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Banana Muffins with Walnut Crumble
This easy and quick recipe for those over-ripened bananas, topped with a delicious walnut crumble, is perfect alongside your favorite tea...
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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Baked Tater Tots
Prep Time: ~25 minutes | Cook Time: ~50 minutes | Total Time: ~1.25 hours Ingredients: 1 ½ - 2 lb. russet potatoes 1 Tbsp. flour 2 tsp....
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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Haluski (Cabbage & Noodles)
Haluski, sautéed cabbage and noodles, is a delicious and easy side dish that is packed with maximum flavor. Try this dish with baked or...
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes
This easy and flavorful vegan-friendly side dish is a perfect accompaniment to your favorite savory main course. Try this week; your...
Jan 5, 20231 min read
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Sloppy Joes
Prep Time: ~5 minutes | Cook Time: ~25 minutes | Total Time: Approx. 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef ½ small yellow onion,...
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400°. Cut tomatoes in...
Sep 9, 20221 min read
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Easy Herb-Rubbed Chicken Drumsticks
Prep Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes | Cook Time: 20-30 minutes | Total Time: ~2 hours Ingredients: 8-10 chicken drumsticks 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil...
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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Blistered Green Beans
Prep Time: 5-8 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 minutes | Total Time: ~20 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. green beans, trimmed ½ Tbsp. unsalted butter...
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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Italian Meatballs
Prep Time: 45 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes (pan-frying), 25 minutes (baking) | Total Time: ~1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb....
Mar 18, 20211 min read
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Taco Seasoning
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: N/A | Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cumin ½ tsp. black...
Mar 11, 20211 min read
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Skin-On Mashed Potatoes
These are no ordinary mashed potatoes! Skin-on mashed potatoes add texture and color to liven up your dinner plate. Prep Time: 10 minutes...
Feb 25, 20212 min read
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Long Grain Brown & Wild Rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 50-55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour – 1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 c. brown rice ½ c. wild rice 3...
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Roasted shrimp full of flavor with a tangy cocktail sauce will be one of your favorite appetizers! Try this flavorful take on traditional...
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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J9's Marinara Sauce
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes | Total Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients: 2 28 oz. San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 15 oz....
Feb 4, 20211 min read
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Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
Hearty and delicious, this meatloaf recipe packs a lot of flavor and makes great leftover meatloaf sandwiches. Prep Time: 20 minutes |...
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
One of my favorite appetizers to make during the holidays, these bite-sized bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are SO easy to make and full of...
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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Fresh Pasta
Prep Time: ~1 hour, 15 minutes | Cook Time: 90 seconds - 2 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 large eggs, lightly...
Dec 10, 20202 min read
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Asian-Style Ground Beef and Green Bean Bowl
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. green beans, rinsed and...
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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Pommes Persillade
Pommes Persillade, a.k.a. fancy home fries with parsley and garlic, are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and so irresistibly...
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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5 Pepper Chili
Low and slow in the slow cooker, this chili is everything that you’ll need for a cold winter day. Bonus – this chili tastes better the...
Nov 12, 20202 min read
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