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White Bean Soup
Go to Post: White Bean SoupA one-pot white bean soup with carrots, celery, spinach, garlic, and herbs. Half the beans are blended to make the broth creamy without any cream, and it is ready in about 40 minutes.
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Chicken Tortellini Soup
Go to Post: Chicken Tortellini SoupCheese tortellini, shredded rotisserie or leftover chicken, carrots, and celery in a seasoned chicken broth. It cooks in one pot in about 40 minutes and makes 8 servings.
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Broccoli Casserole
Go to Post: Broccoli CasseroleFresh broccoli and sharp cheddar baked in a creamy filling under a golden, buttery cracker topping. One 9×13-inch pan, about 50 minutes, and it serves 8.
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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Go to Post: Easy Tuna Noodle CasseroleA classic tuna noodle casserole with egg noodles, peas, and canned tuna in a homemade cheddar sauce, baked under buttered panko. About 55 minutes, serves 8, and reheats well.
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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!
