Black Peppercorn Marinade

This super simple black peppercorn marinade will bring all the flavor to your chicken, beef, pork and veggies. Keep it on hand all summer long.

This super simple black peppercorn marinade will bring all the flavor to your chicken, beef, pork and veggies. Keep it on hand all summer long. *Update: The text and photos within this post have been updated since the original posting date in 2013. I love a marinade, especially in the summer. They add so much

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Cheeseburger Salad

Lighten up your favorite summer main dish with this Cheeseburger Salad. All the delicious flavors from a cheeseburger atop a big bed of lettuce.

Lighten things up this summer by transforming a classic cheeseburger into a delicious salad. This Cheeseburger Salad includes all the classic cheeseburger toppings and will keep you full all day. I am all about the salads these days, especially with the extreme heat that we’ve all been withstanding. They are filled with veggies, are light

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Coffee Rub

Ditch the store-bought spice blends and make your own at home. This homemade Coffee Rub adds incredible richness and flavor to beef, pork and veggies.

Mix up this coffee rub with espresso powder and a handful of common pantry spices for an incredibly rich, flavorful rub that’s great on beef and pork. Keep it on hand for all your grilling needs this summer. This post contains an affiliate link. For more information, please read my disclosure policy here. I’ve heard

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Spicy Steak Marinade

This simple Spicy Steak Marinade is packed with flavor and spice. Marinate some big steak and make dad's day this Father's Day.

The ultimate way to spoil dad this Father’s Day? Grilled steaks slathered in this Spicy Steak Marinade. It’s super simple to make and imparts crazy flavor. What’s your favorite way to show your dad/husband/significant other/important guy your love on Father’s Day? Cooking their favorite meal is always my go to. Shocker I know.   Because of

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Breakfast Burger

Make these Loaded Breakfast Burgers for dad this Father's Day. Juicy burgers topped with all the breakfast essentials, crispy hash browns, smoky bacon, drippy eggs and sharp cheddar cheese.

Surprise Dad this Father’s Day with a Loaded Breakfast Burger. All the breakfast classics are piled high on a juicy burger for a perfectly indulgent meal. **Update: the text, recipe and photos within this post have been updated since the original publication date in June 2012.  Do you guys love the loaded burger craze? All

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Cheesy Mexican Skillet

This Cheesy Mexican Skillet is done in 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal. Packed full of Mexican flavor from enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder and more.

This Cheesy Mexican Skillet is done in 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal. Packed full of Mexican flavors, rice, ground beef, corn and black beans. I am always looking for new, simple weeknight meals to add to the rotation. It’s even better when they only take one skillet and 30 minutes. That’s exactly what

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Slow Cooker Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

Slow Cooker Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps is the easiest kind of recipe. Everything in the slow cooker then serve in lettuce wraps with crunchy toppings.

If you’re looking for a simple, healthy weeknight dinner look no further than these Slow Cooker Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps. Chuck roast and a few simple Asian ingredients transform into tender, saucy shredded beef perfect for piling in lettuce wraps. *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please read my full disclosure policy here. 

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Sesame Beef and Broccoli

Sesame Beef and Broccoli is super simple and packed full of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners since it's done in less than 30 minutes.

Skip the takeout and make your own Sesame Beef and Broccoli at home in less time than it takes for delivery. Super simple and packed full of flavor. **Update: the recipe, photos and text have been updated since the original posting date in 2012. Chinese food is always my go-to when we’ve had a long,

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One Pot Chili Mac

One Pot Chili Mac is the best weeknight meal for fall. Less than 30 minutes, one pot and packed full of flavor.

Fall weather is begging for this One Pot Chili Mac. Done in less than 30 minutes in just one pot. This flavorful, simple weeknight meal is sure to be added to your cold weather rotation. Did anyone else grow up adding cooked elbow noodles to leftover chili the next day? I definitely enjoyed the leftover

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