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This week, we’ve got some amazing new easy weeknight meals, a recipe refresh, Top 5 Reader Favorites, my favorite sales and finds, a peek into my life, a fun fact, and some inspiration. Let’s get cookin’!
Use the Table of Contents below to discover what interests you most.
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Reader Favorites
I love discovering what people are making and baking! Here are our top 5 recipes from last week!
#1 Shaved Steak Sandwich
This is one of our boys FAVORITE recipes! A Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich filled with tender shaved ribeye, in a flavorful and easy sauce! Ready in less than 30 minutes!
#2 Air Fryer Halibut
You will love how tender, buttery and quickly your halibut is done in the air fryer! I guarantee it will become your new favorite way to enjoy fish!
# 3 Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
“Because everyone needs a rock-solid chocolate chip cookie recipe, I’ve got you covered for sea-level to high-altitude adjustments!”Soft and chewy, slight outer crisp. Highly recommend. Definitely a keeper. My new go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies.” ~ Dorothy
# 4 Healthier Mongolian Beef Recipe
“This recipe was sooo good!.
I bought some Trader Joe’s shaved steak and searched a for Mongolian Beef recipe, this recipe was the only one that I had all of the ingredients. It’s quick, easy, and in my permanent recipe folder!” ~Veronica
# 5 Korean Fried Chicken Air Fryer
Sticky, quick and oh so delicious. A healthier version of Korean Fried Chicken. This makes a great appetizer or better-than-takeout meal!
What’s New in the Kitchen?
#1 Chicken Philly Cheesesteaks
Oh, you are going to love this leaner version of my Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, with chicken breast meat, tender sauteed onions and peppers, and two kinds of melty cheese! I promise it will become a family favorite.
#2 Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Nuggets
Whip up these quick and easy copycat Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Nuggets for dinner ASAP! Tender, flavorful and dare I say, better than Chick-Fil-A! Because you made them! Directions include how to grill, make them on your stovetop, oven or air fryer!
#3 Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
This one is a refresh, it’s one of my MOST POPULAR recipes and there’s a good reason – they are SCRUMPTIOUS! And EASY! And FAST! Watch how easy it is to make these sliders below!
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A week in my life…
One of my goals for 2024 is to say “YES” when I can. So this week, I said yes to walking with a friend, meeting a friend for tea, and having another friend over to discuss ideas for her son’s rehearsal dinner brunch. My heart is full!
It’s not always feasible for me to say yes to everything that comes my way, but this “workaholic” is really working on it!
Next week, I will have oodles of pictures because, on Saturday, I am heading to Nashville to spend several days with my blogging besties! I am SO VERY EXCITED!
Fun Fact
I would rather bake all day than cook! While I enjoy cooking, baking is my passion, so it takes real discipline not to overload you all with baking recipes!
My mom is an amazing baker (as was my Gramma), and I learned to bake when I was young. She encouraged me and my brothers to bake when we were young. My brothers are also fantastic bakers!
What Readers Are Saying about…
Panera 10 Vegetable Soup
This recipe was better than Panera. It was amazing. Takes awhile, but so delicious! You won’t be disappointed!
Michelle
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What Caught My Eye | Sales and Deals
We’re back with my favorite finds of the week – check them all out plus previous weeks HERE!
New Finds and Sales
- Bought this cute White Jean Jacket as a mid-weight jacket! Stretchy and cute!
- My BFF turned me onto these non-toxic Teeth Whitener strips! They don’t make your teeth sensitive!!!
- I needed a few new items for Spring, bought this Green Checked Linen shirt and this soft t-shirt eyelet top.
- I bought this Apple Watch Band for myself for Christmas (do you do that?) and I get more compliments on it!
For the Home
- Do you have one of these vases? I think they are perfect for tulips!
- Still enamored with this pretty pottery pitcher!
- I have never been a huge Vera Bradley Fan, but I do like this tote!!!
What you LOVED
- Pussy willows!!
- This darling black and white gingham poplin shirt – I got mine I love it!
- You loved this flowy linen shirt.
- Got this yesterday!! Robe and pajama set – On sale with code ESSENTIALS
Fresh Inspiration – Fall On Me
This music video from Need to Breathe was so beautiful and timely for me this week! This is how our Heavenly Father wants you to come to Him! Check it out, I think you will love it too!
Thank you for joining me today! Remember to come back and rate and comment on a post if you tried it! Have a beautiful weekend!!
Coming soon…Layered Taco Salad, Blackstone Philly Cheesesteaks, Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls.
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