Hi Reader, Let's celebrate apple season with a baking challenge and a giveaway! 🍎 🎉 ARE YOU IN?? If so, read on... September Seasonal Baking Challenge + Giveaway Are you as excited as I am about apple season? If so, you're going to love this month's seasonal baking challenge! Featured recipe: Apple Crisp This apple crisp is one of my most popular fall recipes for good reason. It just doesn't get better than tender chunks of apple, the warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar, and a buttery...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Corn Season! Mexican Corn Salad I'm in disbelief that Labor Day is a week away, and that my son just started his last semester at Boise State. As usual, time is flying! While I'm ready for cooler weather and pumpkin season, I'm looking forward to celebrating the unofficial end of summer with a barbecue that will definitely include sweet summer corn. Whether it's grilled corn on the cob or a corn salad remains to be seen, but it just wouldn't be Labor Day without it. I also love the flavor and...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Blueberry Overnight Oats I'm not a morning person (at ALL), so the best kind of breakfast for me is one that is prepped and ready to go. Now if only someone would make me coffee! 😂 Enter meal prep breakfasts. I've rounded up (5) of my favorite recipes, and they're perfect for the entire family. Whether you're team sweet or savory, you'll find just what you're looking for below. Which one are you making first? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking! Marcie My Favorite Meal Prep Breakfasts...
28 days ago • 1 min read
It's Tomato Season! It doesn't get better than summer tomatoes...they're so sweet and full of flavor, it's really hard for me to eat them any other time of year. I'm a huge fan of colorful, juicy heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes taste just like candy! Whether you're growing them in your garden or buying them at the market, I've got plenty of exciting ways to utilize them below. What's your favorite way to enjoy fresh tomatoes? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking, Marcie Tomato...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Quick & Easy Summer Dinners Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry I love to cook, but I don't like preparing a complicated meal that requires washing a multitude of dishes. Dinner just doesn't need to be complicated! If you feel the same way, I've rounded up 20 easy summer dinners and linked them below. They include minimal prep (most of which can be done in advance), and they take 30 minutes to prepare from start to finish. And I promise that clean-up will be kept to a minimum! Are you interested in a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
It's Fig Season! Growing up, my only exposure to figs was in Fig Newtons. My grandmother turned me onto fresh figs many years ago just before she died, and I've loved them ever since. They're so sweet and luxurious, and they remind me of her every time I eat them. Aside from eating them as-is, my favorite way to use them is in my fig honey jam or arugula fig salad. If you love fresh figs as much as I do, be sure to check out my collection of 27 Best Fig Recipes for inspiring ways to use them....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I know summer is busy, so if you missed my first email about the July Seasonal Cooking Challenge and Giveaway, read on! 🎉 July Seasonal Cooking Challenge + Giveaway Use up that market or garden zucchini by creating a fun, delicious recipe that is trending right now in a BIG way! Featured recipe: Baked Zucchini Chips I receive so many comments from people via Pinterest and Instagram about how much they love this recipe for a healthy snack or side dish! Lissi said, "Thank you for...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Broccoli Slaw When it comes to summer cookouts, I love bbq chicken and grilled burgers as much as the next person, but the side dishes are where the real fun comes in. Potato and pasta salads, slaws, corn on the cob and cornbread muffins can definitely steal the show, and if you're like me, you're always on the lookout for exciting new recipes. I'm sharing some of my favorite summer side dishes below, and they're guaranteed to liven up your next cookout. What's your favorite summer side? Hit...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Let's celebrate summer with a cooking challenge and a giveaway! 🎉 ARE YOU IN?? If so, read on... July Seasonal Cooking Challenge + Giveaway Use up that market or garden zucchini by creating a fun, delicious recipe that is trending right now in a BIG way! Featured recipe: Baked Zucchini Chips I receive so many comments from people via Pinterest and Instagram about how much they love this recipe for a healthy snack or side dish! Lissi said, "Thank you for this recipe I made the...
2 months ago • 1 min read