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2 prickly pear margaritas prepared in a salted rim glass served on a wooden tray
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September 25, 2025

Prickly Pear Margarita

If you know us well, you know that we're big fans of a good margarita.  Typically, I'll go for the standard lime margarita, like this Best Margarita. Recently, however, on a day trip to the quaint Texas town of Wimberly, my husband ordered a Prickly Pear Margarita.   After trying it, I had to invent my own version.  It's a beautiful, vibrant color and has a hint of sweetness to it,…
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Tenderloin Sandwich prepared on a white plate
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin 4th of JulyDinnerMain DishesPorkRecipesSummer Lovin'Uncategorized
September 3, 2025

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin

This slow cooker BBQ pulled pork tenderloin is an easy way to prep delicious and flavorful pork for sandwiches. With a quick preparation and some simple side dishes, you will have an ideal weeknight meal or be ready for guests during football season. BBQ Pulled Pork Ingredients You will only need a few dried spices, your favorite BBQ sauce, and 2 lbs of pork tenderloin for this recipe. For the…
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Watermelon-infused Tequila Cocktail prepared in a cocktail glass
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June 25, 2025

Watermelon-Infused Tequila Cocktail

We are going full speed into summer with watermelon. This watermelon-infused tequila cocktail is light and refreshing yet strong, so beware!  Minimal ingredients create a sweet and smooth cocktail perfect for summer. Watermelon-Infused Tequila Cocktail Ingredients For this simple and refreshing cocktail, you will need 2 ounces of watermelon-infused tequila, 1/4 of a lime, 1/2 ounce Cointreau, one squeeze of agave nectar, optional salt for the glass rim, and optional garnishes…
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Watermelon and tequila soaking in a large glass jar
Watermelon-Infused Tequila 4th of JulyCinco de MayoDrinksHappy HourRecipesSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'
June 14, 2025

Watermelon-Infused Tequila

Freshen up your summertime cocktail list with this watermelon-infused tequila.  Easy to make with just a few simple steps, and you will have a summer favorite on hand for happy hours and backyard barbecues. Watermelon-Infused Tequila Ingredients You will need 2 pounds of seedless watermelon or around 3 cups of watermelon cubes. (Keep in mind you will need 2 lbs of fruit, not a 2 lb watermelon with rind.) To…
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Watermelon, mint, and feta salad prepared in a bowl for serving
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May 27, 2025

Watermelon, Mint, & Feta Salad

Nothing says summer like this fresh, crisp watermelon, mint, & feta salad.  Simple to make yet gorgeous visual appeal; this will be a side dish you serve at all of your backyard barbecues this season! The Salad Ingredients This salad is super simple and doesn't even need a dressing.  Just these 3 ingredients create all of the flavor.   You will need 1 pound of watermelon cut into 1/2 inch cubes…
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A slice of Simple Carrot Cake with frosting on a white plate laid out on a placemat.
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May 22, 2025

Simple Carrot Cake

This simple carrot cake is moist, delicious, and best of all...easy to make. The classic cream cheese frosting delivers that sweet, creamy taste we all love. I make this cake, adapted from our grandmother's recipe, for my husband's birthday every year. Carrot Cake Ingredients You will need vegetable oil, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla from the pantry. This recipe also calls for four eggs, grated…
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Coconut Rice baked in a baking dish, garnished with green onions
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May 15, 2025

Coconut Rice

This sweet, fluffy rice is an excellent side dish for any Asian style meal.  It is a flavorful change of pace from plain rice and is easy to make in the oven! Coconut Rice Ingredients For this rice recipe, you will need one can of full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor.  In addition, jasmine or basmati rice, water, a dash of salt, and a bit of sugar are required.…
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Coconut Cream Chicken prepared in a low bowl served over rice and garnished with cilantro
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April 17, 2025

Coconut Cream Chicken

  This coconut cream chicken recipe is a unique, creamy, and delicious main course.  If you are looking for an Asian-style chicken dish that will please everyone in the family, this could be it!   Coconut Cream Chicken Ingredients You will need 2 - 2.5 pounds of chicken, which can be breasts, tenders, or thighs. When choosing which cut of chicken to use, keep in mind that thighs are thinner…
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5 Easy Weeknight Chicken Recipes ChickenDinnerEntertainmentMain Dishes
March 27, 2025

5 Easy Weeknight Chicken Recipes

If your family is anything like ours, chicken is a preferred protein and often the star of favorite family dinners. Here are five easy weeknight chicken recipes that are crowd-pleasers and frequent fliers in the rotation right now. Caprese Chicken This Caprese Chicken is perfect for a Sunday night dinner or a special occasion. Light yet packed with flavor, not to mention gorgeous visually! You will impress yourself with this…
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