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Garlicky Pesto & Shrimp Pasta

Garlicky Pesto & Shrimp Pasta

Garlicky pesto and shrimp pasta comes together so quickly for any busy weeknight dinner. Garlicky basil pesto tossed perfectly with the pasta and shrimp makes it an easy quick meal. Super fresh and light.  This recipe takes 20 minutes or less. In the time it 

Crispy Honey Thyme Chicken and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

Crispy Honey Thyme Chicken and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

Crispy honey thyme chicken and goat cheese quesadillas are a perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. When the dinner mood is set for warm-days-comfort this is exactly what you need. Pull apart melted creamy cheeses with bites of sweet honey thyme chicken all folded into 

Easy Backyard Gardening for Beginners

Easy Backyard Gardening for Beginners

Backyard gardening 101 – here it is! All you need to know to take the leap and try it yourself. There is a lot of trial and error but also a lot of fun and success. First a little backstory and introduction because we are 

Honey Butter Ham and Cheese Sliders

Honey Butter Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ham and cheese sliders are a a must have this spring. These sticky sweet sliders are jammed packed with smokey ham, creamy melted cheese, pickled crunchy shallots and baked to perfection. Easy to pull apart and share, making them ideal for entertaining friends and family. 

Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs

Easy classic deviled eggs that are no fuss, use simple ingredients already in the refrigerator and can be fancied up for any occasion. You can easily prep ahead for a holiday, brunch or pot-luck or just make them for a grab-and-go snack.  Everyone’s favorite, deviled 

Hatch Chile Chicken and Rice Bake (New Mexico Style)

Hatch Chile Chicken and Rice Bake (New Mexico Style)

New Mexico style Hatch chile chicken and rice bake only has 8 ingredients and takes 40 minutes or less but it tastes like it has been slow simmering all day. The warm depth of the smokey slow heat chiles and smothered saucy cheesy chicken over