garlic powder

Scooping out spoonful of skillet chicken fajita pasta.

Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta

November 6, 2019
Korean beef tacos with slaw and sauce on white platter.

Crazy Good Korean Beef Tacos with Quick Slaw and The Sauce to End All Sauces

July 8, 2019
Close up view of bite taken out of one honey lime chicken enchilada on white and blue plate.

Honey Lime Chicken or Pork Enchiladas

April 15, 2019

Creamy Black Bean Taco Soup

February 18, 2019
Spinach artichoke dip in white pan.

The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip

December 12, 2018
White platter of grilled sweet and sour chicken pieces.

Grilled Sweet and Sour Chicken

July 26, 2018
Instant pot Mexican pork on white tray with rice and beans and sour cream, salsa, and fresh limes.

Instant Pot Mexican Pork {Slow Cooker Directions Included}

July 18, 2018
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

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