garlic powder

Jar of cilantro lime dressing.

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
May 9, 2018
Closeup of two shrimp enchiladas on white plate.

Creamy White Sauce Shrimp Enchiladas
April 3, 2018
Two mini quiche from the mini quiche recipe on white napkin

Mini Ham and Cheese Quiches
March 28, 2018
Easy and fast, this smoky grilled pork tenderloin is tender, flavorful, and PERFECT!

Smoky Grilled Pork Tenderloin
August 25, 2017
Mexican Haystacks: a smorgasbord of delicious taco flavors simmered together in a tasty sauce served over rice or quinoa. Easy, fast, yummy!

Mexican Haystacks {Easy 30-Minute or Less Meal}
July 24, 2017
Packed with the most amazing flavor, this Southwest Cobb Salad is so easy to prepare and that honey dijon ranch dressing is out of this world!

Southwest Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Ranch
July 12, 2017
Tender Grilled Salmon {or Foil-Baked}

Tender Grilled Salmon
June 28, 2017
Life Changing Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Amazing Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
March 23, 2017
Baked Jalapeño Poppers

Perfect Jalapeño Poppers {Gluten-Free}
October 20, 2016
Chili Lime Tacos with Mango Salsa

Chili Lime Tacos with Mango Salsa {Grill or Instant Pot}
May 4, 2016
Turkey and Brown Rice Taco Burritos

Turkey and Brown Rice Taco Burritos
April 6, 2016
Asiago and Herb Dinner Rolls {Magleby's Rolls}

Asiago Herb Dinner Rolls
March 25, 2016
Chicken Shepherd's Pie with Kale Mash

Chicken Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic-Kale Mash
March 14, 2016
Best Classic Chili

My Mom’s Classic Chili {Stovetop or Slow Cooker}
December 28, 2015
Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball
December 18, 2015
Slow Cooker Lasagna

Slow Cooker Lasagna {Perfected}
October 29, 2015
Cheesy Bacon Smashed Red Potatoes

Cheesy Bacon and Garlic Butter Smashed Red Potatoes
October 15, 2015
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs with Root Beer BBQ Sauce
June 10, 2015
Cajun Chicken Stroganoff

Cajun Chicken Stroganoff
May 26, 2015
Skillet Taco Pasta Shells

Skillet Taco Pasta Shells {30-Minute Meal}
April 8, 2015
Creamy Black Bean Taco Soup

Creamy Black Bean Taco Soup
March 18, 2015
Low Carb Zucchini Pizza Crust

Zucchini Pizza Crust {Low-Carb and Totally Amazing}
March 9, 2015
Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd’s Pie
February 23, 2015
Broiled Fish Tacos

Healthy and Delicious Broiled Tilapia Tacos {30-Minute Meal}
January 30, 2015

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