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Snacks for Dinner: How To, Ideas & Recipes

A collage of four different appetizers and snacks that can be served as a fun snack board dinner.

Ideas and recipes for serving snacks for dinner, including how to find variety, balance and incorporate some store-bought help to keep it simple. This is such a low key, fun and cozy way to have dinner with friends or family! Having snacks for dinner just feels like a fun night, right? It's like breakfast for […]

Chew Bread

Close up of a stack of three square pieces of Southern chew bread on a marble slab with pecans scattered around.

Chew bread is a Southern favorite sweet bread with shredded coconut, pecans and raisins. It's chewy with a crusty edge and great for a sweet treat anytime of day! Have you ever heard of chew bread? It's an old recipe from coastal North Carolina. I got it from my aunt who lives on the coast. […]

Pick Your Protein Dinner Decision Tree

A collage graphic based on a simplified decision tree matching dinners based on protein type.

This pick your protein dinner decision tree matches you with a delicious recipe based on the type of meat you want to use. Walk through the questions to find your match! What is it staring back at you from the fridge right now? A pack of pork chops? Some chicken breasts that need to get […]

Microwave Yukon Gold Potatoes

Close up of a plate full of cooked Yukon potatoes with butter, salt and parsley on top.

Microwave Yukon gold potatoes are a quick and easy way to prep potatoes, either for mashing or smashing, or just for slicing and serving with your favorite potato toppings. This will be a new favorite shortcut! Today's recipe is one I really should have discovered years and years ago. Cause these 10 minute microwave baked […]

Crab Cakes for Two

Close up of a crab cake with mustard remoulade on top sprinkled with finely chopped chives with lemon slices to the side.

Crab cakes for two are easy to make, incredibly meaty with very little filler, cooked to perfection and served with a scrumptious mustard remoulade.  Whether as an appetizer or for date night, these crab cakes are sure to impress! Today I'm sharing a recipe I have somehow been sitting on for over a decade.  Crab […]

How Many Dishes Dinner Decision Tree

A collage graphic based on a simplified decision tree matching dinners based on the number of dishes.

This dinner decision tree is based on how many dishes you feel like cleaning up and matches you with a delicious dinner regardless of your capacity. Walk through the questions to find your match! Sometimes, it's the dread of the dishes that makes dinner feel hard. Other nights, that feels like nothing. Bring on the […]

Quick Broiled Pesto Salmon

Broiled pesto salmon filets served in an oval serving dish with blistered cherry tomatoes, lemon slices and fresh basil.

Pesto salmon is just 2 main ingredients and 15 minutes to make for an easy but seriously flavorful salmon dinner that doesn't require a lot of effort. Sometimes I feel a little silly posting super simple recipes. I question whether it's really needed or helpful. And then I remember, wait, I myself am ALWAYS in […]

Time Based Dinner Decision Tree

A square image with dinner recipe options based on how much time they take.

This time based dinner decision tree helps match you with an easy, delicious dinner that works with the time you have available today, even if it's just 15 minutes. Walk through the questions to find your match! Some nights, there's a time squeeze for dinner and some nights, not so much. Either way, it IS […]

Easy Blender Basil Vinaigrette

Close up of a spoon drizzling fresh homemade basil vinaigrette in a glass jar with a lemon and salad in the background.

This blender basil vinaigrette recipe is quick and easy to make with bright, fresh flavors and color. Use for salads, grain bowls, pasta salads, or for drizzling over grilled meats and veggies. You might know how I love a healthier, fresher homemade dressing. This easy lemon vinaigrette and homemade Italian dressing are some favorites in […]

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