The Best Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you had a great weekend. The weather in Utah has been beautiful, and we’ve been spending a lot of time outside working on spring projects and craving salads. With that being said, for today’s “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy,” I am sharing a salad recipe my family often craves. I’ve taken this salad to parties, and none are left.

Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

6 Chicken Strips cut into strips ( I use the chicken stripes at our local market deli) (set aside to top salad)

One bag classic Romain

A bag of hearts of Romain chopped

One head of butter lettuce chopped

2 On Vine Tomatoes cubed

2 -4 Avocados cubed I like one per person) (set aside to top salad)

1/2 1 sizeable English cucumber cubed

1 Green onion bushel cut

1 Cup blue cheese crumbles

3/4 cup crushed hazelnuts

Top with fresh ground pepper

Option- Add Two cups of chopped cooked Bacon

Balsamic vinaigrette dressing of your choice or Homemade, I make this recipe.

How to serve:

This salad makes four large salads if you are having it for dinner as a main course. If so, I make four salads in individual bowls by dividing the ingredients evenly. If serving as a side or taking to a party, I add everything to a large wooden salad bowl, mixing the lettuce with a good toss. Then, I layer all the ingredients except the salad dressing and let people add that to their liking.

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Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

Hello, pretty ladies,

I hope you’re having a great weekend. Ben and I have been spending Spring break week in Las Vegas, trying to catch some sun and pool time. I’ll be doing a little Las Vegas travel guide next on the blog, so stay tuned. Today, being Sunday means “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy” Sunday recipe. Today’s recipe is an “Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe.”

It is perfectly served as a main dish with Garlic Bread or as a side dish with an Italian meal of meatballs and Caprese.

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad

Buca’s Salad is so yummy we dissected it and came up with the ingredients we think they use. If you love their Salad, I think you’ll love this one too.

Ingredients For Salad:

2 Heads Romain Lettuce chopped

1 Bag of Salad mix

3 Apples (honey crisp) or Granny Smith chopped

1 Red Onion sliced

2 cups of dried cranberries

1 1/2 cups Candied Walnuts or pecans

2 Cups Gorgonzola or Feta Cheese crumbles

Add All salad ingredients to a large wooden bowl and toss

A great option is to add grilled chicken for a yummy and filling meal on its own.

Salad Dressing:

Mustard Vinaigrette

One clove garlic

¼ red onion

Two teaspoons of Dijon mustard

One teaspoon oregano

⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

½ cup olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

Add All Vinaigrette ingredients and whisk together. Then, toss over the Salad.

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March Best Sellers

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Top 10 Best Sellers From March 2024

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy April Fool’s Day! I am not a prankster, so there are no jokes here, just my Top 10 Best Sellers From March 2024. Some of these are now on Major Sale, and I have promo codes for some.

These are some of my favorite Spring pieces, and I have been sharing them for the last couple of months and have proven you have also been loving them.

Top 10 Best Sellers from March 2024

1. Designer-inspired suede bag – I bought the Large in chocolate brown. It’s now on sale for $29

2. Gibson Look Double Breasted white blazer. It comes in several colors and fits tts

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3. Free People-Inspired sweatshirt– comes in several colors and is now on sale! This sweatshirt is almost identical in style and quality

4. Impress skin toner pads– Anti-aging pads: 3 pads for beautiful glowing skin.

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5. Patch Pocket Jeans– by Risen Jeans

Excellent quality at a great price. These fit amazing and work for Tall girls.

6. American Eagle– Perfect shorts for Spring and Summer; I love these over a swimsuit, and they are great with a spring-weight sweater. NOW on sale for $18

7. Kut from the Kloth– Wide leg cuff Jean is the perfect Wide leg with the on-trend cuff. An excellent quality denim for an affordable price

8. Patch Pocket—This wide-leg, slightly cropped jeans are good quality for $29.99. Now, they’re not the quality of the Risen and, of course, not the Spanx version. But they’re suitable for getting the look and fitting within a budget if you’re on one.

9. Compact Steamer—This is a best seller that is perfect for travel. It works like a large steamer and is truly good.

10. Colleen Rothschild—My favorite Hand cream smells so good, leaving your hands looking and feeling great without being greasy. It’s a great gift idea.

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Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

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Happy Easter! I hope you’re having a day full of God’s blessing and the love of your family.

Today, I am sharing a recipe perfect for any springtime entertaining. Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites are easy to make, look like spring, and are tasty. They’ll be a hit at your next springtime party, Bridal shower, or Mother’s Day.

I have a how-to video HERE if you would like a visual.

🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷

Tulip Baguette Bites

A perfect Springtime appetizer you can make for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any Springtime entertaining.

Recipe:

-French Baguette sliced

-Cherry tomatoes

-Chives

-Basil leaves

-Spreadable Cream cheese or Boursin garlic & fine Herb Gournay cheese (I use Boursin)

Prep: slice bread, cut chives to stem size, cut Basil into small leaves, cut tomatoes in 1/2, cut off tops to square up, and cut little lines into the tomato to create the tulip ….

How to Assemble:

– Spread cheese onto bread

– Add two chive stems

-Add basil leaves

– Place one yellow and one red cherry tomatoes on the stem

Arrange on a platter and serve.

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Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

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Happy Good Friday and start of Easter weekend as well as Spring Break.

We’re heading to Church services this evening and leaving for Spring break on Tuesday.

This week’s Friday blog post took a turn. I was going to share a fabulous Spring outfit. Then, after yesterday’s Live with Suzanne, I realized so many of you wanted to know what supplements I’ve been taking and some of the items I’ve been using that have helped me on this midlife journey.

Please note that I am not a Doctor. I have seen Doctors and hormone replacement Doctors, and I’ve done a lot of research. These are just some of the items I’ve been taking and have found to work for me. Having had a hysterectomy in September of last year, I genuinely feel the best I’ve felt in years. I’ve been taking several of these items for years and added a couple to the mix in the last 3-4 months.

A little Health Journey info

I am not doing any HRT at this time and have not since around 2020. While this did work for me back in 2016-2019, while in the stages of pre-menopausal, I felt great, and it helped me tremendously to feel better and to get that hormonal weight I’d gained off.

I noticed after that 3rd year going into 4 I wasn’t feeling like myself, probably because the stages of Menopause were changing, and I also am assuming this was the time I probably started having tumor issues and wasn’t aware. Now, 2020 -2022 was a hard time for the medical field. Which we are all aware of.

Because of this, I stopped doing HTR and started looking into more supplements that could help while in this stage of midlife and Menopause. This is a tiny part of my journey in midlife and a peek at my Midlife helpers & Supplements I take in midlife.

I shared some of my Hysterectomy journey Here and more of my Midlife Journey Here. I discussed our last LIVE Midlife Helpers in these Highlight Videos and this Instagram Live.

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

I get many supplements from Piping Rock ( I am not sponsored, nor is this an ad). I love how affordable this brand is for high-quality supplements that must have

No Artificial Color
No Artificial Flavor
No Artificial Sweetener
No Gluten
No Lactose
No Milk
No Preservatives
No Soy
No Wheat
No Yeast
Non-GMO

Supplements I take from Piping Rock

Essentials for Midlife

Fish oil 1000 mg—I use the one by Piping Rock—Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon Flavor, 1000 mg, 240 Quick Release Softgels. Piping Rocks Fish Oil contains EPA and DHA, two omega-3 fatty acids that help support and maintain the health of the cardiovascular system. ** Each quick-release soft gel contains 1400 mg per serving of our fish oil and is purified to eliminate Mercury and other heavy metals. With the convenience of only taking one daily, what’s stopping you?

Maca 3200 Mg-Superfood of the Incas.= Maca is an exotic herb used by men for centuries. The Latin name for this highly regarded plant is “Lepidium meyenii,” and it is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. Grab Piping Rock’s Maca capsules today and get the equivalent of 4800 mg of this herb! Husband also uses this Supplement.

Ultra Magnesium Complex with Plus D3 (Cal 1000mg/Mag 500mg/D3 1000IU) – Piping Rock Ultra Calcium Magnesium plus D3 brings three research-backed bone support nutrients together in one great product!** Magnesium supports bones by promoting peak mineralization.** Calcium and D3 work hand-in-hand to help you and your healthy lifestyle. Get peak quality and value with Piping Rock Ultra Calcium Magnesium Vitamin D3 today!

MSM 1000mg is an organic sulfur and one of the most abundant minerals in the human body. It can be obtained nutritionally by consuming plant foods such as Brussels sprouts, asparagus, legumes, and kale. The MSM content of the food is highly dependent on the sulfur content of the soil. MSM plays a role in collagen production and is often used synergistically with glucosamine and chondroitin in joint support supplements.

Midlife Helpers for Health & Beauty

Sea Kelp– 225 Mcg Iodine source (I have a deficiency)

E 1000IU-Vitamin E is a vital antioxidant and one of many essential vitamins that the body cannot produce alone. This essential nutrient is naturally present in many nutritious foods, such as nuts, seeds, and green vegetables. A Vitamin E supplement can provide additional support for a healthy lifestyle.

Horsetail Booms 800mg Horsetail is a group of grass plants from the Equisetacae family that has existed for 400 million years. Referred to as a “living fossil,” this plant has been used throughout history in traditional wellness practices.

Rosemary Leaves 1200 MG-We proudly offer you our ever-growing selection of Vitamin & Supplement products designed to help you achieve your wellness goals at the lowest cost in the industry! The beauty lies in the depth of our assortment. Piping Rock carries hundreds of Vitamin & Supplement products for Men & Women’s Health. We offer capsules, powders, soft gels, liquids, organic formulas, and more. Our products are stacked with premium ingredients and sourced from around the globe. Our robust product line is evolving every day to meet your wellness needs!

Supplements I use from other brands

Vitamin D3 50,000 (once a week or 5000Iu daily if you can’t get the weekly one)- I get this from my Doctor.

K2-7 is essential to take along with your magnesium and Vit D-

Dime Microbiome skin supplement – with Prebiotics & probiotics –

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Biosil-ENERATES & PROTECTS COLLAGEN – Collagen Generator increases collagen levels by activating collagen production and protecting existing collagen from degradation.

Woman’s Probiotics -Powerful Digestive & Immune Supplement: Our daily probiotic for women, containing 50 billion CFUs from 16 clinically proven strains, helps support digestive and immune health.

Goli Supplements

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Goli– Apple Cider Vinegar gummies are made with unique ingredients that support many incredible benefits! Goli® ACV Gummies have been specifically formulated with Vitamins B9 and B12 to help support energy metabolism, healthy immune function, heart health, healthy nutrient metabolism, a healthy nervous system, general health and well-being, and antioxidant support.

Goli– Ashwagandha gummies- Ashwa gummies are made with ingredients that support many incredible benefits! They’re made with KSM-66® Ashwagandha Root Extract to help reduce stress and promote relaxation and sleep quality, support sexual function in women who need a boost, support memory and concentration, and Vitamin D to support a healthy immune system, and more!

Heath Boosters I use

Huge & Grace -Hydrate & Detox Drink

Start your daily wellness journey with Hugh & Grace’s delicious Hydrate + Detox, an exclusive fusion of pre-and probiotics, antioxidants, and a blend of clinically proven ingredients to revitalize every aspect of your body. Formulated with Sea Salt, electrolytes, and Magnesium Citrate, this hydration powerhouse quenches your skin’s thirst and is a clean way to hydrate and detox your body daily.

Our proprietary formula ensures a luminous complexion and boosts energy while guarding against oxidative stress and toxins. Experience a new era of self-care and enjoy a revitalized spirit that empowers your every step.

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The Trusted Lab – Daily Scoop Fitness Greens, Sleep gummies, Happy Gummies and Collagen

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Armra Colostrum Immune Revival—super foods protect, regenerate, and strengthen. It helps with stomach bloat, clearer skin, and hair regrowth. Save 10% with code DARCYVANDENBERG10. This product has been a game-changer for me. It does offer all it says it does.

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Sleep helpers

Pure Cherry juice concentrate- (I get mine at a local cherry farm)

I use one tablespoon in a lime Lacroix

The Trusted Lab– Sleep Gummies

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Easter Table Setting For Two

Hello Pretty Ladies,

A little Easter Table Setting For Two on our (Kitchen island) … Perfect for Easter Breakfast or Brunch! I had a little fun creating a small table setting; wouldn’t this be fun for the kids or grandkids, too? 🍽🐇🥕🌸🌿

Of course, this little tablescape for two would be easy to adapt for a place setting of four, six, eight, or whatever number you might be hosting. All you would need to do is keep adding in the place settings for the proper number of attendees.

As you can see, I love adding layers and textures to interest you. One of my best tips is to use what you have. See what you might already own with a similar feel or color pallet. You can always add a couple of affordable purchases to create a similar feel.

I hope you enjoy this little Easter Table inspiration.

Why a Festive Table For Two

I know midlife can have you sharing your family, and some of you have shared that you only host Holidays every other year. This doesn’t mean you can’t have a festive table setting for you and your hubby. Creating a festive little Easter table setting doesn’t take much time, and you can use what you have.

Because it’s just the two of you, if you wanted to pick up little egg holders like I did or grab a couple of festive easter mugs or plates, you’re only purchasing two, which makes shopping affordable. I picked up these little gold eggs and bunny egg cups at Target’s dollar spot.

: Plates layered on chargers and a round placemats

: pretty silverware and layered napkins

: Bunny egg holders from Target.

Where to Shop & Use What You Have

I found some adorable things at Target Dollar Spot, Amazon, the Dollar Store, and Hobby Lobby. To complement my Great-Nana’s pink dishes and my goblets from Anthropologie. My Silverware is something I picked up years ago, and I adore it. I’ve linked something similar HERE for you.

Add texture and Layers.

Adding texture and layers is easy. Mixing metals, glassware, and fabrics gives texture. Layer your place setting by using a placemat and a charger, and then your place settings add texture and interest. Tip: You don’t have placemats? Use a napkin or a handkerchief, even scraps of fabric. If you don’t have a charger, use a large dinner plate from a different place setting collection.

Usually, I cook a big Easter dinner for All the boys and their friends, so a place setting for two might be appropriate for Ben and me to enjoy a little coffee and pastry before church. Or a great idea for a special little treat shared with the grandkids.

Creating a Center Piece

A great way to create an easy Center Piece is to use a long wooden dough bowl or a tray. If you have little collections of Rabbits or Easter items, you can create layers within that bowl or tray, which acts as an anchor. A good rule to remember is to work in odd numbers when creating vignettes and remember to have space between the collections /Vignettes. Also, remember to add height to your collections; don’t have all your items be the same size.

I always have fresh flowers in our home, and if you’re not good at arranging them, a cheap and easy way to incorporate flowers in your displays is to use baby’s breath. It’s inexpensive; you just cut them at the same length to give that bushel effect. It’s pretty and easy to do.

One of my favorite quotes

“I believe in Christ like I believe in the sun—not because I can see it, but by it, I can see everything else.” —C.S. Lewis.

Easter Recipes

Here are a few of my Favorite Easter Recipes, which my family loves. My scallop potato recipe is a great Easter side paired with Ham. This Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus dish is another great side for brunch or dinner. They’ll love eating their veggies. As for dessert, my Easy Strawberry Shortcake is always a hit and tastes like Spring. Finally, here’s my secret recipe for the BEST Carrot cake.

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The Bunny plates are on sale for 54% off for the set of 4 and will arrive on Friday in time for Easter.

For a special treat …. I have joined 3 of my Girlfriends for a Blog hop and would love for you to head over to their blogs for some Spring inspiration.

BLOG HOP⬇️

Dawn With @partytildawn on Instagram and her Blog Party Til Dawn

Suzanne With @crazyblondelifeblog and her Blog Crazy Blonde Life Blog

Cindy With @lululoves7_and her Blog Lulu Loves 7

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Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Hello, Pretty Ladies, and Happy Sunday,

I hope you’ve had a great week; my family and I had a great Spring Ski vacation last week. We headed to Idaho and Wyoming on a road trip and stayed at the Moose Creek Ranch in the Teton National Forest. It was the most relaxing and peaceful vacation, packed with winter sports, family time, and great food. The perfect place to Head for a Ski trip – Moose Creek Ranch

The drive is about 4 hours from where we live in Utah. Easy drive north to the beautiful Teton mountain air, just outside Victor, Idaho, and about 30 minutes from Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, Wyoming. View my Instagram Reel Here

You might remember Ben and I went over the Summer and experienced the ranch in its late Summer glory. View HERE

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: The Ranch

: The Main Lodge

: Cabins

: The Ranch House

: Winter on the Ranch

: Views on the Property

Moose Creek Ranch

Originally built 1930

Moose Creek Ranch property is a unique getaway experience. Set in the Teton National Forest

On a river with a pond, a private 10 acres of beautiful Mountain landscape. Majestic pine trees and snow-capped mountains give you a secluded, private feeling, with beautiful sunrises and sunsets and the sounds of nature truly a relaxing experience. I highly recommend this beautiful year-round ranch.

Several properties’ lodging options include a main lodge for large families, mini cabins, luxury suite cabins, clamping tents on the stream, an airstream rental, and RV parking. On this trip, we stayed at the “Ranch House,” a beautiful mountain home on the property that sleeps 14/16 people.

: Pool

: Relaxing

: Roasting S’mores

: Grabbing a drink

: Grande Targhee

: Cozy Lodge Chats

: View of the Main Lodge

: Views of the Ranch

Activities on the Ranch

There are yard games, Picnic tables, tepees, and several firepits around the property where you can sit, chat, and make s’mores. Each room comes with s’mores kits for you to enjoy at one of the many fire pits on the property.

E-bike rentals and Horseback riding are available for a small fee (reservation recommended) In the Spring & Summer.

Indoor main lodge for lounging by the fire, reading a book, or getting some work done. A game room with a pool table, air hockey, board games, and snacks

In the summer, there is a happy hour from 4-6, and on Saturday night, there is live music from 6-8 around the fire. With singer-songwriter Greg Hise on Saturdays from 6-8 pm. For the Winter, want to enjoy A draft beer or glass of wine after skiing or before dinner? Grab a seat at their bar and relax.

Winter activities include snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. This Ranch is a four-season resort with hiking and biking from Spring through Fall.

Complementary breakfast is served in the main lodge.

Moose Creek Ranch Barn

A large, beautiful rustic barn for weddings, corporate events, family reunions, and Christmas/Holiday parties

: Upper View

: Dining Room

: Guest Room

: Game Room

: Master Bedroom

: upstairs

: Living room

: Views

The Ranch House

The Ranch House is where we stayed on or visited this trip, a beautiful mountain home on the property that is perfect for large families or a small family reunion. A home that sleeps 14 to 16 people, with a full kitchen, a living and family room, and a game area. This home has four Bedrooms and three full baths, as well as a private deck with a firepit and views of the property’s pond and majestic mountains.

: Grande Targhee

: Jackson Hole

: Grande Targhee

How far away does Moose Creek Ranch Sit from a Town

10 min from Victor, Idaho, Main Street has restaurants and shopping

25 minutes to Driggs for a larger town with more restaurants and shopping

30 min to Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park–

: Jackson Hole

Restaurants we love in the Area

Big Hole BBQ – A small restaurant with delish smoked & BBQ dishes. They also have a nightly special and the best appetizers. This little place fills up fast, and we highly recommend going early. Serving breakfast and lunch

Pinky G’s Pizza– ( On dinners Dine-in and Dives) In Victor and Jackson Hole- The one in Victor is super tiny, with only two tables to dine in; I highly recommend taking it out. Great pizza, garlic cheese bread, etc.

The Royal Wolf is a restaurant and bar with a great outdoor patio for Summer dining. I love their Chef salad; it’s yummy. Ben got the fish and chips and said it was good, but he wouldn’t get it again; he prefers their sandwiches.

Cowboy Coffee—In Jackson Hole, this is a great coffee house that serves pastries. If you’re a coffee lover, this is a must-stop in Jackson Hole.

Snake River Roasting Co. is a roasting house and cafe that serves a full breakfast and lunch. They also sell gift items and coffee to take home.

This family of mine is coffee lovers, and we love to visit both of these coffee houses.

: Snake River

What I wore on this trip HERE

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Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

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I hope you had a wonderful week. It’s hard to believe we are already headed into the last week of January. I am ready for the month of love and to speed up winter. Let’s hurry and get to Spring!

Today, I’m sharing some things I’ve loved lately for Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14, a couple of things for Valentine’s Day, some pieces I’ve been wearing or using on repeats, and a few items you’ll love if you’re headed on a warm-weather trip. Let’s not forget about the SALES you don’t want to miss.

10 Things I’ve Been Loving for Friday Favorites

1. It’s no secret I love Tea, Iced Tea and Hot tea. This is my Favorite Hot tea, and here’s How I Make a London Fog.

Recipe: 1 tea pod or bag, one pump of Vanilla syrup, Heavy cream, about 2-3 Tablespoons

2. These Glass mugs with Gold spoons make me happy and look beautiful. (on Sale 48% off)

3. This Vitamin C Serum is cream and brightens skin, helping hydrate! It’s 25% off with code 10YEARS. I Layer this before my moisturizer

4. Winter in Utah calls for a coat, and this one I’ve been wearing on repeat. It’s on major sale for $52 and A BEST SELLER

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

5. This Lip Balm feels great on my lips and keeps them soft and hydrated.

Safe 25% with Code 10YEARS. It makes a great gift.

6. These jeans have been my go-to lately. I also love the wash and large cuff; you can style them casually and dress them up in business casual.

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

7. You might like A couple of shows we’ve been watching lately if you haven’t already seen them.

The Shows are perfect for the weekends

-The Hill (Ricky Hill Baseball movie) On Netflix- (A true story and a good tear-jerker) This is one the whole family will love.

-Suits TV series on Netflix- A show about a Law firm, Lawyers, and cases. (My hubby calls in a Lawyer soap opera)

– My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2- Another one for the whole family; my hubby and I did laugh and enjoyed it. All the original cast started in it as well.

8. How cute is this sweater? Perfect for the month of love❤️ Check out a couple more fun Sweaters below.

9. Spanx has launched an entirely new line of this bootie boost leggings I’ve been wearing on repeat, several new air essential pieces, and Workwear essentials. See some of my favorites below.

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

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10. If you’re headed on a warm-weather vacation, here are a few of my Top sellers you might want to take with you. Pink & Orange stripe sweater: These affordable denim shorts are perfect over swimsuits. My go-to self-tanner is this tote bag ( save 20% on a tote with code DARCY20)—these sandals & Hats, and this dress you’ll wear on repeat this Spring & Summer.

Sales for the Weekend:

Loft 30% off full priced / 60% off sale styles

Colleen Rothschild 25% off site-wide with code 10YEARS

Banana Republic Factory: 50% off everything

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer is normally $32, on sale for $15

Wayfair up to 50% off Big Furniture sale

Click on the store name to take you to the sale.

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Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Sunday, I hope you’re having a great weekend. It’s been snowing for the last 5 days at our home and I am already so over winter!

Today I am sharing a quick and easy recipe for Spicy lemon pepper chicken pasta, that I created this week from leftovers for my Sunday “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy”. This is a great way to use up leftovers or use the recipes below to create 3 easy meals this week.

Meal #1 We had Smoked lemon peppered chicken on Monday, Full Recipe Here Served with Baked potatoes and asparagus. Yum, we had about 1 1/2 cups of the chicken left. Then on Tuesday, I made one of our favorite pasta dishes See the Recipe HERE & I had Substituted penne pasta, with about 2 1/2 cups of pasta left. Meal # 3 on Friday decided to throw together this quick dish, from what I had in the fridge, from meal 1&2, and let me tell you it was so good. Serve with My Cheater’s homemade garlic bread and a green salad.

Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

-2 tablespoons olive oil

-1/2 cup chili onion crunch (Trader Joe’s )

-2 Tablespoons Butter

-1 1/2 cup chopped smoked/grilled lemon pepper chicken (substitute any protein you have)

-1 tomato chopped

-1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

-1 cup shredded Parmesan, Romano Asiago cheeses mixed

-2 to 2 1/2 cup cooked penne pasta

How to make this one-pot dish:

I created this quick 10-minute meal with leftovers from the fridge. Heat skillet/pan add olive oil, then chili onion crunch, add butter mix together. Add in the tomatoes, stir, then the cooked chicken stir, add the basil and top cheese stir, and serve…A quick lunch or dinner in one pan…. Use what you have to create a yummy meal as well as waste nothing!

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I hope you have had a great first week of the New Year. I had a week of trying to get our house all in order, More like Spring cleaning in January. We had baseboards painted, carpets cleaned, and dryer and air ducts/furnaces cleaned. I also started cleaning all of our plantation shutters as well as got all of our chandeliers cleaned. Feels great to start the New Year with a clean fresh home.

Sunday’s are a day I share a recipe here on the blog as part of my “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy Series” and today I am sharing our oldest son Hudson’s Smoked Brisket Recipe. This is a recipe we shared with you over on Instagram stories and had so many of you wanting to make it. (When we shared in stories we shared videos and I wasn’t thinking about adding to the blog) so, please excuse that we don’t have hardly any photos. We make this often, so I’ll add more later.

If your family loves smoked meat they will love this recipe. I love that I can create several different meals with this one cut of meat. (we always do a large cut of meat for this reason.) Read to the end to see what other meals you can create.

Hope you and your family enjoy this as much as our family does.

Hudson’s Smoked Brisket Recipe:

A fresh cut of Brisket (from your local butcher is preferred for best cut & quality)

1 bottle of Buc-ee’s Brisket Rub (substitute: pepper, garlic salt, cumin, onion powder)

1 bottle of Grey Poupon

Course Ground Pepper

Himalayan Salt

The process:

Start by trimming your brisket while leaving some thin fat layers on the meat to keep it from drying out (trim all thick fat sections down). Slather the entire cut of meat in Grey Poupon. (I start with the fat side facing down so it can face up when you are finished)

Rub in the Buc-ee’s Brisket Rub until the entire cut is moderately covered (for an 8 lb cut you should use about half the bottle of both the mustard and rub). Add small amounts of ground pepper and Himalayan salt on both main sides.

The trimming and rub is now finished, I keep my brisket fat side up in a smoking tray and cover the tray with cellophane. (don’t wrap the cut itself in anything so it doesn’t make a huge mess). I let the Brisket rest in the fridge for 72 hours, I recommend a 48-hour minimum on this step to let the mustard cure onto the meat (this will give you the perfect bark at the end of the smoke).

Getting the Smoker Ready

When the cure time is up start your smoker and let it pre-heat to 270 F, some will say this is hot for smoking but I have found this temperature to be the best to keep the Brisket from drying out while also not taking 12+ hrs to cook. At 270 F the brisket should take roughly 1 hour per pound for reference. For pellets, I use “competition blend” which is an excellent all-around pellet to smoke just about anything.

I am not trying to infuse a specific wood smoke flavor into this cut of meat it has plenty of great flavors to begin with, however, if you do prefer a wood smoke flavor I would recommend using hickory pellets.

Cooking on Temperature not heat

Use an internal thermometer and probe it into the thickest part of the cut to monitor the temperature as it cooks, we are cooking to temperature not on time.

When to wrap the Brisket

Put your cut of brisket directly on the middle rack of your smoker fat side up and let it cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Once the cut reaches this temperature take the meat out of the smoker and wrap the entire cut in butcher paper. This step is crucial to get the meat past the “stall” and will help keep the moisture locked into the cut without slowing the cooking time down by hours.

Once wrapped put the meat back into the smoker fat side up and cook until the temperature reaches 203-205 F. At this stage the meat is finished smoking, take the meat out of your smoker and leave it wrapped in butcher paper. Let it rest on the counter for at least 1 hour before slicing. I highly recommend letting your cut rest for 1 1/2 to 2 hours to let the moisture make its way back into the meat, it will still be hot when sliced. If time isn’t on your side 1 hour will suffice.

Once the rest time has ended unwrap the meat from the butcher paper and slice against the grain to your desired thickness. You should have a very nice crispy dark “bark” on the entire outer edge and with the fat trimmed properly you should only have a few slices that will have minimal fat attached.

Sauces and other Meals

For me, this method requires no sauces of any kind and you can eat it as is but if you prefer a sauce go ahead a serve with your favorite BBQ sauce. With leftovers, we like to pull it and make pulled brisket sandwiches or sliders. For sandwiches, we use Texas Spicy BBQ sauce or Carolina Style BBQ sauce, both from Traeger. However, if you make a killer homemade BBQ sauce, definitely use that! We also do the same with tacos; shred the brisket to your liking and reheat it in fresh pico.

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