These lean turkey meatballs make a plate of spaghetti more substantial and are easy to put together for your weekly meal prep for lunch. The active time is only about 15 minutes and the rest is just baking in the oven, which is awesome for busy people! So get out a large mixing bowl and…
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Hey everyone, I'm Kyle from A Date Night In! This blog was born out of a desire to make date night a priority in my relationship. Even when money is tight or we cannot eat out because of food allergies, we find a way to make date nights possible. This site gives me the opportunity to share our meals, activities and lives with you so that hopefully you can make date night a priority too!
Chocolate Strawberry Heart Cookies
Another installment in the list of Valentine’s Day themed recipes for you since it is approaching quickly! These are a gooey, chocolate sugar cookie with a brownie like texture and they are topped with a Hershey’s Strawberry Cream heart candy. Soften 1 stick of butter in the microwave safe dish for about 10 seconds….
Fruity Pebbles Banana Bread
Fruity Pebbles are a citrus-y refreshing flavor that add a whole new element to classic banana bread. The other day I was craving Fruit Loops, but recently discovered I have an allergy to annatto extract so I can’t eat them. I was searching for a substitute to replace them and bought some Fruity Pebbles. I…
Kiwi Green Smoothie
This smoothie is another installment in my series of recipes that are packed with nutrients but come together in 5 minutes for a quick breakfast on the go. There are only 3 ingredients so it is easy to prepare. I am trying to get back into the habit of having a smoothie for breakfast every…
Valentine’s Day Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
This is a great recipe to have because it can be customized for all the holidays and special occasions you can name! These ones are dressed up for Valentine’s Day with all the festive colors and heart shapes you can find!! I used a combination of sprinkles that I found as a set at Target…
Valentine’s Day Roll Out Sugar Cookies
This recipe is a classic sugar cookie with crisp edges and soft centers. I used my Valentine’s Day shaped cookie cutters so you can make these for your Valentine or with your kiddos. See below for process! 3. Add dry ingredients scraping down the bowl in between adding more dry ingredients as needed Dough will…
Valentine’s Day Marbled Icing
Marbled icing is a fun new(ish) trend that dresses up the normal icing on your cookies a little bit. It is easy to customize and can be done for any special occasion. I wanted to use this technique to take my Valentine’s Day Cut Out Cookies to the next level! For Valentine’s Day cookies, I…
Apple Cider Vinegar Shots
Alright, I know what you are thinking… You are thinking EWWW Gross?! and Why would anyone drink that?! and I am NOT doing a shot of that! Trust me. You need apple cider vinegar in your life for sooo many reasons. There are a lot of benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar regularly. Here are…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake
This smoothie tastes like a Reese’s Cup but has the nutrients you need for a full day. It is smooth and creamy and you will love it! It comes together in the blender with just a few ingredients so it is quick and easy, like weekday breakfast needs to be sometimes ha ha! If you…
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
Like I already told you guys, the Instant Pot is quickly becoming the most used appliance in my kitchen. I have only had it a month and I kind of can’t remember how I lived without it. It takes so much time out of the process of cooking which is great for a busy person…
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