mango tajin margaritas
Beyond the Eats

Mango Tajín Margaritas

My first words after trying these margaritas was “It tastes like I’m on a cruise.” And that, my friend, is high praise. Before our daughter was born, my husband and I would go on cruises every spring. Then we had a baby in spring of 2018, I wasn’t ready to leave her in spring of […]

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Recipes | Salad | Sides

Six Layer Greek Dip

Ingredients:5 oz plain greek yogurt1/2 teaspoon fresh or dry dill1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper4 oz feta8 oz plain hummus2 small or 1 large english cucumber1 red bell pepper1/4 – 1/2 of a red onion (to taste) Directions:In a bowl, combine yogurt, dill, salt, pepper, and half the feta.In a large, shallow dish layer hummus and […]

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Recipes

Homemade Stock

This is without a doubt the recipe I use my Instant Pot for the most. I make a big batch of some kind of stock/broth about every two weeks. I use it year round in everything from Shortcut Chicken Noodle Soup to Spinach and Artichoke Pasta to Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken (and then I use […]

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Chicken | Meal Prep | Recipes

Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken

Adapted from Damn Delicious for the larger size chicken my grocery store usually carries and the ingredients I usually have on hand. I love this for meal prepping. It’s great for adding salads, soups, casseroles, or eating straight out of the fridge. Ingredients:1 – 6 lb whole chicken, neck and giblets removed2 teaspoons kosher salt1 […]

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Crochet | Throws

Blush and Ivory Velvet Stripes Throw

I originally made this blanket to go on Harper’s bed when we transitioned her out of her crib, but I’d be lying if I said that I haven’t wanted to claim it for myself. As a matter of fact, I’m snuggled under it right now. Tip: make sure your stitches are tight or the yarn […]

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