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If You Have Chicken Breast, Make One of These

Hi Reader, I’ve made plenty of dinners with chicken breast that got the classic “what’s this?” face at the table. You know the one. But these 8? Completely different story. We’re talking about empty plates, second helpings, and actual compliments. 8 Chicken Breast Dinners Everyone Loves Laughing Cow Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast (just 5 ingredients!) Another Perfect Stuffed Chicken Recipe No Wok Kung Pao Chicken Chicken & Dumplings I Always Come Back To 4-ingredient Zesty Crockpot Chicken A...

Hi Reader, I've had a lot of requests for small batch/for two recipes. Is that something you're interested in? SMALL BATCH CHICKEN ENCHILADAS More Options: Ground Beef Enchiladas Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup What I'm Loving 🛒 I've been on a quest to find earbuds that I love (do you listen while you cook, too?), so I ordered a couple pairs in the last month & want to share. Both beat out my $$$...

Hi Reader, If you’ve ever signed up for a meal train and then immediately thought…what do I even make? you’re not alone. When someone’s going through a hard season (new baby, surgery, loss, or just life piling on), dinner shouldn’t be one more thing they have to figure out. And the truth is, the right kind of meal makes all the difference. I recently signed up for two and put together a list of my ideas: 🥘 For picky eaters + familiesCrockpot "baked" ziti, mac & cheese, or chicken pot pie —...

Hi Reader, Eating out can add up fast, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up the meals you love. There are certain dishes I used to order out for all the time until I figured out how to make them myself at home. Something about making it yourself just makes it taste better. Fresh ingredients, your own kitchen, and you can tweak them in exactly the way you like. My Best Copycat Recipes Cracker Barrel's Famous Casserole (homemade version) The Chick-fil-A Salad I Used to Crave No-Reservation...

Hi Reader- Hello from North Carolina! I'm here for the rest of the week for a blogging retreat. Look how beautiful the view is from my window: Recipe Inspiration ✨ My pot pie recipe is super popular but have you tried my mini pot pies? They're a KFC copycat but sooo much better homemade. Peanut butter balls aren't just for the holidays! Chick-fil-A has an excellent tortilla soup but it's seasonal. If you make my crockpot version, you can have it whenever the craving hits. These brookie...

Hi Reader, We are a lemon loving family, so it's no surprise that I have a whole collection of lemon desserts I love. I’ve been making some of these for years, some are newer favorites, but they all have one thing in common – they never last long. This lemon recipe collection is worth saving for spring, and honestly, way beyond it too! A Collection of My Best Lemon Desserts Copycat Girl Scout Lemon Wedges My Favorite Lemon Cupcake Recipe Simple Lemon Quick Bread 6-ingredient Ice Cream Pie...

Hi Reader, Spring weather never quite makes up its mind around here, and my weeknight dinner rotation is the same way. Some nights still call for something warm and cozy, and some nights, something lighter just sounds better. I love having recipes that work either way – and these are the ones I reach for most when springtime is doing its thing, and I just need a good dinner on the table! Spring Dinner Recipes My Favorite Noodles & Company Pasta This Mexican Rice That Goes with Everything...

Hi Reader, I hope you had a lovely Easter weekend! My parents hosted and we came home with LOTS of ham. Here are some ways to repurpose it. Use Up Those Leftovers Slow Cooker Ham & Bean Soup Crockpot Split Pea Soup Ham & Potato Breakfast Casserole (small batch!) Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham & Potato Soup Slow Cooker Macaroni & Cheese with Ham Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Ham Don't forget the eggs! 🥚 I gave Julia one of our dyed hard boiled eggs for breakfast and sent one in Rosie's lunchbox,...

Hi Reader, One of my favorite things to do around holidays is watch my site traffic on the backend to see what YOU are making. Here are the recipes that are currently trending going into Easter weekend. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip (perfect for ALL occasions) Easy Chicken Pot Pie (again, always appropriate) Easter Egg Fruit Pizza Easter Cheese Ball Cheesy Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes How to Boil Eggs on the Stove - get those eggs ready! Homemade Cool Whip Slow Cooker Hot Honey Ham Slow...

Hi Reader, March came in like a lion & is going out like a lamb. A very quick lamb ☺️ We celebrated my oldest turning 12 with a goose cake, are currently enjoying a quiet spring break at home, and are looking forward to celebrating Easter this weekend. Here are your favorite recipes from March: 🏆 Top Recipes from March #1 on Facebook - let your slow cooker make dessert! I highly recommend the apple crisp. Most Popular on Pinterest - better than the food court! Most highly rated this month -...