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Cucumber-Tomato Salad
This is just about the most simple salad I can think of, and barely needs a recipe. Summer is the optimal time to make it, when tomatoes are at their peak ripeness and cucumbers are extra- crunchy. It’s an easy side for pretty much any occasion and it never disappoints. If you add fresh mozzarella…
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Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas
Summer mornings should feel slow and sweet, not rushed and stressful. Whether you are wrangling kids, getting ready for work, or enjoying a more relaxed schedule, having a few go-to breakfasts that are simple and nourishing can make a big difference. Here are seven of our favorite summer breakfast ideas. Each one is easy to…
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How to Make an Easy Mexican Street Corn Salad
This salad is delicious and unexpected. If you added grilled chicken or shrimp, it would be a complete meal. Here’s the recipe: Ingredients Instructions Heat up a cast iron skillet and place the corn into it, no oil needed. While the corn is roasted (watch it and stir often), chop up your other ingredients. It…
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Rice Pilaf
Is this an authentic Middle Eastern pilaf recipe? Absolutely not. Is it delicious? Of course. I created this when we were trying to “clean” up our home cooking and the rice pilaf from the store (the one in the bag) was no longer cutting it. Funny, not only does this taste better and have better…
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Free April Dinner Plan
Here it is, friends! The seventh straight month that I’ve done the meal planning so you don’t have to. I did a more seafood this month, keeping in mind that some of you might be observing Lent.
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Transform Leftover Oatmeal into Tasty Muffins
Do you lovingly make your kids a beautiful pot of homemade stovetop oatmeal? Do they sometimes spurn your efforts, leaving said pot of oatmeal nearly full? If so, this kinda-recipe is for you! Ingredients Instructions Make oatmeal for someone you love. Make way too much. Set aside one cup of the cooked, leftover oatmeal. When…
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Cheddar Drop Biscuits
This recipe could not be an easier path to fresh bread for dinner. Drop biscuits are less picky than rolled biscuits and the addition of cheddar cheese makes these feel extra special. If you have leftovers, they make excellent breakfast sandwiches the next day. Ingredients Instructions Pre-heat oven to 425. Mix all the ingredients together…
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Blueberry-Orange Crisp
This is the perfect winter dessert because it uses frozen blueberries and in-season citrus. We all adored it. Ingredients (For the filling) Ingredients (For the topping) Instructions Pre-heat your oven to 375. In a saucepan, bring the filling ingredients up to a boil, then lower to a simmer, stirring frequently. Let it simmer for 20…
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Chicken-Sweet Potato Enchilada Bake
Ingredients Instructions Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. In an oven-proof skillet, heat your enchilada sauce through. I use a 12 inch enameled braiser. Salt and pepper your chicken thighs after cubing them. Add in your chopped chicken, black beans, and sweet potato cubes. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the tortilla strips,…
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Cowgirl Casserole (Tamale Pie)
Listen, I have three daughters and the truth is, they’re far more likely to eat something called “Cowgirl Casserole” than Tamale Pie, so that’s what we call this. It cooks up in one pan and is delicious as leftovers for lunch the next day, if you have any. Ingredients Instructions Pre-heat your oven to 400…
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