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a ladybug on mint.

Scattered Sundays

Breaking news: our washing machine is officially working again! Though, thanks to recent events, I'll never wash a load without a tiny bit of fear in my heart. I know, this is the truly...

a white textured dish filled with homemade tartar sauce with a small bronze spoon in it.

Homemade Tartar Sauce

This amazing homemade Tartar Sauce will elevate anything you spread it on or dip into it. Seafood, potatoes, and sandwiches are all instantly transformed with this simple tartar sauce recipe!

a puff pastry pizza with slices removed. The pizza is topped with pepperoni and shredded basil.

Puff Pastry Pizza

This puff pastry pizza is a quick and easy twist on traditional pizza. Use your favorite pizza toppings to create this tasty homemade pizza recipe.

pink flowering trees.

Scattered Sundays

Everything is so green right now. Except the flowering trees, which are vibrant shades of pink, white, and purple. This time of year fills my heart with so much beauty. It's almost hard to...

orzo salad in a blue bowl.

Pesto Orzo

This Pesto Orzo is a simple and easy dinner that you can throw together in 15 minutes or less. You’ll want to make this delicious homemade comfort food part of your permanent meal plan.

A baking tray with frozen asparagus

How to Freeze Asparagus

Learning how to freeze asparagus is a great way to preserve this short season vegetable. A freezer stash of frozen asparagus opens the door to amazing and speedy meals. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

colorful spring flowers.

Scattered Sundays

Friends, I'm keeping today's post short. I'm beat. It's been one heck of a busy week! I think the lowest number of steps I had was 19,700.

A woman with a finger up to her mouth saying "shhhhh"

Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions are a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we...

a scoopful of chicken fajita casserole hovering over a cast iron skillet.

Chicken Fajita Casserole

This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a simple one-pan dinner of delicious homemade comfort food. Even better, this chicken and rice bake is incredible as leftovers.

colorful flowers.

Scattered Sundays

My dad's apartment is done. I repeat: my dad's apartment is done. It has been restored, no flood damage remains, and not a single contractor, plumber, or electrician will need to come through my...

Air fryer roasted beets on a tan plate with a fork

Air Fryer Beets

These Air Fryer Beets are an easy and delicious side dish that is ready in a flash! Perfectly caramelized in the air fryer, these simple roasted beets will become a go-to recipe. As an...