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November 22, 2023June 14, 2024

What to Serve with Swedish Meatballs: Game-Changing Pairings!

Hey there, food lovers! Ever stood in your kitchen, Swedish Meatballs sizzling in the pan, and thought, “What on earth do I serve with these?” You’re not alone! These little gems are a comfort food classic, but the real magic happens when you pair them with the perfect side. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or

October 9, 2023June 14, 2024

American Comfort Foods Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Whether you’re upset, lonely, or just want to feel cozy, sometimes the best remedy is a big bowl of something warm and delicious. Am I right? After a breakup, many girls reach for the ice cream. At Thanksgiving, we rally around the table and share healthy portions of turkey, potatoes, and other scrumptious sides. I’m

April 14, 2023November 8, 2023

15+ Kid Friendly Instant Pot Recipes (from a Real MOM)

I use my instant pot all of the time. Like every week, at least once. Sometimes more than that. If you’re a busy parent, running your kids around to their appointments, sports meets, clubs, friends’ houses, etc. add these favorite kid friendly instant pot recipes to your cooking recipe arsenal. I promise you, you won’t

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

Split Pea Soup with Hambone Recipe for Easter or Anytime

Every Christmas we receive a Honey Baked Ham as a gift from my mother-in-law. And, after we eat it for Christmas Eve dinner, I save the hambone and chop up any leftover ham bits and pieces. Then I freeze it and pull it out for a Spring Equinox and/or an Easter meal. It’s actually become

March 12, 2023April 14, 2023

LAZY Sunday Dinners: Feta Pasta, Roasts, Chicken, Etc.

The weekend is almost over, SIGH. Sunday rolls around and you have one thing on your mind, or you’re hearing it from your husband and kids, WHAT’S FOR DINNER? If you’re anything like me, you might take it easy with cooking on the weekends and get take-out or delivery on Friday and Saturday. So when

February 26, 2023April 14, 2023

SIMPLE Colcannon Soup Recipes: Traditional AND Vegan

There’s nothing more comforting than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day. If you celebrate the Celtic sabbats or enjoy honoring your Celtic ancestors, making colcannon soup might be your next favorite easy and cozy recipe. This recipe isn’t just simple, it gives you, the cook, the ability to add your own flavor

October 26, 2022March 12, 2023

Rosemary Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe With Lemons

A dish that’s been an absolute staple in my house is also easy to make and nutritious. And that is a rosemary herb roasted chicken recipe with lemons. I’ve made this chicken recipe more times than I can count and know it by heart. It’s been a delight to eat on the holidays, particularly in

October 13, 2022March 11, 2023

Autumn Foods: Our FAVORITE Cozy Soups, Pastas and More!

Love the autumn season! It’s the ideal time of year for comforting soups, hearty salads, hearty salads, slow-cooker classics, one-pot wonders, and some other quick and easy soothing dinner recipes that bid summer farewell. The fall season is when we wrap up indoors to escape the brisk air and eat the heartier dishes we’ve been

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

Butternut Squash Soup With Apple: A Cozy Autumn Recipe

My family knows when Fall comes around, there’s going to be HEAPS of meals with pumpkin, squash and apple. And even some in which I combine two or three of the Autumn season’s staple foods. Butternut squash is one of those ingredients that I just can’t live without in Fall. And when you combine it

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022

EASY Sausage Spaghetti Recipe for ANY Night of the Week

I think spaghetti is a household staple dinner in nearly every American household. And likely elsewhere too. My family is disappointed if I don’t make spaghetti at least once a month. I’ve come up with my own easy sausage spaghetti recipe over the years that I think you and your family will enjoy too. Feel