* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Bacon?  Did someone say bacon?  They must have, because we could sure smell the bacon sizzling during the linkup!  There were several delicious looking recipes that featured bacon in a starring role.  Yum!

Gluten Free Chicken Alfredo Flatbread with Bacon from Almost Supermom

Easy Bacon and Caramelized Onion Tart at Treat Yourself Sweeter

Bacon and Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese from Lou Lou Girls

Mini Fillet Mignons from Sweet ‘n Savory

Shrimp Burritos with Bacon Mango Chutney from Homegrown & Healthy

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Summer’s coming and the weather is getting warmer.  Can you take the heat?  Test your resolve with these spicy dishes!  These savory sides and entrees bring on the heat with exotic flavors.  Enjoy!

Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Pizza from Simply Stacie

Jalepeno Onion Bacon Dogs from Sweet C Designs

Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken from Dizzy Busy & Hungry

Spicy Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries from Strength and Sunshine

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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Super Saturday #60 was another weekend full of inspiring ideas!  If you are looking for some new dishes to include in your family’s menu, look no further!  We spotted some really delicious entree recipes in the linkup.  Here are our answers to the question, “What’s for dinner?”

Crispy Quinoa Patties with Dill Greek Yogurt Dip from Natural Chow

Pan Seared Salmon with Mustard Sauce from Upstate Ramblings

Chicken Caprese Quesadillas from Amy’s Cooking Adventures

Creamy Tuna Dip and Spread from Day 2 Day Supermom

Spinach Feta Omelet from Practical Stewardship

Honey Garlic Chicken with Coconut Crust from Food Faith Fitness

Corn Chowder from Three Kids and a Fish

Healthy Turkey Meatball Subs from Simply Fresh Dinners

Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells from I Dig Pinterest

Scrod Picatta from A New York Foodie

 Thanks again for sharing your projects and recipes with us during Super Saturday #60!  We hope you were as inspired by these featured links as we were.   Please come back  for our next Super Saturday Link Party, starting at 7 P.M. EST on Friday night!  And keep an eye on your social media over the weekend, too.  We like to showcase links that catch our eye during the party via Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.  You might see your links featured there!

These amazing recipes have been shared with: Living Well Spending Less

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When we were looking over your links, we realized that if we had your help, we could come up with one heck of a dinner party!  From main courses to sides and dessert, here are some of our favorites from last weekend’s linkup that would be simply divine for a Spring dinner event.

Rosemary Roasted Chicken from Belle of the Kitchen

Sauteed Kale with Onions and Mushrooms from Whole Food Mom On a Budget

Coconut Bananas Foster from This Silly Girl’s Life

Baked Salmon with Lemon, Dill, and Parsley from Simply Fresh Dinners

Roasted Garlic & Herb Whole Wheat Couscous from Joyfully Healthy Eats

Buffalo Chicken Salad in Bleu Cheese Gougeres from Baking a Moment

Eccles Cake from Baking in Pyjamas

Blood Orange Glazed Ham from The Rebel Chick

Spring Inspired Decorated Cookies from The Crafting Foodie

Lemon Macarons from The Blahnik Baker

Any of these yummy foods would be delicious on a Spring menu?  Make sure you come back for our next Super Saturday Link Party, starting at 7 P.M. EST on Friday night! 

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 I can’t wait to share one of our favorite family meals with you today. This is a go to weeknight meal that I hope you will enjoy.When I first moved out on my own, spaghetti was one of my favorite things to make. Not because it was one of my favorite things to eat, but because all you have to do is boil some pasta, heat a jar of marinara sauce, and sprinkle some parmesan cheese. Dinner done! When I reached for the jar of marinara sauce on our first shopping trip after getting married, my hubby was puzzled. He asked me why I was getting jarred sauce. For spaghetti, I explained. He said Ewww! and I said Ugh! He was raised by his wonderful, Italian mother who made everything from scratch. I called her once for her marinara recipe. Turns out she grew the ingredients in her garden, canned the tomatoes and then made the sauce. It all seemed so much more complicated than the jar!

This Italian Skillet Chicken has all of those fresh flavors, and you can still get dinner on the table in 30 minutes. My daughter says it is her new favorite healthy meal. I love when budget friendly and family friendly come together!

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Italian Skillet Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes diced
• 4 cloves of garlic minced
• 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 4 Tablespoons Basil chiffonade
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

• Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness.
• Generously salt and pepper both sides of the chicken.
• Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Cook chicken until brown on both sides, turning once, about 6-8 minutes.
• While chicken is cooking, dice tomatoes and garlic.
• To create a basil chiffonade take 6-8 leaves of basil and roll in a bundle lengthwise. Cut through the bundle, creating ribbons.
• When chicken is done, remove to a plate and place tomatoes in the skillet over medium heat until tomatoes break down, about 6 minutes.
• Add minced garlic and balsamic vinegar. heat through, about 2 minutes.
• Remove tomato sauce from pan and place in a bowl.
• Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
• Place chicken back in the skillet and top each piece of chicken 1 Tablespoon of basil.
• Next, layer the tomatoes on top of the chicken and top with mozzarella cheese. Pile it high!
• Place under the broiler until cheese is melted , spotty browned and bubbly.

Some perfect sides to go with this meal are:

Easy Soft French Bread

Cheesy Garlic BreadsticksGarlic Parmesan Roasted Squash

We are sharing this yummy recipe: Tatertots And Jello , Just Us Four Blog, Be Different Act Normal, Will Cook For Smiles, Cheerios And Lattes,Inside BruCrew Life, The Recipe Critic,  A Bowl Full Of Lemons  , Lady Behind The Curtain,

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