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After taking more red eye flights to Europe than I care to count, I am sharing my red eye flight guide. I am teaching my secrets to arriving feeling refreshed and ready to go. There is nothing more exciting than waking up in a new place to explore. Remember when Carrie Bradshaw said, “I want to […]

Sometimes the most delicious foods are not the prettiest. That is the case with this Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry. I absolutely love the way it tastes, but it isn’t the prettiest meal. This Ginger Garlic Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry brings together tender slices of steak, broccoli, red bell pepper, mushrooms, scallions, and rice […]

A bold meaty zucchini lasagna made with thin slices of zucchini instead of pasta. This zucchini lasagna recipe is a lower carb version of a classic! I love this Zucchini Lasagna recipe because it manages to be meaty while being low-carb. Thin strips of zucchini replace pasta in this healthier version of the classic Italian meal. […]

This recipe is a new way to serve a classic meal. Tomato soup and grilled cheese belong together. Instead of serving a sandwich with my tomato soup, I served my tomato soup with cheesy toast on top. Every once in a great while, my husband Charles comes up with an idea for a meal. Some […]

Inspired by my trip to Provence, this steak and fried goat cheese salad is loaded with vegetables and topped with steak to create a complete meal. When Kelly and I were in France, she kept talking about her love of fried goat cheese salads. We were constantly on the hunt for them. The idea got […]

This collection of winter soup recipes will keep you warm, and fill you up.    As the year comes to a close, you might have some extra time off from work. That gives you the time to make a big batch of soup! Eat half right away, and freeze the rest. With a meal waiting […]

Hosting a dinner party can be overwhelming. The biggest decision is what to cook. Today I am sharing 12 dinner party menu ideas that break down what to serve including cocktails, appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts. Dinner Party Tips and Tricks: Before we get into the dinner party menus, I wanted to start with some […]

Toasted Zucchini Ravioli is a delicious from-scratch meal made by placing spinach and ricotta filling inside thin slices of zucchini. My husband enthusiastically declared this recipe to be a winner, and then filled his plate with a second helping. I think that you will love this easy recipe for Toasted Zucchini Ravioli just as much […]

Slow cooker shredded beef tacos are made with corn tortillas filled with tender spicy shredded beef and topped with cheese, jalapeños, cilantro, and sour cream. This is a zero fuss meal that can feed the whole family with only minutes of active preparation time. These slow cooker Shredded Beef Tacos were inspired by my visit […]