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The other day Eric turned on the new trailer for Dune, volume full blast, and was totally disappointed. (If you don’t know what Dune is, you are safely in the “not a huge nerd” category. Congratulations. I used to live there, until I married Eric. Now I’m nerd by association. Kind of like a contact high, but for life. There are worse ways to live I suppose.) Anyway, a few minutes later I heard his indignant outrage when he realized that Edison, who just learned how to crawl, had figured out how to turn off the subwoofer....

Middle Eastern food is a true love of mine. My Middle Eastern recipes are family-tested, traditionally made dishes that are as delicious as they are easy to make. Stick with me if you love Hummus, Falafel, Tabbouleh, and more! I can teach you how to make all the best Middle Eastern foods, from scratch. You’ll find many different homemade hummus recipes on the blog, but I think this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe will be your favorite....

It’s so versatile, you can use it for pastas, pizzas, even turn it into a tomato red pepper soup by blending it. No stirring, Standing over the pot for a zillion years. Just stick everything in the oven, go watch some tv for 1 hour. Come back and blitz it. THAT’S IT! With this tucked away in your refrigerator, you can ace any weeknight dinner! I have been making this sauce for a decade now....

Every Christmas, making these Reindeer Pretzels has become a family tradition in our home. The kids have a blast adding the eyes and red noses, and it’s just one of those simple yet fun activities that bring everyone together during the holiday season. For more fun holiday treats, check out our Christmas recipe section. You might also like these related recipes: Christmas Puppy Chow, Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs, Church Window Cookies, Velveeta Fudge, Christmas Puppy Chow Fudge, and Biscoff White Chocolate Salami....

About five seconds ago I ate some of this straight out of the container in my fridge. It’s that good. Though, I suppose that if you are a more civilized human being, you could do something like put it on some vanilla cupcakes. Or make a graham cracker sandwich with it. Graham cracker sandwiches with frosting was one of my favorite treats when I was younger. And seriously what frosting is better to stick between two graham crackers than s’mores frosting!...

This is the best and easiest pork tenderloin recipe that uses a rub on the pork rather than a marinade because it cuts down on the prep time. You can come home from work and get the tenderloin into the oven in the time it takes to preheat the oven. The difference between pork tenderloin and pork loin Pork tenderloin is longer and thinner than a pork loin. Tenderloin has barely any fat which does best with faster cooking and the loin has a thick cap of fat on top which can hold up to longer, slower cooking....

What is better than cooking bratwurst in the slow cooker? Cooking them in the slow cooker with beer! In addition, you simply must have onions and peppers cooked in the slow cooker with the sausages to complete the truly perfect sandwich. These sandwiches are perfect for football game watching or entertaining because you can keep them warm until everyone is ready to eat. Just set out the buns and condiments, then you can sit back and relax....

About my easy Loquat Jam recipe With only three simple ingredients, you can whip up homemade Loquat Jam. The preparation method mirrors my easy Instant Pot Strawberry Jam. The great thing is, you have the option to make it either in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Just keep in mind that stovetop preparation requires more attention and monitoring throughout the process. In addition to the loquat fruit, you’ll need sugar and fresh lemon juice....

This post is sponsored by the Iowa Corn Board. I’m so proud to be working with them to bring you this amazing Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole and tell you all about Iowa corn farming. Earlier this month I had the great privilege of returning to Iowa for my second year in a row for their #IACornQuest, a great trip they put on each year to allow bloggers to see what corn production in the great state of Iowa is like....

The Best Pizza Dough Leftovers Leftovers can be stored in an air tight container, after cooling, in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat the leftovers in the oven, baking them for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Well, I have a new recipe that is going to take pizza night to the next level. This stromboli recipe isn’t just easy, it’s fun and delicious. This is a great meal for kids and once you have the dough made, it takes just minutes to throw together....

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. As you get older, you have to spend Thanksgiving with your family and your spouse’s family. Who wants to eat the same type of turkey twice in one week? I know I sure don’t. This succulent smoked turkey has truly livened up our Thanksgiving dinners. Although you need to start this turkey a few days ahead of time, its succulent flavor and crisp skin is perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner, but it is also perfect as leftovers because it doesn’t lose its flavor and dry out....

I love cooking with sweet potatoes. They are this amazing root vegetable that is bright orange in color and just a little bit sweet, making them versatile in both sweet and savory recipes. Sweet potatoes are very similar to pumpkin, making them a great match for warm spices. Because they are sweeter and denser than pumpkin, sweet potatoes are the perfect choice for this bread recipe. Today we’re making a sweet potato bread that is on the sweet side, although not overly sweet....

Actually, the only time she cried was when I squirted her in the face with a blast of cold water. Gotta keep these kids in line…oh my gosh, I’m joking. It was an accident, I swear! I was trying to let her sip from my Camelbak. The minute I took the cap off it blasted her in the face. Of course I started busting up laughing and I had to hide my face while she sobbed into my shoulder....

Refreshing for a warm summer day, Cinco de Mayo or any fun celebration. Cinco de Mayo is upon us, and this is the perfect, refreshing drink to serve for parties or lounging by the pool.This Paloma is so quick and easy to make and is prepared right in the glass. You can also prepare a pitcher and refrigerate. The Paloma is one of my favorite drinks to enjoy all summer because it is so refreshing....

A couple weeks ago, I tried to make myself a gorgeous layer cake as a belated birthday present to myself. But my cakes broke coming out of the pan. So I shoved them into a 9×13 and smeared frosting on top and ate it like an animal. I shared my broken cake on Facebook and my friend Jane said, “Sorry about baking your own cake for your birthday. That is just wrong!...

Creamy horseradish sauce is the a MUST have during the holidays, especially when iconic beef dishes are present such as Prime Rib aka Standing Rib, or a Beed Tenderloin. This horseradish sauce is creamy, tangy, slightly spicy, and peppery. And it tastes much better than anything that you can buy from the store! It’s so simple to make, and takes just 5 minutes to prepare. Ingredients Needed Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below....

I am a huge fan of a really great Italian hoagie. I like mine with ham, turkey, and salami, and topped with all the fixings like crunchy lettuce, zesty onions, juicy tomatoes, and that amazing seasoned sub oil that they add. And while I think the best Italian sub I ever had was somewhere in Philadelphia or New York City, this Italian hoagie dip recipe can be made anywhere in the world, and it is just as delicious and satisfying as the real thing!...

This Top Round Roast Beef Recipe is so easy to throw together, and so juicy delicious. With only about 10 minutes hands on time it makes for an amazing meal that is fit for any holiday! We love serving this recipe alongside my Roasted Baby Potatoes and Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots. I am SO excited to share today’s recipe with you! Recently, I had the great fortune of heading to Ohio with and Meijer to go to Certified Angus Beef’s headquarters, learn from them, and even better, cook with their chefs!...

Nothing says summer quite like pasta salad recipes. There are endless things that you can do with a pasta salad from the veggies you put in to the dressing you put on top of it. This Tortellini Pasta salad is a riff on my Italian Pasta Salad recipe. We use easy to find ingredients to make this great Tortellini Pasta Salad and then we round it off with my homemade Italian dressing....

This year, even if my family makes a turkey breast, I know we are going to have left overs. I actually am tempted to make a full roast turkey so that Nathan can have dark meat and I can freeze lots of leftover turkey and make soups and casseroles! I will definitely make this Turkey Tortilla Soup. It is the perfect leftover turkey recipe. The combination of ingredients and spices make for a delicious flavor that will be a lovely break from the flavors of Thanksgiving day....