Your mouth will be watering at the end of this!

These crispy baked hot honey chicken tacos are new in our dinner rotation and they are fabulous. Full of flavor, texture and a little sweet heat, they are a big crowd pleaser and so easy to make! 

There is something exciting about a new taco recipe in our house. We have so many regulars that we really love, so when we discover a new combo that we enjoy, we’re pumped. 

We eat tacos almost every single week – they are always at the top of everyone’s list! And I like to switch it up. 

Baking these until crispy gives me the texture I adore and also means I can make a bunch of them at once. Crunchy cheesy comfort food is the name of the game right now and these check all of those boxes. 

I’m not sure I have loved a taco like this in a very long time! 

There is something so delicious about this combo – the seasoned chicken, the crisp scallions, the sliced sweet peppers… it’s wonderful. Add in the cheese and this just makes the perfect bite.

So savory.

Super cheesy.

Extra crisp. 

Baked until crunchy, drizzled with hot honey… oh my word. This is all I want to eat. Taco Tuesday can be every day! 

When I have a hot crunchy cheesy taco like these, I always like to add in a cool dip. Salsa, guac, sour cream – you name it. For a few weeks we ate these with my roasted tomato corn salsa. I also really like them with some sour cream and a drizzle of hot honey. The sour cream adds the best complement to the hot taco. It cuts the heat a little and the cool against the warm is so enjoyable. 

This is how I make them!

First up: a rotisserie chicken. It’s by far the easiest. Just grab one and go to town! 

I saute the peppers and green onions first. Add in some garlic too! Then I add in the shredded chicken and a bunch of taco-ish seasonings. As usual, ground cumin, smoked paprika and even a little oregano. 

I skip the heat here since I use hot honey later, but feel free to throw in some cayenne or chipotle chili powder if you like things really spicy. 

Once everything is in the skillet, I cook and toss it for a few minutes so it’s all warm and married together. This makes it taste even better.

Then, I throw some cheese right in the skillet. I really like chihuahua cheese because it melts like a dream. Sharp cheddar works too! And once that is finished, the taco filling is done. After I add a few drizzles of hot honey, of course.  (more…)

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We had a fun packed week!

Morning walks and leaves are juuuuuust starting to change!

Theater auditions for her fall show!

How we entertain ourselves at cross country. He can start running next year!

The sun is setting earlier!

Proud new own of a palette expander and the first stage of invisalign.

Hockey practice!

Cuuuute.

I want to dry these!

A s’mores latte.

His favorite chocolate chip muffin.

Had our school’s walkathon on Friday!

These two little workout cuties. My golden retreiver girl.

She loves this but I think she really just likes doing it with Max!

My fashion inspo.

Went on a little shopping trip.

We love the mall!

While the boys went to hockey.

And we ran into baby Lucy and Noah!!!

We all made Eddie’s favorite rainbow chip cake.

He was very into frosting it.

And wrapped some gifts for his birthday!

Max had a hockey game.

Love.

Jordan brought alllll these toys to play with.

Made Eddie’s favorite meal for dinner!

And then we sang happy birthday!!

Yay!

Absolutely obsessed with this pic.

Rainbow chip > funfetti, any day!

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What’s on your menu this week?!

What To Eat This Week

Butternut parmesan frittata

Grilled taco chicken with frito slaw

Homemade spaghettios

Sheet pan maple brussels and sausage

Chickpea crunch salad

Brussels sprouts pistachio pizza

Lunchtime cheddar tuna salad

Pumpkin zucchini muffins

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Happy weekend!

This week on the blog, I shared this cheddar tuna pasta salad! I also shared this roasted tomato corn salsa, 60 of my favorite fall dinners and this sesame beef zucchini stir fry.

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And here’s a new weekly menu along with a peek into our life.

You can find all of my cookbooks here… let me know what you make from them!

What I’m Loving This Week

The cutest mini pumpkin cheeseballs.

Pumpkin tres leches is the best!

How cute is this rodeo themed dinner party?!

Lemon poppyseed muffins. Yum.

OMG. Pistachio blondies?! Wow.

Fall harvest salad that looks incredible!

Always need sourdough chocolate chip cookies.

Hot honey chicken bowls are delish.

This apple compote sounds incredible.

Guacamole chicken salad?! OMG!

I need this chai hot cocoa in my life.

Dirty spaghetti! I want to try this.

Craving this veggie taco pasta.

Apple muffins for the weekend!

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Here’s a new weeknight meal to add into your rotation!

This sesame beef zucchini stir fry is packed with flavor and comes together so fast. I love making it for a quick weeknight meal, but the leftovers are also great for lunch the next day. If you find yourself with tons of zucchini from a late summer harvest, this meal should happen! 

Many times I forget about meals like these and when I remember, I kick myself because they are such great ones. And big crowd pleasers in our house. We always cook ground beef in other ways so it falls by the wayside. 

And it shouldn’t! 

Meals like this always go to the top of my list during a busy season. It’s actually hard to believe how quickly they come together! 

They are simple, flavorful and with the combo of the veggies, beef and rice, super filling!

Plus, who doesn’t love a bowl?! 

It’s also a nice change of pace from the other recipes I make with ground beef. It’s different from tacos and pasta and burgers, and while those aren’t all we make, they definitely are in the top list for us. 

This provides an exciting change at dinner time and tastes amazing too. So that’s a definite win. 

If you are still finding yourself with an overflowing garden, like you have zucchini up to your ears, this is for you! Slice one or two and saute them in a pan with lots of delicious seasonings and sauces. 

It might only be second best to actually frying the zucchini and dipping it in marinara with tons of parm. You know, the classics?!

Let this become one in your house!  (more…)

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It’s my favorite dinner season!

So I know it’s a little bit early. And we’re still fully immersed in cobs of corn and juicy tomatoes over here. But! If you’re anything like me and love to plan your dinners ahead, I’ve got you covered. I wanted to share my favorite fall dinner recipes today so you can get that list going! I’m even considering planning out my meals for an entire MONTH so we get everything in.

I love doing this post every year because it gives me so much dinner inspiration. There are so many good flavors. I mean, yes, it’s definitely a squash appreciation post. But still! There is a ton of variety here.

You’ll find lots of my favorite pasta dishes, salads, sheet pan meals and soups. I already have everything on my list for the next few months and I can’t wait to get these going in my kitchen. Savory pumpkin, crispy sage, brown butter, maple, roasted squash – you name it, it’s here!

What’s your favorite fall dinner recipe?!

60 of Our Best Fall Dinner Recipes

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Snacktime!

If you are as obsessed with chips and salsa like we are, then you will love this so, so much. Roasted tomato salsa that is packed with pepitas, peppers and sweet corn – it’s incredible!

I already love roasted veggies… imaging throwing them into a delicious salsa!

When we were on vacation towards the end of summer, we fell into a big salsa kick. It seemed like every afternoon my whole family was going through a jar and multiple bags of chips. It just became our thing.

And while this isn’t particularly anything new or exciting, I was craving a good blended salsa. It’s been ages since I have made one. Like years! 

And one of my favorite salsas ever is this pumpkin seed salsa. We all love and can easily go through a jar in one hour. I’ve wanted to recreate it – not that I thought I even could – or at least get as close as possible.

Then, I thought of roasting tomatoes and how they burst and get all juicy and sweet. I figured that I may as well roast some onions and jalapeno peppers too! And corn! How could I forget corn? It’s almost out of season but it’s still pretty darn good.

And by that point, why not just throw the pepitas right in that salsa? It sounded like it would work.

And it does! I’m so excited that it does. We have been LOVING this and if you’re a chips + salsa freak, you will too. 

I’d like to mention that I added the corn because I also love this salsa. I guess that means I kind of threw together my own, hoping it would be a combo of both but at least tasting as good as one of them does. 

It’s a win!  (more…)

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1. Salted caramel apple pie cookies?! Yes please.

2. Sometimes I get in a major cereal mode. We go months (years?!) without eating it and then I buy a box and I’m like whyyyy am I not eating this more often? Currently very into honey bunches of oats.

3. Hello I need a Nancy Meyers fall weekend.

4. Please tell me how I can make the best dirty chai at home. Do I brew tea? Buy a mix? I don’t even know where to start.

5. TV things!! Started Crew Girl last night. It’s cute.

6. The Emmy’s outfits last night… Zendaya looked unreal. The hair!!! Also my love for Allison Janney knows no bounds. To this day I wish I could go back and watch the West Wing for the first time again.

7. How to break the phone addiction loop!

8. I’m in a thriller reading mode! I need a new one.

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If you’re looking for new lunch ideas, you’re in the right place!

Whether it’s your kids lunchbox or your own workday lunch, this tuna pasta salad has been on repeat in our house for months now. It’s so satisfying, crunchy and amazing. And the flavor?! Incredible! 

I first shared this over on my substack a few months ago. It’s been the best summer lunch salad and I’m so glad it’s carrying over into the school year for us. We are all obsessed with it! 

No matter what, I am ALWAYS in search of excellent lunch ideas. For both my kids and myself! It seems like we always get sick of the usuals and end up craving something different during lunchtime.

But! The caveat is that it has to be easy, simple AND delicious. I don’t even like lunch! I hate stopping my workday to sit down and eat, but I know it’s a nice part of the day too. So here I am with a new lunch offering. 

A cheesy tuna pasta salad that tastes like heaven! 

This is what goes into our tuna pasta salad: 

Pasta shells. This is by far my favorite cut of pasta for this recipe. I’ve tried others, but the shells are just the perfect size and shape! 

Sharp cheddar cheese cubes. My love of cheese knows no bounds. I like to keep these roughly the same size or slightly smaller than the shells. 

Tuna, packed in water or olive oil. It’s your call! Use your favorite. I really love american tuna. And then flake it out with a fork so it gets dispersed throughout the salad. 

Diced green bell pepper. This is having such a moment for me. I am LOVING it. It tastes so fresh and good and honestly, like the 90s. It’s almost sweet and savory at the same time. I’ve spent the better part of my adult life avoiding green peppers, and that has changed. Yum. 

Tomatoes too! I’m sure you still have a ton from your garden, so grab them and chop them up. They go really well with the tuna and the cheddar! 

A zesty shallot vinaigrette. This is a mix of two of my favorite salad dressings – my zesty italian and my shallot dressing. I kind of combined the two and drizzled it all over this salad. Oh my gosh. Best delicious ever! 

The dressing is super tangy with a good bite. It adds a wonderful acid component to the salad. And the shallot marinates right in the dressing so any offensive onion flavor dissipates. It’s all about the crunch!  (more…)

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Still 90 degrees most days ….

I think the best part of the pool has been the post-school swims to clear their heads!

Recipe FAIL.

Siblings entertaining themselves at cross country practice.

We scoot everywhere!

Love.

And then… Max’s cast came off!!! Yay.

He was cleared for hockey with his cast 4 weeks ago but now he can do it in a brace for a few more weeks. He feels so much better!

This is the best cheesecake ever!

And cappuccino.

Our broadway series shows started back up this week. We saw the Lion King! I hadn’t seen it since taking Max when he was 3. Both of my kids did the show last year for their drama clubs so we’ve been in Lion King mode. It was still so good!

Annnnd first official hockey game of the season!!

Ready to cheer on his bro.

So happy it’s back.

So is this one because it basically means eating snacks with reckless abandon.

Stopped for treats and coffee after.

Iced chai.

And a cruffin!

Then Jordy had hockey too!

I can’t even handle him in this gear.

This will never get old for me. Both boys on the ice!

So cute!

And today kicked off cross country race season!

It’s a long day for them.

Emilia moved up in age groups and distance.

And while she was running, Max had his second game.

Love it.

She’s still my little golden retriever always running with a smile!

And let’s just say it was a very muddy day!! Onto the next week.

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