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Reda grew up cooking beside his mom and sister and later worked in the family's donut shop. He runs It's Not About Nutrition, where slow cooker dinners and casseroles are his home ground.

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These Grab-and-Go Breakfast Rolls Saved My Sanity—They Might Save Yours Too
Breakfast & Brunch

These Grab-and-Go Breakfast Rolls Saved My Sanity—They Might Save Yours TooQ

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You ever have one of those mornings where everything’s running late, you’re holding your coffee like a lifeline, and someone’s yelling from the back of the house asking where their shoes are—again? Yeah. That used to be every morning at our place. Try our The Hawaiian Roll Bundt Cake I Can’t Stop Making (And Neither Will You) next. That’s exactly why these Grab-and-Go Breakfast Rolls are now a non-negotiable part of my weekly routine. I started making them during one of those chaotic back-to-school weeks, when cereal just wasn’t cutting it and everyone was grumpy by 9 a.m. (including me). …

The Shrimp That Made My Husband Miss His Meeting
Dinner

The Shrimp That Made My Husband Miss His Meeting

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Let me tell y’all something — this shrimp is trouble. Not the bad kind, but the can’t-stop-eating-it, forgot-what-I-was-supposed-to-be-doing kind. I made this batch of dynamite shrimp last Tuesday “just to test it,” and I kid you not, my husband came into the kitchen, grabbed one off the plate, and stood there chewing in silence with this look in his eyes like what just happened? Next thing I know, he’s calling into his Zoom meeting five minutes late with sauce still on his chin. Try our Blackberry Slump next. So yes — this shrimp is a little dangerous. And no, I …

Southern-Style Butter Beans
Soups & Stews

Southern-Style Butter BeansGF

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A little smoky, a little buttery, and a whole lot of comfort in a pot. So here’s the thing —These butter beans? They’re not glamorous. They’re not gonna end up on the cover of Bon Appétit. But they’ve shown up at more family reunions, Sunday dinners, and post-church potlucks than I can count. And every time I make them, my kitchen smells like someone loves me. Try our Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Ham and Beans next. That’s not a metaphor.That’s bacon, garlic, and butter doing their job. I remember standing on a chair next to my mama at the stove, watching …

Garlic Parmesan Pasta Casserole
Casseroles Dinner

Garlic Parmesan Pasta Casserole

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Okay, can I just say something real quick? There are days when dinner feels like a full-blown negotiation. Someone doesn’t want “green things,” someone else “isn’t that into chicken this week,” and me? I’m just trying to get something—anything—that makes everyone happy and gives me a few minutes of peace to eat it while it’s still warm. Try our BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole next. Enter this creamy, cheesy, garlic-scented pasta casserole. No fancy ingredients. No dramatic prep. Just that golden, bubbly kind of comfort that makes everyone stop what they’re doing and wander into the kitchen like, “What’s that smell?” …

Milanese Minestrone: A Pot of Comfort You Didn’t Know You Needed
Soups & Stews

Milanese Minestrone: A Pot of Comfort You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Okay, so here’s the thing—I wasn’t planning on falling in love with a bowl of soup in Milan. But that’s exactly what happened. It was one of those gray, damp afternoons—you know the kind where your jeans cling to your ankles and your umbrella’s flapping around like it’s got a grudge? I ducked into this little corner café just to warm up, and there it was: a steaming bowl of minestrone that smelled like it had been simmering all day. Rich, cozy, just slightly creamy with bits of pancetta and rice, and a broth so good I nearly asked for …

Southwest Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast & Brunch Casseroles

Southwest Breakfast Casserole

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You know how some mornings just need a little something bold to wake you up? That’s this casserole. It’s not fussy, it’s not fancy, but my goodness — it’s flavorful. Between the smoky chorizo, the melty Colby Jack, and that little zing from the green chiles, this Southwest Breakfast Casserole is the kind of dish that gets people coming back for seconds (or thirds, if we’re being honest). Try our Chocolate Zucchini Bread next. I first threw it together on a whim before a Saturday garage sale — had a fridge full of eggs and not much else. By the …

Crispy Shrimp Casserole
Casseroles Dinner

Crispy Shrimp CasseroleQ

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I’ll be honest — this started as one of those “I’ve got shrimp, now what?” situations. You know the kind. I was staring down a bag of thawed shrimp, low on energy, but still wanting something that felt a little… special. Something I could toss in the oven and not babysit. Somehow, I landed on this cheesy, garlicky, lightly crispy shrimp casserole — and let me tell you, it was way better than I expected for something that took less time to make than finding a clean pair of socks. Try our Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole next. It’s …

Slow Cooker Hurry Chicken
Chicken Dinner Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Hurry Chicken

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You know those days where you’ve got nothing planned for dinner, time’s already slipping away, and everyone’s gonna be hungry at exactly the same moment? That’s when I pull out this Hurry Chicken recipe. Try our 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Poor Man's Parents' Day Treat next. It’s one of those old-school, sticky-sauced slow cooker meals that takes five minutes to throw together and makes your house smell like you’ve been cooking all day. I don’t even remember where I first saw the recipe — probably scribbled on the back of an envelope from someone at church or clipped from a 90s …

Doritos Casserole
Casseroles Dinner

Doritos Casserole

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This casserole? Oh honey, this one is a crowd-pleaser. I’m talking “bring-the-neighbors-in-from-their-driveways” kind of good. You know how sometimes you just want dinner to feel like a hug? Not something delicate or fussy — just easy, creamy, cheesy goodness that makes the table go quiet because everyone’s too busy eating? Try our The Peach Pretzel Salad That’s Practically a Hug in a Dish next. That’s exactly what this Doritos Casserole is. It’s a little retro, unapologetically cheesy, and 100% not health food. And honestly? That’s why I love it. It’s the kind of dish you bring to a potluck and …

Sweet Mornings Made Easy: Overnight Orange Roll Casserole
Breakfast & Brunch Casseroles

Sweet Mornings Made Easy: Overnight Orange Roll Casserole

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You ever wake up on a Sunday and think, “Okay, I want something special, but I don’t want to actually do anything”? Try our Chocolate Chip Pan Chewies next. That’s this casserole. Right here. It’s sunshine in a pan, made with refrigerated orange rolls and a cozy little custard that bakes into something between cinnamon rolls and French toast. Sweet, soft, a little citrusy, and just messy enough to feel homemade. I started making this on Christmas mornings when the kids were little because I could prep it the night before and just toss it in the oven while coffee …