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I remember making runs to pick up a Mexican-style pizza when I was a teenager! But now that I am older and trying to eat a little healthier, I decided to give it a new spin at home! Today on the blog, I am prepping for spring! I am excited for outdoor eating, and wanted to share how I make this delicious meal at home with some of my favorite kitchen items from The Home Depot! Shop now through 3/29 for up to 25% Off Small Kitchen Appliances at The Home Depot!

I absolutely love this tool for chopping ground meat! This 3-piece set is perfect for just about anything you need to do in the kitchen! I browned the meat to get it ready for the pizzas! I absolutely love that they can clip right onto the pan!

I chopped the raw ingredients and left them on the cutting board so that each person can assemble the perfect pizza! The juicer is on the side too ready to add a little lime!

I don’t know what I did without my air fryer!! We use it all the time! This one is great because it does so many more things than just air fry – broil, bake, roast, dehydrate, reheat, rotisserie, toast, warm, convection! I popped the tortillas into the air fryer to get them crispy!

This portable chopper is perfect whipping up a little pico to put on top of the pizzas!

We love these acrylic tumblers too! They are great for the kids especially for spring when they’re running around outdoors!

And VOILA! Each pizza can be personalized for each guest! This is a family favorite!

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Ingredients

• Onion
• Ground meat (I used turkey)
• Taco seasoning
• Enchilada sauce
• Tomatoes
• Cheese
• Cilantro
• Sour Cream
• Refried beans
• Lime
• Onion

Directions

• Preheat your air fryer to 430 degrees
• Chop one onion
• Cook the ground meat until fully cooked and add onion
• Add taco seasoning. Mix according to packet’s instructions
• Cook tortillas in the air fryer for 1 minute on each side until crispy
• Spread refried beans on the crispy cooked shells
• Add ground meat mixture to the bottom shell
• Sprinkle some cheese on top
• Drizzle on some enchilada sauce
• Top with another crispy tortilla
• Drizzle on some enchilada sauce
• Sprinkle some cheese on top
• Sprinkle on the diced tomatoes
• Cook in the air fryer at 345 for 4-5 minutes until cheese melted
• Top with your choice of toppings
• ENJOY!

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First I drink the coffee, then I do the things! And since summer is around the corner, I am looking forward to sipping my cold brew! I recently picked up the KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker, and I am sharing four easy recipes that you can make right from your own kitchen!

The KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker is so easy to use! To make a full batch of cold brew coffee, I added 1 1/2 cups of ground coffee and 60 ounces of cold water.

First, I added the coffee grounds into the steeper.

Next, I added 60 ounces of cold water over the grounds.

Next, I put the container in my refrigerator to let it brew. You can leave it brewing for 12-24 hours. After brewing, remove the lid. Use the handle to lift the steeper and let all of the liquid drain out.

Now don’t get me wrong, I love going to our local coffee shops! But since I try to limit the amount of dairy and sugar that I have, I love trying to recreate the drinks I love with slightly healthier ingredients.

Iced Mocha Cold Brew

I am not the biggest chocolate fan, but Briton is! I used unsweetened almond milk, but you can use your favorite milk of choice!

Iced Brown Sugar Cold Brew

Apparently, this is the “it” drink at a popular coffee shop! Rather than using brown sugar, I substituted it for coconut sugar, and it still tasted amazing! For this one, I used unsweetened oat milk for this one!

Salted Caramel Cold Brew

Well, this one was delicious too! I love a little salty and sweet mixture! I used coconut sugar for this one as well and unsweetened oat milk!

Blended Cold Brew

I love a great blended drink too! This one is a guilt-free pick-me-up! I used unsweetened almond milk as my milk for this one!

This KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker is awesome for making the perfect cup of cold brew! But don’t worry, if you aren’t a coffee drinker, it can also be used to brew tea as well!

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Our family loves meals with rice! I almost always make a big batch on Monday that we use throughout the week. This is a really easy recipe that is always a crowd pleaser! Once again, the Always Pan is making things even easier! I use this thing every single day! Use code PEOPLE20 to save 20%!

Ingredients

2 heads chopped broccoli
4 whole carrots chopped
1 bag frozen peas
1 pound cooked and chopped bacon
2 cups cooked rice
1 fried egg per bowl
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook broccoli and carrots in olive oil until soft.
2. Add frozen peas and cook until thawed.
3. Add cooked rice.
4. Stir until blended.

5. Add chopped and cooked bacon. Stir until blended.

6. Add the rice mixture to each bowl until pan is empty!
7. Fry an egg to put on top of each bowl.

8. Add fried egg on top of each bowl.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10 ENJOY!

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“Mom, look! We are just like Lady and The Tramp!” I made pasta marinara for dinner the other night, and it is always a crowd favorite! And it’s a mom favorite too because it is so easy to make! This one pan meal using my favorite pan makes clean-up so easy!

Right now, my favorite pan is $30 off when you use code GOODTASTE30 at checkout! I use this pan every day and am amazed that nothing sticks!

Ingredients

2 packages of Egg Fettuccine Pasta (You can really use any kind of pasta you want, but I used Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Egg Fettuccine Pasta, and we loved it!)
1 large diced onion
4 cloves minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Drizzle of olive oil
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 jar marinara sauce (I use Rao’s! SO DARN GOOD!)
2 large handfuls of spinach (I know, I know…. I should have measured, but that is just not how I cook! Ha!)

Optional: Add meat or meatballs.

Directions

I used these noodles from Trader Joe’s because they cook quickly and taste like homemade!

I love that this pan includes a strainer because it makes cooking and cleaning-up so much more efficient! Boil noodles according to package directions. Once noodles are cooked, remove them from the pan and empty the water.

Add chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil to a pan. Sauté for about 4 minutes.

Add one can of diced tomatoes undrained.

Add one jar of marinara and stir.

Add two handfuls of fresh spinach and mix. Turn heat to low.

Cover for 2 minutes with lid to let spinach wilt.

Sauce is ready!

Serve over noodles and enjoy! Top with parmesan cheese if you so desire!

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Admittedly, I am a creature of habit! Every day I have a smoothie for lunch that I make in my Vitamix! And right now during QVC’s Friends & Family Month, you can pick up some amazing deals on several models of the Vitamix blender AND get free shipping! I am sharing two of my favorite recipes for my daily smoothies!

Before I dive into my recipes, I want to tell you why I think the Vitamix is the best blender out there! I have tried several different brands of blenders, but none of them have the power of the Vitamix. I remember when Briton and I first got married, we registered for an inexpensive red blender that would match the red kitchen in our first house! That thing looked cute, but it didn’t last long and never fully blended my smoothies.

A few years later, I was helping Briton’s grandma with her garage sale, and she wanted to put her Vitamix in the sale for just $3!! Even though it was almost 20 years old, I still wanted to give it a try! Ten years later, and I am still using that same Vitamix! I got the new one (pictured) to see how it compared, and the same power is still there with just a couple more “bells and whistles”!

You guys know I love a good deal, but some items like the Vitamix are worth splurging for! When you invest in quality pieces like this, you get a product that will last for years!

I love how the new lid stays on better with its “arms” on the side to attach to the container. The 64-oz container is big enough for every job I need done in the kitchen! Because, yes, the Vitamix is great for blending, but it also does THIRTEEN other jobs too! It is a whole food juicer, blender, food processor, stick blender, hand mixer, ice cream maker, ice crusher, meat grinder, chopper, cheese grater, peanut butter maker, fondue maker, hot soup and sauce maker!

I love how easily you can adjust the speed of your Vitamix just by turning the dial!

I also love the tamper included with the Vitamix because you can easily get to the bottom of the blender and mix if needed.

Smoothie Recipe 1 – Strawberry Banana with Dragon Fruit

Ingredients
10 ounces almond milk
1 scoop protein powder
1 scoop collagen powder
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen dragon fruit

Add all ingredients to your Vitamix and blend until smooth!

Smoothie Recipe 2 – Blueberry Mango with Banana

Ingredients
10 ounces almond milk
1 scoop protein powder
1 scoop collagen powder
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen mango

Add all ingredients to your Vitamix and blend until smooth!

And these tumblers are the best ones I have found so far! Not only can they be used for your daily coffee, but they also have a spot to add a straw making them perfect for your smoothie or cold beverages too!

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Yep! I am still loving my Always Pan! And no.. this is not sponsored! I just truly love this pan and use it every day! I made Asian Beef Bowls the other night for dinner, and this meal is always a big hit at my house! It is so easy and delicious!

Ingredients

1 chopped onion
Olive Oil
1 bag of shredded carrots
1 pound ground beef (or any ground meat of your choice)
1 can water chestnuts
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Sauce:
8 ounces soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 T unseasoned rice wine vinegar
2 t toasted sesame oil
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t ginger powder

Directions

1. Sauté one chopped onion with a little bit of olive oil.

2. Add bag of shredded carrots and cook until tender.

3. Put onions and carrots on a separate plate while you cook your meat.

4. Brown one pound of hambuger.

5. Cook completely and drain access oils.

6. Add onions and carrots back to the pan with the meat. Add the can of drained water chestnuts.

7. Add sauce to taste. The recipe makes way more than we use for one meal. But the sauce freezes really well! I usually add the extra to a Ziploc bag and freeze for another dinner.

Sever over rice, cauliflower rice, or in lettuce cups! This is a family favorite right now!

Enjoy!

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Soup weather is officially here! I made this for dinner, and it is a family favorite!! My sister-in-law shared it with me a few years ago! I love it because it is easy, I have most of the ingredients on-hand, and it is delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 large onion chopped
• Olive Oil
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 cup rice
• 2 carrots chopped (I used up the matchstick carrots I had in my fridge!)
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 t vegetable base
• 2 cups water
• 2 cans black beans not drained
• 1 t cumin
• 1/2 t dried oregano
• Garlic salt and season salt to taste
• Chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic with a tiny bit of olive oil.
2. Add remaining ingredients (minus the cilantro) into the pot.
3. Cook until carrots and rice are tender.
4. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Enjoy!

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I made this simple recipe for dinner tonight, and I thought I would share it with you all too! This has been a family favorite for years! Briton’s mom used to make it for him when he was little too! The snow was falling, and this hot casserole never tasted so good!

Ingredients

• 3 large chicken breasts cooked and diced (can also used canned chicken)
• 1 cup diced celery
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 3/4 cup mayo
• 1 teaspoon minced onion
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 sliced hard boiled eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts
• 2 cans Cream of Chicken soup (I made a substitute similar to this recipe. I swapped the milk for almond milk and the flour for arrowroot powder.)

Topping:

• 1/2 stick melted butter
• 2 cups crushed Corn Flakes
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions

1. Mix all of the ingredients (besides the topping) together in a large bowl.
2. Place in a casserole dish.
3. Add topping. I usually add the ingredients to a large Ziploc bag, crush up the flakes, add the almonds, then add the butter.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Busy mom tip: Double the recipe and freeze just the rice mixture!! Add the topping once you cook it!

Enjoy, friends!

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Briton does not ask for sweet treats very often, but when he does, I love to make them! He had a request for one of his favorite holiday treats from when he was little – Holly Wreaths! This is a fun holiday version of Rice Krispy Treats!

Ingredients

• 1 stick of butter
• 1 bag of large marshmallows
• 2 teaspoons of green food coloring
• 4 cups of Corn Flakes
• Red hots or red M&Ms

Directions

1. Melt butter. (I doubled the recipe!)

2. Add marshmallows and cook on medium heat. Stir continuously until all marshmallows and butter are blended together.

3. Add green food coloring. (Can omit this step if you prefer no food dye.)

4. Add Corn Flakes to a bowl then pour marshmallow mixture on top. Mix well.

5. Form “wreaths” on greased parchment/wax paper. I formed a ball, placed it on the paper, then poked the middle to form my wreath.

6. Add Red Hots or red M&Ms to the wreaths. I could not find Red Hots ANYWHERE! So we went with red M&Ms on this batch until the ones we ordered from Amazon arrived!

This is a great no-bake treat around the holidays! So festive! Merry Christmas, friends!

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When Briton and I first got married over 16 years ago, his mom wrote down all of his favorite recipes and put them in a book for me! And while I love to try out a new recipe, I also love meals that are tried and true! Skillet Sausage & Rice is always a favorite at our house!

Ingredients

• 1 package of Polish Sausage (or any sausage you prefer. Chicken sausage is great too!)
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 cup of minute rice (or two cups of cooked rice)
• 1 cup of water
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of peas (optional)

Directions

1. Sauté chopped onion in a small amount of olive oil until onion is translucent.

2. Add rice and water. Or add pre-cooked rice.

3. Add sausage and cook until sausage is hot.

4. Scramble the three eggs in a separate bowl and add into mixture. Cook until eggs are done.

5. I like to sneak in a vegetable! So I usually add peas or broccoli! But this is optional.

Because I love this Always Pan so much, I have been using it non-stop! It is perfect for making this meal because the rice and eggs do not stick to the bottom!!

I hope this makes meal time this week at your house a little easier!! See my recipe for Shrimp Pasta here!

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