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🥗 AMAZING Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes 🥬

Hi there Reader! If you ever buy salad dressing, I'm here to tell you that you should definitely try making it yourself! I've been making my own amazing homemade salad dressings for years now, and there are several reasons reasons why: Store-bought dressing can be pretty expensive, so making it yourself is much more budget-friendly. Homemade dressings just taste better! And... They're all-natural. You control the ingredients, so there are no weird, icky additives! As a bonus, most of these...

Chicken sausage pasta.

Here's what's been happening on the blog this week... NEW + Updated Recipes Chicken Sausage Pasta Skillet This one-pot, 30-minute dinner can be customized using your favorite flavor of chicken sausage and any optional veggies you wish to add in! View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later Red Wine Vinaigrette This simple, zesty, versatile salad dressing complements a variety of salads, veggies, and pasta salads, and it’s great as a marinade, too! View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later Review of the...

Blackberry cobbler.

Hi Reader -- Well, we've just about made it through the blazing heat of August! 🔥 "Meteorological fall" is right around the corner...so here's hoping that temperatures follow suit soon. 😉 In the meantime, let's make sure you didn't miss any of the trending recipes from the past month! 🥇 Top Recipes of August #1 Traffic in August -- This recipe had more pageviews in August than any other! Most Popular Pin -- One last summer hurrah! (You can pin it HERE.) Goodbye Gardens -- For the last of that...

Apple baked oatmeal.

Hi there Reader! Breakfast is easy when you make it ahead of time! These yummy, make-ahead breakfast recipes are filling and nutritious to help power you through your day.💪 Plus, some of them are easily portable for taking to work or feeding the kids on-the-go! From sweet baked goods🥐 to savory egg casseroles🍳, make 'em at the beginning of a new week (or the night before) for a quick and scrumptious breakfast first thing any morning!☀️ Baked Apple OatmealWith tender apples, warm cinnamon, and...

Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole.

Here's what's been happening on the blog this week... NEW + Updated Recipes Mexican Chicken + Rice Casserole This easy, one-dish, dump-and-bake dinner is loaded with chicken, black beans, rice, and cheese cooked in a creamy, taco-seasoned sauce...mixed up right in the baking dish! View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later Banana Baked Oatmeal Boasting the delicious flavor of banana bread, this recipe is loaded with wholesome oats, pecans, and coconut oil for a healthy, filling, make-ahead...

Chicken tenders.

Hi there Reader! Busy weeknights abound, and who wouldn't benefit from an arsenal of speedy, effortless dinner recipes made with staple ingredients and minimal steps?! 👍 That's why you'll love these CHICKEN DINNER WINNERS! 🍗 They're a hit with kids and adults alike and they come together in a flash.💥 So if you have a busy week ahead or are in the mood for a simple yet delicious entree, consider adding one of these *EASY* chicken dinners to the menu! 😊 Homemade Chicken NuggetsThese nuggets are...

Sheet pan pancakes.

Here's what's been happening on the blog this week... NEW + Updated Recipes Sheet Pan Pancakes This is a tasty, effortless, customizable way to enjoy a big batch of fluffy homemade pancakes without standing at the stove and flipping! It's also great for making ahead and reheating for quick breakfasts on busy mornings. View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later 50+ Easy Weeknight Dinners Just in time for the crazy back-to-school season! Whether they boast quick prep, few ingredients, minimal...

Asian ground beef and rice.

Hi there Reader! For many, August means busy evenings as the kids head back to school! 🚌 📚 Of course, even those who don't have to worry about back-to-school probably enjoy easy, one-pot dinner recipes that don't require lots of time in the kitchen...am I right? 🤗 So today I bring you recipes to get dinner on the table fast, using real, unprocessed ingredients and without sacrificing flavor! They're delicious, simple, and almost all made in 30 minutes or less! As a bonus, all of these recipes...

Chicken burgers.

Here's what's been happening on the blog this week... NEW + Updated Recipes Juicy Chicken Burgers Succulent and loaded with flavor, these chicken burgers are also super quick and easy to make in the oven! View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later Chicken Enchilada Casserole These from-scratch, stacked chicken enchiladas feature all-natural ingredients like salsa verde, green chiles, and a creamy homemade sauce for the great flavor of enchiladas without the work of rolling them! View the Recipe...

Chewy no bake granola bars.

Hi there Reader! It's back-to-school time, so today I'm sharing the BEST treats to tuck into a lunchbox, enjoy for an after-school snack, or even grab as a quick, portable, wholesome breakfast! (But here's a secret....these treats are not just for kids in school! They're a big hit with post-school adults, too. 😉) And since I love finding ways to make snacks and treats that are both tasty and on the healthier side, a lot of these recipes include ingredients like oats, nuts, dried fruit, whole...