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Beth Rello

Prepared coffee with coffee creamer, and topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice, with a backdrop of orange and white pumpkins.
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October 22, 2024

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

Welcome Fall and all things pumpkins and spice!  This homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer readily available in your home is a fun way to kick off the cooler mornings.  Have you been frequenting Starbucks to get your fill of pumpkin-spiced drinks?   Save some money and have it ready to go at home. Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer Ingredients For this homemade coffee creamer, you will need 2 cups of whole milk…
Cooked potatoes in a white serving bowl with a silver spoon ready to serve it up.
KJ’s Stovetop Fried Potatoes BreakfastBrunchChristmasDinnerKids FavoritesRecipesSidesStarchy SidesStarchy SidesVegetarian
October 3, 2024

KJ’s Stovetop Fried Potatoes

With such a simple recipe, these stovetop-fried potatoes are so tasty and will greatly complement many meals. This is our mom's recipe, which she has made for us since we were kids.  This is also a man-favorite recipe in my house. My husband loves them!  When we have other family friends over, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.  Surprisingly, my kids will also enjoy these simple potatoes with a nice helping…
Honey balsamic brussels sprouts prepared and being served in a bowl
Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts ChristmasDinnerEasterFall FavsVegetarianVeggie SidesVeggie Sides
September 19, 2024

Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

This honey balsamic Brussels sprouts recipe yields a savory side dish you will want to try!  These yummy vegetables are a family favorite and adding the sweet tangy flavor of balsamic and honey offers a unique spin on typical roasted or sautéed Brussels sprouts.   Brussels Sprouts Fun Fact: According to thektchn.com, these tiny cabbages were named after the capital of Belgium, which is Brussels, as the vegetable was cultivated there…
Ground Turkey Bolognese layered over spaghetti in a pasta bowl, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and a leaf of basil.
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September 12, 2024

Top Ten Easy Weeknight Favorites

The time is here! Schedules are crazy busy for families with school starting, sports, and ongoing commitments. The need for those easy weeknight go-to recipes is real!  We came up with this short list of our top ten weeknight favorites that help us get through the week. We hope there is something on this list that will help you in this or another busy season of life. #1.  Easy Ground…
Fruit salad prepared in a bowl, garnished with mint leaves
Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau 4th of JulyBrunchDessertsDessertsEasterRecipes by HolidaySaladsSaladsSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'
August 29, 2024

Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau

For a festive and flavorful dessert or side dish, try this Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau.  It is an adult fruit salad marinated in Cointreau, a delicious orange liqueur.  We love to serve this as a dessert after a heavy meal, at brunch, or even while entertaining family or friends for lunch. Kid Tip:  This is also fun to make with kids.  While I was assembling the adult version, my…
Ground Turkey Bolognese layered over spaghetti in a pasta bowl, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and a leaf of basil.
Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese Cold Weather ComfysDinnerFall FavsKids FavoritesMain DishesPastaValentines
August 22, 2024

Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese

Looking for a delicious & healthy Bolognese using ground turkey?   If you are a meat eater, you would probably agree that ground beef has more flavor than ground turkey.  However, the red wine and extra seasoning in this recipe bring this ground turkey Bolognese to life, making it super tasty.  I like to make this when the kids are yelling for pasta and I'm trying to be healthy! Turkey Bolognese…
Sliced grilled balsamic flank steak on a white plate with chimichurri drizzled over the top.
Grilled Flank Steak with Cilantro Parsley Chimichurri Sauce Beef & SteakDinnerMain CoursesMain DishesOn the GrillSummer Lovin'
August 8, 2024

Grilled Flank Steak with Cilantro Parsley Chimichurri Sauce

Try this simple marinade on a flank steak, especially if you plan to make a chimichurri accompaniment! Grilled flank steak with cilantro parsley chimichurri sauce is our family's favorite summer main course this year. Try this recipe for Sunday night dinner or for hosting guests. Grilled Flank Steak Ingredients You will need 1.5 - 2 pounds of flank steak, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, olive oil, kosher salt, onion powder, 3…
Chimichurri prepared in a bowl displayed next to grilled flank steak
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August 1, 2024

Cilantro Parsley Chimichurri Sauce

This Cilantro Parsley Chimichurri Sauce has been the summer dinner MVP for us! Perfect for enhancing a grilled flank or skirt steak, this sauce is easy to make and has a fresh, zesty flavor.  After many experiments, we finally came up with what we think is a winning chimichurri recipe. We hope you think so too. Chimichurri Facts:  According to FoodNetwork.com, chimichurri is a flavorful herb-based sauce that originated in…
3 - 2 oz bottles of ginger turmeric shots on a wooden tray with a background of fresh apples, lemons, ginger, and turmeric
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June 27, 2024

Ginger Turmeric Shots

If you need an immunity boost or an inflammation reducer,  try these delicious ginger turmeric shots, packed with vitamins and nutrients.   Enjoy them over 1 week, giving your body natural immunity support.  These daily shots are slightly sweet and tangy, and offer a little ginger-spice kick of flavor as well. When I am feeling run down, have a cold, or am preparing for germ season, these ginger turmeric shots are…
Roasted Red Pepper Dip served with seasoned pita chips, and garnished with basil leaves
Roasted Red Pepper Dip AppetizersDipsHappy HourLunchVegetarianVeggie SidesVeggie Sides
May 30, 2024

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This Roasted Red Pepper Dip is easy and packed with flavor.  Originally inspired by a tasty appetizer from a favorite happy hour spot in Hermosa Beach, California, I have attempted to replicate this light, creamy Mediterranean-style dish over the last few years.  We would quickly devour two to three orders of this appetizer with our large happy hour group.  Proven time and time again, this appetizer will not disappoint! Ingredients…