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a glass bowl filled with mayonnaise mixed with pesto, with basil and cheese on the white board.

Pesto Mayo

This amazing Pesto Mayo recipe will elevate anything you spread it on or dip into it. Sandwiches, veggies, deviled eggs, and dressings are all instantly transformed with this homemade pesto sauce! As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

a whole quiche topped with dill on a wooden board.

Can You Freeze Quiche?

Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing quiche to become an expert at meal prep. Learning how to freeze quiche for fast meals is a great way to prep once and cook twice.  As an...

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Scattered Sundays

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The next time I’m checking in with you, I’ll be (runs off to google “how much does a uterus weigh”)…60 grams lighter! So slim! Hot...

cookies with cream cheese frosting and a knife on parchment.

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Nothing welcomes fall like baking a batch of soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies! These easy pumpkin cookies are topped with an incredible homemade cream cheese frosting.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases....

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How to Soften Cookies

Learn all the tips and tricks for how to soften cookies. Make crunchy hard cookies soft again with these easy kitchen hacks. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Perfectly soft cookies...

4 jars of different kinds of dehydrated potatoes stacked in front of a white tile background.

Dehydrating Potatoes

Dehydrating potatoes is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Learn how to dry potatoes four different ways in a food dehydrator for a shelf-stable stash. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...

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Scattered Sundays

There are very silly and arbitrary rules around the furnace and wood stove in the Cook household. I created these rules, everyone but me hates them, and they really have zero reason for existing....

a bowl of chicken gnocchi soup on a grey plate with a white napkin

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the perfect simple comfort food. Loaded with vegetables and packed with flavor, this Olive Garden copycat soup recipe will become a family favorite.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...

an overhead shot of sesame snow pea stir fry topped with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

Snow Pea Stir Fry

You’re going to love this amazing stir-fried snow peas recipe! This healthy, simple weeknight side dish comes together in only five minutes. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You won’t find...

a grey plate with shredded whole30 pot roast, cut carrots, potatoes, and a bowl of horseradish,

Instant Pot Chuck Roast

Fall-apart tender, this Instant Pot Chuck Roast is the ultimate comfort food. You can get an “it cooked all day flavor” in a fraction of the time thanks to using an Instant Pot. As...

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Scattered Sundays

My friends, I have a secret. It’s very shameful. It could take down my entire blogging empire. Lean in. I’ll tell you. Here we go…it’s been too hot to make soup. I know. I’m...

Frozen Egg Rolls in Air Fryer

Making frozen egg rolls in the air fryer is incredibly easy and fast. This easy grab-and-go air fryer snack is simple to make and cooks in under 15 minutes. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...