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Tailgating Party Food and Snack Ideas To Celebrate Your Favorite Team

As a New Yorker born and raised in Queens, I’ve always been loyal to the New York Jets. I stick by my belovedView full post »

Luscious Rosa Lasagna Recipe

Family dinner parties are a chance to reconnect and really open up, catch up on what is happening, and just relaxView full post »

Homemade Keto Pizza

I love pizza, but I became a little tired of scraping the toppings off the crust in order to eat it bread-free. IView full post »

Dark Chocolate Soufflés For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up in about two weeks, and it’s a day I try to splurge a little on myself. I’llView full post »

Easy Chicken Caprese Quesadillas Recipe

Our weeknights are spent doing homework, having family dinner and relaxing together for a little while to read or watchView full post »

Best Pumpkin Pie Ever (and super easy too)

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, even more so now that my first son was born on this day over a decade ago.View full post »

You Can Cook! Two Easy Recipes To Take The Fear Away

Before I learned how easy cooking was, I found anything that had to do with recipes and the oven and raw ingredientsView full post »

Sweetness Served … A Better Valentine’s Day Treat ♥︎

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Tribe Hummus Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays thatView full post »

Better-For-You Kale + Beef Soft Tacos With Cauliflower Tortillas

This post is sponsored by CAULIPOWER Cauliflower Tortilla but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. WeView full post »

“Awesome For All” Pumpkin Tacos Recipe

Sponsored by Sweet Earth Foods Some things are good to be mindful of, such as our health and our effect on the worldView full post »

Roasted Brussel Sprouts + Cranberry Quinoa Medley

This post is sponsored by truRoots but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Mixing it up in the kitchenView full post »

Farm Fresh Meals + A Spicy Sweet Pepper Recipe

This post is sponsored by Walmart, and all thoughts and opinions are my own. var ts=document.getElementById('ti-pixelView full post »

Easy, Nutritious Lasagna With Kids

Lasagna is one of my husband’s favorite meals, and I’ve been teaching the boys to cook here and there, so itView full post »

Cobbled Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

This post is sponsored by Bays English Muffins. All opinions are my own. Autumn is a time for flavorful, hearty, andView full post »

A Cooked Perfect Weeknight Dinner – Meatball Sub Sandwiches

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooked Perfect® Meatballs. All opinions are 100% mine. The boysView full post »

Baking Cinnamon Banana Bread Pudding With Kids

I’ve partnered with Peapod to create this content. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. On the weekendsView full post »

Homemade Frosted Sugar Cookie Hot Cocoa

Chilly days with snow filled skies, wintery nights filled with cuddling and holiday movies. It’s the best time ofView full post »

Easy Pecorino Romano Meatballs Recipe

This is a partnered post I love cheese, and always felt like a meal wasn’t a meal unless there was cheese incorporatedView full post »

Pumpkin Picking, Hayrides, + Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Pie

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mineView full post »

Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Lemon-Infused Olive Oil & Romano Shavings

This is a partnered post Food lovers appreciate gifts of flavor, whether as the cook or the diner, because havingView full post »

October At The Guzman House + A Delicious Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Recipe

We’ve slowly relaxed into a steady schedule of school, after-school activities, and the occasional get-togetherView full post »

Celebrate National Coffee Day With Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee and Muffins

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mineView full post »

Celebrating Family + A Delicious Chicken Posole Recipe

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BUSH’S Beans. The opinions and text are all mine. FamilyView full post »

Enjoying The Last Days Of Summer With Homemade Salted Caramel Mocha Ice Cream

Summer days are for fun in the sun, including badminton, days at the beach, volleyball, and anything involving shorts,View full post »

One Pot Dirty Rice and Beans with Smoked Sausage Recipe For Back-To-School Days

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BUSH’S Beans. The opinions and text are all mine. Back toView full post »

Easy Turkey and Ham Spirals

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Columbus Craft Meats. All opinions are 100% mine. My younger sonView full post »

French Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

The end of the school year can be hectic, between class parties, final projects, and a decreased motivation to packView full post »

Chocolate Covered Almond Joy Freezer Pops For Summer Days

The end of the school year is near, and the long days of summer are just as close. I can’t wait to be able toView full post »

Turkey and Baked Beans Meatballs

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BUSH’S Beans. The opinions and text are all mine.View full post »

Penne Primavera with Chicken Meatballs

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooked Perfect® Meatballs. All opinions are 100% mine. We’veView full post »

Summer Salad With BUSH’S Beans & Homemade Dressing

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BUSH’S Beans. The opinions and text are all mine. TheView full post »

How To Celebrate Memorial Day With Children

Memorial Day is May 29th, and it’s the day we remember the people who died while serving in our country’sView full post »

Dark Chocolate Soufflés For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up in about two weeks, and it’s a day I try to splurge a little on myself. I’llView full post »

Sweet Cream Bread Pudding Recipe

Spring is here! I love that feeling you get when everything starts to thaw out after a very cold winter, and thoseView full post »

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Chili Recipe

This is a sponsored post by Hunt’s® tomatoes. All opinions are my own. The weather has been up and down lately,View full post »

Spicy Homemade Salsa For Your Football Watching Party

This is a sponsored post by Hunt’s® tomatoes. All opinions are my own. The Big Game is this Sunday, February 5thView full post »

Tortellini and Turkey Meatballs Soup

This is a sponsored post by Hunt’s tomatoes. All opinions are my own. Ack, it’s been cold! We love the snow, ourView full post »

Cheesy Pizza Bites For Entertaining & Holiday Parties

This is a sponsored post by Hunt’s tomatoes. All opinions are my own. When the weather turns cold, we can’tView full post »

My Kitchen Helper

I’ve been spending lots of time in the kitchen lately, and the most overworked appliance is definitely a tieView full post »

Frosted Sugar Cookie Muffins With Fallen Snow Icing

There is nothing better than curling up by the fire with a hot drink and a tasty sweet treat during the cold months of aView full post »

Dad Missed A Birthday So We Celebrated Again!

Holidays and celebrations aren’t the same without dad, but sometimes parents have to work on holidays. My husbandView full post »

The Best Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich

I partnered with Vive Mejor to share my own idea for a Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich. There is nothing better than aView full post »

Easy Chicken Caprese Quesadillas Recipe

This is a sponsored post by Hunt’s tomatoes. All opinions are my own. Our weeknights are spent doing homework,View full post »

Mushroom Rigatoni with Italian Sausage

October is Italian-American heritage month, and Johnsonville wants to help celebrate by joining us during our familyView full post »

The Indoor Campout + “Campfire Bites” Recipe

The cooler weather means less time outdoors, and after a summer where my sons discovered camping, I felt bad to tellView full post »

An Appetizer Touchdown 🏈 Homegating Wraps For Your Sports Fan Guests

This is a sponsored post by Hunt’s tomatoes. All opinions are my own. This is my favorite time of year, when theView full post »

Black Bean Scrambled Egg Breakfast Tacos Recipe To Celebrate World Egg Day

This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with the American Egg Board and #WeAllGrow Latina Network My sons areView full post »

Fall Harvest Pizza Recipe

This is a sponsored post by Hunt’s tomatoes. All opinions are my own. The air is crisper and the nights comeView full post »

‘I Lost My First Lost Tooth’ Party- Celebrating Life’s Rich Moments

I’d like to thank RITZ for sponsoring this post. Our son recently lost his first tooth, and it was a long-awaitedView full post »

Hamburger Stuffed Peppers Recipe + Giveaway

Some like it hot, and I’m part of that party. Especially when the spiciness is added by a delicious EnglishView full post »

Thumbprint Butter Cookies w. Lingonberries Jam

FELIX Lingonberries are Sweden’s favorite superfruit and Felix is Sweden’s favorite lingonberry jam. Now availableView full post »

Easy Baked Cinnamon Apple Cobbler Recipe + A Giveaway

A healthier diet usually consists of more fruit, and fruit is naturally tasty so most people would be happy to eat moreView full post »

Mozzarella Stuffed Bread Rolls + A Cheese Lovers Giveaway

Cheese is a favorite food for many of us, and Wisconsin Cheese is one of the most well-known names in the tradition ofView full post »

Cheesy Baked Chicken + Green Bean Casserole + A Giveaway

Ever in the mood to just snack on something, without making a whole meal out of it? John Wm. Macy’s CheeseSticksView full post »

Healthy Loaded Lentil Chips + A Giveaway

I love a good appetizer of loaded chips. Let’s be honest, it’s a full meal, and it’s delicious. It&#View full post »

Pennette Caprese With Capatriti EVOO + A Giveaway

I’ve said many times that I really only use extra virgin olive oil in this house. I really don’t fryView full post »

A Yummy Anytime Snack + An Oatmeal Banana Smoothie Recipe + A Giveaway

I participated in Mom Blog Tour at the Summer Fancy Food Show on behalf of Wendy’s Bloggers and received McCann&#View full post »

Blue Apron Delivers Chef-Designed Fresh Meals To Your Home

Homemade meals sometimes seem like a luxury, especially in busy home where both parents work or have kids and full livesView full post »

A Better, Bolder Burger

Summer is for barbecues, and this year we plan to have them as often as possible. Burgers are always a hit, and the bestView full post »

Cherry Lime Vanilla Summer Smoothies

Smoothies during the spring and summer are an amazing way to enjoy a fresh beverage that is not only delicious, butView full post »

Mornings At The Guzman House

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Jimmy Dean through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I wasView full post »

Cooking With My Son: Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs Recipe For Día del Niño

My older son is always asking to cook with me, and I realized I can’t think of a better way to celebrate el DíaView full post »

Raspberry Hand Pies With French Vanilla Pie Crust

Pies are a delicious dessert treat for everyone, but for little kids, they can be very messy. This is why we startedView full post »

Vanilla Bean Skillet Brownie Recipe

Slowing down and spending more time with my boys is an important goal for me this year. I see them less now that theyView full post »

Easiest Shredded Chicken Chili Recipe

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Redpack Tomatoes. All opinions are 100% mine. Family dinners areView full post »

Favorite Recipes of 2015

Our kitchen was very busy this last year, and I found myself trying out new dishes I never made before as well asView full post »

Mexican Chocolate Dipped Cocoa Pebbles Crunch Cookies

This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Post and Latina Bloggers Connect. The nine days before ChristmasView full post »

A Holiday Tradition Of Sugar Cookies From The Heart

One of the best things about this time of year is reconnecting with people I don’t see often. When we are invitedView full post »

Vegetable Pot Pie Recipe #Meatless Monday

Plant-based diets are better for people and the planet, so we recently designated Mondays in our homes as MeatlessView full post »

Celebrate Friendsgiving With A Delicious Sausage Stuffing Recipe

I made a delicious and easy dinner using Johnsonville® as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #SausageFamily ThisView full post »

Autumn Trail Mix

I’m sharing #beyondordinary in my life as part of a Sahale Snacks® sponsored series for Socialstars™ When we’View full post »

Luscious Rosa Lasagna Recipe + Save On Bertolli

Post Sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are 100% my own. Family dinner parties are a chance to reconnect and reallyView full post »

Halloween Party Ideas For A Spooky Soirée

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ellio’s Pizza. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s a spookyView full post »

One Pan Penne With Black Olives and Shredded Parmesan Recipe – Delicious Dinner, Pronto!

If there is one thing I just don’t have enough of, it’s time. I wish I had more time to play with my kids,View full post »

Tailgating Party Ideas To Celebrate Your Favorite Team #FeelTheOrgullo

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the NFL and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. As aView full post »

Our Fall Recipes on Kraft – Creamy Garlic + Green Bean Chicken Casserole Recipe & Delicious Bruschetta with Seasonal Vegetables

I’m a member of the Kraft Tastemakers—a community of kitchen aficionados contributing my recipes and stories toView full post »

Spinach And Feta Wraps Recipe

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of AllWhites Egg Whites. All opinions are 100% mine. Scrambled eggs areView full post »

Celebrating Family Meals + The Easiest Family Taco Night Ever

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods. All opinions are 100% mine. Family meals eaten at homeView full post »

Almond & Artichoke Hummus Recipe #MeatlessMondayNight

We are a family that definitely eats a bit too much meat, and it’s healthier to enjoy a more plant-based diet. ItView full post »

Master The Lunchbox

Thanks to Ocean Spray for sponsoring this conversation to inspire parents to Master the Lunchbox So what’s in yourView full post »