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Ground Beef 3 Ways: Easy Meals for Quick Weeknight Dinners

August 17, 2016 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

Easy Meals for Back to School

Once the end of summer and back-to-school season begins, most of us find ourselves with a busier schedule. The after-school routine often goes beyond homework to include extracurricular activities, such as sports, dance, tutoring, and much more. Even without such activities, the time between school and bedtime goes by quickly, and I know that we […]

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Garlic-Infused Rosemary & White Wine Tilapia Recipe {Giveaway}

May 26, 2012 By Melanie Edwards

Lawry's Dinnertising Kit Giveaway

***Be sure to scroll down for a fun giveaway!*** Last year a group of Orlando bloggers worked with Lawry’s to create a quick and easy dinner full of an appetizer, main entree, and side dish. I’m excited to work with Lawry’s again this year to create a recipe using their latest salt blends and marinade […]

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Chef Boyardee Recipes Enjoyed by Guests of #ChefBoyardeeParty

November 7, 2011 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

I recently hosted a Chef Boyardee house party where we had the chance to test out some new Chef Boyardee recipes with a few friends. We tried out Chef Boyardee’s Ravioli Lasagna, Pepperoni Spaghetti Bake, and Taco-roni recipes. The simplest to make was the Taco-roni; you only have to heat up a few ingredients and stir […]

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Chef Boyardee Redone: Recipes for Quick Dinner Solutions {#ChefBoyardeeParty}

September 21, 2011 By Melanie Edwards 2 Comments

Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Spaghetti Bake

Growing up, there were many times my brothers and I ate Chef Boyardee. Back then, we mostly ate the spaghetti and ravioli, either as part of our packed school lunch or as a quick dinner solution. To this day, I can remember those nights that mami would serve Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs along with […]

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