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three triangle quesadillas with bite taken out of top quesadilla

30-Minute Meals
One triangle-shaped lemon blueberry scone on white parchment paper.

Quick Breads
top down view of slow cooker posole in white bowl with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, tortilla chips and lime wedge

Slow Cooker

Glass jar filled with chocolate granola, graham cracker pieces and mini marshmallows.

Snacks

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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Savor the Season
Apple Recipes

Several apple cinnamon muffins on cooling rack with apples in the background.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Fork taking bite of frosted applesauce spice cake on white plate.

Applesauce Spice Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Slice of apple pie with pecans on top and drizzled with glaze.

Upside Down Apple Pie
Caramel apple cheesecake bar drizzled with caramel on wood cutting board.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping
Apple Recipes!
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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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Jalapeño Jelly {a.k.a. Hot Pepper Jelly}
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spreading butter on half slice of peasant bread with butter knife

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applesauce oat muffin on wire rack

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Marinades

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The Best Chicken, Pork, or Steak Marinade
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Thai Coconut Milk Grilled Chicken
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Grilled Sesame Herb Chicken
Instant Pot Greek Pork

Tender Greek Pork {Instant Pot or Slow Cooker}
Marinades

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Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce

Using garden fresh tomatoes, this delicious homemade canned spaghetti sauce recipe is super easy to make (step-by-step pictures below) and so flavorful!

Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce

Drinks

Tall glass filled with frosted lemonade with striped straws and lemon slice for garnish.

Whipped Frosted Lemonade
Peach orange smoothie in glass cup with diced peaches on top.

Sunrise Peach Orange Protein Smoothie

Super Healthy Delicious Chocolate Protein Smoothie {That Doesn’t Taste Like Grass}
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Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie {or Popsicles!}
Drinks

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Weekly Meal Plan

Top down view of white bowl with rice, Korean beef, slaw, cucumbers, sauce and lime wedges.

Easy Korean Beef Bowls
Three pieces of chipotle grilled chicken on white platter

Grilled Chipotle Chicken {Oven Directions Included!}
White bowl of chopped Greek chicken salad with tzatziki dressing.

Chopped Greek Chicken Salad with Pita Croutons and Tzatziki Dressing
Two half beef and bean wraps on gray plate with salsa and sour cream.

Crispy Beef and Bean Wraps
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Chicken Tikka Pizzas: Another 20-Minute Meal
Fork taking bite of macaroni and cheese on gray plate.

Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese {New and Improved}
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