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Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos
I'm all about Taco Night. Chicken, fish, beef - you name it, I'm game to wrap it in a tortilla and gobble it up! And while traditional...

Julie Barnes
Jun 10, 20212 min read


Blueberry BBQ Sauce
June is blueberry season in Texas! We have a number of farms local to the area, and I love taking a Saturday morning to pick fresh...

Julie Barnes
Jun 7, 20212 min read


Avocado Pesto
Avocado Pesto is every bit as unctuous and tasty as a traditional pesto but swaps the olive oil for avocado. How bad can that be? Just a...

Julie Barnes
Jun 4, 20211 min read


Chicken Fajita Salad
As the warmer summer months approach, I'm always looking for more entree salad recipes. This Chicken Fajita Salad does not disappoint....

Julie Barnes
Jun 3, 20213 min read


Italian Chicken Sheetpan Supper
The beauty of a good Sheetpan Supper? Hands-off cooking and easy clean up! I took a little Italian inspiration for this Sheetpan and...

Julie Barnes
Jun 2, 20212 min read


Feta Bacon Egg Skillet
My sister-in-law prepared a frittata laden with bacon and feta a little while back, and from that moment forward I felt there was no...

Julie Barnes
May 30, 20212 min read


Gouda Egg Bites
Gouda Egg Bites are a subtly smokey, protein-packed breakfast treat. These mini frittatas would compliment any brunch buffet perfectly....

Julie Barnes
May 22, 20212 min read


Mongolian Meatballs & Spaghetti
Another Meatball recipe? You better believe it! This time I'm putting an Asian spin on the classic spaghetti and meatballs. Scallion,...

Julie Barnes
May 14, 20212 min read


Plant Power Meatloaf
In anticipation of my maternity leave, I've been tinkering with new freezer friendly recipes. Between take-out and what I'm assuming will...

Julie Barnes
May 14, 20212 min read


Classic Wedge Salad
There's something so oddly satisfying about a crisp and creamy wedge salad. It's nothing overly unique to any one steakhouse, but the...

Julie Barnes
May 3, 20212 min read


Meatball Tortellini Soup
Sometimes I find a bowl of soup a little lack-luster, often requiring some kind of supplement like a salad or sammie before you actually...

Julie Barnes
May 3, 20213 min read


Alabama White Sauce BBQ Chicken
After a weekend with my brother and sister-in-law, I was inspired to pull together my take on Alabama White Sauce. Seems in their neck of...

Julie Barnes
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
I suppose it's the American in me that really loves riffing on Cheeseburgers. Cheeseburger Meatballs, Cheeseburger Totdish, and now I...

Julie Barnes
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Creamy Pasta
Growing up my mom often threw together a big pan of Creamy Pasta for a weeknight meal. I imagine because there are few ingredients, and...

Julie Barnes
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Tex-Mex Egg Totdish
A make-ahead egg dish is a welcomed change of pace when looking for a relaxed morning. Scrambled eggs are layered together with spicy...

Julie Barnes
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
Ordinarily, I love me an entrée salad for dinner. Protein, lots of veggies, some crunch factor, and a tasty dressing. But salads don't...

Julie Barnes
Jan 1, 20212 min read


Philly Cheesesteak Stromboli
A Stromboli is pretty much like a pizza that's been rolled up onto itself. You can stuff it just as you would top a pizza. Sausage,...

Julie Barnes
Dec 31, 20202 min read


BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
One of our favorite pizza joints makes a BBQ Chicken Pizza. I'm sure yours probably does too! While perhaps not very traditional, it's a...

Julie Barnes
Dec 30, 20202 min read


Chicken Broccoli Pilaf Bake
This Pilaf Bake combines crisp broccoli, sauteed mushrooms, tender chicken, and cheese swirled through spoons of rice and orzo. Lots of...

Julie Barnes
Dec 28, 20202 min read


Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup is a hearty classic in my recipe box. My grandmother made this soup often, as did my mom. I pretty much follow their recipe,...

Julie Barnes
Dec 23, 20202 min read
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