Oven-baked salmon is one of the easiest seafood recipes around. Coming together quickly, this tender, oven-baked salmon is topped with delicious seasonings. Give yourself roughly 30 minutes to create this tasty recipe. Many opt for pan-seared salmon when looking for perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside salmon, but have no fear this recipe will have you rethinking things!    Check out the recipe below! INGREDIENTS 1 lb salmon filet 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp cilantro ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1-2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a glass…

Check out this creamy chicken and pasta recipe that will not fail to satisfy your taste buds. I am all about the quick recipes that can be thrown together in less than an hour. I don’t know about you but as a working mama, I try not to spend my evenings stuck in the kitchen making an elaborate meal.  Quick and easy meals are my best friends! I don’t usually cook with Orzo pasta, but I wanted to give it a try with this recipe. My family loves anything pasta related, although this type of pasta tricked them into thinking it was rice. But that didn’t stop them from eating…

I have always been a pizza lover. I mean really who isn’t? A little over a year ago I stopped eating pizza altogether. (Other than my delicious taco pizza). The greasy combination of cheese, tomato sauce, and pepperoni no longer sat well in my stomach. Recently, I decided it was time to create a homemade pizza. This way, I know exactly what ingredients are being used. I can also choose the amount of cheese, sauce, and toppings I want to add. Making pizza is super easy and the kiddos love helping add all the toppings! The pizza turned out perfect and tasted amazing. Check out the recipe below! INGREDIENTS pizza…

Cake pops are mini creations made with cake crumbs and cake frosting. They create delicious fluffy yet moist insides surrounded by a chocolate coating. They are the perfect additional treat for birthday parties. Cake pops are easy to make and you can even get your children involved in the fun. Personally, I am a little too OCD and kept all the fun to myself this time.  For my daughter’s 3rd birthday I decided to make cake pops for the first time. They were decorated to coordinate with her Baby Shark themed party. I made them the night before her party to make sure they were fully dry for party time.…

Here’s another Instant Pot recipe for you all to try! With only 3 main ingredients this is one for everyone looking for convenience and ease. Cilantro Lime rice is full of zesty and tangy flavor. The perfect flair added to plain old white rice. It can be paired with just about anything, chicken, tacos, salmon, you name it. The best part? This rice will be finished and on the table in less than 30 minutes. Check out the recipe below! INGREDIENTS ·         1 cup jasmine rice (uncooked) ·         ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped ·         3 ½ tbsp fresh lime juice (1 medium lime) ·         1 cup water ·         salt to…

An Instant Pot is an amazing gift and I received one for Christmas! Shout out to my sister for knowing me so well and my love for cooking! An Instant Pot is a programmable pressure cooker that essentially speeds up the cooking process while still creating delicious meals. I can create a yummy meal in a matter of minutes, instead of the hours it can sometimes take.  While I still love my Crockpot, the Instant Pot brings things to a whole new level. I have tried a few recipes, with the most recent being beef stew. I created this tasty stew in less than an hour. Beef stew in a…

Meal prepping has become a saving grace in our house. It is so convenient to prep meals ahead of time allowing for quick grab-n-go lunches. It also helps us save that precious lunch money! Turkey taco bowls are on the menu this week. Each bowl has lean ground turkey meat, corn, black beans, lettuce, and tomatoes. Add or take away toppings to better customize to your liking. Check out the recipe below! INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ground turkey 1 can corn 1 can black beans 1-pint cherry tomatoes, diced 1 cup lettuce, shredded 1 taco seasoning packet (or seasoning of your liking) ¼ cup cheese, grated INSTRUCTIONS In a large skillet,…

Beer, wings, and football. Three things you just can’t go wrong with. It’s Superbowl Sunday!  Which means plenty of delicious foods to choose from while you’re kicking back watching the big game. Baked Lemon Pepper wings are on the menu tonight at my house. With only 4 ingredients, these wings are an easy dish to create in about an hour.  So skip the line at your local wing spot and make your own at home. Check out the recipe below! INGREDIENTS 2 lbs chicken wings 1/4 canola oil 1/4 cup butter 2 Tbsp lemon pepper seasoning DIRECTIONS  Preheat oven to 400 degrees Mix chicken and oil together in a bowl,…