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    Making delicious dishes using everyday ingredients

    Most of the recipes that I make use ingredients that can be found in any grocery store. No special equipment or skills required.

    Recent Recipes

    • Feature image of the chocolate coffee syrup dripping off of a spoon.
      Chocolate Coffee Syrup Recipe
    • Feature image of the finished Baked Chicken Tacos on a sheet pan.
      Baked Chicken Tacos 
    • Feature image of three pumpkin energy balls in a small bowl.
      Pumpkin Energy Balls (vegan, gluten-free)
    • Side view of the cut loaf so the inside is visible.
      Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Feature image of a side view of the punch bowl filled with dark purple Halloween punch.
      Witches Brew Halloween Punch 
    • Feature image of some frosting piped on a white plate.
      Chocolate Pudding Cool Whip Frosting

    Trending Recipes

    Discover what everyone’s cooking! Try our hottest recipes trending right now.

    • Three potatoes on a sheet pan after they have been baked in the oven without foil.
      Baked Potato Without Foil
    • one piece of cake on a white plate.
      Tornado (Do Nothing) Cake
    • Four cooked cube steaks in the air fryer basket.
      Air Fryer Cube Steak
    • Several air fried biscuits in a cloth lined basket.
      Air Fryer Canned Biscuits
    • The cut loaf of bread so the inside is visible, this is the feature image of this post.
      Yellow Summer Squash Bread
    • Close up of the frosting in a mason jar.
      Hershey’s Chocolate Frosting
    • A jar of syrup and a small bowl with pumpkin puree and a small bowl of brown sugar on a burlap background.
      Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup
    • Very close up of one piece of cake so the layers are visible.
      Mississippi Mud Cake
    • Close up view of a serving of green beans on a whit plate.
      Pan Fried Green Beans
    • Kodiak Cakes Muffin (without banana)

    Top Categories

    • Breakfast
    • Appetizers
    • Entrees
    • Side Dishes
    • Desserts & Treats
    • Beverages

    Back to School Dinners: Quick & Easy Meals

    Delicious, no-fuss recipes your family can enjoy after a busy school day. These can be ready in 30 minutes or less.

    • Feature image of one serving of Orange Pineapple Chicken on a bed of rice.
      Orange Pineapple Chicken
    • One single slice of pepperoni Sourdough Pizza Bread on a white plate.
      Pizza on Sourdough Bread
    • Feature image of one serving of Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo on a white plate.
      Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo
    • Side view of the Loose Meat Sandwich on a white plate.
      Loose Meat Sandwiches (maid-rites)
    See more 30 Minutes Or Less →

    Fall Favorites

    Pumpkin recipes we can’t get enough of this season—cozy, easy, and delicious!

    • Feature image of one pumpkin cake bar on a white square plate.
      Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • One piece of delicious gluten free pumpkin roll on a white plate with gold trim.
      Gluten Free Pumpkin Roll
    • Homemade Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars are deliciously moist and so easy to make using common pantry ingredients. Made in a 9" X 13" pan.
      Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
    • Pumpkin Cookies with Marshmallow Glaze are made with canned pumpkin and cinnamon then topped with an easy 4 ingredient marshmallow glaze.
      Pumpkin Cookies with Marshmallow Glaze
    See more Pumpkin →
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    Hello There!

    Hi, I’m Mindy! Whether I’m cooking for friends and family or sharing recipes with you, I love feeding people. And it doesn’t have to be complicated! Here, you’ll find quick and easy recipes that don’t require a long list of ingredients or take too much time.

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    PASTA!

    You’ll find everything from a simple 15 minute one pot dish to a more elaborate baked casserole.

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      Pasta with Tuna & Peas
    • Feature image of one serving of Vodka Sauce Baked Ziti on a white plate.
      Vodka Sauce Baked Ziti
    • Side shot of one serving of Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Bake on a white plate with a salad in the background.
      Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Bake
    • Feature image of a bowl of Chicken Pastina Soup with a spoon next to it.
      Chicken Pastina Soup Recipe
    See more Pasta →

    One Pot (or Pan) Meals

    Our easy one pan meals are perfect for busy weeknights and those times when you just don’t feel like doing a bunch of dishes.

    • Feature image of the overhead shot of one serving of soup in a white bowl.
      Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana
    • One bowl of Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (one pot).
      One Pot Pasta e Fagioli
    • One bowl Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup with toppings, this is the feature image for this post.
      15-Minute Outback Potato Soup
    • Overhead view of plate with one serving of homemade hamburger helper cheeseburger macaroni.
      Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
    See more One Pot Meals →

    Air Fryer

    Air Fryer cooking has become very popular and we are all for it! You can make anything from appetizers, to main dishes, to sides and desserts.

    • Eight sausage patties in the air fryer basket after being cooked.
      Air Fryer Sausage Patties
    • Feature image of the vegetables in the air fryer basket after they have been air fried.
      Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables
    • Feature image of five cooked boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer basket.
      Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
    • Feature image of a plate with roasted pumpkin seeds in front of the air fryer.
      Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds (+ oven option)
    See more Air Fryer →

    Potatoes

    Potatoes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack. Check out some of our favorite ways to make them.

    • Feature image of one serving of cooked sweet potatoes on a white plate.
      Sautéed Sweet Potatoes
    • Feature image of the cooked air fryer steak fries and a small bowl of ketchup.
      Air Fryer Steak Fries
    • Feature image of a bowl of mashed potatoes with a melting pat of butter in the center.
      Stand Mixer Mashed Potatoes
    • Close up overhead view of a cooked sweet potato and parts of one are visible on each side of it.
      Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
    See more My Love For Potatoes →

    Recently Updated

    I’m always working to improve your experience by updating my recipes. Check back here often to find freshly updated content designed to make cooking even easier!

    • Feature image of a close up view of the center of the cut Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bite.
      Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bites
    • Feature image of a close up of the stack of sugar cookies.
      No Roll Sugar Cookies
    • Feature image of a close up of a serving of tagine on a white plate.
      Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash
    • Feature image of a close up overhead view of the finished dish.
      Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
    • Overhead shot of one piece of taco pizza topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese and salsa on a white plate.
      Super Easy Taco Pizza
    • Feature image of the Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples on a sheet pan after they came out of the oven.
      Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples

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    Every recipe on this blog is tested in my own kitchen and written by me, Mindy. I occasionally use AI tools to help with things like editing or brainstorming, but the cooking, photography, and storytelling are all mine.

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