Simple summer recipes are made even better when paired with this orange chicken marinade. Not only flavorful and delicious, but this marinade also represents how I want my summer dinners to go down —> more time relaxing, less time cooking. The chicken marinade is made with: Orange JuiceHoneySoy Sauce That’s it. THREE INGREDIENTS. My favorite way to enjoy this marinade is in kabob form (for all my kabob tips see this Chicken Kabob post) because the vegetables cook right along with the chicken, meaning you don’t even need to make a separate side dish if you aren’t in the mood....

This book has been nearly three years in the making! The recipes are BRAND NEW (you can’t find them on my blog or anywhere else), and they are my absolute favorite ones I’ve ever created! It would mean the world to me if you would preorder a book today. I have some really special, exclusive bonuses planned for those of you who do preorder (be sure to save your email receipt....

FavoritePinShare We are so excited to be guest posting for Alyssa! We absolutely love her and her blog! We are the Six Sisters at Six Sisters Stuff . . . that’s right, six girls and no boys! Growing up, we had our share of petty fights over clothes, make-up, and even boys . . . but thankfully we have grown up and are now best friends. We LOVE to be together but life, jobs, school, marriage, and babies have taken us pretty far apart from each other so we use our blog to share ideas and stay in touch....

After all, you can never go wrong with peanut butter and Rice Krispies. Throw in chocolate into the mix, and you’ll have the most phenomenal dessert! These Rice Krispie balls are impossible to resist. One bite is all it takes to fall in love. Trust me, you won’t be able to stop at one, even if you tried. It might be a good idea to double the recipe! Don’t worry, they could not be any easier to make....

A baking enthusiast who a) loves any excuse for cake, b) can be a bit particular about said cake, and c) happens to post cake recipes online, I love sharing a new sweet treat with you every May. It’s as if we are virtual elementary school classmates and it’s my turn to bring birthday treats! Well, maybe not elementary school. I completely soaked this year’s Pink Cake in an orange and rosé wine syrup....

They make an easy dinner, but are you wondering what to season pork chops with? Use THIS pork chop seasoning recipe! You can whip it up in just 2 minutes and it’s incredibly versatile. While I think it’s the best seasoning for pork chops, it can also be used for chicken breast, steak, or even veggies. Let me show you how to season pork chops with this homemade blend. Whether you prefer to pan sear on the stovetop, grill, or bake your pork chops in the oven, this seasoning is delicious on all of them....

“This post has been sponsored by the National Pork Board. All thoughts and opinions are my own.” A classic pork recipe! Which came first: the pork or the apples? To me, they are inseparable! A classic, timeless combination that is guaranteed to please fancy guests at a dinner party or your family on a busy weeknight. I know what you’re thinking. What’s new? People have been pairing pork and apples for centuries....

FavoritePinShare Pretzel Bites are the perfect after-school snacks, game day appetizers, and popcorn replacement for movie nights. The outside of each pretzel is golden brown and chewy, while the inside is soft and fluffy. If you love easy and delicious bread appetizers that you can share, check out these Easy Parmesan Knots, these Pizza Stuffed Crescent Rolls, or this Three Cheese Garlic Pull-Apart Bread. Pretzel Bites Making soft pretzel bites at home is easier than you think....

FavoritePinShare A delicious and creamy dip that tastes like pumpkin chocolate chip cookie! It’s so good you won’t be able to get enough! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip takes the best of fall and puts it into a decadent dip. Chocolate, pumpkin, spice and everything nice, quick and easy and oh so yummy! Pumpkin and Chocolate Chips are a match made in sweet heaven. Just like Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins or Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (only 3 ingredients), this dip is amazing!...

Splurging for a special breakfast treat, only to be met with something cakey and bland will seriously damper your day. This year, instead of reliving the pain that occurs every single time I order a pumpkin scone at Starbucks (which is to say annually because why do they look so good even though they taste like nothing?!), I’m turning to this pleasing, perfect homemade pumpkin scone recipe instead. Lightly crispy on the outside, perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside, and richly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these maple pumpkin scones are the very taste of fall....

FavoritePinShare This bread not only tastes amazing but those thick cinnamon swirls make it gorgeous enough to impress any guest! WIth the perfectly golden outside and delicious cinnamon flavor on the inside, you will come back to this again and again! If you love homemade cinnamon-flavored foods as much as I do then you MUST TRY these cinnamon rolls, snickerdoodles, and this cinnamon honey butter. They are all the perfect amount of sweet!...

FavoritePinShare These melty, cheesy zucchini pizza bites have all the goodness of pizza without the carbs! In just 15 minutes, you have a tasty appetizer that you can feel great about eating! Indulging in pizza doesn’t have to break your diet. Eggplant, keto, and whole-wheat pizzas are more health-conscious varieties to try out! Easy Baked Zucchini Pizza Bites It is time to introduce you to the king of healthy snacking- zucchini pizza bites!...

(Today’s post is sponsored by my friends at HBF International. All opinions are my own.) Every now and then, a product or ingredient will pique my attention and I will spend hours playing with it. This summer, it was red currants. I spent a whole day playing with the flavors, texture and colors of this whimsical little fruit. Seriously, is this real life? I get to create recipes and take pictures of pretty food for a living?...

FavoritePinShare An easy 3 ingredient no-bake fudge that has Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inside. Reese’s fudge is creamy and delicious and only takes 20 minutes to throw together! It will have the whole family wanting more. Calling all peanut butter lovers! Here are a few more sweet treats I know you’ll love: peanut butter fudge, 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies, and of course – my tried and true peanut butter bars!...

FavoritePinShare Roasted Honey Cinnamon Butter Sweet Potatoes get roasted with the incredible flavor of cinnamon honey butter to create the absolute perfect side dish! Sweet Potato Recipe I always get so excited for Thanksgiving. I especially love that we can have Thanksgiving at our new house and it can host the entire family. It makes it a whole lot easier preparing everything now that I have double ovens. I can be cooking the turkey and all of the delicious side dishes that I want to include....

Loaded with a robust array of vegetables you can find in good form year round, like cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and zucchini, and creamy hunks of feta cheese, this hearty roasted vegetable salad is the go-with-the-flow friend who’s happy to follow your mood. Carry this meal-prep and travel-friendly salad along for a potluck, where it will freshen up anything you plate alongside it.Serve it for a healthy side dish with whatever you have planned for dinner tonight....

When you need a change from plain bowls of leafy greens, this shrimp avocado salad recipe is the perfect dish! With tender spiced shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp veggies, and an herby, tangy dressing, avocado shrimp salad makes a refreshing meal when you don’t feel like cooking much. This salad is a lot like an avocado chicken salad or shrimp ceviche, but with a zesty Cajun flair like my Cajun shrimp Caesar salad....

FavoritePinShare You will love the vibrant colors of all your favorite fruits beautifully displayed together on a fruit charcuterie board. Serve this as a perfect side dish or dessert alongside a creamy fruit dip at your next party! I love serving this show-stopping fruit charcuterie with any meal, but my favorite way to serve it is with breakfast. The fresh juicy fruit is always a crowd-pleaser in the morning for guests....

Every year when the weather starts to cool I find myself craving a bowl of classic creamy pumpkin soup. Crusty bread on the side for dunking is absolutely mandatory. This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup right here is so incredibly easy - you just set and forget until it’s time to serve! Your choice for how long you set it for - 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high....

A traditional smoothie at Smoothie King will cost you anywhere from $5 to $8. But with this simple recipe, you can make it for a fraction of the cost in the comfort of your home. It’s a creamy, strawberry delight that reminds me of long, summer days. This heavenly concoction is made with banana, strawberries, turbinado sugar, dry milk powder, ice, water, and a drop of pure vanilla extract. Wanna know the secret to getting that Smoothie King consistency?...