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Persnickety Plates - Easy Family Recipes

I share easy, family friendly recipes with everyday ingredients. Slow cooker meals, desserts, dips, 30 minute meals - something for everyone!

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Hi Reader- It's Day 756 of freezing cold temps here...but at least it's sunny today! That really does help my morale. Recipe Inspiration ✨ I make these mini muffins for my girls in place of the Lil Bites muffins they ask for at the market. This crockpot meatloaf is topped with bbq sauce...or this baked version is paired with brown gravy. I have a new slow cooker meatball recipe coming this week but have you tried this version yet? Some crockpot Guinness beef stew ahead of March. 5-ingredient...

Hi Reader, How'd the first month of the year treat you? I am currently dealing with my second cold of the month. I guess I got lucky dodging the germs last month. 48 days until Spring! Here are your favorite recipes from January: 🏆 Top Recipes from January These Cinnamon Sugar Muffins really took off which is funny because I first shared that recipe January 29, 2010! This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo gained popularity on Pinterest. My chicken pot pie and buffalo chicken dip continue to get rave...

collage of cold day crockpot recipes.

Good morning Reader, Are you staying warm? The girls had a "cold day" yesterday because the wind chills were -20°F. This morning, my phone says it's -3° & feels like -11°. I think most of the snow is supposed to miss us, but 3-5" is expected tomorrow. Whatever the case, my plan is to hibernate for the weekend! How about you? Snowy Day Slow Cooker Meals (recipes below) 🍗 Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings 🥔 Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham & Potato Soup 🥩 Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles 🍄🟫 Slow Cooker...

Hi Reader- Thank you to those of you that already filled out my reader survey. I love reading them! After avoiding the germs in my house for the last 3 weeks, a cold caught me 🤧 I'm bummed because we were supposed to check out a new (to us) antique shop today but it'll have to wait. Any movie/show recommendations for me? Friday Recipe Inspiration ✨ If you're also under the weather, maybe some Medicine Ball Tea? Or some lemon chicken soup. I actually gathered up all my slow cooker soup recipes...

Hi Reader - I feel like I haven't talked to you in a few days - how have you been? My kids finally went back to school so I've been basking in the silence at my desk this week. I'm working on planning out what to create in 2026 and getting input from you is super helpful. My goal is to help you feed your family & make your life easier, so let me know how I can do that! Click the button below to complete my reader survey. All questions are optional, but the more you complete, the more helpful...

Hi Reader, If the words “new year” make you feel like you’re supposed to suddenly eat perfectly… let’s skip that part. These recipes are healthy(ish) in the best way – balanced, and comforting, without feeling restrictive or fussy. They’re the kind of meals that leave you feeling good after dinner, but still are meals that feel cozy and comforting this time of year. Healthy(ish) Recipes for the New Year The Best Skillet Chicken Dinner Simple & Flavorful High Protein Salad Crispy Cauliflower...

Hi Reader, Once the holidays are over, I’m ready for dinners that feel comforting and familiar without the extra effort. And one-pot dinners fit perfectly into that slower pace. These recipes are simple, dependable, and made to cook all in one pan, pot, or slow cooker. You get a great meal, and almost no dishes in the sink after. One Pot Dinners for the New Year Dump-and-Bake Salsa Chicken The Best Ranch Chicken with Veggies Chicken & Asparagus Skillet Dinner Louisiana-Style Dirty Rice (One...

Hi Reader- Happy Hump Day! Here are some recipes from the archives to hopefully help you get out of a dinner rut. Recipe Inspiration ✨ You can use ground beef or turkey for these crockpot cheese stuffed meatballs. These muffins are trending on Facebook. I've been craving these mini pot pies. Here's an easy chicken & potatoes skillet meal. Have you tried meatloaf in the slow cooker yet? And make a batch of brownie cookies to treat yourself for getting half way through the first work week of...

Hi Reader, How's your Sunday going? We made pancakes for breakfast, I just finished watching church online (kids are still coughing so we stayed home), am going to start some laundry, purge an old file cabinet, finish my grocery list, and hopefully finish setting up my new planner. I received some nice reviews over the past week that I thought I'd share. ✨ Highly Rated Recipes "This turned out way better than I was expecting! Very tasty, although mine had more of a cracker vibe but that’s...

Hi Reader, Happy 2026! I'm currently playing nursemaid to two sickly girls & they're ensuring I get my daily step goal in with all their requests 🥴 I'm just thankful we made it through the holidays & have a few more days to recoup at home. Here are your favorite recipes from December: 🏆 Top Recipes from December Most popular from Google - Buffalo Chicken Dip - keep this one on hand for upcoming game days. Most popular from Pinterest - Ginger Snaps - don't just save these for the holidays,...