In the Kitchen
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Uncomplicated From Scratch Lasagna with Hidden Veggies
In this post, I am going to give directions for each step in the process of making a completely from scratch lasagna. We’ll make the sauce together, blend together a mixture of cheeses, and even make our own whole wheat pasta. I’ll show you how you can subtly add a variety of veggies into the…
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Simple and delicious chicken pot pie filling
We often treat chicken pot pie as one of those more special and time consuming dinners to make. Many people choose to buy this meal pre-made for an easy pop-in-the-oven kind of dinner, and there’s no shame in that! However, if you want inspiration for a quick and easy dinner that you can use to…
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Savory Italian Cheddar Whole Wheat Biscuits
Do a little experimenting! These fluffy and deliciously savory whole wheat biscuits pair well with any savory dinner. Taking only about 20 minutes from start to finish, these biscuits would make a great addition to a quick from scratch meal. You can serve them on the side with a simple italian dish, or use them…
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Melt in your mouth creamy chicken dinner
I love using cream and milk in my cooking to spruce up an occasional dinner! This creamy chicken dinner is so easy to make, but it has that heartwarming, homemade feel. I first made this dish while cooking last minute one evening. Not wanting to simply fry chicken breast on the stove top again, I…
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Homemade Hamburger Helper with Scratch ingredients
This from scratch hamburger helper is so easy to make, it is crazy that boxed hamburger helper ever became a thing! In still less than half an hour, you can have this dish on the table while dirtying only one skillet. It is a perfect go to meal for those busy days when you don’t…
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Honey Garlic Chicken Served over Garlic Shredded Cabbage
This flavorful garlic chicken and cabbage whips together within half an hour and is full and satisfying. Even my toddler is a huge fan of this dish. It quickly became a family favorite when I stumbled upon it one day trying to use up an aging head of cabbage. This meal is easy and quick…
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In a Pinch Black Bean Casserole
I discovered this flavorful and budget friendly, meatless meal on accident when quickly preparing something to bring to a family potluck. My husband is thrilled that I am building this blog because now when I make these accidentally yummy meals, I am hurrying to jot down what I did so I can share them with…
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How to Make Soft, Fluffy Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
Making rolls always seems to be one of those things that intimidates home bakers! When I agreed to attempt my first dinner rolls with my freshly milled flour for thanksgiving family dinner, I had low expectations about how they come out. However, they were delicious, even if they weren’t all that pretty! Since then, I…
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Why Baking Exhausts Homemakers, and How to Make it Less Overwhelming
Baking Fatigue I have had conversations with various women and seen numerous posts on social media conveying this idea that baking at home is overwhelming. Traditionally, our culture tells us to save baking for special occasions: cakes on birthdays, unique desserts on Christmas, pies on thanksgiving, and so on. Baking something from scratch is viewed…
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Super Easy Directions for Cooking a Pork Roast
From Scratch Roast as Easy as Frozen Pizza I’m typing this post as I’m preparing to roast a pork loin in the oven, and I am struck by the fact that to describe how to make this entree takes way longer than the actual hands on time for prepping it! In less than 5 minutes…