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Buffalo Deviled Eggs
Go to Post: Buffalo Deviled EggsHard-boiled eggs with a filling whipped smooth with mayonnaise, Frank’s RedHot, and dijon, then piped back into the whites. It makes 24 and comes together in about 30 minutes.
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Beef Stroganoff
Go to Post: Beef StroganoffBraised brisket, fresh mushrooms, and a creamy sour cream sauce — no flour needed. 10 servings, just over 2 hours. A great weekend dinner or meal prep anchor.
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Jalapeño Cranberry Dip
Go to Post: Jalapeño Cranberry DipJalapeño Cranberry Dip layers cranberry-jalapeño relish over whipped cream cheese — a sweet, tart, spicy holiday appetizer for 12. Chill 2+ hrs.
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Green Smoothie
Go to Post: Green SmoothieCreamy, lightly sweet Green Smoothie with avocado, spinach, nut butter, and matcha — ready in 5 minutes, 1 serving, naturally low in carbs.
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Hi, I’m Sara!
I am a mom to two young children, and like many parents, I don’t have endless time to spend cooking. My goal is to create flavorful, filling recipes that come together quickly with ingredients you may already have on hand.
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Delicious Dijon chicken! The whole family loved it, and it was so easy to make. Will be a regular on our menu from now on.
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I am so amazed at this soup! Found this recipe last year and have made it multiple times; it is TOO delicious!
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I had all the ingredients already, so I whipped this up for a quick and healthy dinner for my family. It was very flavorful and easy to make!
