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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs (One Skillet Dinner Hero)
This creamy Tuscan chicken thigh recipe was born out of standing in front of the fridge and my pantry, staring blankly, hoping divine dinner inspiration will strike. A few chicken thighs in the freezer, a handful of cherry tomatoes rolling around the produce drawer, and the jar of sun-dried tomatoes I forgot I had in
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Sourdough Jalapeño-Cheddar Sandwich Loaf
“A sourdough loaf, made bold with jalapeños, cheddar, and a drizzle of hot honey—just the kind of kitchen magic that warms the soul.” Late one evening, while scrolling through Facebook, the algorithm clearly picked up on my sourdough mood. My feed was flooded with sourdough recipes, tips, tricks, you name it. One post caught my
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Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Nuts: Your New Favorite Lunch
If you are looking for a healthy chicken salad recipe that hits every note. Savory, crunchy and creamy, this chicken salad with cranberries and nuts is about to be your new lunchtime BFF. Seriously, it’s like your classic chicken salad went to a fancy picnic and came back with a glow-up. Why You’ll Love This
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Everyday Sourdough Sandwich Loaf
We tend to overcomplicate bread making—watching countless YouTube videos, over-researching, and comparing our loaves to picture-perfect ones online, only to feel discouraged. But here’s the truth: it’s a journey, not a race, and it’s not as complicated as it seems. Like anything else in life, a little practice and consistency make all the difference. And
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Cheddar and Chive Popovers
Where have popovers been all my life? Nobody told me I could transform a basic egg batter into crusty, tall, airy pockets of goodness with a warm soft buttery inside. I have discovered popovers are a fantastic way to dip your toes into baking because they are surprisingly simple to make with a few basic
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Velva’s Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
I have a memory from over forty years ago, about salad dressing. I watched an older sister of a friend dress a simple salad of iceberg lettuce and sliced tomato with white vinegar, vegetable oil, salt and pepper. This handful of simple ingredients became my ‘go to’ recipe for many years. Bottled salad dressings were