How to Cook the Best Steak of Your Life: 5 Minute {INCREDIBLE} Steak Marinade

We are blessed to have a freezer full of cow that we use weekly for burgers, roasts, etc.  We are also spoiled with a handful of sirloins, ribeyes, porterhouse, and T-bones steaks as part of our stash that we get to feast on frequently.  I have to say that this marinade makes the most INCREDIBLE …

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7 Easy Soup Recipes for Fall

This weekend felt like the first weekend of fall. We wore sweatshirts, played football,  we took a hayride through the fields, we gathered around a fire and ate s’mores. It was lovely.  As much as I love the summer, it’s nice to have a chill in the air and fun things of the season to …

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“Owl”oween Snack Mix and Treat Bags

It’s time to start planning for Fall and all of its festiveness. And how cute are these “Owl”oween Treat Bags and Snack Mix for trick-or-treaters, fall parties, or after school munchies??!!! The mix is four simple ingredients, and fun for the kids to make together. Here’s What You Need for the Snack Mix: A Box …

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Happy Camper Chuck Wagon Beans

We recently camped with our neighbors at The Dunes State Park. Beautiful scenery. Great friends. Good times. Sweet memories.   However, contrary to the belief, campers are not  “Happy Campers” at every waking moment.  It sometimes takes an extra measure of patience when you’re away from home and in the elements for both kids and parents …

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15 Minute Hawaiian Pizza

Not sure about your kids, but as temperatures rise in the summer so do their appetites! Which means I’m always looking for EASY and QUICK meals for summer! One of my go-to favorites is this easy 15 Minute Hawaiian Pizza – it’s quick, hearty, and simple! I’m posting the recipe over at Land O’Moms today, …

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30 Minute Baked Potato Soup

Don’t you love recipes that you can whip up in a hurry, yet taste like they’ve been cooking all day? I’m a huge fan of those and an even bigger fan of using leftovers for an entirely different meal.  The day before I made a roast with baked potatoes in the crock pot.  {You know …

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Easy Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

I tried a recipe on a whim the other day. I had a mad craving for chocolate chip cookies, but was feeling to lazy to make cookies. Thus, I found this recipe for Chocolate N’ Oat Bars from the Eagle Brand website, tweaked it a little and it’s vanished from our kitchen twice since!  It’s …

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Best of 4tunate 2012: Recipes

           This week I’m taking a little rest for the holidays and looking back on some of the best posts of 2012, including RECIPES.  Eat. Drink. and Be Merry {And Bright}! 1. Easy Layered Mexican Pizza 2. Roast Beef Sandwich Roll 3. Slow-Cooker Taco Soup 4. Banana Berry Smoothie 5. Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps 6. …

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