Soups

In the culinary world, I most look up to Ree Drummond on the Pioneer Woman. Not just because she makes amazing food, but because she does it while juggling a busy life on a ranch, homeschooling her children, and running a business. I have been watching her from the beginning and have never had a

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Chicken Dishes

You know those iconic dishes from your childhood that only Mom could make right? Like the homemade spaghetti sauce that was 10 times better than anything from a bottle. Or the meatloaf you’ve tried to duplicate a hundred times but just doesn’t quite make the cut? My mom and I can stand side by side

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Crockpot Meals

Baby-back ribs, you say? In the Crockpot? Isn’t that like, sacrilegious? No, no it’s not and let me tell you why. What is a rib lover looking for in the perfect rib? Bangin’ flavor. Falling-off-the-bone tender meat. Super saucy sauce. This recipe gives you all that without setting up a smokehouse, using a billion ingredients

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Appetizers

Confession: I am a bean dip junkie. I am addicted to bean and cheese combinations and have been since I was young. My dad said the first thing I ever ordered on my own at a restaurant was a bean and cheese burrito and I was 2. I admit to hovering around the appetizer table,

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30 Minute Meals

I am here to tell you that dinner can be quick, healthy, and delicious all at the same time! These apple cider pork chops are perfect for a busy weeknight meal, but they taste so elegant that it feels like Sunday dinner. The apple cider mustard sauce also pairs well with other types of proteins

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Helpful Tips

Have you ever struggled to achieve perfectly cooked pasta? Boy, I sure did. Back when I was newly married I struggled to boil water let alone make perfectly cooked pasta. But there have been nearly 9 years of cooking practice since then and my noodle making abilities have improved greatly. Not to toot my own

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Entrees

On a busy weeknight, one of my favorite things to cook is a pork tenderloin. They are easy to season, go great with all kinds of sides, and cook quickly. This recipe for Cherry Glazed Pork Tenderloin makes you feel like you are in a 5 star restaurant, without the long wait or hefty price

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Desserts

I can rarely walk past a plate of cookies without snagging one. I am a certified cookie monster! One of my favorite recipes is this one for White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. I think I like them because they have a little bit of everything: white chocolate, oatmeal, and even little bits of dried cranberries for

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