I’m a big believer in that dinner doesn’t have to be difficult to be good and I love to make fabulously fast dinner recipes that my whole family will love.

My family’s favorites are cooking a steak in the oven, bbq pork steaks in the oven and Cheeseburger Macaroni in the Instant Pot!

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps: A weeknight meal for those nights you stay in, but feel like take-out! A gourmet-inspired dish, for beginner chefs! Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps You all, I pinned a Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap recipe from Cooking Classy a LONG time ago, and I finally got around to whipping up a similar recipe last week. I'll admit that I rolled my eyes after it was finished, because of my hesitation with making it for so long. I thought it would be one of those that would take about 2000 hours (not really) to make, and 3 seconds to eat. Those...

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BBQ White Queso Nachos

BBQ White Queso Nachos: A weeknight meal that your family will die for. Easily switch out the type of meat that you have on hand, and meal planning just got a little easier. Every once in a while, I get the urge to clean out my freezer, and experiment in the kitchen with only what I have on hand. (Does anyone else do that, or am I a little crazy?) The culprit is, that I'll make a trip the grocery store, see an ingredient and think Ohhh! I'll grab X, and make X this week. Only to get home and realize that I...

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Hot Dog Week: Sweet Heat Dog

Hot Dog Week - Sweet Heat Dog: Day 6 of 6, of the BEST (and easy) gourmet hot dog recipes! This sweet heat dog will conquer any caribbean craving with it's mango salsa and sweet chili sauce toppings. Sweet Heat Dog Alright, we all know how much I love a Mexico vacation. There's something about the caribbean that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Perhaps it's the fresh coconut drinks, and the warm nights with an ocean breeze. So any chance that I can squeeze a little caribbean in my home here in the midwest... I do. I'll never forget the first time...

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Hot Dog Week: Southern “Pep” Dog

Hot Dog Week - The Southern "Pep" Dog: Day 5 of 6 of the BEST (and easy) gourmet hot dog recipes! This southern style dog will have your toes a tappin'. Welcome to "Hot Dog Week!" (A dedicated week to my ever so favorite guilty pleasure... the hot dog.) If you're here for the first time, then you may not know that I'm a party-throwin' kind of gal. I love to host get-togethers for any occasion. New babies, birthday's, or even to celebrate the fact that we can just get-together. Fall brings a whole new meaning to hosting and celebrating. It means...

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Hot Dog Week: Spicy Slaw Dog

Hot Dog Week - Spicy Slaw Dog: Day 4 of 6 of the BEST (and easy) gourmet hot dog recipes! Spicy Slaw Dog This blend of cole slaw in your favorite dressing (or store bought), and topped with jalapeno peppers, may just send your taste buds to a whole new level. If you're not a fan of the jalapeno pepper, then you may want to check out the first three hot dogs from this special "Hot Dog Week," feature here on Fantabulosity. • Buffalo Chicken Hot Dog • The "BLT" Dog (Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato) • Pizza Dog I'll be totally honest... my creative thinking usually disappears when...

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Hot Dog Week: Pizza Dog

Hot Dog Week: Pizza Dog. Marinara, mozzarella, chopped bacon. Day 3 of 6 of the BEST gourmet hot dog recipes! Pizza Dog Welcome to day 3 of "Hot Dog," week! Yesterday we covered the "BLT Dog," and the first day we introduced (possibly my favorite) the "Buffalo Chicken Hot Dog." But adding my OTHER favorite food, pizza, in with this combo for today's hot dog recipe... makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. (I've told you how "food = love" in my mind, right?) A warm mound of marinara, mozzarella cheese, and crumbled bacon (just for fun), is all that is needed to top it...

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Hot Dog Week: The “BLT”

Hot Dog week: The "BLT" Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato. Day 2 of 6 of the BEST gourmet hot dog recipes. Mylanta... I've never had a bad hot dog. But I HAVE had ah-mazing hot dogs, and I knew I wanted to share with you all the 6 different gourmet-style hot dog recipes that we came up with for you. I have a feeling you'll never look at a plain hot dog the same again. Yesterday, it was the Buffalo Chicken Hot Dog, and today's hot dog recipe is an incredible way to follow up such mouth watering goodness... the "BLT." The "BLT" Hot...

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Hot Dog Week: Buffalo Chicken Dog

Hot Dog Week: The Buffalo Chicken Hot Dog. Only day 1 of 6 of the BEST gourmet hot dog recipes! "HOT DOG!" (Insert excited voice here) Yeah yeah, I know hot dogs have been around a while, but they're by far, one of my favorite quick meals to throw together for a weeknight, or simply warming up for kiddos during a bbq at our house. Even as much as I love my husbands beef tenderloin, any time we cook that for a group, you can usually find me right with the kids, eating a hot dog right along with them. Now, I love...

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Sweet and Salty Chicken

Hey everyone! This is Kristen from fuelingafitfam.com. Jessica is so nice to let us guest post here and share this HEALTHY, Sweet and Salty Chicken recipe, on her awesome blog!If she could come decorate my house that would be a dream!If you haven't been over to our blog, we focus on making whole foods that are delicious and nutritious, so drop by and check it out sometime! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Sweet and Salty Chicken This Sweet and Salty Chicken...

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The BEST Meat Rub & Beef Tenderloin Recipe: The “Braxton”

Beef Tenderloin Recipe: This easy recipe causes our guests to come running when they hear what's on the grill. Using an incredible "rub," this beef tenderloin will be the hero of your table! Not only do I have to thank my husband for letting me share the rub recipe with you all, I need to thank the creator... the man the myth the legend... of the rub recipe. Mr. Braxton. With no doubt, this is the BEST Meat rub recipe AND Beef Tenderloin Recipe, we have ever used. I really can't take credit for the deliciousness that you're about to see. Well......

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Skinny Mexican Skillet

So it's January. The month where almost ALL of us, want to start the year with a new resolution of eating healthier. But if you're like me, Mexican food is one of my food WEAKNESSES, and it's hard to say "no," to, when trying to make better choices. But wait a minute... what's this "Skinny Mexican Skillet" I speak of!!!? The best of both worlds possibly... Skinny Mexican Skillet Mmmm.... it's almost like you can "smell," the photo, right!? If you're here for the first time, say through "Pinterest..." you may not know that I only share recipes that are quick and easy....

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BBQ Chicken Pasta

This BBQ Chicken Pasta recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its Schnucks. All opinions are mine alone, pinky promise! #NourishingEveryday #lifehacks #CollectiveBias Oh ladies... I MAY have just come up with a dish, that will speak right to your man's heart. Last week, we had friends over... and we did the standard, "pizza carry-out," for dinner. We ordered the same ole pepperoni & cheese, but then I wanted to get a little on the wild side and order a "specialty," pizza. BBQ Chicken pizza was the winner. Ok, ok... that's sooo not on the "wild side," but compared to the standard popular pepperoni...

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Sweet and Smokey Grilled Pork Chops

Sweet and Smokey Grilled Pork Chops Recipe: A dynamite flavor combination for grilled pork chops, basted with a sweet herby glaze. Hello! I am Renee Sitavich: owner, writer, photographer, and chief dish washer over at Renee Nicole's Kitchen. I blog about food, wine, and all things kitchen related. Today Jessica has asked me to share my recipe for these quick and easy, sweet and smokey, bone-in pork chops. Sweet & Smokey Grilled Pork Chops These pork chops are tender and juicy, with just the right balance between sweet and smokey. Bone-In Vs. Boneless Pork Chops Bone-in pork chops are best as they tend to...

Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes

Mussels Recipe: Mediterranean Style

If I see mussels on a menu, you better BET you'll hear me order them... There's just something about that "fancy," little dish, that makes my heart go pitter-pat. But in my ignorance, I thought they were probably super hard to make at home. I.Was.Crazy. These are quite possibly one of the easiest things I could make, to really WOW my guests, hubby, or heck... myself. ;) Mussels Recipe: Mediterranean Style Full recipe below... ••• Don't forget to check out my other quick and easy recipes: Fantabulosity Recipes Mussels Recipe: Mediterranean Style Put together this fancy seafood dish in less than 30 minutes. Fresh mussels...

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Bagel Pizzas Recipe

I'll never forget that when I first started staying home by myself as a kiddo, I would look in the fridge, over and over again, hoping something new would show up. (Unfortunately, I still do this as an adult.) All I knew was, I was hungry... and if I wanted to eat something, I was going to have to combine something other than milk and Cheerios. I was faced with two things: • I didn't really know how to cook anything yet. • I was home by myself, so I whatever I did make, I didn't want to make a ton of. Then, one day,...

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Easy Crab Bisque

My Lobster Bisque recipe has went a bit "viral," on Pinterest these last few months, and I can understand why. It is ridiculously good. The other day when I went to make it again, I remembered that I had crab meat in the fridge that I needed to use. It was a container that my husband found in the store that had diced, steam cooked crab meat, ready to go, and we just knew we'd find something to make with it. and I did... Easy Crab Bisque I know it's Summer right now, and people tend to stay away from the soups and bisque's...

Entertaining, Main Dishes, Recipes

Weeknight Dinner Party with Summer Grill Recipes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone, PROMISE! #FlavorYourSummer #CollectiveBias Hey, all of you sweet thangs! I couldn't be more excited to share with you the Summer Grill Recipes that I came up with this week, using Nestle products! I may have had a little fun creating a tablescape for our little weeknight dinner party, while I was at it too. Weeknight Dinner Party Summer is right around the corner, and it's my FAVE-O-RITE time of year. We socialize more, entertain more, cook more, and GRILL more!!! (My hubby does most of...

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Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Recipe

Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Recipe: I went YEARS without knowing about a fried (or grilled) peanut butter and jelly. It's heavenly. Who knew!? I'll never forget the day, about a year in to our marriage (and 11th year of being together) my manly man of a husband said, Babe, can you make me a fried peanut butter and jelly?" What? What in the heck are you talking about? A fried peanut butter and jelly." I dunno what you're talking about. Jessica, it's like a grilled cheese, but a peanut butter and jelly. Here, I'll show you." I immediately began to wonder if I had...

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Boneless Pork Chops Recipe – Pan Fried

Boneless Pork Chops Recipes: An easy pan-fried recipe that uses basic ingredients to cook up a favorite home cooked meal! During one of my frequent trips to the local market the other day, I kept my eye out for something "different," that I could make for dinner. It seems like we always have the same ole thing. Pasta, Chicken, Burgers, Pizza... you know, the staples. ;) When I saw they were having a sale on boneless pork chops, I had no idea what I would do with those. "Oh heck," I thought... "I can come up with something. I watch The...

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Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Burgers Recipe

Blue Cheese Burgers Recipe: A delicious spin on a traditional burger, served on a pretzel bun. A burger stuffed with blue cheese crumbles is sure to steal your heart! Blue Cheese Burgers, on a pretzel bun. Yeah... I just said that, and no I'm not kidding. I've kind of been on a recipe kick lately, and I think it's because my 1 year old has developed a love for, "Pioneer Woman." Every morning, him and I spend an hour with her, drinking our coffee and having a granola bar. (Ok... he gets carrot/orange juice. Ixnay the coffee for the 1...

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Quick Alfredo Pasta and Polish Sausage Recipe

Quick Pasta and Polish Sausage Recipe: A dish that I whipped up with what I had on hand, so I wouldn't have to run out to the grocery store on a Saturday. I'm stopping everything I'm doing and telling you about my Quick Alfredo Polish Sausage Pasta recipe. Something this easy and good, should NOT be kept to myself. Quick Alfredo Pasta and Polish Sausage Recipe You know when it's been WAAAY too long since you've went grocery shopping, and your family keeps opening up the cabinets and refrigerator, hoping new food will just appear? I'm there. Like, really there. I think my 1...