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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
Go to Post: Baked Brie with Cranberry SauceBaked Brie with Cranberry Sauce — a whole wheel of brie topped with homemade spiced cranberry sauce and baked until melty. Serves 8 in about 30 min.
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Gluten-Free Cheez-Its
Go to Post: Gluten-Free Cheez-ItsCrunchy, salty homemade Cheez-Its made with almond flour, extra sharp cheddar, and mozzarella, rolled thin between parchment paper and baked in about 12 minutes. One batch makes about 40 crackers.
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Sausage Curry
Go to Post: Sausage CurrySliced sausages, sweet potato, carrots, and peas simmered in one pan in a creamy curry sauce with fresh ginger and garlic. Ready in about 45 minutes and good over rice or mashed potatoes.
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Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice
Go to Post: Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower RiceGround beef, mushrooms, and cauliflower rice in a creamy cream cheese and tomato sauce, topped with cheddar and browned under the broiler. One skillet, 30 minutes.
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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!
