These yummy energy balls are a must in the Phillips household. I found this recipe online last year and have made them a few times a month. Each time we make them, we add something different. We add mini M&M’s, raisins, or nuts instead of chocolate chips. I also put one cup of oats instead…
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Yummy, simple, and sticky. MJ and Khaleb helped me make this twist on energy balls. These are easy to make and make great snacks when refrigerated. Add these Sticky Sweet Treats to your weekend plans. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups quick oats ½ cup creamy peanut butter ¼ cup mini M&Ms ¼ cup mini chocolate chips…
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No matter what season, I could make this delicious chili year-round. Add some fresh ingredients atop like avocado, cilantro, or sour cream, and my goodness. You have some yummy, cozy, flavorful chili that is sure to have leftovers. Ingredients: – 1 cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded without skin (I picked up one from Walmart which was…
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Our family loves grilled food. Michael and I probably grill two to three times a week. One of my favorite things to grill is bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers. After experimenting with some leftover grilled Korean marinated chicken (https://itsabusylife.com/korean-grilled-chicken-thighs/), this was born. Ingredients: 1 cup chopped chicken, cooked 2 ounces cream cheese 1 tbsp sour cream 1/4…
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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” Valentine’s Day is this month. The day of love and all things Valentine’s in Target, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and every grocery store in the world. Heck, they could not wait to slay the…
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Whenever we eat out at an Italian restaurant, the first thing I look for on the appetizer menu is mussels. They are an acquired taste like oysters. If the sauce is flavorful, you cannot go wrong. Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 pound of mussels 1/2 cup dry white whine 1/4 cup chopped roma tomato 2 tbsp…
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This is one of the easiest yet flavorful chicken recipes that I make. It is even a hit with the pickiest of eaters. You can even swap out the chicken for shrimp if you do not eat chicken. Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 lb fettuccine pasta 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated…
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This is an easy no-bake dessert that Khaleb and MJ can literally make themselves. Since strawberries are included, I figured this would be a perfect time to share this guilt-free Valentine’s dessert. I love strawberries, so I added extra to each layer. Let me know what you think. Ingredients: 6 cups of whipped cream, sweetened…
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The first time I tasted chimichurri was in 2014 on a date night in Augusta, Georgia. It was at a nice restaurant with steak and crispy potatoes. It was refreshing, bright, a little tangy, and downright delicious. It took us about four times to perfect this recipe, but my husband and I got it right…
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Any seafood lovers out there? This is a super easy recipe that is sweet and spicy. I was looking for something to do with the large shrimp we had leftover and with minimum ingredients. BAM, a yummy lunch. The boys enjoyed it, and needless to say, I had to make another batch. Ingredients: 1 lb…
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I’ve tried many things with tilapia over the years, but a creole flavor has always been a go-to. I pair this with cauliflower rice and sautéed garlicky green beans because it’s light and delicious. Ingredients: 3 tilapia fillets 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1…
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Deviled eggs are such a yummy side. When I make them, I know for sure that I need to put at least 5 aside for myself because there won’t be any left. I’ve made these for years and decided to switch it up and add some crunchy maple bacon and chives on top this time.…
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