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Baklava Salmon is quick, easy, and mouthwatering!  Your family and friends will be impressed with this 30-minute restaurant-quality meal!  Total time: 30 mins I grew up eating lots of Mediterranean food, and every time I find myself back in Chicagoland,…

Your friends and family will become obsessed with these pan-seared chicken thighs cooked in a lemon basil pan sauce! Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes These lemon basil chicken thighs will become one of…

If you love ranch dressing, try this recipe for pickle juice ranch dressing! This is an easy salad dressing that is made from pantry staples and is deliciously tangy with the addition of dill pickle juice.   I live in Iowa,…

Once I started making meatloaf in my slow cooker, I never went back to cooking it in the oven! Meatloaf is always a hit with my family and cooks up super moist and pretty much foolproof! I am always looking…

Brown Butter ( Buerre Noisette) is a classic French staple in the kitchen.  Brown Butter is melted butter with accelerated flavor, can be made in less than 10 minutes, and has a nutty and bold flavor. This Slow Cooker Ham…

My entire family enjoys these everything bagel cream cheese chicken thighs.   Chicken thighs, in my opinion, are the best part of the chicken to cook!  This budget-friendly meal only calls for a few ingredients and takes about 20 minutes to…

These days, almost everyone has a friend or a family member who eats a gluten-free diet.   I do.  Although my immediate family isn’t gluten-free, I try to have a gluten-free option when I host a get-together at my house.  Eating…

Adults and kids alike will devour these homemade chicken strips!  These delicious crispy chicken tenders have a short prep time and cook up in the oven fast.   This easy recipe can be made quickly any day of the week.   All…

Blueberry lemon shortcake combines the sweetness of blueberries with the tartness of lemon; all wrapped up in a fluffy, buttery shortcake.  If you want a new dessert recipe this summer, look no further than this easy lemon blueberry shortcake! It’s…

Butter pecan carrots have a rich, savory, and slightly sweet flavor.  The richness of butter tastes perfect with the nuttiness of the toasted pecans.   This carrot dish will wow your guests during any holiday season! I have a new carrot…

This sheet pan-roasted cauliflower vegetable primavera is a healthy, low-carb meal that can be whipped up on a weeknight! Prep Time:15 minutes Cook Time:15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes You will love this Italian-inspired sheet pan veggie primavera with cauliflower…

Tzatziki Sauce is an excellent, creamy Greek dip or sauce with cucumber and yogurt as primary ingredients. The flavor of tzatziki sauce tastes great with a variety of foods. Tzatziki adds pazazz to a variety of meals, snacks, and appetizers.…