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Beef And Noodles

Beef and Noodles is a creamy comfort dish that your whole family will love! Done in about 30 minutes, this is a perfect weeknight dinner win. I have another dinner win for you today! This recipe is done in 35 minutes, made with simple ingredients, and is loaded with flavor. It is comfort food at it’s finest and your family will love it. I’m so happy that you all can’t see me as I take photos of the food you see....

Candied Sweet Potatoes

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Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole

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Chewy Granola Bar Recipe

These Homemade Granola Bars can be made in about 15 minutes and they are a delicious snack that is perfect for when you are on the go! If your family is just as busy as ours, you know that having delicious snacks that your kids can grab as they run out the door to soccer practice is important. I love having the ability to make those snacks from scratch so I know exactly what is in them....

Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

These Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars are so amazingly buttery and delicious! The perfect treat for the holidays. This recipe for sugar cookie bars are the perfect blend of buttery soft sugar cookie and delicious chocolate peppermint. It is so tasty! You start with the best sugar cookie recipe ever and then move on to what is lie a chocolate ganache with peppermint it. You end with these baking chips on top for a little pop of color and crunch....

Corn Casserole

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Cranberry Beergaritas

These Cranberry Beergaritas are just five simple ingredients but are the perfect addition to a party! You guys, I can’t decide if I made a bad mom judgement call or not. I let my kids (4 and almost 8) watch The Princess Bride . . . kidnapping, pirates, sword fights, poisoning, forcing women into marriage, murder, suicidal thoughts . . . . Okay, I might be able to answer this one....

Creamy Cucumber Salad

This Creamy Cucumber Salad only takes about 15 minutes to make and is the perfect picnic salad. Make it for gatherings or a simple side dish for family dinners. Fresh garden vegetables are one of my very favorite things about summer. Whether we get them from our own garden or the farmer’s market, they truly spark joy for me. Fresh cucumbers are no different, they are so delicious when they are fresh....

Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

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Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe

Chicken Marsala is the best 30 minute meal. This version is both creamier and easier than the traditional dish – a great one pan chicken dinner! This amazing Chicken Marsala is a huge hit with my family. The sauce is the perfect balance of earthy mushroom flavor and deep marsala wine with the added bonus of delicious creaminess. We love it over fettuccine noodles. It is a dinner that seems fancy but comes together so quickly for the perfect weeknight meal....

Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

This easy Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is an easy 25 minute meal that is sure to be a hit with the family. My simple tips and tricks will ensure that this classic turns out perfect. Growing up, one of my favorite take-out meals was shrimp fried rice. There is something about it that quietly whispers comfort food to me and makes me want to grab the container and huddle up on the couch....

Egg Drop Soup

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Fish Taco Recipe

These Fish Tacos are so easy to make, and are restaurant quality good. The amazing flavors of the fish, slaw, and sauce come together in the most perfect way. The other day when I shared my Fish Taco Sauce with you, I promised you a great Fish Taco recipe to go with it, and here it is! This recipe comes together in just about 20 minutes, and it is absolutely delicious....

Ham And Pea Pasta

Ham and Pea Pasta is a quick 30 minute dinner that the whole family will love. Easy to find ingredients, combined with a cream sauce and fettuccine make this recipe a total winner. In the process of testing my Honey Baked Ham recipe , I ended up with a fair amount of ham leftovers. This turns out to be very fortunate for you and me, because my left over ham recipes ended up being amazing....

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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How To Measure Flour

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Hush Puppies

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Italian Potato Salad

Italian Potato Salad is a family recipe I think you are going to fall in love with. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it is perfect for family gatherings. Growing up, there are a few recipes that were passed from my grandmother to my dad, and this amazing no mayo potato salad is one of them. In our house, we refer to it as Italian Potato Salad because of it’s flavorful nods to Italian cooking and, of course, because it was created by my beloved grandmother – an amazing cook who was born in Italy....

Lemon Drop Shot

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Maple Frosting

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