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Main Course Pasta

EASY MEXICAN PASTA SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF

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Let me just say it: this is the dinner I make when everyone’s shuffling around the kitchen, opening and closing the fridge like it’s got the answer to world hunger, and all I want is something low-stress but a little special. These Mexican-style pasta shells with ground beef—oh my goodness, friends. It’s like wrapping everyone up in a warm, cheesy hug on a regular old Tuesday night. There’s this happy, toasty smell—tomatoes and chiles simmering away—that somehow makes you forget about whatever mess is lurking in the laundry basket. Bold flavors, the easiest one-pan process, and (my favorite part!) you’ve …

Comfort Food Side Dish

Scalloped Potatoes

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Have you ever noticed that certain comfort foods have their own kind of magic—like they can turn an ordinary Sunday into a little celebration? Scalloped potatoes were always that magical dish for me growing up. My mom would pull out all the stops and make them for a holiday or special family dinner, and I’m not ashamed to admit I’d shamelessly scrape the crispy, cheesy corners off the baking dish before anyone else got to it. Even now, I crave that creamy, buttery, golden-topped goodness, especially when the weather gets chilly… although let’s be honest, I’d eat them in July …

Dessert Snack

Apple Oatmeal Cookies

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Let’s just say, these Apple Oatmeal Cookies have witnessed a lot of busy mornings, lazy weekends, and even one power outage in my kitchen (cookies by candlelight, anyone?). There’s something unmistakably cozy about the combination of cinnamon, apples, and tender oats — it’s like eating fall in cookie form, all year long. I make these whenever I need an easy treat to tuck into lunchboxes, share at book club, or just make the house smell incredible. Bonus: The toddlers and teens both actually agree on these cookies, which is…rare worldwide, right? They’re just the right kind of homemade. A little …

Main Course

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork

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Ever come across a recipe that makes you stop mid-scroll and think, “Yep, that’s dinner tonight”? This is one of those. Picture this: a juicy pork loin soaking up all the rich, tangy, sweet goodness of a pineapple-based marinade while your slow cooker hums away quietly in the background. No standing over a stove. No juggling five pots. Just you, maybe a good book (or a laundry basket—let’s be honest), and the irresistible smell of tropical comfort food wafting through the house. It’s a dish that’s got range—tender enough for a cozy Sunday dinner, bold enough for a summer party, …

Main Course

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

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You could serve this vintage recipe with succulent chicken, fluffy ‘from-scratch’ dumplings, and very baby-rich gravy as a soul-soothing hearty comfort meal that provides real richness through its hearty flavors and textures, especially during family suppers and intimate gatherings. This dish, garnished with fresh parsley, is as tasteful as it looks, making it a clear fit for fine presentation. Why You’ll Love This Recipe True Comfort Food: The rich, tasty broth, and soft little dumplings make this recipe a warming dish from the inside out. Hearty and Filling: Loaded with white-meat chicken and fresh vegetables, fluffy dumplings-all one-pot meal. Customizable: …

Main Course

Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa

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Combine in this recipe some very juicy and herb-packed salmon cake patties; and add to it a tangy avocado spicy salsa, placed nicely atop toasted buns with crisp lettuce and ripe tomato slices. Truly a pretty popular burger-thingy, isn’t it? Perfect for winter grilling or on the spot whenever you feel like having a healthy gourmet burger! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Healthy and Yummy: A great source of omega-3 fatty acids as well as fresh ingredients that do good to your health while tasting good. Bright, Zesty Flavor: Lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs give the dish lightness …

Sauce

Homemade Big Mac Sauce

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If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the kitchen at midnight, daydreaming about a Big Mac (or let’s be honest, that one-of-a-kind, creamy-tangy special sauce), you are absolutely my people. I still remember the first night I tried making my own version at home—just winging it with a little of this, a little of that, then slathering it on a turkey burger. I took that first bite and thought, “Wait, is this…better than the real thing?” And just like that, Big Mac Sauce night became a regular thing around here. Now my husband and kids expect a jar in the …

Dessert

7 Minute Frosting

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If you’ve ever found yourself standing in your kitchen, panic-setting in because you’ve promised chocolate cake and somehow the frosting part fell off your to-do list, please know—you are so not alone. I can’t tell you how many times a naked cake has stared me down with those “are you ready yet?” vibes, only to be saved (again!) by this trusty, old-fashioned fluffy 7-minute frosting. Around here, we call it “the hero in a mixing bowl.” It’s one of those retro comforts that’s always there for you: glossy, cloudlike, and almost alarmingly quick to make. I’ve reached for it on …

All Recipes

PINEAPPLE LEMONADE

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Confession time: I never, ever get tired of making lemonade—especially when warm weather (or heck, even just a sunbeam) hits. But this Pineapple Lemonade? Oh, this one is my “Everybody’s-happy” pitcher. It’s sweet, tangy, and has that little sparkle from Sprite that just makes you want to pull up a chair, kick off your shoes, and gab with the neighbors on the porch. Trust me, even my aunt (who’s famous for critiquing every cold drink I make) comes back for seconds. It’s pretty much the easiest crowd-pleaser I know. I’m a sucker for any drink that goes from grocery bag …

Dessert Snack

Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze

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Call me old-school, but there’s just something about a loaf cake cooling on the counter that makes the whole house feel happy. I’ve been baking Lemon Blueberry Loaf for years, and honestly, it’s one of those recipes that never goes out of style—or loses its magic. Whether it’s for Saturday brunch with family or sneaking a slightly-too-thick slice with my afternoon tea, this combo of bright lemon and juicy blueberries just feels like comfort in every bite. (Not to mention, it looks gorgeous enough to make even my “oh, I just threw this together” moments look impressive.) There’s a story …