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Easy Weeknight dinners

sheet pan sausage and veggies

I’ve been a little discombobulated and not feeling the whole cooking thing ever since we got the news about Sawyer. I’m honestly just trying my best to stay focused at work, because I have an incredibly busy next two weeks. By the time I wrap up my work day, the last thing I really feel like doing is cooking. And…

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie

easy chicken pot pie

Welcome to the highs and the lows (literally) of Texas weather. Just two weeks ago we were experiencing historic freezing temperatures. This week, it’s back up in the 70s. I’m still not completely in Spring mode, and I’m gravitating toward savory dishes for dinner still. An easy chicken pot pie was on my menu before the weather turns warm. I…

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Chicken Fajita Casserole Bake

fajita veggies

Happy Thursday! I don’t tend to make resolutions each new year, but I do try to set certain goals for myself throughout the year. This year, I decided I wanted to try out some new weeknight recipes. At some point later this year, I’ll be back in my office, and I won’t have the extra time that I’ve gained by…

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Easy weeknight recipe: Creamy Italian Gnocchi

Creamy Italian gnocchi | The Simplywed

Happy Friday, I thought it would be fun to share an easy weeknight recipe with you today. But, before we begin, I thought I’d share what has been going on in the Gomez household: Yep, that pretty much sums up Aaron’s life right now. I’m putting some finishing touches up in our dining room, and I’ve been measuring away. This…

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Holiday Baking: Top four holiday Christmas cookies

Top 4 Christmas Cookies

I mentioned yesterday that I made some special deliveries to some special friends and neighbors: Holiday cookie tins! Baking Christmas cookies has been a tradition since I was a little girl. My mom and I would spend hours in the kitchen baking. And my parents would pass along their goodies to friends, family and neighbors. When I went away to…

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Recipe: Coconut Curry Shrimp

coconut curry shrimp and veggies

I have a certain arsenal of recipes that I turn to at various times throughout the year. This time of year calls for a hearty, warm recipe. So, I’m sharing my coconut curry shrimp recipe with you today. It does take a bit longer, so it’s not a weeknight recipe. Save this one for a weekend. If you are in…

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Wednesday Work Tip + Tumeric Latte Recipe

secret santa

Happy Wednesday. I have a couple of things for ya’ll today, including a work tip. First of all, are there any Bachelor fans out there? I’ve been a longtime fan of the show – like I’ve been watching since Trista and Ryan’s season. I typically have a group of girlfriends I watch with, but we are trying to keep it…

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Happy Friday + Two Easy Recipes for Thanksgiving Week

Golden retriever

Happy Friday! What a week. On Monday, we hosted an event that was virtual for the first-time ever, and it raised $1 million. I’m happy to have that one off the plate before the holidays, though. On Monday evening, our friend’s mom, Alice, invited us over to grab some homemade brisket and her homemade key lime pie. Aaron’s favorite pie…

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