Easy Focaccia

2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp. instant yeast 1 cup warm water 1 tbsp. honey Place into the mixer and bring together on low speed. Then add: 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 egg Mix together for 4-5 minutes on low speed until the dough is thoroughly combined. Turn off the mixer and cover the…

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Beef & Gnocchi Stew

Easy dinner with things I had in my pantry and fridge. Bam! This one is a #winner. I ALWAYS try to keep a can or two or 10 of this beef on hand. Easy access for a great protein that is so versitile. Beef & Gnocchi Stew 1/2 white onion, chopped 3 carrots peeled and…

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Lazone (If lasagna & a calzone had a baby…)

My kids are not big lasagna fans. They will eat it but they don’t ask for it. Crazy, I know. But my sister had a Lazone (lasagna calzone) at a place in Spokane and loved it. So naturally I had to try it myself. It was delicious. And the kids loved it. Anything wrapped in…

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Chicken Parm Meatballs Subs w/ Studio 5

This is one area I CAN simplify my life. DINNER. Here’s a great easy dinner the whole family will love. These cheesy meatball sandwiches are delicious. 100% going on our rotation. Kid approved too. Thank you Studio 5! I loved making this recipe for you all. Chicken Parm Meatball Melts 1 pkg. 8- brioche hotdog…

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Steak Gnocchi Stroganoff

Who said they wanted some new easy dinner ideas? I know I do! Here’s a great 20 minute meal, with all the flavor and no fuss. A grown up beef stroganoff. Yum. Steak Gnocchi Stroganoff 4 small sirloin steaks (about 1.5 lbs) Butter Fresh Rosemary1 /2 sweet onion diced 16 oz button mushrooms, sliced 1…

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Food Storage Enchiladas

Family was really hungry. I had a plethora of tortillas….. and enchiladas sounded good to me. So enchiladas is what I made. With a bunch of substitutions. And they turned out fantastic. Food Storage Enchiladas Make your sauce: Melt 2 tbsp. butter into a medium sauce pan. Add 2 tbsp. flour. Whisk together and cook…

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Zucchini Pasta w/ Fresh Marinara

This meal came together in 10 minutes or less. Wahoo! Zucchini Pasta w/ Roasted Marinara (makes 4 hearty servings) 1 bag frozen zucchini spirals – 12 oz. bag 1 recipe Roasted Marinara 1 pkg. Caulipower pappardelle frozen noodles – 8.8 oz. 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/4 cup heavy cream…

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Roasted Beet Salad w/ Studio 5

Using your garden for fresh produce and beautiful meals all season long is something I get so excited about. Beets are ready right now to enjoy. Here’s a great little recipe that looks fancy, gourmet, but super easy to make. If you don’t have a garden, grab some beets the next time you are at…

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Pot Roast Stuffed Baked Potato

Ok. I get it, not your “usual” pot roast dinner. But trust me when I say, it’s fun and new and still the same comfort flavors we are all used to eating for Sunday dinner. Pot Roast Stuffed Baked Potato 4 lb. pot roast 1/4 cup water 1 pkg. McCormick pot roast flavor packet 2…

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Herbed Potato & Sausage Hash

Hey! Credit to my 9 year old for coming up with this recipe. He opened and cut the sausage so I would make it for lunch….. and I have plenty of herbs from the garden. Added a few potatoes and this was lunch. Delicious. Hearty. Easy summer lunch. I am raising a genius- a future…

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