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Author: Courtney

Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

This post contains affiliate links. At no cost to you, I may receive a small commission if you buy anything through my links. Roasting peppers is one of my favorite things. I love the smell of peppers cooking almost as much as garlic. You know 

Quick and Easy Grilled Asparagus

Quick and Easy Grilled Asparagus

Summer has arrived and we are hitting the grill pretty often these days. Our girls love protein, so we are constantly rotating steak, chicken, and pork chops on the grill. They’re still not big fans of veggies, but Ben and I love to have a 

Oven Roasted Red Peppers

Oven Roasted Red Peppers

One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to make simple staples that can be used in multiple recipes. Oven roasted red peppers take just 30 minutes and they can be used in so many different recipes. One of the most versatile 

Super Simple and Fast Spaghetti Sauce

Super Simple and Fast Spaghetti Sauce

I am not exaggerating when I say that I make this super simple and fast spaghetti sauce once per week. My 2-year-old, almost 1-year-old, and my husband love this and always request it. Willa calls it ba-shetty and I hope that never changes. Plus, at 

Rosemary and Garlic Drop Biscuits

Rosemary and Garlic Drop Biscuits

There is nothing I love more than BISCUITS. Okay, actually I do love mac and cheese more than biscuits, but they are definitely my second favorite food. This recipe for rosemary garlic drop biscuits is a super simple and quick biscuit recipe. You just mix 

Celebrating My 1-Year Covid Vaccine Anniversary!

Celebrating My 1-Year Covid Vaccine Anniversary!

This time last year, I was 34 weeks pregnant with our daughter Ellie. Overall my second pregnancy was more difficult than my first. I was so overwhelmed from raising our almost-two-year-old, tired and emotional from hormones, and anxious because of the pandemic that was still 

Creamy Bacon and Gruyère Orzo

Creamy Bacon and Gruyère Orzo

If you know me, you know I love, love, LOVE pasta and cheese. Macaroni and cheese is my absolute favorite food and I could eat it every day without getting sick of it, but I still like to try making new recipes with my favorite 

March Love List

March Love List

March was a really enjoyable month for me and I’ve got quite a few things on my March Love List. I took some time off work and was able to focus on some personal things. Like my blog, for example! I also took my first