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Air Fryer Croutons
Go to Post: Air Fryer CroutonsEverything toasts up golden in just a few minutes!
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Lemon Garlic Scallops
Go to Post: Lemon Garlic ScallopsScallops seared in a hot skillet, then finished in a pan sauce of butter, garlic, vegetable stock, and lemon juice with parsley and capers. Serves 3 in about 25 minutes.
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Instant Pot Beef Stew
Go to Post: Instant Pot Beef StewBeef browned right in the Instant Pot, then pressure-cooked with green beans and mini portobello mushrooms in a broth built on beef stock, red wine, tomato, and bay. Finished with fresh chives and parsley. Serves 8 in about 55 minutes.
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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Go to Post: Chicken Tater Tot CasseroleChicken Tater Tot Casserole — shredded chicken and corn in a creamy sauce, topped with cheddar and crispy tater tots. Feeds 8 in under an hour.
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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!
