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Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes – Slow Cooker & Instant Pot

October 15, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes for the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot that don't require oven space! During holiday meal prep, oven and stove top space fills up REALLY FAST. When the space starts to run out... the frustration and the overwhelm and the heat starts to rise. My solution to this? Toss as many side dishes into my beloved countertop appliances as I … [Read more...]

15-Minute Freezer Meals

September 27, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

If you need quick and easy dinners, these 15 Minute Freezer Meals are perfect for you! These FAST freezer meal recipes are all about hands-on time. The prep to freeze time, and the prep to cook time should be LESS THAN 15 MINUTES TOTAL! Each of the recipes listed below have been featured in my weekly Dinner Made Easy show! Tap the links below to see the recipe or … [Read more...]

Sausage and Tortellini Skillet

August 20, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

sausage and tortellini skillet

This Sausage and Tortellini Skillet is the ultimate 15-Minute dinner! This recipe is from my 15-Minute Freezer Meals Cookbook! Tap below to get your book ordered! Sausage & Tortellini Skillet The creamy sauce, the cheesy tortellini, the flavorful sausage - oh my! 1 lb ground Italian sausage2 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder26 oz. jar … [Read more...]

Philly Cheesesteak Goulash

July 19, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Philly Cheesesteak Goulash is a creamy, comforting, and easy dinner! The flavors in Philly Cheesesteak are simply the best. Really, they are! We are swirling those fantastic flavors together with some pasta in this super easy, one-dish skillet meal! How to Cook: Philly Cheesesteak Goulash If you love Philly Cheesesteak, check out these other recipes on … [Read more...]

Chicken Veggie Stirfry

March 16, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

This Chicken Veggie Stirfry is a fresh and easy meal to feed your family! Chicken Veggie Stirfry A simple and quick skillet/wok meal that everyone will love! 2 Tbsp canola oil1 lb. chicken breast (diced)1 red bell pepper (seeded and dcied)1 cup baby carrots (chopped)12 oz. bag broccoli florets (trimmed)1 1/2 cups teriyaki or stirfry sauce2 cups rice Cook … [Read more...]

ROUNDUP: Easy Easter Brunch Recipes

March 5, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

easy easter brunch recipes

Planning your Easter Brunch menu? Try one of these easy recipes! Easter Brunch is so special to us. I adore gathering around the table with my family and sharing a delicious homemade meal before we head out for "late church." I am a sleep-in-on-the-weekend kind of girl...and therefore am a regular attender of the last service available at our church. Even on … [Read more...]

5 Best Shepherd’s Pie Recipes

February 24, 2021 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

best shepherd's pie recipes

These 5 Best Shepherd's Pie Recipes are delicious and filling meals to add to your meal plan!  Ah, shepherd's pie. It's comforting and filling. It's a great way to feed a picky eater. You probably have a memory of the way your family prepared this dish. There's so many options to switch up a shepherd's pie recipe! Scroll through the recipes below and find a new … [Read more...]

Top Searched Recipes in 2020

December 11, 2020 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

top searched recipes in 2020

These are THE most searched recipes of 2020! Did you search for any of these? Have you tried any of them yet? If not, save a few to try in the new year! Google released a list of the most searched recipes for 2020. I know, I know. But if anything good came of this year, it's these recipes. Because these recipes reflect people getting back into their kitchens, making … [Read more...]

The Best Homemade Recipes

April 2, 2020 by Lauren Drawdy 1 Comment

homemade recipes

Have some extra time on your hands? Trying to use up some pantry ingredients? You are going to adore these homemade recipes!       … [Read more...]

Love Your Pet Day & Art of Green

February 13, 2020 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

art of green

I have a deep love for our sweet Cody, but I can't say I have a deep love for the deep cleaning that having a pet often requires! And speaking of the love...and my dog...and your pets... Thursday, February 20 is National Love Your Pet Day. Even though we all know they are really the kings and queens of the household EVERY day! ;) Treats and long walks are great ways … [Read more...]

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