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How to Dry Sage

Learn how to dry sage four ways - in a food dehydrator, in the oven, in the microwave, or air drying. Drying sage is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple!

Margherita flatbread topped with basil on a wooden tray.

Margherita Flatbread

This Margherita Flatbread Pizza is a simple dinner of pure delicious homemade comfort food. Crispy flatbread, homemade pizza sauce, basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese come together in a tasty quick homemade pizza recipe.

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Scattered Sundays

On Tuesday, this dude turns 14. It happened in a flash and at the same time, it also has somehow been the slowest 14 years in the history of the world.

artichoke salad in a white bowl topped with chopped basil.

Artichoke Salad

This delicious Artichoke Salad is a healthy and simple recipe that is the perfect make-ahead side dish. Canned artichokes, feta, tomatoes, and fresh herbs pair beautifully with a flavorful marinade.

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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions are a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we all...

6 ham and cheese pinwheels in a white baking dish.

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

This baked ham and cheese pinwheel recipe is perfect for a party or get-together. Learn how to make ham and cheese puff pastry for a great appetizer, lunch, or dinner.

ham and pea pasta in a white bowl with a bronze spoon.

Ham Pasta

This Ham Pasta is a simple meal that is delicious homemade comfort food. It's a great way to use leftover ham, and this one-pan dinner makes incredible leftovers.

four cubes of frozen spinach stacked on top of a muffin liner

How to Freeze Spinach

Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing spinach to save time and money. Learning how to freeze spinach for smoothies, soups, and sauces is a great way to preserve this healthy staple of...

slices of chicken bacon ranch pizza on a grey wooden board.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is a simple dinner of pure delicious homemade comfort food. Grilled chicken, smoky bacon, creamy ranch, and cheese come together in a tasty homemade pizza recipe.

purple flowers in the mud.

Scattered Sundays

It's been a quiet and boring week. There's not much to report. Sometimes that's great, and other times...that's also great. :)

That being said, I'm beyond grateful for the...

french bread pizzas on a wooden tray with tomatoes and other toppings on a white board

Air Fryer French Bread Pizza

This incredible Air Fryer French Bread Pizza recipe comes together in just minutes with only a few ingredients. Perfect for fast dinners or snacks, they’re even easy enough for kids to make their own.  As an...