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Persnickety Plates - Easy Family Recipes

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Would you rather...Fall Foods Edition 🍂

Hi Reader- My kids love watching "would you rather" videos on YouTube. If you haven't seen them, the premise is simple - two options pop up on the screen & you pick your favorite (cat vs. dog, chocolate vs. vanilla, etc.) We've had fun watching them as a family so I thought we'd do a fall food edition. Would you rather...? Pumpkin Bars or Pumpkin Cheesecake Apple Crisp or Apple Slab Pie Pumpkin Donuts or Apple Mini Donuts Slow Cooker Classic Chili or Buffalo Chicken Chili Rotel Dip with Beef...

italian beef sub.

Hi Reader- This week has been non-stop for us so I need something super easy for dinner. Why you'll love this recipe: slow cooker meal (it's back to 85° here today) 5 minute prep only 4 ingredients Click for the Recipe

Hi Reader -- The days are cooling down (sometimes - it's currently humid as can be), my girls are back in school, and Labor Day weekend is upon us. We're headed to South Haven one more time before it really cools off, but we'll be home for Labor Day. My husband usually grills/smokes some meat, but I also like to make some things inside to round out the menu (especially when weather doesn't cooperate). Go-to Labor Day Recipes ⭐️ Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or just enjoying the...

Some links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. Hi Reader- This isn't my usual email but I often get asked for recommendations of my favorite items so I walked around my kitchen and took some pics of things I use daily (or nearly daily). Air Fryer From baked potatoes to quesadillas, I use my air fryer even more than my microwave! See it here Slow Cooker So I don't use it daily, but I use it often. This slow cooker has served me well for...

Hi Reader- After some super hot & humid days, we had a cooler week in the low to mid 70s, which makes me want to bake all the things. Here are some recipes from the archives that you'll want to turn the oven on for, plus a few slow cooker recipes. What to make this weekend 🔥 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Crockpot Split Pea Soup Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Crockpot Cornish Hens Lemon Chicken Piccata Slow Cooker Italian Roast Beef Restaurant Salsa - my neighbor brought me a ton of tomatoes & I'm...

Hi Reader- Zucchini has a way of getting out of hand, in the best way possible. Ways to Use Zucchini Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Muffins Baked Zucchini Fries Zucchini Taco Boats Lemon Zucchini Bread Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Roasted Zucchini Zucchini Brownies Loaded Zucchini Skins Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread 💬 Tell me... Any other fruits or vegetables you need ideas for? TEACHERS 🍎📚 Oh! P.S. If you are a teacher, or know a teacher, the past couple years, I have enjoyed helping out...

Hi Reader- After feeling too busy all summer, I just booked one more little tiny Labor Day weekend getaway 😬 As much as I'm ready for the routine of the school year, I want to squeeze in one more west Michigan trip before the weather takes a turn. Let's go over the top recipes in July, plus some new ones you might have missed. July's Top Recipes ⭐️ This beef slow cooker recipe is still going strong. This chicken pot pie has been such a hit that I made a new KFC copycat version for you to try....

Hi Reader- If you follow along with me on Instagram or Facebook stories, I did a "show & tell" in my kitchen this morning showing my favorite things that are currently on sale. I also placed a few orders myself :) Here are some things I ordered that you might like, too: These shoes for my dad. These skorts for my girls. This pencil sharpener off a local teacher wish list. This sports tank for me (I have other colors & love them). This bead kit for my daughters - highly recommend, it's great...

Hi Reader- We're (already!) halfway through 2024 and as I'm thinking about what to create next, I looked back to see which recipes shared this year have been the most popular. Most Viewed Year-to-Date ⭐️ Slow Cooker Meatball Stroganoff Slow Cooker Garlic Parm Chicken Pasta Italian Sub Pasta Salad Slow Cooker Beef 'n Cheddar Sandwiches Cinnamon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Slow Cooker Chicken Parm with Tortellini Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches Bacon Ranch...

Hi Reader- We had a new neighbor move in & my 7 year old wants to take them cookies. We haven't done that before. I did a poll on Instagram and nearly 80% of people said to take them cookies, but then I asked on Facebook and got very mixed responses. 💭 So now I'm curious - what do YOU do when a new neighbor moves in? Take them something? Ignore them? Reply & tell me. Here are the cookies we made. I'm still debating dropping some on the new neighbor's porch... Click for the 🍪 Recipe