Date Night

Island-Style Seared Scallops with Mango Salsa

Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders

Easy Chorizo Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans

Truly, The Best-Ever Bolognese Sauce (Slowly Simmered Perfection)

The Easiest Marinated Olives (with Rosemary, Garlic and Lemon)

Summer Picnic Charcuterie Board

Bejeweled Holiday Marinated Goat Cheese

smoky spiked coconut chai tea latte

the ultimate burrata cheese board

date night pasta pomodoro with chicken & goat cheese

5-ingredient roasted red pepper pomodoro sauce

weeknight chicken enchiladas with homemade ancho chile enchilada sauce

how to make the ultimate aldi cheese board

chorizo french breads with manchego & spicy paprika honey.

3 ways to use easy slow cooker shredded bbq chicken

4-Ingredient Cozy Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktails

Cozy Chai Cocktail with Golden Raisin Rum & Vanilla Chai Syrup

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Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons

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Hands-Free Baked Butternut Squash Risotto (No Stirring!)

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Slowly Braised Short Rib Ragu

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Best-Ever Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

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Date Night

Island-Style Seared Scallops with Mango Salsa

Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders

Easy Chorizo Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans

Truly, The Best-Ever Bolognese Sauce (Slowly Simmered Perfection)

The Easiest Marinated Olives (with Rosemary, Garlic and Lemon)

Gnocchi all’Amatriciana

His & Hers DIY Pizza Night

Our Ooni Pizza Oven