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Continue reading →: Apple Bread
A sweet, tender apple bread filled with fresh apples and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble. This cozy, old-fashioned loaf is inspired by a third-grade Mother’s Day recipe box from the 1980s. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 50–60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes–1 hour 15…
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Continue reading →: Mini Irish Soda Bread
A simple, rustic mini loaf of Irish soda bread with a golden crust and tender center. No yeast and no rising time! It’s a wonderful, quick homemade bread to serve alongside cottage pie, soup, stew, or chili. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: About 35–40 minutes | Total Time:…
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Continue reading →: Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Light, fluffy scrambled eggs with big, tender folds, buttery flavor, and just a few golden spots. This is my favorite way to make eggs! Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5–7 minutes | Total Time: 10–12 minutes | Servings: 2 Ingredients 4 large eggs 2 tbsp. milk 1 tbsp.…
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Continue reading →: Homestyle Beef Stew
A hearty, comforting beef stew filled with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, especially with warm bread for dipping! Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes | Total Time: About 2 hours | Servings:…
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Continue reading →: Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Soft pumpkin bars with a half batch of cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans.
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Continue reading →: Classic Banana Bread
A tried-and-true banana bread that’s moist, tender, and full of banana flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ripe bananas, this classic is wonderful for breakfast, snacking, or gifting. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 50–55 minutes | Total Time: 65–70 minutes, plus cooling | Yield: 1 loaf (approximately…
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Continue reading →: Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake
All the delicious flavors of a warm, gooey cinnamon roll baked into one easy cake! With buttery cinnamon swirls and a sweet vanilla glaze, this is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. No yeast, rolling, or rising required! Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25–30 minutes | Total Time:…
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Continue reading →: Puerto Rican Eggnog (Coquito)
A rich, creamy Puerto Rican holiday drink made with coconut, sweetened condensed milk, gold rum, cinnamon, and a little Fireball for an extra kick! Perfect for Christmas gatherings and holiday celebrations. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes | Yield: Approximately…
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Continue reading →: Potato Skins
Crispy potato skins loaded with cheddar, bacon, and green onions. An inexpensive, customizable appetizer that’s also a great way to make the most of leftover potatoes. Yield: 8 potato skins (2–4 servings) | Prep Time: About 15 minutes active, plus 45 minutes cooling | Cook Time: About 55 minutes |…
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Continue reading →: Wet Burritos
Hearty wet burritos smothered in sauce and cheese, inspired by a favorite local Mexican restaurant. Yield: 4 fajita-size burritos | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: About 25 minutes | Total Time: About 40 minutes Ingredients Ground Beef Filling ½ lb. ground beef (1 lb. if not using refried…
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Continue reading →: Thin Crust Pizza
Homemade thin crust pizza with a crisp, golden base and a flavorful tomato sauce. Make the dough by hand or with a stand mixer, then finish with your favorite toppings! Yield: 2 thin crust pizzas (12–14 inches each) | Prep Time: About 30 minutes, including dough rest | Cook Time:…
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Continue reading →: Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
A quick homemade substitute for canned condensed cream of chicken soup, made with butter, broth, milk, and simple seasonings. Perfect for casseroles and recipes like my Cheesy Potatoes! Yield: 1 batch (use in place of 1 standard can) | Prep Time: About 5 minutes | Cook Time: About 10–15 minutes…
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Continue reading →: Gridiron Wings
Bold, smoky, spicy wings with a homemade Caribbean jerk and Cajun-inspired dry rub, finished with buffalo sauce. These bold, smoky, spicy wings start with a homemade dry rub and finish with your favorite buffalo sauce. Make them in the oven and on the grill, or use the air fryer for…
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Continue reading →: Honey Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls
These homemade honey chipotle chicken burrito bowls bring together smoky-sweet chicken, bright cilantro lime rice, fresh corn salsa, and chunky guacamole. They’re colorful, filling, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings! Servings: 2–3 | Prep Time: 15 minutes for assembly (plus component prep) | Cook Time: See linked recipes…
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Continue reading →: Corn Salsa
Fresh, zesty corn salsa with roasted poblano, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro. Delicious with tortilla chips or spooned over tacos, burrito bowls, and grilled chicken! Yield: About 2 cups | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10–15 minutes (to roast the poblano) | Total Time: 20–25 minutes, plus optional…
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Continue reading →: Guacamole
A quick and chunky traditional guacamole recipe with bold lime, cilantro, and zero tomatoes, just like your favorite Mexican restaurant. Yield: About 3 cups | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 4 medium avocados, pitted and scooped from the skin ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves (about…
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Continue reading →: Honey Chipotle Chicken
Sweet, smoky, and a little spicy, this honey chipotle chicken is packed with bold flavor and finished with a sticky, caramelized glaze. Delicious over cilantro lime rice, in burrito bowls, or tucked into tacos! Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15–20 minutes | Total Time: 25–30…
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Continue reading →: Cilantro Lime Rice
Fresh, fluffy rice with bright citrus and cilantro, just like your favorite burrito bowl. A simple side that goes with almost anything! Servings: 2–3 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15–20 minutes | Total Time: 45–50 minutes (including resting) Ingredients ½ cup long-grain white rice 1 cup water…
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