Hi Reader, How's your Sunday going? We've had a pretty quiet weekend. After church and a Target run, I've been working on my paint-by-number this afternoon (highly recommend if you need a screen-free hobby, I'm really enjoying it) until I just looked up & realized it's time to make dinner! Under 1 Hour Dinner Ideas ⏰ Classic Meatloaf with Brown Gravy Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas (split a rotisserie chicken between this one) Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup Cajun Dirty Rice...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader- I've been working on a sheet pan beef ramen recipe this week (to complement my crockpot beef ramen) & I'm really happy with how it turned out. Recipe coming soon! In the meantime, here are some of my favorite CHICKEN recipes. Crockpot Chicken Recipes 🍗 Chicken Spaghetti Chicken & Dumplings Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches Honey Garlic Chicken & Noodles Fiesta Chicken Firecracker Meatballs Chicken Lettuce Wraps Chicken Gnocchi Soup Dill Pickle Chicken Tortilla Soup King Ranch Chicken...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Friday! We don't have much planned this weekend & I'm looking forward to that. What to Make this Weekend I do have plans to make this smoothie for the kids (again) after school. We've been making it most days lately! Tomorrow is Pi Day & I shared a video for individual chicken pot pies this week. Or, if you're after a sweet pie, try my brownie pie, sheet pan apple pie, or a peanut butter pie. These stuffed chicken breasts don't get enough attention - you should try them!...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, St. Patrick's Day only comes once a year, and these are the recipes I save specifically for it. A festive treat, a good dinner, a little green on the table, it's a simple combination that always works. These are the five recipes I reach for to make the day feel special, and bring in a little luck of the Irish to our table! St. Patrick’s Day Treats 30-minute Irish Potato Candy (you need to try these!) Green Pudding Poke Cake Classic Lucky Charm Bars My Favorite St. Paddy’s Day...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Do you hate "spring forward" as much as I do? I just finished an afternoon nap (a newfound perk of having older kids). We're in full Sunday reset mode over here - doing laundry & off to Sam's Club in a minute for a restock. Here are some twists on classics that I hope will catch your attention for the meal plan this week. My Variations on Classic Recipes Easy 30-Minute Chicken Noodle Soup Crockpot Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Slow Cooker Marry Me...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, When I'm not sure what to make, pasta usually wins. It's quick, it works with what's already in the pantry, and there's never a complaint when it hits the table. Recently, these are some pasta recipes I find myself reaching out for the most. Simple ingredients, good flavor, and it just always feels like a good night when pasta's on the table. Pasta Night Ideas Easy Spaghetti in the Crockpot Ever tried Cheesy Taco Pasta? (it’s seriously good) Alfredo + Marinara Creamy Pasta My...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We're going window shopping this morning. We have gotten three quotes and holy moly 🤑💸 If you've gotten windows fairly recently, have you noticed a tint on them? Apparently for energy efficiency, there is a greenish tint which could be an issue for me and the natural light photography that I do. Anyway, here are some ideas to prep and eat throughout the week! Meal Prep Friendly Recipes Make shredded chicken to use all week Even cheaper than a rotisserie chicken A crockpot turkey...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy MARCH 🍀 I'm switching up how I do my monthly challenges and opening it up to you, my email readers. We’re bringing a little St. Patrick’s Day spirit to the kitchen this month — and I couldn’t decide between savory and sweet… so you don’t have to either. This time, you get to pick your adventure (or go all in and make both 😉). Whether you’re craving cozy, slow-cooked comfort or a bright, festive dessert, we’ve got two perfectly March-approved recipes ready for you. How to...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Did February go well for you? I got to go to my first YouTube Creators event and we escaped the freezing cold to visit Disney World for a week. Not a bad month for our family. Here are your favorite recipes from February: 🏆 Top Recipes from February This dip had such a Super Bowl moment. It broke some records for me 🎉 #1 on Facebook - never too many chicken recipes, in my opinion! Most Popular on Pinterest - not for the raisin haters. Most highly rated this month - crockpot ranch...
28 days ago • 1 min read