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Hey, y'all! I’M ashley!

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Many years ago, I created Sweetpea Lifestyle as a way of sharing simple recipes and entertaining tips with friends.⁣

Sweetpea Lifestyle is a go-to resource for dependable recipes that help you effortlessly entertain—you’ll learn to edit out the mess of over-complicated dinner parties

Ashley Elizabeth | Sweetpea

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👩‍🍳 Easy Recipes that Gather People
🥰 Making Life Simple and Tasty
🎀 Ringing in the NEW Southern Belle
Homemade Vanilla Extract! This makes a fantastic Homemade Vanilla Extract! This makes a fantastic “Beginning of Christmas” gift to your favorite people! ((SPOILER ALERT FOR MY PEOPLE!!)) This year, I’m making ‘Handmade Hampers’ for my special people for the holiday season. I adore the hampers from @fortnums and wanted to make my own. So, I’m taking you along on allll the canning, creating, and assembling over the next few months. Homemade Vanilla Extract: 🫙 Swing top bottles or Air Tight Jars 🥔 Vodka 🍦 Vanilla Beans ((I ordered mine!)) You’ll wash your container out and let it FULLY dry (i let it dry for a couple of days so there is no water in the container). Pour in your vodka. Add in the vanilla beans. I like to cut mine in half so they’ll fit AND so the beans get dispersed into the liquid. Close the lids and store in a dark place for a few months. I labeled the box and have it sitting in my closet. Want to know what’s coming up in the Handmade Hampers?! 👀 Follow along to see! . . . #handmadehamper2025 #homemadechristmasgifts #foodiegifts #homemadevanilla
Hot. Honey. Ranch. Chicken. Thighs. — WOW! The p Hot. Honey. Ranch. Chicken. Thighs. — WOW! The people are going absolutely CRAZY. The flavor is out of control. Like a flavor rally in your mouth. They’re calling it “THE RECIPE OF THE DECADE.” Juiciest chicken you’ve ever had. And EASY. The ranch? INCREDIBLE. Better than anything at a restaurant. People are begging me for the recipe. I am the BEST Hot Honey Ranch Chicken maker of all time. I give myself an A+. Say HONEY in the comments to get the best recipe of the past 6 months. . . . #TastesLikeVictory #ChickenSoGoodItsIllegal #makemealsgreatagain . . . . LinkDM *005*
Lasagna Chicken! It’s all your favorites of las Lasagna Chicken! It’s all your favorites of lasagna, without the pasta… Low carb ✅ Easy ✅ Absolutely Delicious ✅ This recipe is so easy and delicious! Paired with a simple salad, dinner is complete. Want the recipe?! Say “CHICKEN” in the comments, and I’ll share it with you! It is SO good!! . . . #lasagnachicken #lowcarblifestyle #ketorecipe #easychickendinner #easydinnerrecipe . . LinkDM *003*
Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers with a GIANT Salad i Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers with a GIANT Salad is what summertime calls for! Say GREEK in the comments, and I’ll share the recipes with you! When it’s hot outside, I crave fresh, light meals that don’t require my kitchen. This does require a grill, but you could also use your air fryer! Double the chicken and enjoy the leftovers in a wrap, on pita bread, or over rice! . . . #greekchicken #grilledchicken #summerentertaining #greeksalad . . LinkDM *002*
Add your marinated tomatoes over a bed of lettuce, Add your marinated tomatoes over a bed of lettuce, croutons, even some leftover grilled chicken… Drizzle over the creamy dressing from a couple of videos ago, and y’all!! This is one DELISH DINNER idea! Plus, it’s cook-free meal… Meaning you can relax and enjoy this cool salad dinner! . . . #saladrecipe #tomatogirlsummer
If there is one thing that will take your salad fr If there is one thing that will take your salad from lifeless to lifeGIVING is the dressing! This Boursin Shallot Dressing is a bougie ranch dressing, okay! You take your (homemade!) ranch dressing, add in some @garlic.expressions dressing, plus half a knob of @boursincheese to a food processor. Add in a shallot, fresh garlic clove, and fresh basil, blend it all up, and you’ve got an amazing dressing for salad, or dip fresh veggies in it! Store in an air-tight jar for up to one week, it won’t last that long, I promise! If you need some measurements here you go: 1 cup Ranch Dressing 1/4 cup Garlic Expressions Dressing 1 Shallot, diced 3 Garlic Cloves, diced 2.5 ounces Boursin Shallot & Chive Flavored Cheese 1/2 cup Fresh Basil So good, y’all! How are you going to use yours?! . . . #saladrecipe #saladdressing #homemadedressing
An estate sale loves to see me coming! I thrifted An estate sale loves to see me coming! I thrifted the cutest little teapots, the silver coupe glasses, and what might be Dorothy Thorpe glass and ice bucket. If you love treasures that have a story, follow along! I’d love to be friends! . . . #thriftedfinds #estatesalefinds #grandmillenialiving #trashtotreasure
An estate sale loves to see me coming! I thrifted An estate sale loves to see me coming! I thrifted the cutest little teapots, the silver coupe glasses, and what might be Dorothy Thorpe glass and ice bucket. If you love treasures that have a story, follow along! I’d love to be friends! . . . #thriftedfinds #estatesalefinds #grandmillenialiving #trashtotreasure
Ready to zhuzh up your Cocktail Shrimp a little?! Ready to zhuzh up your Cocktail Shrimp a little?! Add some homemade cocktail sauce (store-bought is fine, too!) to a little martini coupe, then lay your shrimp around the edge. Stack on your Drink Tree and, voila! How festive!! Need a link for the drink tree?? Say TREE and I’ll share the link with you! . . . #shrimpcocktail #easyappetizer #hostingathome . . . LinkDM *004*
🍅 Marinated Tomatoes! Having marinated tomatoe 🍅 Marinated Tomatoes! Having marinated tomatoes in your fridge for salads is so easy, yet it packs a PUNCH of flavor! Here’s the marinade I use on my tomato wedges: 3 TBS Champagne Vinegar (Red Wine Vinegar is fine, too! Or Balsamic! Whatever you have!) 2 TBS Olive Oil 1 Sliced Shallot 1/4 tsp (+) Kosher Salt 1/4 tsp (+) Black Pepper 1 TBS Fresh Basil Add all these ingredients to the bottom of a bowl, and as you slice your tomatoes, just plop them in. Give the tomatoes and dressing a good, gentle stir to coat everything really well. I like to add in torn fresh mozzarella to add a little “something something” to my cheese! Spoon this over a salad, and it’s perfection! Add in capers and fresh mozzarella balls for even more flavor and texture! . . . #easyrecipes #summertimevibes #summersalad #tomatogirlsummer
🥥 Pina Colada Margaritas! These cocktails are 🥥 Pina Colada Margaritas! These cocktails are delightfully easy to make, with a bit of a frilly EXTRA step! For these glasses, I stamped them in sorghum syrup, then plopped them onto a mixture of toasted coconut, maldon sea salt, and brown sugar. I put these glasses in the freezer to let the sugar “adhere” and keep it ready for the cocktail when I’m ready to serve! Grab a jug of @barcoopbevvy’s Pina Colada mix, and fill it to THE LINE with tequila! Plus, if you're sober curious or NA, this drink mix is delightful with soda water for a Colada Spritz! Pour over lots of ice in your cute glasses!! Delish! . . . #pinacolada #easycocktail #summersips
Happy Saturday!! ⁣ 🙋 I'm Ashley - the Sweetpe Happy Saturday!! ⁣ 🙋 I'm Ashley - the Sweetpea behind Sweetpea Lifestyle, where good food gathers people. ⁣ ⁣ 🏠 I'm from Asheville, NC and I think #828isgreat -- seriously, it's the best.⁣ ⁣ Here are 🖐 things you need to know about me:⁣ 1️⃣ I love family heirlooms; my home is filled with them! 2️⃣ My favorite place to be is Home (I really lean into that ♋️ life!) 3️⃣ I love curating the best gathering with all kinds of people. 4️⃣ I’ve been blogging for 17 years this past June! CRAZY! 5️⃣ I almost always have a bow on me... somewhere! ⁣ Did you raise your hand to any of these 5 things?! ⬇️ I’d love to hear in the comments! SO, now that you know a little more about me, what should I know about you?!⁣ ⁣ ⬇⬇ Tell me something good below in the comments! If you’re new here, follow along and tag your bestie who should follow, too! . . . #contentcreator #foodblogger #blogger #foodcontentcreator
I love having tomato salad in my fridge! While I I love having tomato salad in my fridge! While I love the in season tomatoes now, I do make this year round. SAY MATER and I’ll share the recipe with you! When it’s hot out, pull this salad out, top your burrata or just some crusty bread with it and enjoy your life! . . . #tomatoseason #tomatogirlsummer #tomatosalad #bruschetta
Ready for a fantastic salad dressing?! I love mak Ready for a fantastic salad dressing?! I love making homemade dressings — they taste so much better, and you can make them how YOU like them! Let’s make Creamy Red Wine Vinegar Dressing! FULL RECIPE: 2 TBS Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 cup Mayo 1/4 cup Sour Cream 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp House Seasoning (see below!) 1/4 cup Avocado Oil (or olive oil!) 2 tsp Golden Syrup (use Honey if you don’t have golden syrup!) 1 tsp Dried Parsley (fresh works, too!) Shake all of this together in a jar, and serve with an “Everyday Salad.” ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ HOUSE SEASONING: 1/4 cup Salt 1/4 cup Onion Powder 1/4 cup Garlic Powder 1/8 cup Black Pepper Shake all of this together and use on almost everything! . . . #homemadesaladdressing #easysaladrecipe #saladdressing
My Top 5 Mornings: I love this trend! I used to b My Top 5 Mornings: I love this trend! I used to be a *real* morning person! Now, my body enjoys a little casual morning sleep, and slow going. My ideal morning (that is actually my daily routine!) is this: ☀️ Wake up. 🧖‍♀️ Skincare + Light Therapy (while I listen to a meditation on @chani.app ) 👗 Get dressed 🫖 Teatime (except lately, it’s been smoothie time) What is your ideal morning?? . . . #topfivemornings #trendingaudio #amazonfinds
While I can’t in good conscience 100% recommend While I can’t in good conscience 100% recommend Prime Day Sales… It’s just not in my nature to tell you to mass buy stuff… I can 1000% recommend evvery product on this list, because I use them! Love them! Can’t say enough about them. Say PRIME in the comments and I’ll share my list with you! . . . #primeday2025 #amazonfinds #amazonaffiliate
Crispy Rolled Tacos! They’re a must-make for you Crispy Rolled Tacos! They’re a must-make for your taco tower! Listen y’all, these are the game-changing taco tuesday night addition you’ll want to serve your hungry people. SAY ROLL and I’ll share the recipe with you! I made these for my Taco Tower Party, and they do not disappoint. While I used shredded beef inside my crispy rolled tacos, you could use whatever filling you love the most. If you’ve got leftover grilled chicken, pork, etc, this is a great way to make a new meal! Just add some cheese and filling, roll it up, and fry. Yes, you could use the air fryer or your oven… You do you, baby! INGREDIENTS: * 1 lb. Meat Mixture (see note!) * 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese * Flour or Corn Tortillas, usually one package will do! (I like the fajita-sized tortilla!) * Vegetable Oil for frying INSTRUCTIONS: 1. On a clean work surface, lay out one tortilla. 2. Add 1-2 tablespoons of cheese in the center of the tortilla. 3. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of the meat mixture. 4. Roll the tortilla up over it, pulling back slightly to keep everything contained well. 5. If you feel like you need to secure with a toothpick, go for it! 6. Get all your rolled tacos ready for the fryer before you start frying. 7. Preheat your vegetable oil (about an inch up your skillet) to 350 degrees. 8. Gently place the rolled tacos into the oil and fry on all sides until golden brown. 9. Pro Tip: Once you’ve added 4-5 to your skillet, go back to the first one and start rolling around to keep them moving. Work your way “down the line” over and over. 10. Remove the crispy rolled tacos from the oil and drain on a paper towel or wire rack. 11. Serve with shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, or any of your favorite taco toppings. . . . #tacotuesday #crispyrolledtacos #whitepeopletaconight LinkDM *001*
I bet you didn’t know a little dinner party arou I bet you didn’t know a little dinner party around your table could change the world? Even if it’s just 3 of you, a little time spent with other humans can change your world! It’s Monday, so make a plan with someone and create a magical moment together around your table! . . . #hostingathome #dinnerpartyideas #dinnerpartyinspiration
Everything is always working out for me. Even whe Everything is always working out for me. Even when it looks like a detour, it’s divine alignment. Even when it feels slow, it’s sacred timing. The universe isn’t behind—it’s ahead of schedule. I don’t chase, force, or worry. I trust, receive, and rise. ✨Everything is unfolding in perfect favor. Always.✨ . . . #AlignedAndAbundant #UniversalSupport #EverythingIsWorkingOut #DivineTiming #ᴛʀᴜsᴛᴛʜᴇᴘʀᴏᴄᴇss
FATE WHISPERED TO THE WARRIOR, ‘YOU CANNOT SURVI FATE WHISPERED TO THE WARRIOR, ‘YOU CANNOT SURVIVE THE STORM.’ THE WARRIOR WHISPERED BACK… ‘I AM THE STORM.’ . . . @fortunatesons #motivationalquoteoftheday
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