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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Easy & Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe

Happy Sunday!
 
Hi Pretty Ladies,
 
September is here, meaning Fall is officially here on the 22nd.   I am soaking up the last days of summer, but I am ready for fall days ahead.! The leaves have started to turn. Here in Utah, I had my first pumpkin spice latte last weekend and added a little fall decor to our home.
 
Our son got married on 8/24/24. It indeed was magical and everything we hoped it would be. I shared a lot about the destination wedding on Instagram in the feed and stories; in case you missed it, I saved them to highlights] You can view a couple of posts by heading over to  Instagram 
 
I will keep this one short and sweet today! I’m sharing my favorite homemade minestrone soup recipe below, which you can make in a crockpot or on the stovetop.

Easy & Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe

Hearty Soup Recipe:

Minestrone Soup Recipe

One chicken broth

One can of crushed tomatoes 

Can of water (using crushed tomatoes can) 

Three diced tomatoes (I used from the garden) 

One can of kidney beans (rinsed) 

1 cup frozen green beans

1 cup asparagus tips (frozen) 

One Cup of diced spinach 

1 cup diced carrots 

1 cup frozen peas

One Cup of onions (roughly)

1/2 fresh diced basil 

One tablespoon of balsamic vinegar 

1Tablespoon crushed garlic

Two bay leaves 

One teaspoon of garlic salt 

One tablespoon of rosemary (I used fresh from the garden)

2 cups of pasta (elbow macaroni or 

Leave out until about 20-30 min before serving) You can also prepare it separately and scoop it into a bowl (this is great if you have a lot to freeze or have leftovers). The pasta expands and sucks up all the broth.

Add to crockpot on high for a couple of hours, then turn to low

Stirring every so often.

Salt and pepper to taste

When serving 

Top with Parmesan cheese

Add meatballs for an even heartier dish. Recipe HERE

Serve with Garlic bread, garlic knots, or a fresh loaf of French baguette with salted butter.

Our favorite is my Cheater garlic bread recipe HERE.

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Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer Recipe

Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer Recipe

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Are you Cheering on the USA? Today, I share a fun and easy Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer. Make it a cocktail or mocktail..either way, it’s festive and yummy. Perfect if you’re throwing a closing ceremony party

I hope you had a great July! It went way too fast, with the 4th of July, Our Son’s Birthday, a couples getaway, and a girls’ trip! We’re in wedding month; our oldest gets married on the 24th. I can’t believe how fast a year went by. Exciting times and a month ahead! 
Summer does need to slow down.
Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer Recipe

Today’s little catch-up

The Nordstrom sale ends TODAY. I shared my picks on several prior blog posts; most are still available or have been restocked! So, many get items to grab at deep discounts. This is where I shared my favorite things: What I purchased, a couple of great things to pick up that you rarely find on sale HERE, and a few fun surprises. These blog posts are dedicated to helping you out if you’re interested in shopping the sale, and my LTK shop Nordstrom collection tab is shared HERE.
 
August is back-to-school for many, and several are trying to get in the last of their summer vacations. I’ve been sharing outfit inspirations for teachers and vacations in my shop.LTK is linked below. Subscribe to post notifications, and you won’t miss a thing.
 
It’s Sunday, which means Sunday dinners, and tonight, we’re having Grilled Steak and veggies, Pom fritz, Fresh fruit, and Homemade Rolls. I’m sharing a recipe for one of my favorite salads and a few things you could have missed. Watch my video HERE.
 
*Make sure to tune in on Instagram and the blog this week. I have some fun things to share
Thank you so much for being here! OX
 
Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer Recipe
Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer Recipe
Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer Recipe
Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer Recipe

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Cheering on the USA  Cocktail Idea

I’m sharing a fun and easy Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer. Make it a cocktail or mocktail—either way, it’s festive and yummy. It’s perfect if you’re throwing a closing ceremony party. Something I love about this cocktail is the fruit-filled ice cubes; they are complete and pretty, making cocktails easy. Adding flavor to your ice cubes takes away work later, and you can make several cocktails at a time. 

Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer Recipe

Recipe:

Raspberries 

Blueberries 

Mint

Limeade (I like Trader Joe’s sparkling limeade)

Raspberry sparkling water 

White rum 

You’ll need larger ice cube trays; I like the round citrus-shaped ones, an Amazon find I use often. Grab them HERE

Making the Ice Cubes: Fill the trays with raspberries, blueberries, and a mint sprig, then top off with raspberry sparkling water and freeze.

Creating the cocktail:

Place 1 or 2 ice cubes in your glass, add a shot of rum if making a cocktail, pour limeade over, and stir. 

(If you don’t like your cocktails very sweet, use 1/2 limeade and 1/2 Raspberry sparkling water) It’s that easy

To make it a mocktail, add ice cubes and limeade.

If you don’t have Trader Joe’s sparkling limeade, use regular limeade in the freezer section, make it as directed, and then add sparkling water. 

Patriotic Lime & Berry Spritzer Recipe

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Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe

Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe

Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

— My Twist on An Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe—

Are you hosting or headed to a Party for the 4th? I have an easy and fun twist on a lemon tart. Perfect for the 4th Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe, a recipe that is light & fresh, has a little crunch, and tastes so good. It is easy to make and looks so festive for the 4th of July. Trust me, you’ll use my Lemon Curd whipping cream on everything.

I was playing with a recipe for this dessert. I had all these beautiful red and blue berries, and I always had heavy cream and a jar of lemon curd. However, I didn’t have pie crust on hand, and I was lazy and didn’t want to make it from scratch. I did have some fillo dough on hand, so I thought I’d create a dessert for Sunday dinner to test out on the family. 

I could have served the berries with just my lemon curd whipping cream because that is so yummy! It’s excellent with pound cake or any white or yellow cake as well.  WATCH MY VIDEO HERE

Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe

Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe
Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe
Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe

Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe

The Families Vote:

Ben is Dutch and loves European desserts. He loved them! He said he loved the little crunch and that it reminded him of Europe. 

Hudson and Kayla loved it and the little twist. Hampton liked the berries and whipped cream (he’s not really a pie or pastry lover, so I was expecting that). Now, as for me… I love a good pie crust and even like a thicker doughy pie crust, so I missed the crust. So, with that said, I loved how easy it was to make, and it was beautiful and fun to try something different. 

Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe

Ingredients:

Fillo Dough followed the directions on the package. You could also use puff pastry, Pie crust, or pre-made mini tarts. 

– 1/2 cube butter melted

– Fresh berries= Strawberries🍓Blueberries 🫐 Blackberries and Raspberries  sliced 

-Fresh Mint 🍃

– 2 Cups Heavy Cream 🍨

-1/2 cup – 1 cup Powdered Sugar

-Lemon Curd: I like Bonne Maman

Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe

Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe
The Design I created to use on each
Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe
The way to cut each fruit
Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe
Fresh Berries

Quick overview on How to prepare and assemble

Assemble Fillo and bake according to the direction. 

Wash berries and let dry.

While Fillo dough is baking, make Lemon whipping cream (recipe below), chill whipping cream, and slice berries … (raspberries and blackberries in 1/2, Strawberries into thin slices, and blueberries left whole.)

Make yourself one of my Berry lemonade spritzers 🍋🍃🫐  Recipe HERE,  While the dough is cooling… 

Once the dough is cooled, the fun part begins… assembly 🍨🍓🫐🍃

Add a generous amount of lemon whipping cream to the baked dough… and decorate the tops with fresh berries and mint to look like flowers🍃🫐🍓 

Chill until ready to serve

You can dust it with powdered sugar for a little extra touch!

Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe

I adore my kitchen aid mixer and use it every week. A must-have! Mine is on sale HERE 

It’s a slightly different version and under $250, which is an amazing deal. HERE

Lemon Curd Whipping Cream

2 cups heavy cream cold 

1/2 to a cup of powdered sugar. (Make it as sweet as you like) 

Three large tablespoons of lemon curd 

Place whipping cream in a mixer and mix until it starts to peak. Add powdered sugar to your liking and mix into stiff peaks. Then add the lemon curd and continue to mix until blended. Refrigerate until ready to assemble. 

🍨🍋 My Lemon Whipped cream is so good served with a tray of fresh fruit and delicious with pound cake for an even easier dessert! It’s also great on ice cream and on top of a lemonade cocktail.

Easy Berry Lemon Tart Recipe

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Easy Turkey Lasagna Recipe

Easy Turkey Lasagna Recipe

Happy Sunday Pretty Ladies,

We’ve had a beautiful week in Utah. I’ve enjoyed getting our yard in tip-top shape, but I still have much to do with my future Daughter-in-law’s Bridal shower coming up fast. Speaking of Wedding festivities, our son is in Boston for his bachelor party, and before he left, I made this lasagna recipe, one of his favorites.

This week, Ben and I head to Colorado for a gateway, and Kayla is heading out on her Bachelorette trip, which means Hudson will be alone. This lasagna recipe is great for freezing and baking later, perfect for leaving for the family when you’re not home or taking to someone who’s had surgery or a baby.

I hope you try this Recipe out and love it like my family.

Easy Turkey Lasagna Recipe

Easy Turkey Lasagna Recipe
Easy Turkey Lasagna Recipe
Easy Turkey Lasagna Recipe

 

 

Ingredients: 

-Ground Turkey browned with 1 cup diced onions, 2 Tablespoons of garlic & # Tablespoos of kitchen bouquet (you can Use Italian sausage or ground beef)

-1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning

-One Tablespoons Garlic Seasoning 

-1 Tablespoon Parsley

-Ricotta Cheese (large)

-2 Jars of Pasta Sauce (I use my homemade Sauce) *Recipe HERE *You can use your favorite jarred  sauce

-2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella 

-1 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

-1 High-Quality Mozzarella cheese Ball cut into Rounds

-Handful of  Fresh Basil chopped

– 12 Lasagna Noodles (3 layers) Not cooked

 

Pre-heat oven to 400

Grease a large baking dish

Brown turkey (Recipe on Blog) set aside 

How to Assemble: 

Layer Sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, and add noodles( depending on the baking dish) (mine for three across and one on end) for four noodles in each layer!

Add a thin layer of sauce over the noodles. First, layer the Ricotta cheese mixture with seasonings, add a thin layer of sauce over the cheese, and then add noodles, a thin layer of sauce, the ground turkey, a thin layer of sauce, the shredded mozzarella, and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese, a thin layer of sauce, and the last row of noodles, a thin layer of sauce, then the rest of the Parmesan cheese and the rounds of mozzarella topped with fresh basil.

Bake at 400 for 45 min or until top is golden brown and bubbling. Depending on ovens…

Let sit for 5-10 min and cut.

Serve with a salad and garlic bread. Feeds 6-8 

Easy Turkey Lasagna Recipe

 

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5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

Hello, Pretty Ladies. I hope you’re having a great Sunday. We’ve had some beautiful days in Utah and plan to go on a scenic drive after church today. The kids are coming for Sunday dinner. We’re making chicken tacos with all the fixings, including my delicious homemade guacamole and pico de gallo. Recipes are HERE.

Today’s “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy,” I share another family favorite: my 5-Ingredient Easy Chocolate-Coated Strawberries Recipe. It’s an easy recipe, tastes yummy, and looks like you spent a lot of time making it. I like to take these to parties, add the charcuterie boards, and make them for gifts. I know you will love these treats like my family does.

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5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

🍓5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries 🍓 

-Strawberries ( I like good size ones)

– 1 1/2 Cup chocolate chips

– 1/2 Cup White Chocolate Chips

– 2 Tbs butter

– 3 Tbs olive oil 

Wash strawberries and lay them out to dry (they must be dry to dip). In 2 small glass bowls, add chocolate chips in one and white chocolate chips in the other. Line cookie sheet with wax paper

In chocolate chips, add 1 Tbs Butter and 2 TBS olive oil. Warm in microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until chocolate is smooth, melted, And silky-looking. Working quickly, dip strawberries and lay them on a cookie sheet. 

When all the strawberries are dipped, you’ll decorate them with white chocolate. You’ll make the white chocolate the same way you make the regular chocolate. (Just a smaller amount)

1/2 cup white chocolate,  1 TBS Butter and Oil. Melt

And if you have a piping bag, you can create pretty white lines. I had no bag, So I drizzled the white chocolate on the berries.

Tips for add-ons:

TIP: You could also drip the chocolate-covered berries in mini chocolate chips, nuts, or toffee bits.

Refrigerate for 2 hours, then serve 

Tips on how to serve:

Tip: pretty on Dessert Boards, charcuterie boards to decorate other desserts, and pretty on a cocktail 🍓

 

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The Best Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe

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. The Best Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe I’ve taken this salad to parties, and none are left. 

The Best Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe

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

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 Recipe

 

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe
Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe
Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

 

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. 

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

 

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.

 

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

Easy Red Onion & Apple Salad Recipe

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Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

Hello Pretty Ladies,

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 Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷

Tulip Baguette Bites

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

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

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 ….

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

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.

 

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

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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. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

 

Easter Table Setting For Two

 

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. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

Easter Table Setting For Two
Plates layered on chargers and a round placemats
Easter Table Setting For Two
pretty silverware and layered napkins
Easter Table Setting For Two
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. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

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 Table Setting For Two

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.

Friday Favorite’s weekly round up

Gold Plate Chargers | Gold Silverware | Vace assortment | Bunnies | Bunny Plates | Pink Gobblets | White Dishes | Pink Napkins

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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. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

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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Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta 

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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Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta

Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta
Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta
Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta

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D’Arcy

D'Arcy
Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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Style over 50 Outfit of the day … Wardrobe basics Style over 50
Outfit of the day …
Wardrobe basics but a little elevated✔️ 

Cute elevated casual, Thanksgiving/Holiday outfit inspo.🦃 or holiday shopping
Even running errands in style

🚨sale ⬇️
No iron blouse with tie bow sleeve detail 

🚨 sale ⬇️
Statement Jean-bling side detail jeans 
So soft and comfortable I had plenty of room which gave them a littler baggie look/feel

Affordable find puffer vest- so good you’d never know it was an affordable option.. under $40

Veronica beard inspired by tennis shoes for $27

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And…just like ThAT🎁🎄 It’s the holiday season! Thr And…just like ThAT🎁🎄
It’s the holiday season!

Three Outfits from the NEW AVARA Holiday launch…

You can mix and match these pieces all season🎄🎁❤️

You’ll be seeing me restyle  these all season long❤️
From  casual to festive dress these piece up or down, wear the plaid top with jeans, the sweater with trousers, the sequins with a white button up and tennis shoes… you get the drift…

The pieces are going fast and you’ll be sad, you missed them, or one, 😉 if you don’t grab it now❤️🎄🎁

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“Perfect for the Holidays: Mozzarella Pesto Rolls “Perfect for the Holidays: Mozzarella Pesto Rolls by @cachevalleycreamery #AD

This recipe comes straight from the Free Cache Valley Creamery Holiday E-Cookbook!

These easy and delicious Mozzarella Pesto Rolls were a hit at our family get-together last week and are perfect for upcoming holiday gatherings. Made with simple ingredients, including Cache Valley Creamery cheese, and served with homemade or store-bought pesto and marinara sauces for dipping.

You can find the full recipe in the Free Holiday E-Cookbook. If you’re entertaining or headed to a party this holiday season, you’ll find plenty of quick and easy recipes that are sure to become family favorites!

And don’t forget, when you download the Free Holiday E-Cookbook from @cachevalleycreamery, you’ll also be entered into the Holiday Gift Basket Giveaway, closing November 11!”

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Great Gift Idea for the Tea/Honey lover🎁 This no Great Gift Idea for the Tea/Honey lover🎁

This no mess, beautiful glass honey or syrup dispenser. 

Easy pump, no drip dispenser, with glass holding base, pretty enough to set on your counter.

Great and affordable gift🎁

The glass syrup dispensers are great for your Tea/coffee/soda lovers (comes with several label flavors)
Great way to remove plastics out of your kitchen

-pretty glass cups for tea/ coffee /hot coco come with gold silverware 

Honey dispenser 
I am giving a few of these with a bottle of local Utah honey 🍯 

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A little Sunday inspiration… 8 quotes I’ve found A little Sunday inspiration…

8 quotes I’ve found really HIT 
In midlife❤️

➡️ slide through my 8 photos to read…I know a few of them or maybe all will resonate with you too✔️

Have a beautiful & blessed Sunday pretty ladies 🙏🌸

Styling suede over 50. 
This darling knot front detail suede dress and cropped wide leg suede pants, I think you’ll love as much as I do ❤️❤️❤️

Comment “Suede “ if you like my outfits and want the details and links.⬇️

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Melanoma Facial Cancer Journey On this journey… Melanoma Facial 
Cancer Journey 

On this journey… I have really researched and have found the importance of clean Beauty, Clean living and what we put into our bodies, is more important NOW than ever.

Here’s what I would Purchase from the Sephora Sale and also give as gifts🎁 

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🚨 This is also your reminder to Make a skin check appointment.🚨🚨🚨

🧼🧽🧴 The song that’s always in my Head “Clean -up” “Clean-up” everybody do your share…

I am trying to share how important it is to “Clean-Up” your beauty, your home and what you put into & on your body. 

Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below⬇️

Have a beautiful Friday Pretty ladies🅾️❌ D’Arcy
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“Cranberry Cheddar Caramel Dip Recipe with @cachev “Cranberry Cheddar Caramel Dip Recipe with @cachevalleycreamery #AD

The holidays are almost here, and Cache Valley Creamery launched their Free Holiday E-Cookbook today, featuring several recipes perfect for holiday entertaining and gatherings.

Today, I’m making an easy Cranberry Cheddar Caramel Dip served with apples, pretzels, and shortbread. It’s perfect as an appetizer or dessert for your holiday party!

You can find the full recipe in the Free Holiday E-Cookbook, and when you sign up, you’ll automatically be entered into the Holiday Gift Basket Giveaway!

The gift basket includes:

Wine and cheese board

1 year of free cheese

Sustainable cheese wrap

Cheese knives and tools

Cheese grater

Cache Valley Creamery socks

Cache Valley Creamery apron

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HOME TIP, JUST in TIME for Holiday Hosting…. ❤️❤️❤ HOME TIP, JUST in TIME for Holiday Hosting….
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Easy way to clean your silver in 3 minutes….

And then put it to use❤️❤️❤️

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I find the hidden gems, so you don’t have to. 🎁Gif I find the hidden gems, so you don’t have to. 🎁Gift Idea Edit

9 Affordable 
 “Vintage Inspired” Home finds
I tell me “Besties’s about”…

-Tea Strainer you’ll give as gifts
-Magnetic Brass measuring spoons
-Cutest drying rack
-Honey/Syrup dispenser 
-dish soap/handsoap/candle holder 
-Table lamps
-French sea salt
-Beautiful safe pans
-Mirror we all need over 40

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Attention Pj & Robe Lovers❤️ I’ve got 2 sets of 💯 Attention Pj & Robe Lovers❤️

I’ve got 2 sets of 💯 cotton pj’s and two plush cozy robes your going to love ❤️ 
priced from $42-46

🎁Great Gift Ideas
❤️Several Colors and prints to choose from
❤️ great Quality and fit

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My Birthday Month was a good month for Outfit’s yo My Birthday Month was a good month for Outfit’s you loved✔️

I am Now 55 and these are the Top 18 outfit you loved❤️, that I shared✔️✔️✔️

-Slide ➡️ Through All 18 to see some of the things that made you like the outfit…

-What some of the outfits had on common
-Trends your loving
-What colors I shared you picked as favorites 
-Classic pieces you always love

I loved all of these “fits” but #3 was fun- #2 I got stopped several times to tell be I looked “ chic”#6 I could believe the sale … 16 is comfy and cute

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Strong Women Rise… Strong Women Win… She’s HER own Strong Women Rise… Strong Women Win… She’s HER own Force from within….

I love that❤️ 

I feel so many Women, don’t give themselves enough credit…

As Moms, Wives, business owners, hard workers and the “doers”
They’re doing it all and carrying the weight …most of the time with a smile, and hiding a worry, a weakness or guilt!

Remember you are STRONG.. you are a force … and it’s ok to not to give a dam what others think… 

And sometimes… it’s ok not to Give a  dam “what’s for dinner!”😉🥰
Or that the laundry didn’t get done, or that your Christmas Tree isn’t up after Halloween…

Sometimes the “give a dam” can turn back on tomorrow 😉❤️

Happy November pretty ladies, remember as we head into a “moms” busiest season… it’s important to take care of yourself, breathe and know when to turn on/off your “give a dam switch” 😉❤️🥰

On another note… How cute is this outfit for thanksgiving? 🦃🍂 
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Funny … not funny.. working moms… busiest time of the year
Thanksgiving Outfit Idea🍂🦃 PROOF Good Basics can Thanksgiving Outfit Idea🍂🦃

PROOF Good Basics can easily be “Elevated” with a Blazer for a “Chic Polished Look” 

Add some great accessories, which always “finish off the look” ✔️✔️✔️

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You can never go wrong with jeans and a blazer✔️

Tell me something you’re looking for… to help you this holiday season⬇️

-Thanksgiving outfits 
-Holiday outfits
-decorating inspo
-Recipes
-cocktail recipes
-Gift ideas (for who)
Custom-made luxury. Pre washed for Purity. @three Custom-made luxury.
Pre washed for Purity.

@threegirlscurtains  specializing in custom pre-washed curtains because they care deeply about the craftsmanship and sustainability & pieces that are ready to hang.

Not only are their curtains luxurious and beautiful they’re also clean, safe and gentle for your home and family.

I’ve partnered with Three Girls Curtains and couldn’t be more excited to finally share the Zaria double French pleat in green stripe with you. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship finished off our master bedroom remodel “like Jewlery for an outfit” The curtains are to your walls. 

It’s all in the details…
November 🍂🍁only means… We’re getting ready…. Some November 🍂🍁only means…
We’re getting ready….

Some changes are coming….

@kingofchristmas Tree has arrived✔️ and I’ve started decking the halls ….the Holidays will be hear before you know it…

Seriously, if November goes as fast as October did Christmas will be here in 3 days🤦🏼‍♀️

Are you in the market for a new Christmas tree this year?
Kinds of Christmas makes the most beautiful Trees, wreaths and garlands for all your holiday greenery needs! 

Comment “TREE” I’ll send you the links🎄🎄🎄

Yes, we’re adding yet another Tree this year:) stay tuned…🎄

When do you Start decorating?
I actually started my tree decorating clients tomorrow…

If you live in Utah and want your Tree-porch- A Tablescape or House decorated for the Holidays:) send me Dm🎄🎄🎄🎄

Don’t worry, I am not skipping Thanksgiving🍂🦃 I have a lot of fun content to share with you- outfits-recipes- Decor-tablescapes ….
🍂Happy Halloween 🎃 🍂 Come on a Fall walk with Lit 🍂Happy Halloween 🎃 🍂

Come on a Fall walk with Little Man & Coco … and see what we see🍂 
🎥Watch tell the end to see what “Coach” did for him…

This little guy loves trees, and is at peace outside, he’d be out here all day, everyday…

He loves walks to look at trees, loves to swing in the hammock to look at the trees, he loves to touch the leaves and explore 🍂

It’s the sweetest thing to watch, 
And I enjoy every moment and don’t rush any of them🍂🍂 I am happy to look at leaves for hours🍂

Being a grandma has changed me in the most beautiful way.
I don’t rush through moments anymore.
I don’t stress the little things like I used to.
Because now I know how fast it all goes. 🥰❤️

Incase your new here… I go by “COCO “and my hubby is “Coach”
They say you shouldn’t… Who’s “They anyway’s?” 🚨A They say you shouldn’t…
Who’s “They anyway’s?”

🚨Attention Fashion Police🚨
Age is just a number!!!

You can wear Leather pants over 50….

Hello, I am D’Arcy and I am 55 and I don’t let a number dictate my style✔️

Ladies, don’t let a number stop you from wearing what you love, or what makes you feel good!!

🚨3 things you should DO…

-Wear what makes you feel good 
-Wear what flatters your figure 
- Wear what make YOU feel confident 

3 Things you DON’t want to do

- Care about others opinions 
- Dress your age 
-Wear things that DON’T fit well, and are uncomfortable or don’t flatter your figure.

🌸Pretty Ladies, when you look good, you feel good and you do good✔️✔️✔️

That’s a mood lifter right there!

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Thursday night Lives are Back… Missed tonight’s?… Thursday night Lives are Back…

Missed tonight’s?… well it’s right here to view, so grab a glass of your favorite… and tune in❤️😉

You asked for them.. and I answered YES..
This week I decided to share Happy Mail..

Things I’ve purchased, brands I am working with, pr packages, gift ideas, and more.

Each week will be different, a great way to connect with you, have a chat, share things, create a recipe, maybe a decorating tip or two, special guests, and sometimes maybe just a chat.

I’ll be doing these Thursday’s at 4 or 6pm Mnt. 
(I’ll tell you the night before) 

Thank you for tuning in and encouraging me to start them up again. ❤️😉🥰

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Thank you 🅾️❌, D’Arcy

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A great fitting and quality white tee and affordable under $50 great fitting, quality jeans.

Classic tee made in the USA such great quality, and fit. 

These fun under $50 jeans that are super soft and great quality and fit tts 

Loafers by on major sale 

Style and layer so many ways. 
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