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Baked Bean Dip Recipe

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Italian Bread Dip Recipe

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Hey, y'all! I’M ashley!

Welcome!

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

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👯‍♀️ Your new hostess bestie
👇 Start with a recipe
🪄 Stay for the magic

Soup & Bread Night ✔️
Intentions for 2026 ✔️
A little witchy woman energy ✔️
Content? …barely. 😌

Because sometimes the most magical nights happen when the phone stays face-down and the bread keeps getting passed.

Highly recommend hosting for the moment, not the metrics. 🍞✨

Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit! Y’all, it’s Valentine

Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit!

Y’all, it’s Valentine’s Month! ((If you didn’t know: my *favorite* holiday is Valentine’s Day!))

February is for gathering with intention. 💗🍽️

This month on Sweetpea Lifestyle, we’re slowing down, lighting candles, and choosing connection on purpose.

Less perfection.
More presence.
More meals that feel like a hug.

Here’s what you can expect all February long 👇
🫕 Cozy winter dinners – simple, comforting recipes that work for weeknights and weekends�
🧀 Fondue & Valentine’s vibes – celebrating friendship, chosen family, and love in all its forms�
🍝 Make-ahead meals & freezer-friendly favorites – because future-you deserves care too�
🕯️ Hosting without stress – easy dinner party ideas, hosting yourself, and “come as you are” gatherings
💌 Rituals & rhythms at home – slowing down, setting the table, and making everyday meals feel special

If you’re craving easy recipes, cozy hosting ideas, and a gentler way to gather, you’re in the right place.

February here is about warmth, nourishment, and remembering that dinner doesn’t have to be fancy to be meaningful.

✨ Save this post so you know what’s coming�
✨ Comment “Yes, I am!” if you’re leaning into cozy hosting this month�
✨ Share this with a friend you’d love to have over for soup, bread, or fondue

Dinner parties can change the world — even the quiet, February kind. 💗

If you’ve never made homemade granola before, le

If you’ve never made homemade granola before, let me gently convince you.
 It’s cozy.
It’s flexible.
It makes your kitchen smell unreasonably good.

🥣 This is my go-to, big-batch granola — perfect for yogurt bowls, snacking by the handful, or gifting in a pretty jar.

✨Sweetpea’s Homemade Granola

You’ll need: • 8 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned, not quick cooking) • 2 cups coconut chips • 1¼ cups nuts (I use a no-salt mixed nuts jar) • ⅔ cup honey • ⅔ cup maple syrup • ½ cup coconut oil • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional but cozy) • 2 cups dried mixed fruit (I love the fruitcake blend from King Arthur Baking Co.) • 1 tsp Maldon salt

Here’s how I make it:
1️⃣ In a very large bowl, dump in the oats, coconut chips, and nuts.

2️⃣ In a small pot, gently melt the coconut oil with the honey and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth and glossy.

3️⃣ Pour the warm syrup over the dry ingredients.
 Mix well — and really mix. I usually set a timer and stir for a few minutes so everything gets evenly coated.

4️⃣ Spread the mixture onto a large sheet pan.

5️⃣ Bake at 325°F for 30–45 minutes.
 If the top is getting too brown, give it a stir halfway through.

6️⃣ Remove from the oven and immediately add the dried fruit while everything is still warm.

7️⃣ Gently toss, then finish with a sprinkle of Maldon salt.

8️⃣ Let the granola cool completely — either on the sheet pan or back in your big bowl. 
This is key! You want it fully dry before storing so it stays crisp.

Store in an airtight container… if it lasts that long. 😉

Save this for your next cozy kitchen moment, or send it to someone who loves a good yogurt bowl. 💗

Crispy chicken cutlets are one of those always-win

Crispy chicken cutlets are one of those always-win dinners—and yes, I will absolutely eat one standing at the counter before anyone else gets a plate.

Say CHICKEN in the comments for the recipe!

No notes. 😌

These crispy chicken cutlets are golden on the outside, juicy on the inside, and incredibly versatile.

Make them once and you’ve got easy weeknight dinners, meal prep lunches, and freezer-friendly meals ready to go.

✨ Why I love them: • Perfect for make-ahead meal ideas • Air fryer friendly (frozen: pop one into the air fryer for 6 minutes at 400˚) • Freezer friendly for future you • Great for salads, sandwiches, pasta nights, or eaten straight off the cutting board

This is the kind of chicken cutlet recipe that works hard and tastes indulgent—aka my favorite combo.

Save this for later, send it to your “what’s for dinner?” group chat, and grab the full crispy chicken cutlets recipe on the blog. 🍗💕

Say CHICKEN in the comments for the recipe!

🎁 I haven’t bought a gift bag in years — an

🎁 I haven’t bought a gift bag in years — and once you learn this, you won’t either. ✨

All you need is wrapping paper, a little tape, and about 60 seconds.

How to make your own gift bag from wrapping paper:

1️⃣ Cut a rectangle of wrapping paper • Width = how wide you want the bag • Height = how tall you want it (plus a few extra inches)

2️⃣ Fold the paper around your gift like you’re wrapping a box • Overlap the edges slightly • Tape the seam closed

3️⃣ Create the bottom of the bag • Flatten the bottom opening • Fold the bottom up about 2–3 inches (how much space you use depends on how wide you need your bag) • Open that fold and squash it flat into a diamond shape

4️⃣ Fold the diamond closed • Fold the bottom point up • Fold the top point down • Tape securely

5️⃣ Stand it up + shape it • Gently open the bag • Press the sides in slightly to create clean edges

✨ Optional but cute: • Fold the top edge over once or twice • Punch holes + add ribbon handles • Drop in tissue paper and call it done

It’s thriftier, prettier, and way more satisfying than those crinkly store-bought bags.

It’s great for when you have that ONE item you don’t have a box/bag for, too!

Save this for the next birthday, hostess gift, or “I forgot I needed a gift” moment. 😉🎀

Hi, I’m Ashley. 🤍  And if you’re new here

Hi, I’m Ashley. 🤍
 And if you’re new here (or just quietly wondering), let me set the table.

This page isn’t turning into a political space.
 It’s still rooted in hope-filled hospitality — the kind that invites us to lean in, listen a little longer, and see each other as humans, face to face, across a table.

✨I believe dinner parties can change the world.✨
 Not because they’re perfect. But because when we eat together, we soften. We understand more than we speak. We remember we belong.

If you’re tired, lonely, curious, or craving connection — there’s a seat for you here.

Always.

And February? February is my favorite. 💘 It’s about celebrating connection in all its forms: 💕 girlfriends 💕 chosen family 💕 cozy nights with yourself

This month is for gathering with love, savoring small luxuries, and remembering that fondue (and friendship) make everything better.

So pull up a chair. Set the table — even if it’s just for you. You might be surprised by what changes. 🍽️✨

This little sheet pan cover has officially earned

This little sheet pan cover has officially earned MVP status in my kitchen. 🏆🧀

Say TOP to snag the link!

I use it constantly for real-life cooking + hosting shortcuts:

✨ I’ll shred a whole bunch of cheese straight onto my quarter sheet pan, pop the cover on, and slide it into the fridge — ready for lasagna night, pizza night, or a “what are we eating?” emergency.
✨ And if you know me… you know I love a good cheeseboard moment.

This cover is clutch for building one ahead of time and actually getting it to a friend’s house in one piece.

No plastic wrap drama.
No shifting cheeses.
Just calm hostess energy.

It’s one of those tools that makes hosting feel easier, cleaner, and a little more elegant — which is always the goal around here.

If you’re someone who: 🧀 preps ahead 🍽️ hosts often ✨ hates unnecessary mess

…this is a quiet kitchen hero.

Because anything that makes gathering feel smoother is a yes from me. 💗
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Another thing I truly thought everyone knew… 🧀✨

If you’re covering a cheesy casserole with foil, use Reynolds nonstick foil — and make sure the nonstick side faces the cheese.

Why?
✔️ No cheese glued to the foil
✔️ No sad cheese peel-off moment
✔️ All that golden goodness stays on the casserole

It’s such a small detail, but it makes baked pastas, lasagnas, and casseroles feel calm instead of chaotic.

Save this for later, send it to your casserole people, and trust me — once you do this, you’ll never go back. 💗🍽️

Yesterday, I lost hundreds of followers for sharin

Yesterday, I lost hundreds of followers for sharing a quote. I’m still setting the table for anyone willing to stay curious.

Another thing I truly thought everyone did… 🧀

Another thing I truly thought everyone did… 🧀✨

I make my own cheese blends. Every time.

For lasagna and homemade pizza, I run this combo through my rotary grater:
🧀 Low-moisture mozzarella
🧀 Fresh mozzarella
🧀 Provolone
🧀 Romano

Here’s why:
✔️ Better melt
✔️ Better stretch
✔️ Better flavor
✔️ Zero anti-caking agents

Pre-shredded cheese is convenient — but freshly grated blends melt smoother, brown better, and taste like you actually meant to make something special.

Once you start blending your own cheeses, you’ll never go back.

Save this for later, share with your cheese-loving people, and tell me — rotary grater or box grater? 👀🧀

I truly thought everyone did this… 👀 Apparent

I truly thought everyone did this… 👀
Apparently not.

Before I build any lasagna, I lay the noodles in a half-sheet pan, pour boiling water over them, and let them soak for a few minutes.

✨ No broken noodles
✨ No dry edges
✨ No fighting stiff pasta while layering

They come out perfectly pliable, easy to trim, and cook beautifully in the oven — especially for big, cozy, feed-a-crowd lasagnas.

This is your sign to stop wrestling with noodles and start building your lasagna like a calm, confident hostess. 😉

Save this for later, share it with your lasagna-loving friend, and tell me in the comments — were you already doing this, or did I just change your life?

🍝💕

🌮 You need Mama Leah Dip! This one is too eas

🌮 You need Mama Leah Dip!

This one is too easy.

It’s a 16 ounce carton of sour cream mixed with a can of Rotel tomatoes and chilis, plus a packet of Ranch Seasoning.

Stir this together and serve with tortilla chips and fresh veggies.

Pro Tip: use this with your Chalupa toppings bar! It’s a fantastic taco topping!

This three-ingredient dip makes everyone so so happy!

Save this for your next tailgating party and share it with a friend!

If you need a printable recipe say MAMA in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe with you.
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Golden, cheesy, and downright comforting — this

Golden, cheesy, and downright comforting — this Sunshine Squash Casserole is summer in a baking dish.

Say SQUASH in the comments for the recipe!

✨ Fresh yellow squash (I use frozen in the wintertime!), sweet corn, sharp cheddar, and a crispy buttery topping come together in a side that’s freezer-friendly and crowd-pleasing.

Here’s why it’s a keeper: • Let veggies shine — no canned soups here 🍅 • Freezer-friendly: prep now, enjoy later ❄️ • Perfect alongside chicken, ham, or steak 🍗🥩

Who are we serving this with? 👇
 Tag the friend who needs this on their dinner table! 💛
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Fresh, bright, and packing a punch — this Tomato

Fresh, bright, and packing a punch — this Tomato Firecracker Salad isn’t your grandma’s greens.

🍅✨🌶️ Sweet, tangy, spicy, and totally unforgettable.

Here’s why you’ll love it: • Juicy heirlooms kissed with firecracker zing 🔥 • Herbs + dressing that make every bite pop 🌿 • Easy enough for weeknights, pretty enough for guests 🍽️

Who’s bringing this to the next BBQ? 👇
 Tag a friend you’re sharing it with! 💛

👉 Want the full recipe? Say CRACKER in the comments!
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✨Say YES to snag the recipe! 🍝 This is Sweet

✨Say YES to snag the recipe! 🍝

This is Sweetpea’s New Lasagna — a big-batch, make-ahead, freezer-friendly lasagna that’s built for dinner parties, Sunday supper, holidays, and feeding everyone you love (with leftovers to spare).

Layers of slow-simmered Italian-American bolognese, creamy ricotta, tender pasta, and a dreamy blend of mozzarella and parmesan bake up golden, bubbly, and downright irresistible.

If you’re looking for: 🧀 A classic homemade lasagna recipe that feeds a crowd 🍅 A cozy comfort food dinner that feels special but isn’t fussy ❄️ A freezer meal you can make ahead for busy weeks 🍷 The perfect main dish for hosting at home 🍝 An easy lasagna recipe that tastes like it came from an Italian kitchen

This one’s for you.

I designed this lasagna for real life — when you want to set a beautiful table, pour the wine, light a candle, and let the oven do the heavy lifting.

It’s the kind of recipe that turns a regular night into a gathering and a gathering into a memory.

Because dinner parties don’t have to be complicated to be magical.

And lasagna? Lasagna is always a good idea.

Say YES to snag the recipe! 💕
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✨ Weeknight dinners shouldn’t be boring — an

✨ Weeknight dinners shouldn’t be boring — and these Hot Honey Ranch Chicken Thighs prove it.

Say HOT HONEY for the recipe!

Juicy, crispy, sweet-spicy, and totally crowd-pleasing in under 30 minutes.

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Here’s what makes them irresistible: • Golden, air-fried thighs with crispy edges • Ranch drizzle with a kick of hot honey • Comfort food that feels special (but is so easy)

Who are we feeding tonight? 👇
 Tag someone you’re making this for! 🍗✨
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🍅✨ These Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with Sun-D

🍅✨ These Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Marinade are everything you love about Marry Me Chicken—juicy chicken thighs, garlic, lemon, Parmesan—without the heavy cream sauce.

Perfect for busy weeknights, easy entertaining, or meal prep.

🔗 Say CHICKEN to snag the recipe!

The chicken gets tossed in a rich, zesty marinade of olive oil, sun-dried tomato oil, pizza seasoning, and fresh garlic, then air fried until crispy-edged and tender inside.

A quick garlic–lemon butter glaze takes it over the top.

✅ Ready in just 20 minutes ✅ Dairy-free option included ✅ Works with chicken breast or thighs ✅ Perfect for the air fryer or grill

Save this if you love quick chicken recipes with BIG flavor.

Tag your bestie—make it tonight and watch it disappear! 🏆

📌 Save this for your next gathering!
🏷️ Tag a friend who needs another air fryer recipe… that won’t disappoint! 🔗 Say CHICKEN to snag the recipe!
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Creamy, cheesy, and totally dunk-worthy 🤤✨ M

Creamy, cheesy, and totally dunk-worthy 🤤✨

My Caesar Dip takes all the iconic flavors of a classic Caesar — Parmesan, lemon, Dijon, Worcestershire — and turns it into the perfect appetizer or snack you’ll reach for again and again. 🌿🧀

Serve with crunchy veggies, pita chips, or even drizzle over salads — it’s that versatile. 😍

Say DIP for the recipe!

Tag me when you make it + save for your next gathering! 💛
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🎟️ Tickets are officially live — and I stil

✨ Something simmering… and it’s not just din

✨ Something simmering… and it’s not just dinner! 🍅🍷
You’ll need this rich Italian American Bolognese sauce for my new lasagna recipe dropping Wednesday 👩‍🍳❤️

This slow-simmered, savory sauce brings bold flavor with ground beef, hot sausage, red wine, and creamy Parmesan — and it’s the secret base for the ultimate lasagna coming soon. 🍝🔥

👉 say SAUCE to snag the full Bolognese Sauce recipe!
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