15 Best Summer Salad Recipes from this week’s Best Friday Features!

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Grilled Mexican Corn Salad @ Poinsettia Drive

Pineapple Cucumber Salad @ Suburban Simplicity

Strawberry Spinach Salad and Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe @ She Saved

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad @ Simply Stacie

Couscous Salad with Peaches and Arugula @ Cooking With Curls

Watermelon Yogurt Summer Salad @ All That’s Jas

Cucumber Caprese Salad @ Ann’s Entitled Life

Caprese Pasta Salad @ Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

How to Make Greek Salad @ A Dish of Daily Life

Mango Shrimp Ceviche with Pineapple @ Food Faith Fitness

Creamy Pea Salad @ Cincy Shopper

California Pasta Salad @ The Black Peppercorn

Elbow Macaroni Pasta Salad @ Spaceships and Laser Beams

Watermelon Cucumber and Feta Salad @ Sparkle Living

Low Carb Mock Cauliflower Potato Salad @ Food Faith Fitness

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What are some of your favorite salad recipes?

Tell me what you’ve been working on in the comments – I would love to come see your ideas!!

xoxo

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12 Beautiful Easter Tablescape Ideas!

One of my favorite things about Easter is setting a beautiful table! So many different colors,styles, textures and ways you can create a gorgeous Easter tablescape. And they aren’t hard! Check out these 12 Beautiful Easter Tablescape Ideas!! 

Easy Easter Tablescape @ Rosemary & Thyme

I adore the pink and white gingham plates and pretty pops of gold on the Easter napkins. Plus making nests in dessert cups is such a cute idea!

Green and White Easter Table Setting @ Home With Holiday

If you love rustic, you will love this Easter table. The moss runner in the center is so pretty with flowers and bunnies. Plus the natural theme is carried over in the wicker chargers.

Soft and Lovely Easter Tablescape @ A Wonderful Thought

Make an egg centerpiece for a beautiful Easter table. I also love the pie wrapped up on each plate.

Easter Bunny Napkin Fold and Table Setting Idea @ Sand & Sisal

Kim’s coastal Easter table is so pretty. I love the shades of green and blue plus the way she wrapped the napkin in a bunny shape!

Easter Tablescape @ Pink Peonies

I love pink so of course I had to share this beautiful table with subtle shades of pink!

Tips to Set an Easter Tablescape @ Pizzazzerie

Make a little floral easter basket for your guests like this table. Moss bunnies are so pretty and compliment the gorgeous pink and white plates.

Pink and Green Easter Table Setting @ Romancing The Home

Set a romantic table with fresh blooms, stately rabbits and add sparkle with elevated glassware and silverware.

Sunny & Fresh Easter Tablescape @ Rosemary & Thyme

Another beautiful tablescape from Rosemary & Thyme. It’s so happy with the cheerful yellow gingham and sweet bunny plates.

Botanical Easter Brunch Table @ Lia Griffith

Botanical tables are perfect for spring! Lia Griffith made paper nests with pretty eggs at each place setting and I love the addition of wood chargers.

Simple Navy, Blue, and White Easter Tablescape @ Life on Virginia Street

I love nautical for spring and this table is perfect with the crisp navy and white runner nad plates. The wood accents pair perfectly.

Spring and Easter Tablescape @ Start at Home

A beautiful Easter table doesn’t need to be complicated. Create a pretty arrangement for the center of your table like this one. Fresh flowers, greens and a sweet birdhouse look so pretty and can be displayed all spring!

Simple Daffodil Easter Tablescape @ Bless’er House

Another example of a simple tablescape that is so fresh and pretty with the addition of gorgeous daffodils.

And here’s a couple Easter Table ideas that I have made: 

How to Make an Egg Carton Spring Centerpiece

This was one of my favorite projects. I upcycled egg containers into a wreath shape and added some natural elements.

Blue and Yellow Easter Table

I added the flowers to the top of a tiered tray for an elevated and useful centerpiece. I love the blue and yellow colors for spring!

Colorful Cottage Easter Tablescape

I combined some colorful patterned plates and made a centerpiece on a long cutting board with moss accents and pops of pink!

Have a creative day!

xoxo

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It can get hard to keep track of your calories come the fall months! Here are…

17 Fall Weight Watchers Recipes!

Weight Watchers has been the only thing that has consistently helped me lose weight and maintain my weight once I’ve reached my goal. I love Weight Watchers because you can still eat the foods that you love. It’s easy to eat out with Weight Watchers and it fits in well as a on-going weight management tool! Check out these YUMMY Weights Watchers recipes that are perfect for Fall!

Click on the link below each photo to go directly to the recipe! Happy Fall!

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Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce @ Recipe Diaries

My WW points Blue Points: 10; Green Points: 10;  Purple Points:10 

Fettuccine Alfredo is one of my kids favorite meals. I love that I can still eat delicious dishes like this and still stay within my point range!

Weight Watchers Taco Casserole Recipe @ Slap Dash Mom

6 Servings (about 1 cup): 1 Smart Point Freestyle

This taco casserole is SO good! Your family can eat it with a side of chips and it’s like loaded nachos!

Lasagna Pasta @ Recipe Diaries

Blue Points: 7; Green Points: 8; Purple Points: 7

Lasagna is another dish that my kids love! This lasagna pasta tastes just like regular lasagna, but you can make it in a fraction of the time!

Slow Cooker Lo Mein @ Damn Delicious

Each serving = 7 WW SP

This is the perfect dinner idea for those nights when you are running around and don’t have much time. The meat cooks in the slow cooker, then just add the veggies and pasta right before it’s time to eat!

Weight Watchers Mac and Cheese Recipe @ Madame Deals

4 Weight Watchers Points

There’s nothing like homemade mac and cheese on a fall night. This one has all of the cheesy flavor with only 4 WW points.

Skinny Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup @ The Wholesome Dish

8 WW smart points per serving

Potato soup is so filling and this one is wonderful because it’s made in the crock pot which is super easy.

Peanut Butter Balls @ Skinny Points

Per serving: 1 piece | Smart Points: 2 

Looking for the perfect dessert? Make these peanut butter balls! Only 2 smart points. You can make up a batch and keep them in a fridge to have when you need a little treat!

Buffalo Chicken Baked Ziti @ Recipe Diaries

myWW Blue 8; Green 8; Purple 3 (using whole wheat penne)

We love pasta at our house and this one has a spicy twist that is so good!

Weight Loss Vegetable Soup Recipe @ Spend With Pennies

0 WW points

This is a great soup if you need something filling without any points. It also keeps well in the fridge and you can freeze it too.

Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes @ Points Meals

3 Smart Points = 2 points +

These pumpkin pie cupcakes are the perfect dessert idea for Fall! So creamy and good. If you use Cool Whip light, these cupcakes are only 3 Smart Points.

Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat @ Skinny Points

WW Points: 7

Panda Express Orange Chicken is my daughter’s favorite! This version is just as good and only 7 WW points.

Oreo Fluff @ Recipe Diaries

myWW points: blue 4, green 4, purple 4

Oreo Fluff is the perfect dessert to satisfy your craving for sweets. Only 4 WW points and so good!

Lemon Low Point Weight Watchers Dessert @ Fynes Designs

2 Ingredients, 2 WW Points

With only 2 ingredients, this no-bake dessert is so easy to make and only 2 WW points.

Zero Points Weight Watchers Chili Recipe at Pointed Kitchen

Zero Points! I can’t wait to try this chili recipe. I love hearty chili on a cool fall night!

Easy Skinny Biscuits @ Slenderberry

Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 5

You don’t have to give up breads to do Weight Watchers. This skinny biscuit recipe is the perfect addition to your soup or chili dinner.

Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes @ Cookin Canuck

5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

What’s more perfect for Fall than this recipe? These stuffed sweet potatoes look so delicious!

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More Weight Watchers Recipes

13 Weight Watchers Fall Treats

Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth? These desserts are so good and the best part is you can work them into your WW points!

27 Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes

I love y instant pot because it helps me make dinner in a flash! Here are some of my favorite Weight Watchers recipes that you can make with a pressure cooker!

27 Delicious Weight Watchers recipes

Here are a few of my very FAVORITE Weight Watchers Recipes!

Tell me what you’ve been working on in the comments – I would love to come see your ideas!!

xoxo

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15 Easy and Delicious Sheet Pan Recipes. Make all of the elements for dinner on one pan. It makes dinner prep easy.

15 Easy and Delicious Sheet Pan Recipes!

I love the idea of one pot cooking. These dinner ideas use one sheet pan and make dinner prep a breeze!

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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Veggies @ Cafe Delites

Crisp green beans, tender potatoes and crispy chicken make an amazing, easy meal to prepare!

Sheet Pan Shrimp Broil @ Damn Delicious

Shrimp boil on a pan. What an amazing idea!

Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes @ Eat Well 101

Steak and potatoes are so easy to prepare and less clean up.

Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken and Veggies @ Eat Yourself Skinny

Who needs to order take out when you can make sesame chicken and veggies on one pan?

Sheet Pan Nachos @ Damn Delicious

Nachos never tasted as good as these sheet pan nachos.

Sheet Pan Garlic Ranch Pork & Potatoes @ Together As Family

Baked Lemon Chicken with Asparagus @ Well Plated

Lemon Chicken and Asparagus is perfect to make for Spring!

Sheet Pan Spinach Tomato Ricotta Frittata @ Recipe Runner

Make a frittata on your sheet pan. Perfect for weekend brunch!

Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin @ No. 2 Pencil

Pork tenderloin and roasted potatoes are the perfect combo!

Pineapple Ham Sheet Pan @ Whole Kitchen Sink

Pineapple and ham never looked so good or so easy.

Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Meal @ Frugal Mom Eh

Honey garlic sauce makes this sheet pan meal extra good.

Lemon Butter Chicken with Asparagus @ The Weary Chef

Lemon chicken with asparagus is so easy to make this way.

Sheet Pan Pasta Bake with Chicken and Kale @ Two Peas & Their Pod

Who knew you could make pasta on your sheet pan. Great idea!

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli @ Peas & Crayons

Garlic and broccoli look amazing in this recipe.

Garlic Butter Baked Salmon @ Diethood

Salmon is one of our favorite dinner ideas. We need to make this ASAP.

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Which one is YOUR favorite?? 

Be sure to click the link under each picture to go directly to each recipe.

Here are some other recipes you might like:

17 Healthy and Delicious Spring Recipes 

Have a delicious day!!

xoxo

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15 Weight Watchers Dinner Recipes!

I have used Weight Watcher’s and I love it because it’s easy to use! Plus you can save up points so you never feel deprived. Here are 15 of my favorite Weight Watchers Dinner recipes to try today!

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15 SmartPoint Teriyaki Chicken Bake @ 55 Recipes

6 Point 2 Ingredient Personal Pizzas @ Mess for Less

Weight Watchers Beef Enchilada Pie @ Skinny Points

2 SmartPoint Loaded Cauliflower Bake @ Cooks It Now

3 SmartPoint Potato Soup @ 55 Recipes

Crispy Sausage Egg Breakfast Burritos @ Cookpad Recipes

8 Point Buffalo Chicken Baked Ziti @ Recipe Diaries

2 Point Artichoke Dip @ A Mama Blessed

Weight Watchers Old Fashioned Pancakes @ Power Recipe

5 SmartPoint Mexican Casserole @ Skinny Points

12 SmartPoint Lasagna Pasta @ Recipe Diaries

6 SmartPoint Egg Roll in a Bowl @ Recipe Diaries

7 SmartPoint Buffalo Chicken Tenders @ Slenderberry

0 SmartPoint Salsa @ Recipe Diaries

4 SmartPoint Greek Turkey Burgers @ Power Recipe

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More Delicious Weight Watchers Recipes

And in case you need more Weight Watchers Ideas, check out these recipes with Weight Watchers points!

15 Absolutely Delicious Spring Weight Watchers Spring Recipes 

15 Delicious Weight Watchers Salads 

11 Warm Comforting Weight Watchers Soup Recipes 

Have a great day!!

xoxo

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14 TASTY Summer Dinner Recipes from this week’s Best Friday Features!

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Watermelon Thyme Lemonade @ Flour On My Face

Avocado Bacon Ranch Quinoa Salad @ Food Fun Family

Grilled Corn with Honey Butter @ Adventures of Mel

Honey Sriracha Chicken @ Simply Stacie

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Garlic Parmesan Mayonnaise @ Walking On Sunshine

Sesame Noodles with Grilled Chicken @ Cooking with Curls

Scrumptious Strawberry Cobbler @ Stone Gable

Blueberry and Goat Cheese Crostini with Thyme and Honey @ 5 Minutes for Mom

Baked Spaghetti @ Spaceships and Laser Beams

Tex Mex Pasta Salad @ A Mom’s Take

Zucchini Pizza Bites @ Walking on Sunshine

Pepper and Broccoli Pasta Salad @ Organized Island

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs @ April Golightly

No Bake Cheesecake Pudding Parfaits @ Walking on Sunshine

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What are some of your favorite summer recipes?

Tell me what you’ve been working on in the comments – I would love to come see your ideas!!

xoxo

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Zesty Indian Sloppy Joes

Scoop the aromatic meat mixture onto your naan bread and top with chopped green onions and cilantro. You might never go back to traditional sloppy joes again!

Here’s the recipe for Zesty Indian Sloppy Joes:

Zesty Indian Sloppy Joes

Try them out. Your family will be in for a zesty surprise!!

Here are a few other easy dinner we love to make:

20 Quick and Hearty Dinner Recipes

Creamy Italian Sausage Skillet 

Do you have any favorite recipes to make that your family LOVES?

Share them with us in the comments!!

Have a yummy day!

xox

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Eating Healthy with Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sandwich 

We love our new neighborhood for a lot of reasons. Probably my favorite part of living here is the healthy lifestyle people seem to have. All of the homes have front porches and the community has been designed to promote walking and being active. In the center of the community is a huge lake. We love walking down to the lake each night as a family.

Eating Healthy with Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sandwich 

We also love eating dinner by the lake before our walks. Since there is a Subway at the bottom of our neighborhood, it’s so easy to grab a couple of sandwiches and spread out our picnic blanket at the lake. So when Subway contacted me and asked me to try out their Rotisserie-Style Build-it-Better Chicken Sandwich, I said I would love to!

We’ve enjoyed eating Subway sandwiches for years because we love being able to customize each of our sandwiches and watch them being built! There are so many crisp veggies that you can add. I pretty much put every single veggie on mine. The more, the better! Subway is also very affordable.

I was happy to hear that Subway’s Rotisserie-Style Chicken is hand-pulled white meat, raised without antibiotics. I thought the chicken was very flavorful, juicy and tender. We built two sandwiches. Since I love spicy food I paired mine with jalapeno cheese and mustard. The other sandwich we tried provolone cheese and honey mustard sauce. Another thing I love about Subway is that they toast their sandwiches so the cheese melts and it makes the sandwich warm and toasty. Then we piled them with veggies – tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, lettuce, spinach, onions, pickles and I added jalapenos to mine! YUM!

Eating Healthy with Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sandwich 

As a mom it’s the perfect option for days when life is a little too crazy to plan dinner, and the perfect picnic dinner idea too!

We took them down to the lake and enjoyed our healthy dinner.

Subway fits into our healthy, active lifestyle and it’s a quick meal that is packed with veggies and my kids LIKE! Perfect for us. Thanks for letting us review your  Build-it-Better Rotisserie- Style Chicken Sandwich, Subway – it was fun!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Subway. The opinions and text are all mine.

xoxo

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The easiest most flavorful herb-roasted thanksgiving turkey recipe

When you think of olive oil you think of fields in Italy, right? At least I do. So it makes sense that great olive oil comes from Italy.

So I was so excited when Carapelli sent me three bottles of olive oil to sample. Carapelli Olive Oil has been making their olive oil since 1893 and they are Italy’s number one extra virgin olive oil. I found out that olive oil sampling is a lot like wine sampling, who knew?? Here’s how you can sample different olive oils and find the one that YOU prefer:

First you need a rounded, colored glass to use. The reason it’s colored is that it conceals the color of the oil so you can’t judge it based on look. Plus, the cupped shape fits right into the palm of your hand. And your hand warms the glass which warms the oil and brings out the flavor and smell!

I also discovered that there are 4 S’s in the art of olive oil tasting — swirl, sniff, slurp, swallow:

• Swirl — this releases the esters in the oil which are the molecules that contain the aroma.
• Sniff –– Inhale deeply. Is it intense or more subtle? The aroma is the key to the fruitiness of the oil!
• Slurp — Sip it — different oils can have different taste, just like wine. From fruity to peppery to smooth.
• Swallow — After swallowing you shouldn’t have any after-taste.

I discovered that I enjoyed the Carapelli Extra Organic Virgin Olive Oil the most – it had a clean taste.

Wow – I learned so much. I put it to the test with my cheap-o store-bought brand and I couldn’t believe the difference. I wondered how it would taste in a recipe. And since Thanksgiving is coming up, I made a turkey and used the Carapelli olive oil — it was beyond fabulous!! I mixed it with fresh herbs into a marinade, then let it marinate overnight The turkey came out crisp on the outside, moist on the inside and the flavors of the herbs were beautiful!

The easiest most flavorful herb-roasted thanksgiving turkey recipe

Herb-Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt to taste
• 1 (12 pound) whole turkey

Put all herbs and olive oil in a bowl. Let marinade overnight. Then prepare the turkey, peel back the skin and put the marinade under the breast, thighs and legs. mixture inside the skin. Fold skin back over and hold in place with toothpicks. Rub the remaining mixture on the outside of the breast. Put the turkey in a roasting pan with 1/4 inch of water at the bottom. Tent the top with tin foil. Put in a 325-degree over and cook until done, cooking time depends on how many pounds the turkey is. Usually 3-4 hours.

And I also made some Oil and Vinegar Dipping Sauce that was wonderful with crusty bread!

Olive Oil and Vinegar Dipping Sauce:

• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper

Take all of the ingredients, mix them up and enjoy!!

And Carapelli’s is offering a $1 off coupon, so you can experience their new line of olive oils – you can get it at  www.carapelliUSA.com

$1.00 OFF coupon at www.CarapelliUSA.com

Are you looking forward to the turkey most or the side dishes??

I am SO excited for Turkey and Mashed Potatoes!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

xoxo

PS — Be sure to check out Oh My Crafts’ 12 Days of Christmas — tons of great Holiday gift and packaging tutorials

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