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08.23.2026
Crockpot Apple Cider
Crockpot apple cider made from scratch with fresh apples is the perfect fall treat. Not only does the apple cider cook on its own with just a small handful of ingredients, but this recipe will also make your house smell amazing. Just the word “fall” elicits thoughts of cinnamon and spice for me. This delicious…
08.17.2026
Egg Drop Soup (Easy 15-Minute Restaurant-Style Recipe)
Made in under 15 minutes, this egg drop soup comes together easily with simple to find ingredients. It will rival your favorite take-out restaurant with its silky egg ribbons and delicious broth. I always order the egg drop soup when I spot it on a menu, but making it at home is beyond simple. This…
08.16.2026
The Juiciest Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Instant Pot whole chicken is the perfect dinner for a busy night; it only takes five minutes to prep! Staple pantry spices and olive oil combine to make this a delicious and flavorful dinner that is so low on effort. You will love falling back on this easy recipe time and again. I absolutely love…
08.15.2026
The Chicken and Rice Soup You’ll Want to Make All Fall
This chicken and rice soup is going to be your new go-to comfort food. It has a standard base of vegetables and chicken broth, but then gets an extra boost of flavor from chicken thighs, spices, and rice that is cooked in the broth. It is an easy 40 minute dinner made in one pot…
08.09.2026
Applesauce Recipe
This easy applesauce recipe comes together in a snap and is a great way to use your apple harvest. Made with just apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon, this is a fun recipe to have kids help with, and it will make your whole house smell amazing. This easy homemade applesauce recipe is made with just…
08.08.2026
Fast Weeknight Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta puttanesca is a classic Italian dish. The simple sauce is made with garlic, tomatoes, anchovies, capers, and olives, then tossed with spaghetti. This delicious dinner is bursting with flavor and is made on the stovetop in just 25 minutes. Recently, I was talking to a friend of mine who was looking for more budget-friendly…
08.07.2026
Thirty Minute Stovetop Meals
Thirty minute meals are a very favorite in our house, and we love it when they come together easily on the stove top. I know that your family will love these recipes as much as we do.
08.01.2026
25-Minute Baked Orange Chicken (Crispy and Flavorful)
This delicious baked orange chicken gives you all the flavor without any of the frying. A simple sauce simmers on the stove while chicken crisps up in the oven, and then everything is combined for a fantastic no-fuss 25-minute meal. This simple oven baked orange chicken recipe skips the frying that you usually find with…
07.26.2026
Crack Chicken Wrap
These crack chicken wraps are made in just 20 minutes by combining the ingredients for crack dip – chicken, bacon, cheese, and ranch – in a tortilla and then crisping them in a skillet until they are golden brown and everything inside is melted and delicious. If you like the flavors of bacon and ranch…
07.25.2026
One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo
This One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo is something to make a meal out of. Perfectly seasoned chicken comes together with orzo in a cream sauce that has just the right amount of lemon. I’ve been on a one-pot recipe kick lately, and I think you are going to absolutely love this one. It is…
07.19.2026
One Pan Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice
This One Pot Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice will be your new favorite dinner. Everything comes together in one pot with the perfect flavors of coconut and lime for a recipe you didn’t know was missing from your life. I love a good one-pot dinner, and when it is unexpected and full of amazing flavor,…
07.18.2026
Broiled Salmon with Dill Sauce (10 Minute Recipe)
Broiled salmon is such an easy weeknight dinner. With a little oil, salt, and pepper, you have a delicious main entree in less than 10 minutes. Level it up with some amazing lemon dill sauce, and you have a dish worthy of guests. I love a great salmon dish. It is such a healthy source…












