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Burgers, enchiladas, and picnic dinners—oh my! | 2021 weekly meal plan ideas #13

by Kate Etue | Apr 9, 2021 | Meal Plan

I know lots of us have lost the will to cook, and warmer weather always has me thinking about every single restaurant in town with a porch. But one trick that always works to get me back in the kitchen is to make a meal plan I know my family will eat. If you’re...

11 spring recipes to lighten up pastas, soups, and one-pot meals

by Kate Etue | Apr 6, 2021 | Recipes

When warm, spring weather hits I immediately lose all appetite for the heavy dinners like chili or pot roast that I craved during winter, and instead I’m finding myself adding light pasta salads, gazpachos, and grilled meats and veggies to our dinner rotation....

From Pasta Carbonara to Carne Asada Fries, next week is going to be delicious | Weekly Meal Ideas 12

by Lisa Barnes | Apr 2, 2021 | Meal Plan, Recipes

It’s time to get that meal plan together for next week and I’m excited to share my meal plan ideas with you. And yes, this is my actual plan for my family of four will be eating. Maybe you make them all, or maybe they just give you a few ideas and...

How to hop on the focaccia garden trend with the kids: Perfect for Easter or a spring kitchen craft project.

by Christina Refford | Mar 28, 2021 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

With our second COVID Easter on the horizon, a colorful and delicious focaccia garden at the centerpiece of our Easter meal sounds like a perfect addition to our table. Even better? I’m going to be passing this project off onto my three teens since it’s...

5 dinners that feel like spring | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas 11

by Lisa Barnes | Mar 26, 2021 | Meal Plan, Recipes

It’s starting to look like spring around here with daffodils popping up and flowering trees, even if it is still a bit chilly. Still, I’ll take it after the winter we’ve had! While I’m really eager to start cooking “spring” food...