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A slice of chocolate cookie crust peanut butter pie with a bite taken out on a white plate. The pie is topped with whipped cream and small chocolate balls.

Pies
Assembled Buddha bowl recipe with peanut sauce in white bowl.

Meatless
seven folded Swedish pancakes on white tray with jam

Breakfast
Two enchiladas on white plate with bite of enchilada on fork.

Freezable

Tried-and-True Recipes From My Kitchen to Yours

Three halves of crispy chicken wraps stacked on wooden board with cherry tomatoes.

Main Dish
Half of a biscuit with butter and jam.

Sourdough
Half of chocolate cookie stacked on another cookie on white parchment paper.

Chocolate
Saucy Mexican beef enchiladas on white plate with sour cream and salsa.

Instant Pot
Half of a turkey avocado veggie wrap stacked on two other wraps on white plate.

Healthy
crunchy baked french toast sticks on white plate with powdered sugar and syrup

Breakfast
Salad greens, mandarin oranges, pomegranate arils, candied nuts and feta cheese on white plate.

Salad
square of peaches and cream dessert on metal spatula

No-Bake

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Summer Grilling!

top down view of grilled teriyaki chicken in white bowl with rice and pineapple

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken {Homemade Teriyaki Sauce}
fork taking piece of rosemary ranch chicken on white plate with rosemary and potatoes

Grilled Rosemary Ranch Chicken
grilled pork salad with pork, red onions, green beans and roll on white plate

Amazing Grilled Pork and Veggie Salad
Teriyaki turkey burgers with grilled pineapple, lettuce, and soft bun.

Teriyaki Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple
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I’m Mel! I live in Idaho with my husband, 5 kids, and selection of weird farm animals. Mostly, I love dark chocolate and joggers (not jogging).

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Lots of frosted Swig sugar cookies with sprinkles on white tray.

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Pasta

Spatula holding square of cheesy chicken spaghetti in white pan with the rest of the casserole.

Baked Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
Tongs grabbing scoop of ramen noodles with peas and green onions.

Easy Spicy Garlic Ramen Noodles
Cooked shrimp on creamy linguine on white plate.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Spoon scooping up portion of pasta shells, sausage, cheese and basil.

One Pot Creamy Tuscan Pasta
Pasta Recipes
Half eaten slice of strawberry rhubarb pie on white plate with vanilla ice cream.

Make this Now!
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

This best-ever strawberry rhubarb pie is filled to brimming with juicy, sweet strawberries, tart rhubarb, and the most delectable streusel topping. It’s my favorite summer pie!

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Asparagus

White serving dish with balsamic penne pasta, roasted asparagus and parmesan cheese.

Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter
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One Pot Creamy Asparagus Bacon Pasta
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Lightened Up Bowtie Chicken and Asparagus Alfredo
close up view of orzo, pine nuts, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and fresh mozzarella

Roasted Asparagus Lemon Orzo Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
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what to eat this week
Weekly Meal Plan

Four triangles of quesadillas stacked with cilantro on top.

Tuna Quesadilla Melts {20-Minute Meal}
Top down view of white platter with Moroccan chicken skewers, green sauce and roasted potatoes.

Easy Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Crazy Good Green Sauce
Top down view of white bowl with rice, Korean beef, slaw, cucumbers, sauce and lime wedges.

Easy Korean Beef Bowls
pasta with shrimp, parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes in white bowl with fork

Easy Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
close up top down view of bbq chicken totchos with sour cream, tomatoes and guacamole

Loaded BBQ Chicken Totchos
Three halves of crispy chicken wraps stacked on wooden board with cherry tomatoes.

Crispy Chicken Enchilada Wraps
Pull Apart Pizza Sliders {Sandwiches}

Pull-Apart Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
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