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02.02.2025

Meatball Sub

This delicious meatball sub recipe is the perfect family dinner idea. It comes together in a snap and with my Italian meatballs, you will be totally in love. If you asked my kids each individually what is their very favorite family recipe, it would a a resounding, “Grandma’s meatballs!” It is actually their great-grandmother’s recipe,…
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01.31.2025

Orange Smoothie

This orange smoothie is the perfect delicious snack or breakfast. Easy to make with just four ingredients, you will love this smoothie recipe. Growing up, one of the most coveted treats was an Orange Julius from the mall. It was such a dream, that I remember my mom telling me before leaving the house we…
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01.30.2025

Chickpea Salad

This delicious chickpea salad comes together in a snap and makes a great light lunch, side dish for dinner, or a dish to pass. You will love the delightful simplicity of this wonderful recipe. I was looking through my recipes the other day and realized just how many Mediterranean-inspired salads I have. I simply can’t…
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01.28.2025

Stuffed Eggplant

This stuffed eggplant recipe is an amazing family recipe. Tender eggplant combines with spicy Italian sausage and is topped with a homemade red sauce to make this incredible dinner recipe. This delicious recipe comes from my dear grandma, an Italian immigrant who came to this country when she was just 12 years old. Though she…
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01.23.2025

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes such a delicious lunch or light dinner. It is full of fresh and delicious ingredients and is pulled together perfectly with Greek salad dressing! If you have been following me for a while, you know I love quinoa. There is so much that is great about quinoa. The thing that I…
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01.22.2025

New England Clam Chowder

This New England Clam Chowder is the absolute best! Made with bacon, plenty of potatoes, and just the right amount of cream, this easy chowder recipe is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. This recipe has been a favorite in our house for ages! It is far and away Nathan’s favorite dinner recipe.…
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01.21.2025

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole

My Instant Pot chicken and rice makes such a delicious and easy dinner recipe. A totally from scratch recipe with added instructions to cut corners and make it a little easier for your busy weeknights! As you know, easy dinners are a must in my house. We have three really busy kids, who have packed…
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01.20.2025

Green Enchiladas

Green Enchiladas are such a delicious dinner option. Made with simple ingredients and full of flavor, your family will love this recipe. Even better, these green chicken enchiladas can be made ahead of time and frozen! Our family is always on the hunt for new dinner recipes that everyone can get on board with. Truth…
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01.19.2025

Vegetable Beef Soup

Vegetable Beef Soup is an easy soup recipe that you will love. Made with simple ingredients, this dinner comes together in a snap. There is nothing better than a warm bowl of soup in the winter. I love a soup that gives you everything in one bowl, and this vegetable and beef soup is exactly…
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01.18.2025

Seven Layer Dip

Seven layer dip is the perfect party dip. The flavors combine in the best way, and it makes a big batch that will be devoured by your guests. I am someone who can never get enough of dips and chips, so when you tell me that I can have seven layers of a delicious dip,…
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01.17.2025

How To Roast Beets

Learn how to roast beets in this easy tutorial. Roasted beets aren’t just delicious, they are good for you too and you will love adding them to everything! Roasted beets are one of my very favorite ingredients for so many different recipes. My absolute favorite is my easy beet salad; so delicious all year long.…
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01.15.2025

Spinach Salad with Bacon

My Spinach Salad is a family favorite recipe from my mom! The perfect recipe for big family functions and get togethers. It is made with my delicious homemade croutons and of course hard boiled eggs. Last night as I watched my kids play with each other . . . . aggressively, I thought of my…
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