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03.28.2021
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham is the creamiest, most comforting way to use leftover ham. You will want to make extra just so you can make this delicious casserole. If you are looking for a filling meal that will have you coming back for seconds, it doesn’t get much better than these Scalloped Potatoes and Ham.…
03.16.2021
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are incredibly easy to make, and come out perfect every single time. Once you hard boil eggs in your pressure cooker, you’ll never go back. Whether you are making an egg salad sandwhich, deviled eggs, or just want a hard boiled egg for your salad, there is nothing worse than…
03.14.2021
Kid Friendly Mac and Cheese Recipe
This Homemade Mac and Cheese is creamy, perfect, and made in 20 minutes on the stovetop. A crowd pleasing macaroni and cheese recipe you’ll come back to over and over. My kids could eat macaroni and cheese for every meal and be very happy people. While it is tempting to reach for the box, homemade…
03.13.2021
Crock Pot Beef and Noodles
Crock Pot Beef and Noodles is a very simple and hearty dinner that will fill up the whole family. It is the perfect slow cooker meal for a busy weeknight. When you are looking for something to make dinner time easier, nothing is quite as handy as the slow cooker. I love wrapping up my…
03.12.2021
Midori Splice
This Midori Splice cocktail is the perfect tropical drink made with just four ingredients! Bright flavors come together in a chilled glass and are topped with a touch of cream for this inspired drink. While spring in the Midwest is never easy, this year feels especially trying. It is around St. Patrick’s Day every year…
03.11.2021
M&M Cookie Bars
M&M Cookie Bars are the easy dessert you are looking for! This bar recipe is fast to put together and melt in your mouth delicious. One of my very favorite desserts to make is cookie bars. They are so simple to make because there is no scooping. They are also more forgiving than cookies because…
03.09.2021
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a light healthy dinner recipe that even the pickiest of eaters will love. With this flavorful homemade breading, your whole family will request this easy chicken recipe regularly. When I ask my readers what is the biggest challenge for them in the kitchen, so often the answer I get is:…
03.06.2021
Frittata
This Frittata recipe is so simple to make and absolutely delicious. With my easy steps, you will have a perfect frittata on your table in 30 minutes. I love how easy it is to make brunch recipes to serve a crowd. Egg bakes are perfect for holidays. They can be made the night before and…
03.04.2021
Beef Quesadilla Recipe
This Beef Quesadilla recipe is a simple dinner recipe that everyone will love. The sauce in this quesadilla recipe is perfection! Quesadillas are a staple in our house. They make for such easy weekend lunches, and we even make them on our outdoor griddle so we can make them for everyone at once. While the…
02.28.2021
Slow Cooker Corned Beef
Slow Cooker Corned Beef is an easy and delicious all in one dinner. With only 10 minutes of preparation you will love this corned beef and cabbage all year. If you have never made corned beef at home, I have a recipe for you today that is so easy to make and fall apart tender.…
02.21.2021
Perfectly Tender Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs are the best comfort food. Delicious little meatballs in an easy creamy gravy will win over everyone’s hearts. These delicious Swedish Meatballs take their base formula from my grandmother’s Italian Meatball recipe. From there they get all the flavors of a great Swedish Meatball recipe. Traditionally, Swedish Meatballs are served with lingonberry preserves.…
02.20.2021
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken is an easy four ingredient slow cooker recipe. Turn it into sandwiches, eat it on salads, or turn it into a dip. You’ll love it. In our house, there is nothing better than a fast and easy slow cooker dinner. We fall back on them all the time in our home;…












