
Sweet Potato Dream Muffins with Maple Butter
This weekend, I found myself with a surplus of potatoes. My parents were leaving for a three-week trip and were ...
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Artichoke and Feta Hummus (without Tahini)
The girls' new activities are in full swing. Maddie is on her way to become a world-renowned violinist, and both girls ...
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Basil and Mint Pesto
It is summertime, and the garden is in full swing! This year, I added a raised bed to my deck ...
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Fried Green Tomatoes
I am a bad gardener. It's true. But I've never found that to be a good reason to give up ...
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Lasagna Cups
Lasagna is by far one of the world's best foods. It doesn't get much better than the multiple layers of ...
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Dad’s Famous Grilled Potatoes
Growing up, my dad didn't cook a lot, but when he did, it was always really good. He typically spent ...
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Mini English Muffin Pizzas
As moms, we know that dinner sometimes needs to be quick. Between work and activities with the kids, we don't ...
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Palak Paneer with Masala Roasted Cauliflower
Prior to my move to Indiana, I had never had Indian food. It wasn't that the other places that I ...
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Avocado Pasta
This past week, Aldi has had avocados on sale for $0.49 each! I love avocados but the thought of spending ...
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Skillet Florentine
I love spinach. Story, not so much. So I try to sneak it in recipes as often as I can ...
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Hot Dog Bun Garlic Bread
I was pretty proud of myself for this one. Of course, I get pretty proud of myself any time I think ...
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Healthy Banana Oat Muffins
It happened today. I walked by the table and noticed that the bananas were almost black. The panic set in ...
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Overnight Oats
I'm in love with a new breakfast food. For the past several years, nothing has gotten between me and my ...
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Black Bean Ranch Burgers
Not a huge fan of meat (not to mention it's expensive!), I am forever on the search for new meatless ...
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Easy Vegetarian Chili
It's that time of year again! The jackets, the scarves, the boots ... but most important, the chili! We have ...
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Black Bean and Salsa Soup
With winter right around the corner, my mind has already turned to soups. I love the warm, flavorful soup. No ...
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Everyday Bread
Yes, this bread is pretty ordinary. But, it is bread and homemade, which means it is delicious. There is one ...
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Funfetti Banana Bread
Bananas may just be the perfect fruit for moms. They're cheap, and they are soft enough to ease our choking ...
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Asian Lentil Burgers
I continue to be impressed with lentils. It really is amazing how they absorb the taste of the various ingredients ...
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Grammy’s Mac and Cheese
My mom makes the best mac and cheese. I'm not bragging. It's just a fact. The ultimate comfort food, it ...
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Fruit Kabobs
Never to shy away from adventures that would make most people exhausted just thinking about them, Lesley and I took the ...
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Baked Spaghetti
We are like any traditional American family. Spaghetti is a staple. It's so quick. So easy. And, so cheap! Not ...
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Black Bean Turkey Quesadilla
Quesadillas are delicious. There is no denying that. One of the best things about them is that they are very ...
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Apple Salad
This was my grandmother's recipe and a dish that I would look forward to her making each time I visited ...
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Cauliflower Tater Tots
On a quest to get your child to eat more veggies? Getting tired of the same old Meatless Monday meal? ...
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Cayenne and Garlic Scalloped Potatoes
Since Maddie has begun eating food, I've noticed a difference between what she will eat and what Riley likes. Riley, ...
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Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
I like salad dressing, but I don’t love it. Usually I have a craving for it, and then it sits ...
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Creamy Italian Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is so easy to make and has become a summer go-to for us. Since it is a ...
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Kentucky Potato Salad
Lesley and I just got back from a lovely vacation in Cave City, Kentucky. We stayed in a cabin in ...
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Leftover Rice Cakes
Sometimes you just make too much rice. I like rice. It's tasty. You can make fun dishes out of it ...
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Lentil Burger with Mango Salsa
I've been doing a lot of crafts with the girls that involve lentils. Now, I have a kitchen full of ...
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Parmesan and Basil Orzo
This is a household favorite. It calls for very few ingredients and is adaptable for picky eaters. Cooking with orzo ...
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Poppy Seed Potato Salad
I have found that packing a picnic for children in two age groups can be challenging. Just finding something they ...
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Southwest Potato Salad
I started making this salad two years ago after a quest to spruce up my potato salad, and it has ...
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Sweet Potato Fries
Yum, yum, yum! I can't say enough good things about this quick, simple side dish. The kids love them, and ...
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Spinach Enchiladas
This recipe is a staple in our house. I've tried other vegetables but have found the spinach to be the ...
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Tortellini Bake
Spaghetti sauce and Alfredo sauce typically yield two very different dishes. When combined, however, they are nothing short of fabulous ...
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