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How To Fold a Burrito
The other day, I shared how to cook beans in the pressure cooker. I wanted to share our favorite way to enjoy beans: the humble but scrumptious bean burrito! The best and easiest way to make refried beans is to simply put the whole beans in a pot and mash them with a potato masher.…
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Basic, Easy Beer Bread
This is a family favorite for weeknight dinners, and I have been known to deliver this, warm from my oven, to neighbors and friends. It is always a hit and it’s easily adaptable, with only five ingredients. The flavor will largely depend on what kind of beer you use, so do try to pick one…
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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade and DIY Fountains
We had our church community group over last week for an ice cream social and in some ways, a little introduction to our much-prayed-for new home. Well over forty people ate ice cream and had a blast, with kids ranging in age from zero to seven running all over. The hit with the kids, oddly…
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The Easiest Rice Pudding
We all have those recipes, the ones that are so adaptable and always a hit. Rice pudding is that for my family. Not only is it whole food and budget-friendly, it’s delicious. I have a general base that I start with and love to do a few variations, depending on what I have on hand.…
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Easy Whole Food Breakfasts for Busy Mornings
…That are also nutritious and easy to make. I generally keep a rotation of breakfast foods going that invariably include a protein plus a carb. This is the magic formula that keeps my children full and energized until lunch, not to mention I feel absolutely guilt free on the occasional donut morning. A little homemade…
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Spicy Creamed Corn
My mother-in-law visited this past weekend for her birthday. When I asked if she wanted me to cook her anything in particular, this corn dish is what she requested. It has a little kick from the jalapeños, but the corn and cheese make it mild enough that my kids even enjoyed it.
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Parmesan Chicken Sheet Pan
This recipe checks all the boxes for me: easy, nutritious, affordable, and delicious. I originally adapted it from a local grocery store nearby and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Ingredients 2 pounds chicken breast, cubed into 1-inch pieces 2 cups broccoli florets 1 red onion, roughly chopped 1/2 cup pesto…
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How to Make Creamy Stovetop Oatmeal
Oatmeal is easily the most humble of breakfast dishes, and let’s be honest, we have all had gluey, bland oatmeal and lived to regret it. True, stovetop oatmeal is an affordable breakfast staple around here, ranking high on the list of my kids’ favorites. Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup raisins 1 apple, diced…
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