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10.10.2026
Baked Oatmeal
Baked Oatmeal is an easy casserole that is perfect for making breakfast for a crowd. It mixes together in just five minutes with rolled oats, brown sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and your favorite fruit. It bakes up soft and tender in the middle with golden edges and is an easy make ahead breakfast to enjoy…
10.04.2026
French Onion Soup
This homemade French Onion Soup has deeply caramelized onions simmered in a rich beef stock with sherry, then topped with toasted French bread and melty Gruyere cheese. With a short list of simple ingredients, it delivers that classic restaurant-style flavor without an overly complicated recipe. I absolutely love French onion soup. There is something about…
10.03.2026
Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks
Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks are an easy three-ingredient dinner made with chicken legs, a flavorful chicken rub, and BBQ sauce. The slow cooker makes the chicken incredibly tender and juicy, and an optional few minutes under the broiler gives you deliciously crisp, caramelized skin. This recipe for chicken drumsticks is an absolute winner. We are working…
10.02.2026
Easy Dinners for One — Cook Once, Eat Twice
This collection of recipes is perfect for anyone living on their own. They are all recipes that make four servings, but are perfect for cutting in half to two servings. What you are left with is a delicious dinner that you can eat now, and have leftovers for tomorrow. I love the idea of planning…
09.27.2026
Easy Banana Bread Recipe (10 Minutes Prep)
This easy banana bread recipe makes a moist, tender loaf with plenty of banana flavor and just 10 minutes of prep. Sour cream keeps the crumb soft without making the bread overly dense, and because the recipe uses melted butter, you don’t need a mixer. It’s the perfect way to use up those brown bananas…
09.26.2026
Homemade Granola Recipe
This easy homemade granola recipe is made with simple ingredients found in your pantry. It comes together quickly, and after it bakes, you are left with big, crunchy granola clusters that stay nice and crisp. This recipe is perfect to eat as cereal, keep as a snack, or layer in yogurt parfaits. Why This Granola…
09.19.2026
Easy Homemade Lasagna Recipe (Never Dry)
Homemade lasagna is the ultimate comfort food. This recipe starts with a simple homemade meat sauce that keeps the lasagna moist. Then we stack the perfect layers of noodles, cheese, and sauce. The result is a dependable homemade lasagna with tender noodles, plenty of sauce, and layers that hold together beautifully. Everyone loves a delicious…
09.13.2026
Crockpot Cabbage Rolls (Easy, Tender, Never Fall Apart)
Crockpot cabbage rolls are an easy way to make classic stuffed cabbage roll recipe with tender cabbage, a juicy beef and pork filling, and a simple tomato sauce. This slow cooker version lets everything cook low and slow, making it a great comfort food dinner you can prep ahead. Making cabbage rolls in the slow…
09.12.2026
Chicken Cobbler
This chicken cobbler recipe is an easy comfort food dinner that your whole family will love. A creamy chicken and vegetable filling is topped with Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, creating a golden, cheesy biscuit crust and a mouthwatering casserole. Best of all, it takes just 10 minutes to prep. Chicken cobbler first went…
09.11.2026
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pancakes are soft, fluffy buttermilk pancakes packed with mini chocolate chips. They’re easy to make from scratch in just 30 minutes, with perfectly golden edges and melty chocolate in every bite. My kids are absolutely obsessed with chocolate chip pancakes. Dessert for breakfast? Yeah, I get it. And I can totally get on…
09.06.2026
This Easy Chicken Pot Pie Tastes Like You Made It From Scratch
This easy chicken pot pie has a creamy homemade filling packed with rotisserie chicken and vegetables between two flaky refrigerated pie crusts. With a few simple shortcuts, you get all the flavor of a from-scratch classic chicken pot pie with a fraction of the work. If you love chicken pot pie, but you find the…
09.05.2026
Easy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
This recipe for crockpot marry me chicken combines ingredients from your pantry with chicken breasts and then ends with a rich and creamy sauce. With less than 10 minutes of hands-on time, this amazing dinner is perfect for busy weeknights. Marry me chicken is known for its creamy Parmesan sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs,…












