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Summer Kale Salad with Blueberries

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The BEST Zucchini Lasagna with Noodles

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Fall Faves – Welcome Autumn!

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Homemade sorbet has been my jam this summer. With my son needing me to be dairy free (nursing mom problems), non-dairy ice cream being ridiculously expensive, and sorbet ingredients being so simple, it’s an easy go to when I’m craving a frozen dessert. This creamy plum blackberry sorbet is everything I love about plum sorbet…

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Fall Favorites | Recipes | Side Dishes | Winter Favorites

Skillet Green Beans with Bacon, Onions, & Mushrooms

Fresh skillet green beans with bacon, onions, and mushrooms – an easy to prepare green bean side dish cooked on the stove top with just 4 simple fresh ingredients and a dash of salt and pepper. I have an admission to make, for YEARS I had no idea how amazing fresh green beans were. I…

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Fall Favorites | Recipes | Side Dishes

Homemade cream Style Corn

Homemade cream style corn is an easy corn side dish you can make in either the crockpot or on the stovetop with either fresh corn, frozen corn, or even canned corn and just a few other ingredients. If you want to learn how to make homemade creamed corn, and are looking for a creamed corn…

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Fall Favorites | Recipes | Side Dishes

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes with Kale and Leeks

Creamy Scalloped potatoes is a layered potato bake of thinly sliced russet potatoes, kale, and leeks. From start to finish this creamy potato bake takes only an hour and the result is a rich, decadent scalloped potatoes in thick perfectly seasoned cream sauce. I love potatoes. All varieties, all the ways to eat them, they’re…

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What Are Quick Breads {Types of Quick Breads}: A complete Guide

If you’ve ever seen the term ‘quick bread recipe’ and wondered, what are quick breads? This is the guide you need! All your questions will be answered as I discuss the types of quick breads and the 4 mixing methods used to make them with plenty of examples and delicious recipes to get you baking!…

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Fall Favorites | Main Dishes | Recipes | Uncategorized

Farro Risotto with Bacon, Pumpkin, and Spinach

Farro risotto is a delicious, healthy risotto alternative to a traditional white rice recipe. Whole grain risotto made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin, spinach, and just enough bacon to add a punch of flavor is a fantastic comforting recipe that’s healthier, while still feeling indulgent. My husband and I have always eaten pretty well I…

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Hi, I’m Mikayla, a foodie mom who LOVES to cook, eat, and feed my family fresh, flavorful seasonal foods. Here you’ll find unique, from scratch recipes and cooking guides designed to help home cooks of any skill level master flavor and technique and deliver delicious, real food to the table.
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