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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 […]

Planning Your Slow Cooker Meals

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Spread the love         Affiliate links are used in this post. Do you know you’ll have a day this week when you’ll be running around all day? Do the kids have a full schedule of after-school activities that have you driving from one ball field to the next? That’s the perfect day to plan a slow cooker […]

Mexican Cilantro-Lime Rice

Cilantro-Lime Rice

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Spread the love         Tired of boring old rice?  Don’t worry.  It’s so easy to change boring, basic rice into something extra special with the addition of just a few fresh ingredients. In this recipe, we’ve teamed up fresh lime and cilantro to create a classic flavor combination that is sure to tickle your taste buds. This […]

Gluten-Free Recipe Round-Up for Fall

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Spread the love         I am SO excited today about everything Gluten-Free! So many Menu Planning Central members have asked for more help with their Gluten-Free life, and we are making it happen. As you probably know, there are a zillion awesome food bloggers and websites dedicated to helping folks with all things GF, and I have […]

Easy One Pan Chicken Dinner

One-Skillet Chicken Caprese

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Spread the love    38    You will love this easy one skillet chicken Caprese recipe.  We have taken all of the flavor elements you will find in a traditional Caprese salad and paired them with versatile chicken thighs to create this quick and easy one pan chicken dinner recipe your entire family is going to love.  Bright colorful […]

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Spread the love         Have you ever wondered what kind of food is included in the menu plans? Today I listed off some of the recipes that are included in the November menu plans for you and explained more about our awesome Early Bird Black Friday Sale that’s going on NOW! Want to know EVERY recipe included […]

DIY Lunch Stations Make Lunchtime Easier

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Running a household. Keeping the kids safe and occupied. Errands and doctor’s appointments. And meals. So. Many. Meals. Even if you enjoy cooking, the logistics can get overwhelming. And lunchtime in the midst of a busy day can be tricky. (especially if Mom might like an ounce of downtime to recharge!)

DIY Lunch Stations to the rescue!

Cheesy Veggie Chowder

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Spread the love          Are you ready for this gorgeous, warm, soothing soup? Oh yes!     Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped carrot 1 celery stick, finely chopped (feel free to add more celery if you like celery; I don’t, so I don’t add much) 1 Tablespoon minced garlic […]

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