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Baked Sliced Zucchini
Go to Post: Baked Sliced ZucchiniCrispy Parmesan baked zucchini rounds — the easy 20-minute side dish for all that summer zucchini. Tender in the middle, golden on the edges, and even picky eaters go back for more.
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Juicy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Go to Post: Juicy Garlic Butter Chicken BitesJuicy, tender garlic butter chicken bites cooked in one skillet in just 20 minutes — an easy high-protein weeknight dinner.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Go to Post: Twice Baked Potato CasseroleAll the loaded, cheesy goodness of twice baked potatoes in one make-ahead casserole — sour cream, bacon, and cheddar. The potluck and cookout side everyone asks for the recipe to.
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Cabbage and Sausage Skillet
Go to Post: Cabbage and Sausage SkilletCabbage and Sausage Skillet — tender, lightly caramelized cabbage, browned sausage, and onion in one pan in under 30 minutes. An easy, budget-friendly weeknight dinner the whole family will eat.
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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!
