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Cheddar Bay biscuits from Red Lobster are the perfect combination of cheesy, buttery, and savory.  Your family will go crazy over this easy and inexpensive Cheddar Bay Creamy Chicken Casserole. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes  Total time:…

Thank you to the Iowa Egg Council for sponsoring this post If you have had a busy week and don’t have time to go to the grocery store, I guarantee you have all the ingredients for this savory, sweet, and…

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,…

These Instant Pot sweet, saucy Thai-Inspired Noodles will cook in just a few minutes and taste better than takeout!  If you enjoy peanut noodles at your local Thai Restaurant, you will enjoy this one-pot version you can make at home. …

Lettuce wraps make a great low-carb dinner or lunch option. They are also great appetizers at picnics, parties, and bridal showers.  Lettuce wrap filling in your Instant Pot will take less than 20 minutes, but it will be so flavorful…

Make an easy slow-cooker chicken dinner with this simple recipe. These chicken recipes work great for meal prep for a busy weeknight. Shredded Chicken is one of the easiest things you can make in your slow cooker.  Just dump the…

Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food and are a great way to use leftovers and cook frugally for your family. Once I learned that I could cook an entire casserole in my Instant Pot using only one pan in a…

I think chicken thighs are the cheapest cut of meat that produces the most flavor. Chicken thighs are much less expensive than chicken breast, always turn out moist and flavorful, and taste amazing with various flavors. Chicken thighs are also…

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.  These Instant Pot Beef…

If you like Panera Bread but don’t want to spend much money to eat out, try to make this Copycat Panera Turkey Chili at home! This recipe is super easy to make and reminiscent of the turkey chili at Panera…

Making eggs for dinner is a healthy, inexpensive way to feed your family. Eggs are so versatile! My family enjoys scrambled eggs, fried eggs, hard-boiled eggs, baked-in oven eggs, egg salad, eggs on a sandwich, poached eggs, and eggs on…

Making homemade tomato soup is my favorite way to use the abundance of fresh tomatoes and fresh basil in my garden each summer.  There is no need to peel the tomatoes when you make this soup.  Carrots are my secret…