef Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Crema Generously Serves a Family of Four (4) Total Time: 40 Minutes Ingredients 1 Red Onion 2 Poblano Peppers 4 Roma Tomatoes 3 Tbsp Cilantro 2 Limes 2 Snack Cups of Chopped Pineapple 1/4 cup of Sour Cream 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning 1.5 lbs of Ground Beef 12 Flour Tortillas Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Directions Halve, peel, and dice the onion. Core and seed poblano peppers, then cut into small squares. Core and seed the tomatoes and cut into cubes. Roughly chop the cilantro. Halve one lime and cut the other lime into wedges. Drain the pineapple and roughly chop, save the juice. Combine 2 Tbsp of onion, 1/2 cup of poblano peppers, tomatoes, half of the cilantro, pineapple, and the juice of half ...

Switching up the traditional burger is something that everyone should try. It's nice to change things up from time to time and trying out a turkey burger is a great choice! Here we have a recipe for a turkey burger, but there is a little spin on it and it tastes like a Thanksgiving dinner on a bun! Yum! Turkey Burger with Cranberry Mayo and a side of Greens Generously serves a family of 4 Total time: 50-60 minutes Ingredients 2 Tbsp Fresh Sage 1 Shallot 1.5 lbs. of Ground Turkey 1 Tsp Dried Thyme 1/2c Panko Bread Crumbs 1/3c of Mayo 4 Tbsp of Cranberry Jam 4 Potato Buns 5oz Bag of Spring Mix Salad 2 Tbsp of Dried Cranberries 2 Tbsp Pecans 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pick sage leaves from stems and mince. Peel the shallot and then mince. Place the minced shallot into a medium bowl. Add ground turkey, minced sage, thyme, and breadcrumbs to the medium bowl with the shallot. Season wi...

When it comes to chicken you have a lot of options! One easy thing to do with chicken is to make a nice crunchy and cheesy crust on top - we're going to show you how right now. Cheese and Pesto Crusted Chicken with Potato Cubes and Salad Total Time: 40-50 mintues Generously serves a family of 4 Ingredients: 12 small Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 4 Chicken Breasts 4 Tbsp Pesto 1 Lemon 1 - 5oz bag of Spring Salad Mix Olive Oil Directions Wash and dry the potatoes. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cut the potatoes into 1/2in cubes. Place the cubed potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes. Toss halfway through. In a small bowl start making the crust. Mix the panko bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt and pepper until combined. Set aside. Place the chicken breasts on a lightly oiled b...

Meatloaf is one of those dinners we think of when we were kids. Something that our parents made as a comfort food. We remember it as a huge loaf of ground beef with a fancy ketchup glaze. We would each get a slice- yum! Well, let's change up that giant loaf of beef and instead make individual loaves for each of us. No need to slice it up and share. It's all yours! Meatloaf with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Almond Topped Green Beans Total Time: 1 Hour Generously serves a family of four (4) Ingredients: 5 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar 4 Tbsp Ketchup 2 Cloves of Garlic 2 Fresh Sprigs of Parsley (about 3-4 tbsp) 1 Yellow Onion 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs 1 1/2 lbs of Ground Beef 2 Eggs 4 Sweet Potatoes 12oz of Fresh or Frozen Garden Green Beans 2 Tbsp Honey 2 Tbsp of Sliced Almonds Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Butter Directions:  Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar and ketchup together and set aside. Mince the garlic a...

We're feeling like it's time for tacos. We haven't posted any recipes for tacos yet, so it's obviously time. We decided to go with something a little less traditional by making tacos with pulled pork instead of ground beef. We also had to have a good side so beans were a perfect option. Let's dive in! Pulled Pork Tacos with Black Bean Salsa Total Time: 30 minutes Generously serves a family of 4 Ingredients: 2 Limes 1 Red Onion 1 Jalapeno 2 Roma Tomatoes 3 Tbsp Southwest Spice Blend 1 1/2 lbs of Fully Cooked Pulled Pork 2- 15oz cans of Black Beans 12 Small Flour Tortillas 4 oz of Sour Cream (about 8 tbsp) 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Olive Oil Directions Wash and dry all of the produce. Cut one lime in half and cut the other lime into wedges. Dice the onion. Mince the jalapeno (toss the ribs and seeds). Dice the tomatoes. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add half of your diced onion and half of the jalapeno. To...

It's dinnertime! Well, it will be at some point. When you get stuck in a rut and you can't decide what to make, try this recipe. You will love it! There is SO much flavor packed into this that you will be blown away and amazed at how delicious it is. Now, I'm not a huge fan of balsamic vinegar, but I've found that if used correctly it tastes amazing!! I still don't like the smell of it, but I just can't get enough of the deliciously tangy sauce that comes out of it in this recipe. It is definitely a new favorite. Let's get started! Generously serves a family of 4 Ingredients 4 Sweet Potatoes 4 Cloves of Garlic 4 Ranch-cut steaks, 5oz each  (about 1-inch thick ) 3 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Fresh Rosemary 8oz Container of Grape Tomatoes 12oz Green Beans (fresh or frozen) 2 Tsp Beef Stock Concentrate 3 Tbsp Butter 1/2 Tsp Sugar Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Directions Make sure wash and dry the sweet potatoes, grape tomatoes, and green beans...

Welcome back! Here is another delicious dinner recipe. We were thinking of doing something with a 'Thai' flare to it and we came up with this. It doesn't have any heavy sauces or tricky spices to it. It actually doesn't even really taste like traditional Thai cuisine. Instead, it's a simple pork chop with sugar snap peas and jasmine rice. If you're not a fan of the snappy peas go for just regular sweet peas. I do insist that you use jasmine rice over any other rice though. It has such a great flavor and texture. It's my all-time favorite rice! Let's get started! Generously serves a family of 4 Ingredients 2 Pineapple Cups   (it was so much easier to use these instead of cutting up a fresh pineapple and I usually have them on hand because the kids really like them as an after-school snack) 12oz Sugar Snap Peas (fresh or frozen) 1 cup Jasmine Rice 1/4c Cilantro 4 Boneless Pork Chops 1 Shallot 2 Limes 4 Tsp Honey Olive Oil Salt and Peppe...

Hi friends! I've been testing out a couple of different recipes this week and wanted to share them with you; one at a time of course. Each meal has been extremely delicious and will be a huge crowd-pleaser, for sure! Let’s start off with a recipe for this Saucy Chicken with Green Beans and Roasted Potatoes. This dish features one of the finest, most crowd-pleasing aspects of dinner: sauce! I don’t know about you but I LOVE sauce. It really gives you the opportunity to add so many flavors to your meal without having to put in much effort. The sauce used in today’s dish is packed with flavor from Dill and Dijon Mustard. Tie that in with delicious chicken, green beans, and roasted potatoes and you have yourself a delightful combination of flavors that your taste buds will not refuse. Let’s get started!  Generously serves a family of 4 Ingredients Small Bundle of Fresh Dill 4 Chicken Breasts 12 Small Yukon Gold Potatoes 12oz Fresh Green Beans 4 Tbsp Sour ...

Who wants a delicious breakfast recipe? We have one to share. How about Chocolate Chip French Toast for breakfast? Yum! Are you one of those people who have a sweet tooth when it comes to breakfast? Well, I am. This recipe is very simple and it's easy enough for you to make and enjoy with the family before it gets cold. Doesn't this look yummy? I'm drooling again just thinking about it. :) Follow the recipe below to try out this scrumptious breakfast! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 eggs 3/4 c milk 1 tsp cinnamon 8 slices of Chocolate Chip Brioche Bread topping of choice: bananas and syrup Recipe: Get a large bowl to add in your ingredients. Start with the eggs, milk, and cinnamon.  Whisk together until completely mixed. Warm up your griddle to 350 degrees and spray with a non-stick cooking spray. While the griddle is warming up, place one slice of Chocolate Chip Brioche Bread into the bowl with the eggs, milk, and cinnamon.  Leave the bread in the wet mixt...

Here we go, another dessert. It's just too hard to resist! Our sweet tooth is extra sweet this week. This is our take on the Red Velvet Cupcake minus the red. Instead, it's a White Velvet Cupcake. Still just as decadent as the red velvet cupcake but a little more reserved and not so bold. This recipe doesn't take too much effort- because it can't be difficult for us. White Velvet Cupcakes Makes 28 cupcakes Dry Ingredients 3 cups of flour, sifted 1 1/2 tablespoons of cocoa powder 2 cups of sugar 1 teaspoon of baking powder 2 teaspoons of baking soda 1 teaspoon of salt Wet Ingredients 2 eggs, make sure they are room temperature 1 cup of full fat buttermilk, also at room temperature 1/2 cup of canola oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup of sour cream 2 teaspoons of white vinegar 1/2 cup of hot water Directions Let's get started! Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and line your cupcake trays with liners and set aside. Begin to sift...

Have you ever wanted a simple, basic frosting that you can use over and over again? Maybe change it up a little every once in a while without having to get a whole new recipe? Wouldn't it be nice to have one recipe that tastes delicious, is easy, and doesn't take a lot of work to make? Well, we have what you are looking for. We love this recipe so much because it's simple and it tastes delicious! This frosting is very versatile. Once you're done making it you can toss in an ingredient of your choice to it to jazz it up and turn it into something special. You can add anything from fruit purees or jellies to melted caramel or even chocolate. Bam! A whole new frosting to use! Enjoy! This recipe will generously frost about 12 cupcakes, maybe a few more, or a small 6-inch cake. Ingredients 2 cups of unsalted butter, make sure it is at room temperature so it mixes well 4 cups of powdered sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla bean paste (thi...