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Overnight French Toast Casserole
Lightly sweet and tender with delightfully crispy edges, this mouthwatering baked French toast can be prepared in advance with basic ingredients. It’s special enough for holiday breakfasts and brunches but easy enough for any given Saturday or Sunday. Warm fires, sweet cookies, festive packages, and lots of holiday cheer with family and friendsโthis is…
Spinach & Artichoke Egg Casserole
In the last week alone, I’ve received quite a few reader requests for more low-carb, protein-rich meals. ย It seems we’re all in the same boat–and that boat has an endless supply of sugary cookies, creamy dips, and salty snack mixes. ย Tis the season! So I decided to take inspiration from a party staple–cheesy, gooey, baked…
Homemade Dog Treats
Homemade Dog Treats are easy to make and will delight your furry friends๏ผwith ingredients you approve of! Many years ago, when my then-two-year-old son was recovering from a tonsillectomy, our dog Angus got sick. Really sick. I vividly remember walking my older son to the bus stop one cold winter morning. My husband had just left…
Shortcut Beef Vegetable Soup
Everything for this hearty soup can be kept in your pantry or freezer for a speedy, well-rounded meal whenever needed. Over the past few weeks, Iโve spent hours rolling dough for homemade dog biscuits, decorating gingerbread houses, and figuring out how to make homemade lotion. These activities are all lots of fun, but none will…
Leftover Mashed Potato Bake
Leftover mashed potatoes can be given new life with a few basic ingredients. You can even top them like a stuffed potato if you like. Whether you’re baking pies and stuffing the turkey right now or hitting the highway en route to family and friends, chances are you’re rather busy and not thinking of adding…
Roasted Veggie & Wild Rice Salad
Roasted vegetables, wild rice, and hearty greens form the base of this colorful salad that comes to life with a flavor-packed vinaigrette. Healthy, filling, and great for meal prep! Entertaining family and friends is supposed to be fun, but it can also be somewhat stressful. Planning, shopping for, and preparing a big meal can…
Apple Peanut Butter Delights
Crunchy, creamy, salty, and sweet, these wholesome muffins make a filling breakfast or snack. Plus they’re quick to make with ingredients easily kept on hand. When my boys were young, I made a conscious effort to limit their screen time in favor of playing outside, building with Legos, coloring, playing with friends, and simply…
Crispy Baked Chimichangas
Crispy Baked Chimichangas skip the fryer and use the oven for an easy, healthy approach to a family favorite meal! My hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania has an impressive restaurant scene. From an international perspective, the offerings rival any big city. Thereโs literally something for everyone: Greek, Thai, Australian, Nepali, French, Latin American, Italian, Vietnamese, Koreanโthe…
Slow Cooked Chicken for the Week (or to Freeze)
Why did the rooster run away? He was chicken! What do chickens serve at birthday parties? Coop-cakes! Youโre either laughing or groaning right now. 😂 Either way, chickens have come to define the world of silly jokes as much as they have influenced our way of eating. The ongoing popularity of this lean protein source…
Healthy Pumpkin Snack Cake (Gluten- & Grain-Free)
Decadent enough for dessert yet healthy enough for breakfast, this easy-to-make treat is sure to become a family favorite. The natural sweetness and tender crumb of this quick-prep treat make it a true family favorite around here. Though I originally created it as a healthy snack or dessert option, its wholesome qualities soon made…
Bacon Roasted Cabbage
Incredibly easy, super satisfying, and a delicious way to get a hearty serving of a wholesome cruciferous vegetable! As a child, Iโm pretty sure I never uttered the words, โYum, cabbage for dinner!โ Yet Iโve actually heard similar words when serving this wholesome, budget-friendly vegetable in the following way. For many years, Iโd use…
Stretch-a-Can-of-Tuna Salad
Loaded with filling protein and fiber-rich veggies, this remake on the classic recipe is economical, nutritious, and completely delicious! Cabbage and tuna may not seem like kindred spirits, but when mixed together in a simple salad, the results are decidedly delicious. ย What’s more, every crisp forkful delivers filling protein, nutrient-rich veggies, and satisfying flavor. ย What’s…
