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Turkey Melt
Go to Post: Turkey MeltIt works great for a quick lunch or simple weeknight dinner, and you can serve it with chips, fries, or a bowl of soup for a diner-style meal at home!
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Chicken Vegetable Soup
Go to Post: Chicken Vegetable SoupEverything cooks together in one pot in about 35 minutes, so you can get dinner on the table quickly without a lot of work or cleanup.
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Birthday Brownies
Go to Post: Birthday BrowniesMade with a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie layer topped with a soft, sprinkle-packed cookie cake, and everything bakes together in one pan!
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Bacon Onion Jam
Go to Post: Bacon Onion JamSweet, smoky, and savory all at once! Use it as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, crackers, or cheese boards.
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Hi, I’m Sara!
I am a mom to two young children, and like many parents, I don’t have endless time to spend cooking. My goal is to create flavorful, filling recipes that come together quickly with ingredients you may already have on hand.
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Delicious Dijon chicken! The whole family loved it, and it was so easy to make. Will be a regular on our menu from now on.
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I am so amazed at this soup! Found this recipe last year and have made it multiple times; it is TOO delicious!
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I had all the ingredients already, so I whipped this up for a quick and healthy dinner for my family. It was very flavorful and easy to make!
