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With chilly days ahead, a pot of this easy tomato soup should be simmering on your stovetop.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I know, I know, more soup. You’re probably wondering if The Husband is surviving on a soup-only diet these days and...
Nov 9, 20231 min read


So good! Warm up with white bean chicken chili. (You’ll only need one pot to make it!)
By JULIE BRINKLEY ‘Tis the season for soups, chili and stew and this recipe for white bean chicken chili is made in a single pot! And...
Oct 31, 20231 min read


This lasagna soup is so freaking good you won’t believe it! (Even Max loved it!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband loves lasagna and I love soup, which is why The Daughter shared this recipe with me that she found on TikTok. “Mom, this is so good!” she said. “I made it for dinner and Max loved it. He even took the leftovers to work, and he never does that with my stuff.” That “stuff” she was referring to is her cooking and Max is her boyfriend. The Daughter inherited my wonky cooking gene, which means the stuff we make is usually edible, but rarely is it
Oct 28, 20231 min read


Get an early start on holiday baking with these cranberry mini loaves.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I let two things dictate my pre-Christmas spirit: The weather and Hallmark channel. Since it’s been raining all week...
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Celebrate fall with pumpkin feta pasta and side salad made with toasted pecans, cranberries.
By JULIE BRINKLEY It finally feels like fall and there is no better way to celebrate than with a meal featuring all the seasonal...
Oct 24, 20232 min read


If you like green bean casserole, you’ll love this interesting twist on the Thanksgiving side.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love green bean casserole. You know the one made with soup and crispy fried onions everyone loves to hate at...
Oct 17, 20231 min read


Made with sausage and hearty vegetables, your family will love this fall sheet pan dinner.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If easy and delicious are what you like, this recipe for fall sheet pan dinner is for you. Made with a delicious meat...
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Bang, bang chicken skewers: These are dang good!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We eat a lot of chicken in our house, so I’m always scouring recipes for non-boring ways to make it. And there is...
Oct 7, 20231 min read


Warm up on a chilly night with stuffed pepper soup. (And it’s so easy to make!)
By JULIE BRINKLEY This one-pot soup is not only easy to make, it’s affordable, healthy and absolutely delicious! Oh, and since it’s made...
Oct 3, 20231 min read


You don’t have to be getting married to enjoy Italian wedding soup.
By JULIE BRINKLEY I’ve got my mother-of-the-bride hat on this week so I’m whipping up a pot of Italian wedding soup. It’s a lighter fall...
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Spice up your evening meal with shakshuka. It’s breakfast for dinner with a cultural twist.
By JULIE BRINKLEY One of my favorite dinners while growing up was breakfast. It usually consisted of eggs, sausage and gravy, but this is...
Sep 12, 20231 min read


Creamy tzatziki, sundried tomatoes, olives and seasoned turkey, make perfect Greek rice bowl.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for Greek turkey rice bowl is a new family favorite. Made with a creamy tzatziki, sundried tomatoes, olives...
Sep 6, 20231 min read


We had our first taste of Insomnia Cookies this weekend and it’s worth the calories.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I tend to avoid going into bakeries. The temptation is just too great. But when I was running short on time and...
Sep 5, 20231 min read


Boursin cheese two ways: Enjoy a creamy chicken dinner or use it in this delicious appetizer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I met Boursin cheese about 10 years ago after a friend introduced us at a dinner party. I fell in love with it on...
Aug 30, 20232 min read


Healthy pizza night: You can indulge with this delicious recipe for chicken crust.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Everyone loves a good pizza, but the carbs, fat and high calorie content can sometimes put a pause on our indulgence....
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Made with balsamic vinegar, tomatoes and mozzarella, caprese chicken is a family favorite.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you love the taste of the Mediterranean, this recipe for caprese chicken will top your family’s list of favorite...
Aug 15, 20231 min read


All about the chick: Check out these recipes for chicken avocado burgers and chicken parm meatballs.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like chicken, it’s your lucky day! I’m sharing two of my family’s favorite recipes for chicken avocado burgers...
Aug 8, 20231 min read


How do those following a plant-based diet get sufficient protein? This is how I do it.
Charles Cisco is a former Marine and personal trainer who graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in kinesiology and...
Aug 2, 20232 min read


Chicken + pesto = these delicious skewers. Then add this Greek salad to your dinner plate.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Nothing says summer more than grilled chicken skewers, and if you want to jazz them up a little, brush on some pesto,...
Aug 1, 20231 min read


I can’t wait to serve this basil and roasted tomato guacamole for our ‘Supper Club’ pool party.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The pressure in on. The Husband and I are hosting the first of what we hope to be many dinner parties with a small...
Jul 16, 20231 min read


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