Three zucchini–that were dirt cheap at the store this month–sat and sat in my fridge…just staring at me. Do I make Zucchini Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies out of you? How about Zucchini Flaxseed Muffins? Double Chocolate Zucchini Waffles, perhaps? (Yes, this is a very real thing. And a very lovely …
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4 Cheese Baked Penne Pasta {Freezer Meal}
You can never go wrong with a baked pasta in my humble opinion. It feeds a crowd and typically pleases even the pickiest of eaters. Polly makes a phenomenal Hearty Baked Penne Pasta, but I wanted something a little cheaper, a tad lighter, and something I could throw together in minutes. 4 …
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Mini Turkey Cheeseburgers {Freezer Meal}
It had been an uneventful dinner so far. Everyone…yes, picky eaters and all…munched away on these easy Mini Turkey Cheeseburgers, which I served alongside some Simple Roasted Veggies that night. Uneventful dinner = a RAGING success these days. 🙂 We heard the familiar knock of my dad (aka Daddyman) at the …
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“Real Food Meets Reality” Menu Plan: January 16-22
Every week we put together a menu plan stocked full of family-friendly, mostly-real food recipes. Extra bonus if you live near a Hy-Vee, because we build the plan around their sales. Regardless of your Hy-Vee proximity, taking the step to menu plan will save you time, money, and headaches. If …
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal (For a Crowd)
We are baked oatmeal fanatics around here, as you may know. Both my kids and Polly’s kids eat the stuff by bushels. I find myself making the Brownie Baked Oatmeal repeatedly, while Polly probably makes the original Baked Oatmeal with Fruit recipe the most. But, all the baked oatmeal recipes …
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Honey Garlic Skillet Shrimp {Freezer Meal}
Through all the recipe testing for our cookbook, I’m learning that I instantly gravitate towards any sweet-savory flavored recipe. Any combination of a honey-soy-garlic marinade is pretty much going to be a win in my book. So it comes as no surprise that this shrimp recipe received a big …
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Dark Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal (with Sneaky Spinach) {Freezer Meal}
You caught us. Yes, it’s slightly ridiculous how much we eat oatmeal around here, whether it’s Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packs or another baked oatmeal recipe from our breakfast recipe index. We love them all! But, I know, I know. You’re thinking, “Rachel’s gone off the deep end on this one. Spinach in …
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Light and Easy Chicken Cacciatore {Freezer Meal}
Sponsored by Frigidaire Although this recipe was a little out of my comfort zone, my husband and I (and my neighbor friend, Kelley, who is my trusted taste-tester) really enjoyed this Light and Easy Chicken Cacciatore. Now it is the week after holiday binge eating, so I feel obligated to …
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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Sweet Potato and Black Beans {Freezer Meal}
Sponsored by Frigidaire Tis the season for a good, healthy slow cooker recipe! In the midst of heavy holiday meals and baked goods, this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans is…hmmm…refreshing. Can chili be refreshing? Well, not like refreshing in as a cold drink on a hot …
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Baked Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal {Freezer Meal}
After our first indulgent Thanksgiving feast (my first one to host in 37 years!) at our house and then a second indulgent feast with more family plus leftovers for every meal, we needed this recipe this morning. I call it my post-holiday breakfast cleanse. Ha! Are you with me? We’ve been …
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