Basil Marinated Mozzarella – Use Those Summer Herbs!

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I’ve been enjoying making my own mozzarella lately. It’s my first foray into cheese making and has honestly been a bit more of a learning curve than I anticipated. But now that I have mozzarella down, I am loving marinating it in various concoctions. One of the best parts about this is that it makes…

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DIY Taco Seasoning Recipe

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Taco seasoning is something I use a lot here. It’s not just for tacos and burritos. This is a generally good spice mix that I also put in chili and the occasional casserole or dip. But those seasoning packets in the store are expensive! This taco seasoning recipe is one I’ve adjusted over time and…

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Our Favorite Crock Pot Chili

This has been my family’s favorite chili for years, and it has the added benefit of being a crock pot meal so you can have a great dinner ready on busy nights.  It makes a whole 5-quart slow cooker full so you can serve a large crowd, have leftovers, or freeze some for other meals…

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