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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


Ashley Elizabeth | Sweetpea

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👩‍🍳 Easy Recipes that Gather People
🥰 Making Life Simple and Tasty
🎀 Ringing in the NEW Southern Belle

Cheesy Baked Chicken! This is one of those recipe Cheesy Baked Chicken!

This is one of those recipes that isn’t really a recipe…

It’s so simple, I’ve had it in my blog’s drafts for two years…

Because I see it as not worthy of a printable recipe! Ha!!

But I still think you should make it.

It’s the perfect weeknight, throw it all together and bake it up for a weeknight meal.

Ready for the recipe?!

CHEESY BAKED CHICKEN

4 Chicken Breasts
1 TBS Montreal Chicken Seasoning
1, 12-ounce container French Onion Dip
8 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350˚.

On the bottom of a greased baking dish, lay your chicken breasts down.

Sprinkle the tablespoon of Montreal Chicken Seasoning over the chicken evenly. ((If you’re feeling fancy, flip the chicken over and season both sides. But, let’s not get out of hand.))

Slather the carton of French onion dip over the chicken.

Top with the shredded cheese.

Bake at 350˚ for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is 165˚ internally.

I like to serve with rice and a salad for an easy evening! 

While you’re baking your chicken, you can make my Brown Butter Rice, since that cooks at 350˚ as well! So good together!

Who are you sharing this recipe with?!
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#easychickendinner #cheesychicken #bakedchickendinner #easydinneridea
🥩🥗Simple Steak Salad! This is how you do it 🥩🥗Simple Steak Salad!

This is how you do it!

You lay down a box of @gothamgreens lettuce on a giant platter while your big boy steak is grilling and chilling.

Add in some tomatoes, goat cheese, crispy onions, cucumbers, whatever your heart desires on your salad!

Then, drizzle over thed Creamy Balsamic Dressing… and Dinner is SERVED!

If you’re wanting to step up your hosting game, this is how!

Creating delicious meals that make your people happy is what it’s all about.

Not the tablesetting, although that’s important!
Not the decorations that take up space in your home…
Definitely not anything over the top.

From the moment your people walk through your door, you want them to feel welcome, at ease, and ready to engage in conversation! 

Having your menu be simple is the secret sauce to making ⬆️THAT⬆️ happen!

Want this show-stopping Simple Steak Salad?! 

Say “LINK” in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe with you!
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#steaksalad #springsalad #easyrecipes
Steakhouse Chicken! Y’all… Don’t sleep on th Steakhouse Chicken! Y’all… Don’t sleep on this recipe.

You’ll take a steak marinade with a couple of other ingredients.

Add in CHICKEN and marinade overnight.

Grill it up, then once it’s off the grill, top with an herb and garlicky steak butter…

Oh, me oh my oh! (Look at Miss Ohio…)

This chicken is tender, juicy, packed with flavor, and incredibly ✨MOIST!✨

Want the recipe?! Say “CHICKEN” in the comments and I’ll share the recipe with you!
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#steakhouseathome #chickenrecipe #chickenmarinade #grilledchicken #springtimerecipes
Easy Hot Corn Dip! Y’all, this recipe is SO goo Easy Hot Corn Dip!

Y’all, this recipe is SO good!!

Just a bunch of ingredients thrown into a bowl and baked to perfection.

I love making something on top of something — just makes me feel like the ingredients are going further, right?!

So, if you don’t make the Caesar dressing before, it’s not a problem. But, it’s delish, too, so it would just make a nice little appetizer board!

I’ve started adding diced jalapeños to the recipe, too!

Say CORN in the comments, and I’ll share it with you!
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#hotcorndip #corndip #diprecipe #chipanddip #easyappetizer #footballseason
✨POV: You brought THE dish everyone can’t stop ✨POV: You brought THE dish everyone can’t stop talking about✨

It’s cheesy. It’s melty. It’s hot & bubbling with flavor. 

It’s the Boursin Bolognese Bake—with burrata on top and golden croutons for dunking. 

Aka: dip of your dreams.

⚠️ Warning: You will be asked for the recipe. 

Possibly multiple times. 
Possibly by strangers.

📌 Save this for your next dinner party or wine night
🍞 Tag your cheese-loving bestie

💬 Tell me: Would you double the burrata? Or triple it?

Want the recipe?! Say CHEESE in the comments so I can send you the recipe!
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#boursinrecipes #burrataobsessed #appetizerideas #cheesedip #bakedbolognese #dinnerpartyrecipes #easyappetizer #sweetpeastyle #gatherandgraze #cheesepull
This is still my favorite way to eat it!e! This This is still my favorite way to eat it!e! 

This is still my favorite way to eat it! ith marinara sauce and Italian seasonings.

And, it’s unctuously delicious.

Slices of zucchini and onions are layered with marinara sauce and italian seasonings.

Covered in shredded mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden brown and bubbly!

✅ Perfect as a meal by itself.
✅ Perfect as a side dish to grilled chicken.
✅ Perfect with an addition of browned ground beef.

All are welcome, and all are delightful.

Say BAKE in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe with you!
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#zucchinirecipe #zummerproduce #italiancooking #easysummerrecipe
Brown Butter Rice or Stick of Butter Rice! Whate Brown Butter Rice or Stick of Butter Rice! 

Whatever you call it, it’s amazing! 

Such a great side dish recipe idea! 

It’s a couple of cans of goodness mixed with white rice and butter…

Baked in the oven, so there’s not fussing.

It pairs with any protein, and is the perfect side dish for any dinner party!

If you want this recipe, leave “RICE” in the comments, and I’ll send it to you!
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#brownbutterrice #stickofbutterrice #easyrecipes #sidedishrecipe
Summertime Entertaining isn’t complete without t Summertime Entertaining isn’t complete without that little something EXTRA!

These wooden coaster that act like mini cheeseboards ((and fit in some wine glasses to protect from bugs!)) are THE extra thing you need in your life!

Say CHEESE to snag the link!

What would you put on your little tiny board!?
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#affiliatelink #amazonfinds #minicheeseboard #summerentertaining
Blackened Salmon Bites with Garlic Honey Butter Gl Blackened Salmon Bites with Garlic Honey Butter Glaze

These Blackened Salmon Bites are drizzled with the most decadent Garlic Honey Butter Glaze, and are really something to enjoy.

@spicewalla makes an amazing Blackening Seasoning that is salt free, and just enough kick to perk your mid-work-day self up!

The salmon bites broil in just a few minutes, so dinner is super quick.

Any leftovers make a beautiful Salmon Niçoise Salad the next day.

The recipe is on my blog, if you want a personal DM with the link, just say BITE! 😂
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#blackenedsalmonbites #salmonrecipe #easyrecipes
The Surf & Turf Dinner Party Tower is just the tic The Surf & Turf Dinner Party Tower is just the ticket to let you lose control!

Say SURF and I’ll share all the details of this fun dinner party idea!

🥗 Loaded Wedge Salad
🍟 Pommes Frites
🥩 Pan-Seared Ribeye
🦀 Snow Crab Legs
🍤 Shrimp Cocktail in martini glasses, hung on the tree…

I mean, it’s the perfect way to spend an evening with your people!

Who’s coming over?!
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#dinnerpartyideas #surfandturf #steakhouseathome
🌮 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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#diprecipe #easydiprecipe #easyappetizer
If you’re headed to a cookout and you’re bring If you’re headed to a cookout and you’re bringing the salad, here’s a tip!

Add everything to a foil pan, and have it all ready to rumble when you get there. 

I love leaving my favorite OXO salad dressing shaker as a gift for the host!

Want a link to the shaker? Say SALAD in the comments!
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#saladrecipe #onthegocooking #summerentertaining
Happy Friday, Y’all! Here I am all of maybe 2 y Happy Friday, Y’all!

Here I am all of maybe 2 years old making breakfast with my dad! 

Growing up, most Saturdays we made breakfast together or went out. 🫶

((Shoutout to that Mickey D’s OG breakfast and play place!))

It was my dad’s way of getting the kids out of the house and letting my mama sleep in. 🥰

We’d also ventured to lots of thrift stores to find all kinds of treasures. 🏆

I remember walking through countless aisle, looking at so much junk, and thinking “I can’t wait to have a home of my own to fill with all kinds of treasures!” 

Here I am. 

Not where I ever thought I would be. 

Yet, just where I am meant to be. 

Cheers to the weekend y’all! 

I’m hosting a super fun dinner party this evening celebrating my Venus return! 💕

What are you doing this weekend?? Tell me in the comments! 
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#hostingessentials #summerrecipes #hostingathome
Sticky. Spicy. Juicy AF. Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Th Sticky. Spicy. Juicy AF.

Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs coming in HOT 🔥

These air fryer beauties are sweet, spicy, smoky, and ready in 30 minutes!

📌 Save this for your next weeknight dinner or summer cookout.

Say BBQ in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe!

Would you dip or drizzle this sauce? 👇
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#HotHoneyBBQ #AirFryerChicken #EasyDinnerIdea
🌽Cornbread Salad! This is summertime in a big 🌽Cornbread Salad!

This is summertime in a big bowl, and it’s an all in one meal!

It’s just delightful. And that’s all I need to say!

It’s layers of fresh veggies and hearty beans, with leftover cornbread.

The spicy ranch dressing is what makes this salad unbelievable!

And! The best part about this salad is you can make it ahead of time! It’s even better if you DO make it ahead of time!

Want this recipe?! Leave a “CORN!” in the comments and I’ll send you the recipe!
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#foodwinewomen #bhgfood #womenchefs #foodgawker #foodiechats #onmytable #whatimeating #shareyourtable #dinnerideas #foodblogfeed #heresmyfood #thecookfeed #realsimple #inmykitchen #igfoodies #foodwriter #tastemademeDOIT #f52grams #foodblog #foodpics #foodporn #foodblogger #foodphotography #huffposttaste #foodstagram #thekitchn #eeeeeats #instafood #instayum #bhgcelebrate
you’re going to want these grilled chicken tips! you’re going to want these grilled chicken tips!

((tips for grilling chicken…))

Using the Power Hour Marinade I keep in my fridge, spritz a lemon over the chicken while your grill preheats.

When your grill is hot and ready, place your chicken on the grill and DO NOT SHUT THE LID. Leave the chicken alone for a few minutes, turn to either a 10 or 2 position, and THEN close the grill.

I love having grilled chicken with salad, sides, in a wrap, salad, etc.

What do you pair your chicken with?

Say CHICKEN in the comments and I’ll share the recipe with you!
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#grilledchicken #grillingtips #chickenrecipe #easyrecipes
People always ask how I do it all… but it’s People always ask how I do it all… 

but it’s not about doing it all. 

It’s about making space.✨

No, I don’t have it all together. Yes, I still host dinner parties.🍷

I just believe in the magic of feeding people, welcoming them in, and letting them know they matter. 

You don’t need more chairs or matching plates—just an open door and an open heart. 💛

If this makes your skirt fly up, join my Substack for more cozy chaos and real-life hosting magic. 💌

Say HOST to join, or head to the link on my page.
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#PerfectlyImperfect #GatherAnyway #hostingessentials
Boat Dip! Have you had it yet?? It’s 4 to 5 p Boat Dip!

Have you had it yet?? 

It’s 4 to 5 pantry staples mixed together for the creamiest, dreamiest dip recipe.

The viral recipe started with 4 ingredients, but I added a fifth one, but really 6…

The simple recipe is just taco seasoning, cheese, sour cream, and Rotel tomatoes.

I added ranch powder, because I can.

And I added sliced green onions, because I can.

Now, to make it even crazier, I’ve started making this with COTTAGE CHEESE, instead of sour cream.

✅ Protein packed snack.
✅ Easy Lunch Idea with fresh veggies.
✅ Spread over chicken and baked… DELISH.

THIS is what you need to bring to your parties this month!

Say “BOAT” and I’ll share the recipe with you!
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#diprecipe #summerrecipes
Stop using stained containers!! Y’all, we’re a Stop using stained containers!! Y’all, we’re adults. We can do this!

Add some dish soap in your container.

Add in some water, about half way up your container.

Add in a paper towel.

Close it up, and give it a good shake it up, baby!

Voila! You’ve got a squeaky clean container without leftover residue.

I’m sure you’ve all seen this hack, but I just had to share in case you haven’t!!
POV: You’re invited to a “girl dinner…” POV: You’re invited to a “girl dinner…” 

…but it’s actually a full-blown salad bar with chicken skewers, crispy fries, and vibes so fresh even the lettuce felt underdressed. 🥗🍟✨

DIY salad bowls ✔️
Air fryer fries in tiny cups ✔️
Champagne + giggles ✔️

This is your sign to host a dinner party where nobody has to pretend they don’t want a second helping of croutons.

Tag your salad soulmates 🥄👇

Say SALAD in the comments for all the details on this party!
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#GirlDinnerParty #SaladBarGoals #HostessWithTheMostess #DinnerPartyInspo
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