Loaded Baked Potato Casserole Recipe — Cheesy, Bacon-Topped Comfort Food

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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole is a creamy, cheesy side dish that turns classic twice-baked potatoes into an easy, family-friendly casserole. If you love baked potatoes but want a faster, more shareable option this casserole is perfect. Instead of preparing individual twice-baked potatoes, you bake whole potatoes, scoop and mash the insides with creamy ingredients, then … Read more

Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Recipe

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Disclosure: this post may contain affiliate links. This creamy vegan soup combines butternut squash and apple with fresh herbs for a comforting fall-forward bowl of warmth and flavor. Reasons You’ll Love This Soup Plant-Based: Completely vegan and dairy-free. Gluten-Free: Naturally free of gluten and wheat products. Quick and Easy: About 30 minutes from start to … Read more

Creamy Sausage Pasta in the Instant Pot: Quick Weeknight Meal

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This Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta is perfect for busy weeknights or any time you want a hearty, satisfying dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. With simple ingredients and the convenience of the Instant Pot, you’ll have a rich, creamy pasta the whole family will enjoy. Follow the steps below to make this easy … Read more

22 Goals for 2019: Progress Update — Week 5 of 52

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My 22 Goals for 2019 Goal #1 — Spend More Time Doing What I Love Last week I spent time at home making garden markers and Valentine hearts. There’s still snow on the ground, but that hasn’t stopped me from planning for spring — getting seeds organized, projects mapped out, and dreaming about time spent … Read more

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Baked Beans Recipe for Potluck Success

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I’ll be honest: for years my go-to baked beans were simply a doctored-up can of Bush’s heated in my mini crockpot. Living in one of the world’s great BBQ cities made me feel there was no point trying to compete with local experts, so for gatherings I usually grabbed carry-out. Eventually I decided to take a different approach — make something unique that pairs perfectly with home-cooked BBQ without a trip across town. These Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Baked Beans aren’t trying to outshine the pros, but they’re flavorful, simple, and a great match for grilled ribs or smoked meats seasoned with a coffee-BBQ rub.

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Gluten-Free Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Recipe

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If you want a simple, grain-free weeknight dinner, try this gluten-free poppy seed chicken recipe. It delivers the same creamy comfort as the classic version but swaps in gluten-free ingredients for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal. I’ve been making this poppy seed chicken casserole for years. It’s a perfect way to use leftover chicken and comes … Read more

Protein-Packed Açaí Bowl Recipe for Morning Energy

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This high-protein acai bowl combines frozen banana, berries, acai powder, Greek yogurt, and protein powder for a thick, spoonable base. It delivers about 39 grams of protein with no added sugar in the base and comes together in roughly 5 minutes. Using acai powder instead of frozen packets yields a creamier, less watery bowl that … Read more

Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe — Creamy Elote-Inspired Chowder

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This Mexican Street Corn Soup brings the bold flavors of elote into a creamy, comforting corn chowder packed with vegetables and warming spices. Elote, or Mexican street corn, is beloved for its sweet, smoky, creamy, and savory combination. This soup captures those flavors in a one-pot meal that takes about 35 minutes to make and … Read more

Vegan Lemongrass Coconut Curry Recipe with Aromatic Spice

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Easy lemongrass and coconut curry – a creamy, fragrant vegan vegetable and tofu curry that’s quick to prepare, full of flavour and high in plant protein. I’ve been making this lemongrass and coconut curry a lot recently because it’s fast, simple and reliably delicious. The sauce is creamy and lightly spiced, driven by lemongrass and … Read more

15 Flavor-Packed Crockpot and Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

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Busy schedules call for comforting, easy meals—whether chicken cooked low and slow in a Crockpot or quickly in an Instant Pot. From creamy pastas to hearty soups and saucy shredded chicken, the following recipes simplify weeknight dinners while delivering big flavor. These dishes let you set it and forget it, coming back to perfectly cooked, … Read more