Pasta with Shrimp, Olive Oil, Garlic and Chili Flakes

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Hey friends! It's been awhile since I've shared a dinner recipe around here, so today I'm
sharing a shrimp and pasta entree that is so delicious! It's pretty easy too -  cleaning
the shrimp is the hardest part!

The ingredient list is pretty minimal, which I love - especially for a weeknight dinner!
Shrimp, pasta, tomatoes, fresh spinach, a few spices and extra virgin olive oil is all
you need.

Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

This post is in partnership with Le Creuset. As always, all opinions are my own.



Hey friends! How are you?
Only one more day until it is officially summer and I couldn't be happier.
Summer is my favorite!

Smashed Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps

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I mentioned a few weeks back that my husband and I were trying to eat more
vegetarian meals for dinner since neither one of us are big meat eaters and we've really
enjoyed trying new recipes. Chickpeas have been the star of several of our new
vegetarian dinners. We especially liked chickpea stir-fry and garlic spinach pasta with
chickpeas. Vegetarian chili for two was also a winner!

Disney Le Creuset and Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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When I heard that Le Creuset was adding a Mickey Mouse Collection to their Disney line
of amazing products I almost screamed in delight! Two of my favorite brands all wrapped
up into one!! Best day ever!

Last week Le Creuset introduced the Mickey Mouse round Dutch oven, as well as a set of
two Mickey Mouse Ramekins. They are so adorable and perfect for Disney fans like me!

BBQ Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner for Two

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Sheet pan dinners are one of my favorite week night meals. What could be better than
preparing dinner on a single baking sheet! One pan to wash - yes please!

Vegetarian Chili for Two

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Happy Monday sweet friends. My husband and I are just now coming down from a very
exciting weekend. Our one and only daughter, Madison, bought her very first house,
moved out of our house and got engaged! I'm still in shock over it all!

French Onion Soup & A Le Creuset Giveaway

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When my husband and I were first married I could barely cook a thing. We survived on
pasta, frozen fish and pizza. Luckily my parents lived near by and my mom would invite
us over for dinner from time to time or we may have starved!

Chickpea Vegetarian Stir-Fry

I'm all about a one pot meal, especially for weeknight dinners! After a long day at work,
I would much rather go for a walk/run or catch up on Netflix instead of washing a bunch
of pots and pans!

Chickpea vegetarian stir-fry is a quick and easy meal, especially good for meatless Monday!
It is delicious served over rice or quinoa. If you meal prep, make the rice or quinoa on
Sunday and the meal will come together even faster.

Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp Tacos with Black Bean & Corn Salsa

This post is in partnership with Le Creuset.  All opinions and photos are my own.

All of the fresh fish and shrimp tacos we enjoyed on vacation earlier this month left us
craving for more, so I decided to use my new Le Creuset Signature Square Skillet Grill
to make some Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp Tacos with Black Bean & Corn Salsa at home.

Carrot Ribbon Fettuccine

My little deck herb garden is doing great this year. I love being able to walk right outside
the kitchen to snip fresh herbs for my recipes! I also have two tomato plants and two
strawberry plants as well.  I can't wait to see pretty little strawberries on my deck!

Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole

Today I am sharing a recipe I found a few weeks ago on Pinterest that I've been making
once a week since the day I discovered the recipe. Everyone in the family loves it and
it's super easy to make. My kind of dinner!

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

I'm so happy that spring is officially here, but our weather has been crazy. Sixty degrees
one day and twenty degrees the next. Is it winter, is it spring? Who knows!

One thing I do know is that when it's cold and dreary outside, there's nothing like a warm
and comforting meal for dinner. Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is comfort food at it's best, and
the fact that it is a one-pot meal makes it even better!

Homemade Vegetable Noodle Soup

I can't even tell you how many times I have made soup since the beginning of fall because
I have made it so many times! I just love it and vegetable soup is pretty low calorie, which
works for my healthy eating diet plan.  I've been packing soup for lunch almost every day
this winter.

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

During the busy holiday season it's nice to be able to prepare meals a head of time to
enjoy later after a crazy day of work or Christmas shopping! My Roasted Vegetable
Lasagna is a hearty, comforting meal perfect on a chilly winter evening.

Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Spinach Stuffed Shells

Dutch Oven Sprite Chicken and a Le Creuset Giveaway

Veggie Quesadillas

Several months ago my boss took me out to lunch to a restaurant in Roanoke, VA
called The Village Grill.  The restaurant is owned by one of his former students, so
we thought we would stop by to say hello and grab a bite for lunch.  Unfortunately
Nathan, the owner, wasn't there at the time, but we stayed for lunch anyway and I'm
so glad we did! The service was great and the food even better!

I ordered the veggie quesadilla, which was filled with grilled squash, zucchini, mushrooms,
onions, peppers and cheddar cheese.  It was delicious!  I love zucchini, so I made a mental
note to try to recreate The Village Grill recipe at home.

Roasted Vegetable & Blueberry Salad

I can't believe it's been over a year since I have attended a food blogger conference.
I've only been to a handful of them all together, but I really enjoy them when I
have the opportunity to go.  I learn so much from other bloggers and we have so
much fun together!

Next month is the Food and Wine Conference, which is held annually in Orlando
at Rosen Shingle Creek.  I would LOVE to attend this conference!  Wish Farms is
hosting a "blueberry toss" recipe contest and the person that wins the contest gets
to attend the conference and also wins a gift card and a flat of blueberries.
I would be in blueberry heaven!! I really want to go to this conference so I have
been racking my brain thinking of ideas!

My family and I eat blueberries daily.  They are so good for you and delicious too!  We
put them in smoothies, on our oatmeal, in salads, baked goods and eat them right out
of the container, so I didn't have any problem coming up with a blueberry salad recipe!

Skillet Chicken Nachos

Chips and salsa are one of my favorite snacks.

Add some chicken, cheese, black beans and avocado and you've got dinner!

We love Mexican food.  

You can find my husband and I at Chipotle at least once a week, in line with a hundred

JMU college students.  Our location is always super busy!  We're easy to spot because 

we're usually the oldest ones in the place.  What is it about college students and Chipotle?