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a cast iron skillet with cheesy green bean casserole topped with fried shallots on a wooden board.

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

Make the best Cheesy Green Bean Casserole ever with this elevated take on a classic recipe! Loaded with fresh green beans and a homemade cheese sauce, this dish will become a family favorite for...

a beige bowl of fried shallots.

Fried Shallots

These crispy fried shallots are easy to make and incredibly tasty! You’ll love these gluten-free and vegan shallots on casseroles, soups, vegetables, and proteins. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. These...

a black with a slice of turkey pot pie covered with a puff pastry crust.

Puff Pastry Turkey Pot Pie

This Puff Pastry Turkey Pot Pie is delicious homemade comfort food. This simple dinner has a flavorful creamy base paired with LOTS of veggies and tender leftover turkey. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying...

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Scattered Sundays

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It’s been a busy week of looking for flooring, dealing with ServPro (they’ve been lovely), navigating my dad having surgery, and then the covid he...

a bowl of instant pot chicken and dumplings with chopped parsley on top and a spoon

Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

A big bowl of Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings is pure delicious comfort food. Ready in a flash with an “it cooked all day” taste, you’ll flip over this tasty recipe!  As an Amazon...

two bowls of fluffy mashed potatoes with melting butter.

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

This deliciously fluffy Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes recipe makes the best make-ahead potato side dish! Creamy and lump-free, these heavenly fluffy mashed potatoes will be the star of any meal. As an Amazon Associate,...

a grey bowl with air fryer popcorn shrimp on a white surface with a small bowl of cocktail sauce.

Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

Making frozen air fryer popcorn shrimp is incredibly easy and fast. This easy grab-and-go air fryer snack is simple to make and cooks in about 6 minutes. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases....

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Scattered Sundays

I am pleased to announce that I am feeling about 50 billion percent better. I think statistically that is possible. Right? Let’s say yes. But then, of course, that improvement couldn’t stand. So naturally,...

a white casserole dish with sausage dressing.

Easy Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Make the best Sage Sausage Stuffing recipe ever with this classic dressing recipe! Loaded with aromatic herbs and minced sausage, this dish will become a family favorite for holidays and cozy meals. As an...

a grey bowl with bacon fried cabbage and a fork.

Fried Cabbage With Bacon

A speedy 10-minute side dish, Fried Cabbage With Bacon is a delicious and fast recipe that everyone will love! This bacon-fried cabbage is sure to become a family favorite. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...

a sandwich with turkey, tomato, bacon, and pesto on a white board with condiments and lettuce.

Turkey Bacon Sandwich

This easy recipe for a pesto Turkey Bacon Sandwich is a delicious and simple way to use up leftover turkey. This recipe creates a completely new and exciting dish with turkey and pesto that the whole...