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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
This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Practically Makes Itself
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,…
08.30.2026
The 30-Minute BBQ Sloppy Joes Everyone Will Fight Over
These BBQ sloppy joes are the perfect easy weeknight dinner. They are like traditional sloppy joes but made with my sweet and tangy BBQ sauce and done in under 30 minutes. Your whole family will love these! Our kids love sloppy joes for dinner, and this BBQ sauce version gives a deeper, smokier flavor while…
08.29.2026
Apple Cookies
These apple cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with apple flavor from both fresh apples and applesauce. Oats give them a delicious chewy texture, cinnamon adds cozy fall flavor, and best of all, there’s no need to chill the dough. These apple cookies took several tries to get perfect. I started with my base sugar…
08.26.2026
Halloween Deviled Eggs
These Halloween Deviled Eggs are an easy spooky appetizer made with classic deviled eggs, crackled blue egg whites, and a creepy green filling. They are perfect for Halloween parties and can be prepared ahead of time. I love a good theme, and Halloween is for sure a favorite. If you are looking for Halloween party…
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…
08.22.2026
Breakfast Burrito Recipe – Easy & Freezer Friendly
This freezer friendly breakfast burrito recipe is perfect for busy families. Made with fluffy eggs, hash browns, bacon, sautéed peppers and onions, and melty cheese, this is the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. This recipe makes eight breakfast burritos, perfect for feeding a hungry crew or stocking a freezer – or both! So often, I hear from…
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…












