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Thai chicken mango red curry sauce over white rice on white plate.

Curry

Peach orange smoothie in glass cup with diced peaches on top.

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Tried-and-True Recipes From My Kitchen to Yours

Three halves of crispy chicken wraps stacked on wooden board with cherry tomatoes.

Main Dish

Half of a biscuit with butter and jam.

Sourdough

Half of chocolate cookie stacked on another cookie on white parchment paper.

Chocolate

Saucy Mexican beef enchiladas on white plate with sour cream and salsa.

Instant Pot

Half of a turkey avocado veggie wrap stacked on two other wraps on white plate.

Healthy

crunchy baked french toast sticks on white plate with powdered sugar and syrup

Breakfast

Salad greens, mandarin oranges, pomegranate arils, candied nuts and feta cheese on white plate.

Salad

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Easy Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

This easy air fryer pork tenderloin is incredibly juicy and the pantry-friendly spices build amazing flavor! This is the only air fryer recipe I...

Several baked ciabatta rolls with blue and white towel in white dish.

Easy Same-Day Ciabatta Rolls

These easy same-day ciabatta rolls are chewy and airy and delicious for sandwiches or a side dish. Instead of a two-day process, they take...

Two triangle-shaped baked lemon blueberry scones on white plate.

The Best Quick Breads

Amazing Lemon Blueberry Scones

These amazing lemon blueberry scones are loaded with blueberries and drizzled with a tart-sweet lemon glaze. They are flaky, tender and so good! Don’t...

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The Best Soups/Stews

Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

This slow cooker ham and bean soup is incredibly flavorful and delicious! It is the perfect way to use up a leftover ham bone...

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The Best Side Dishes

Cheesy Garlic Smashed Potatoes {New and Improved}

These delicious cheesy garlic smashed potatoes are one of the best side dishes ever! They are made start-to-finish on one sheet pan. So easy!...

White platter with lots of cooked meatballs in brown gravy and dried parsley on top.

Skillet Swedish Meatballs

In this easy recipe for skillet Swedish meatballs, tender meatballs are smothered in a delicious, thick gravy. Serve over rice, noodles or potatoes! I’ve...

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Mother's Day Breakfast

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French Toast Bake with Cinnamon Streusel

Easy Amish Baked Oatmeal {Overnight Option}

five hash brown veggie egg cups on white platter

Hash Brown Veggie Egg Cups

double chocolate steel cut oats in white bowl with coconut, chocolate chips and raspberries

Instant Pot Double Chocolate Steel Cut Oats

Mother's Day Breakfast!

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Thai-Style Ground Turkey and Green Beans {20-Minute Meal}

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Easy Spicy Garlic Ramen Noodles

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Amazing Instant Pot Lentil Tacos

30-Minute Meals

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Two triangle-shaped baked lemon blueberry scones on white plate.

Amazing Lemon Blueberry Scones

Three and a half stacked lemon sugar cookies on parchment paper.

Easy Soft and Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies {No Rolling or Cutting Out}

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Lemon White Chocolate Cream Bars

glass bowl with easy instant pot lemon curd and wooden spoon

Amazing Instant Pot Lemon Curd

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Weekly Meal Plan

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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken {Homemade Teriyaki Sauce}

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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

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Turkey Avocado Veggie Wraps

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Easy Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Slow Cooker Roasted Garlic Beef Sandwiches

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