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Chicken Potato Bake Was a Success!

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Spread the love         As many of you probably know, I came on board as new owner of Menu Planning Central about 6 months ago. Since I wasn’t the original creator of the menu plans, I’m slowly making my way through the various recipes and enjoying using menu planning in my own life. Today I thought I […]

Rustic Mushroom Risotto

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Spread the love    98     This mushroom risotto recipe goes “old school” with its traditional “stand and stir” technique. This approach may take a bit more time, but the results are well worth the effort. When making this recipe, don’t be tempted to substitute other forms of rice because they won’t deliver the coveted rich, creamy texture […]

Pressure Cooker Mexican Carnitas

Easy Instant Pot Carnitas

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Spread the love    101    This Easy Instant Pot® Carnitas recipe turns out soooo tender and juicy and is loaded with so much flavor.   This pressure cooker Mexican carnitas recipe is extremely versatile allowing the fall-apart-tender pork to be served in so many different ways. The beautifully seasoned, tender Mexican pork is delicious on its own, but […]

3 Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

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Spread the love          Need a last minute appetizer? This versatile recipe comes together in under 15 minutes, but looks and tastes like it took a lot longer. Ingredients: 1 bag mini sweet peppers in assorted colors
 6 oz. goat cheese 6 oz. ricotta cheese 3 T. fresh thyme leaves, stems removed
 4 strips thick-cut bacon, […]

20 scrumptious apple recipes

20 Scrumptious Apple Recipes

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Spread the love    95     I love fall, and I love all the apple and pumpkin recipes that are so popular at this time of year! Today I’ve got a great round-up for you of 20 yummy apple recipes! Check these out: 1. Healthy Spicy Pumpkin and Apple Crumble Squares:  Lots of yummy whole foods, and of […]

Tuscan Braised Pork Roast

Mouth-Watering Tuscan Braised Pork Roast

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Spread the love    199    Dust off that Dutch oven and get ready to be amazed at how tender and juicy an ordinary pork roast becomes when we let it slowly braise in this Tuscan-inspired marinade. Simmered low and slow your roast will literally be fall-apart tender and delicious. Tip: The longer your meat marinates the more flavorful […]

Whole Chicken + Slow Cooker Makes For Frugal Meals

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Spread the love         This post uses affiliate links. When money is tight or you’re just in the mood to cook something you can then turn into a few different delicious meals for the coming days, look no further than a whole chicken and your crockpot. Chicken is such a versatile meat and once it’s cooked it’s […]

Apple-Rosemary Pork Single-Pan Dinner

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Spread the love    191     If you’re looking for a beautiful dinner full of color and flavor, that’s also super easy to make, you’ll love this!  Perfect for a quiet evening at home, and easy to double or triple if company’s coming. Apple-Rosemary Pork One-Pan Dinner Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops 8 gold small potatoes; […]

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