"XO" Valentines Day Cookies

"XO" Valentines Day Cookies

Happy almost Galentine's Day everyone. I have always loved this time of year because it is such a great opportunity to spend time with the people in your life who are always there for you... your girlfriends! Ill be sharing some fun ways to spend the day with your Gals in a later post, but I had to share these delicious XO Cookies that I made last weekend with you all. 

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The 20-Something throws a Pizza Party

The 20-Something throws a Pizza Party

Growing up, my parents loved to throw backyard parties with all of our friends. So, I naturally picked up this trait as well. One thing that I believe helps to make a backyard party even more fun is when you get everyone involved in the cooking process. A few years ago, my parents installed a wood fired oven in our backyard and we soon became the go-to home for summer because we would have pizza making parties!

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Healthy Chicken Taco Chili

Healthy Chicken Taco Chili

I am someone who has always loved a good homemade soup! This recipe was first introduced to me about 14 years ago when our good family friends moved from California to Virginia. My mom hosted a huge going away party for them, and asked that each family submit their favorite recipe to compile into a cookbook for our friends who were moving. One family submitted this recipe and as I have gotten older, it has become a staple for my family during the winter months. I hope that you enjoy it!

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