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Must Have Menu Items for Summer Dining

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. All opinions are my own. 

food placed on a wicker tray

Summer sure does look different this year, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t enjoy all our favorite things right in our own backyard. This year saw us upgrading our grill to a fancy new one for all those nights cooking out.  Planting a garden for fresh produce right outside our door and most of all creating  memories in our own backyard in lieu of traveling around. And it’s been F-U-N. Especially when a box of goodies from BabbleBoxx shows up! Let’s see what’s inside! 

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The Best Homemade Nut-Free Pesto Recipe

Nothing is fresher than homemade and this nut free pesto recipe is the best you’ll ever have! Just a few simple ingredients and you’re on your way to a delicious pesto for recipes, dipping or eating right from the jar! 

     Nut free pesto in a bowl

One of the first things I planted in my garden this year was plenty of fresh basil. Cilantro and basil top the list for me when it comes to fresh herbs and my garden is full of these plants. With so much basil just begging to be used in some yummy recipes, I knew one of the first things I was going to make was  homemade nut free pesto. There’s nothing wrong with traditional pesto made with pine nuts and it’s one of my favorite things, like ever. But my son has a nut allergy so traditional pesto is a no-no. [Read more…] about The Best Homemade Nut-Free Pesto Recipe

Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes Skillet Recipe

Enjoy a delicious one-pan dinner ready in about 30 minutes with this delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes skillet recipe. 

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chicken and potatoes in a cast iron skillet

I love to cook. I really do but I do have a few requirements before spending time in the kitchen. First, my kitchen needs to be organized at all times. I can’t spend time looking for things I need to create a recipe. Second, I don’t want to spend all day cooking. So recipes that can be made in around 30 minutes are the way to my heart. And this recipe? This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet recipe is one of those recipes. 

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Enjoy the Delicious Taste of Coquito All Year Long with This Coquito Popsicle Recipe

Coquito isn’t just for the holidays anymore! Enjoy the delicious taste all year long with these Boozy Coquito Popsicles.

coquito-popsicles

If you’ve had Coquito before you know just how delicious this coconut drink is. Typically served during the holidays, Coquito originated in Puerto Rico. It’s the island version of eggnog just more delicious and no egg (well, you can make it with egg but I don’t). Coquito means “little coconut” and it’s one of my favorite parts of the holidays. But it doesn’t have to be only a holiday drink anymore. Now you can enjoy the delicious taste of Coquito all year long with this Coquito Popsicle recipe. [Read more…] about Enjoy the Delicious Taste of Coquito All Year Long with This Coquito Popsicle Recipe

Baked Lemon Pepper Wings

These Savory Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are great for dinner, parties or just when you want a yummy snack. Crispy, lemony, with a kick of pepper, these wings will quickly become  a family favorite!

lemon pepper chicken wings

One of my favorite things to order when we get takeout is Buffalo Chicken Wings or these delicious Garlic Parmesan Wings from a local restaurant. Everyone in my family loves chicken wings. It’s probably the one dish that we  can actually  all agree on. But given the shutdown of so many restaurants right now, I had to start making wings at home. These Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings have quickly become a family favorite. 

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Light and Fluffy Lemon Cranberry Muffins

You don’t have to be a star baker to whip up these light and fluffy Lemon Cranberry Muffins. Tempt your tastebuds with this zesty and tart flavor combination!

lemon cranberry muffins on table

Raise your hand if you love lemons!  I cannot get enough of lemons. Of course lemonade is a summer staple, but I love cooking and baking with lemons all year long. They give whatever dish I’m making a sweet, tart burst of flavor. You’ll always find my kitchen stocked with lemons for whatever I’m cooking. Like these Lemon Cranberry Muffins. [Read more…] about Light and Fluffy Lemon Cranberry Muffins