easy Green Pea Salad with bacon
Creamy, crunchy Pea Salad that is bursting with fresh flavor. Crazy easy to make!
30 minute
Heavenly Strawberry Cheesecake Salad
This amazing “salad” (because in the Midwest everything is a salad) features fresh strawberries, bananas, mini marshmallows, velvety whipping cream, tangy Greek yogurt, and a
Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
These air fryer french toast sticks are one of my favorite brunch recipes. Using the air-fryer to fry them creates the perfect crusty outside and
homemade Margarita Mix Recipe
10 minutes and 4 ingredients is all it takes to create this homemade Margarita mix recipe… a delicious party-saver. Simply add the alcohol and ice!
Weeknight Dinner Win: Quick and Easy Hawaiian Chicken Recipe
If you are looking for something sweet and savory try this easy and delicious Hawaiian Chicken recipe. Made with juicy chicken chunks, flavorful sauce, and
Midwest Tuna Noodle Casserole (no soup)
Your pantry has all the ingredients for this flavorful and satisfying casserole that is easy on a budget without sacrificing flavor. Perfectly cooked egg noodles,
blistered cherry tomato bruschetta
Toward the end of summer, I often prepare cherry tomato bruschetta. I love how easy it is to make, how delicious it tastes, and how
One-Pan Enchilada Pasta
If you love making cheesy enchiladas, then you’re going to love this easy enchilada pasta recipe. It’s ready in about 30 minutes and one pot,
quick & easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
A twist on the traditional Stroganoff recipe and ready in under 30 minutes! Ground beef, mushrooms, onions, and a sour cream/yogurt sauce tossed with egg
Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
Two heart-stopping comfort foods join forces for a decadent new dish that’s breakfast-worthy all day long. Try our Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Pizza recipe to find out.
Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe
This easy dinner whips up fast in the Instant Pot and is a great recipe for Instant Pot beginners and those looking to get a
Easy Gnocchi alfredo
Gnocchi Alfredo is a classic comfort-food combination. Try this easy recipe! It’s a great one-pan 15-Minute dinner idea when you are in a rush. You’ll
Creamy Carrot + Ginger Soup
Immune boosting, creamy, dairy-free, and totally delicious! This Carrot Ginger Soup has all the healthy ingredients AND tons of flavor. You’ll love that it comes
Mushroom & Rice Soup
Full of yummy rice, mushroom, and coconut broth…this is an easy and creamy soup that you’ll have on repeat.
30-minute African Peanut Soup RecipE
On the table in 30 minutes! Oh, and your family will come RUNNING when they hear this yummy soup is what’s for dinner!
Instant Pot Salisbury Steak with mushroom gravy
Warm, hearty, and delicious…this Instant Pot Salisbury Steak feeds your whole family delicious rich gravy on top of flavorful beef patties without a lot of
Instant Pot Cilantro lime Rice
Do you love Chipoltlé’s cilantro lime rice? Me too! This is an easy recipe to recreate that yummy flavorful rice using simple ingredients and the
Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Ready in less than 20 minutes, this easy fettuccine alfredo recipe uses simple ingredients to create an Olive Garden copycat recipe. A simple recipe for
Easy Indian curry chicken REcipe (The best and most flavorful!)
This curry is made with aromatic spices from your pantry, onion, tomato, and chicken pieces. It is a great recipe that is easy to make
30 Minute Instant Pot Lentil Curry
Pantry staples and your Instant Pot work together to make this delicious and easy Lentil Curry. Perfect for meatless Monday that the whole family will
A Simple Cucumber Kimchi Recipe
Cucumber Kimchi is an easy do-it-yourself kimchi recipe! If you have ever wanted to make your own kimchi, here is a simple recipe to get
Grilled Jalapéno Cheddar burgers
Full of chopped jalapéno’s and topped with creamy cheddar cheese, this is the burger everyone will be asking for again and again! REady in under
Simple Rustic Blueberry Tart Recipe
This rustic blueberry tart is full of sweet blueberries on a buttery, flaky crust. Easy-as-can-be, this sweet dessert will be your new summer delight!
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
A creamy cool dressing, hot buffalo sauce, tangy blue cheese, flavorful chicken, and pasta are all mixed together in this yummy take on our favorite
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