Homemade pico de gallo is an excellent way to flavor many of your favorite Mexican dishes. Serve it on nachos, in tacos, or with fajitas. You can also enjoy this easy pico de gallo recipe as a standalone dish with chips for dipping. What is pico de gallo? Pico de gallo also called “salsa fresca” (fresh salsa) is a chunky…
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There are lots of reasons to make homemade taco seasoning instead of relying on a taco seasoning packet. Maybe you have food allergies and want to make sure your taco seasoning is gluten-free. Maybe you’re pinching pennies and realized you’re paying too much for the convenience of a taco seasoning pack. Or maybe you like to make everything from scratch…
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This simple, yet delicious, stovetop side dish comes together quickly so it is perfect for mid-week meals. When lightly tossed with sesame oil, it pairs perfectly with Asian-inspired dishes like Instant Pot Mongolian Beef. In addition, this flavorful dish goes well with everything from roasted chicken breasts to pan-seared pork chops. It makes an easy side dish for Thanksgiving or…
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This super easy no-cook appetizer recipe is delicious, and it comes together in just 15 minutes. A cranberry pecan cheese ball is ideal for the busy holiday season or to bring to a potluck. For a larger no-cook appetizer, double the recipe to serve eight people instead of four. If you purchase goat cheese in logs rather than in a…
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This easy pressure cooker chili recipe only takes 15 minutes of hands-on prep time. After that, the Instant Pot does all the work for you. If you are lucky enough to have any left over, this chili tastes even better the next day! Serve it over baked potatoes for a second meal. Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork Chili 1 pork boneless…
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Fall has arrived in the Smoky Mountains and Dollywood is celebrating through the end of October with their annual Harvest Festival. My friend Leslie and I got to experience everything Dollywood’s Harvest Festival has to offer from the food, music, and crafts to Great Pumpkin Luminights. Here’s what to expect on your trip to Dollywood during the Harvest Festival (and…
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These cranberry orange muffins are rich and moist thanks to the addition of ricotta cheese. Use your favorite gluten-free cup-for-cup flour to make a GF version that won’t be dry and crumbly. Cranberry Orange muffins are my favorite breakfast treat. When I worked at Atlanta Bread Company in college I would eat one after every morning shift. Oh to have…
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We’ve made so many fantastic family memories at Great Wolf Lodge, Lagrange. On this trip, we made even more plus added some cousins into the fun! Great Wolf Lodge is the perfect place for multi-generation vacations and family travel. We’re glad our kids made memories with their cousins that will last through adulthood. The first question on your mind is…
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Sweet T is a picky eater but one healthy food she enjoys is green beans, particularly the Chinese Green Beans found at Chinese buffets. Usually, when I try to copycat a restaurant food it takes several tries and tweaks to get things just right, but not this time! This Chinese Green Bean Recipe tastes just like what you’ll find at…
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My crafty kids will not let an empty toilet paper roll go in the trash. There’s just too much creative potential there for them I guess! These toilet paper roll binoculars are simple to make and you can use items you already have around the house. Let’s learn how to make binoculars from toilet paper rolls! Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars…
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