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Make-ahead recipes to make your week easier!

Do it now, enjoy it later Busy weekdays can wreak havoc on your meal plans, can't they? Our solution: Put in a little time on the weekend and it'll really pay off during the week. Whether you bake some treats for the upcoming week's breakfast, make some mini-burgers for a... Read more →

Let's Stay In: Valentine's Day Menu for Two

If you want to enjoy a quiet dinner for two, why go out? Restaurants are impossible on Valentine's Day, and you'll probably both be happier with something homemade. (Your wallet certainly will be.) This year, treat your valentine to an Italian-inspired meal and skip the crowds. Better yet, leave these... Read more →

Top 5 Leftover Ham Recipes

Did you enjoy Easter Ham this weekend? Here are 5 yummy recipes that'll make short work of any leftovers! Ham & Swiss Cheese Rolls Enjoy this recipe from 101 Christmas Recipes...Janet Stewart from Owensboro, Kentucky shared this recipe with us and it's one of our very favorites! 3/4 c. margarine... Read more →

Enjoy Today...Enjoy Tomorrow!

Save a little for tomorrow! Lunch inspiration can sometimes strike the night before...why not plan for the best lunch ever while you're making dinner? This collection of recipes is perfect for enjoying a couple of days in a row! Big Eddie's Rigatoni (Hover over the image to pin!) Not just... Read more →

Quick Kitchen Math - Free Printable!

If you're going to be staying IN more often than going out, these quick kitchen math charts might come in handy! Simple pantry meals ready in a snap. ❤️ Click below to view larger and print out for your fridge! Our cookbook, One-Pot Meals is full of simple recipes you... Read more →

Best Church Suppers (150 Recipes!) is just $2.99!

Best Church Suppers ** just $2.99 now thru 4/1/18 ** The digital eBook version of this homestyle cookbook is on sale this week only! With more than 150 recipes, it comes from our series that features both our photography AND watercolor artwork! Click the book cover above, select your eBook... Read more →

5 Beefy Recipes to Try

Are you a thrifty shopper? If you find yourself buying larger packs of ground beef for the great cost savings, you might be looking for some creative ways to use it. We've got 5 tried & true recipes you can make with that 5 pound package of ground beef that... Read more →

6 Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes: Fluffy Chicken & Dumplings

We've selected some of our favorite quick & easy dinner recipes to help you get dinner on the table in a jiffy this week. And whether you've got chicken, ham or salmon in the fridge, we've got a recipe that will fill the bill. Fluffy Chicken & Dumplings (Hover over... Read more →

Free Download: One-Pot Meals

It doesn't get any easier than a one-pot meal, so inside this free download, you'll find 25 of our best-tasting, tried & true recipes. Perfect for those busy nights when time is short, tummies are rumbling and no one wants to do dishes! Click HERE to download your free edition... Read more →

Rounding Up Your Make-Ahead Recipes!

Wouldn't it be nice to get a head start on tomorrow's breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert? Our days are busier than ever and these make-ahead recipes save us valuable prep time. Whether it's a freezer-friendly soup, a casserole that waits patiently in the fridge or another make-ahead meal, we'd love... Read more →

Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorite Finds: Peel & Stick Chalkboards

Let's get organized! Need a command central for your busy family? Want to plan meals where everyone can see them? Love the look of chalkboard paint but not the permanence? Today's Favorite Find is the answer! With these genius peel & stick chalkboards, you can create a solution that's right... Read more →

Best lunch ever?

Save a little for lunch Dinners that make the best leftovers Lunch inspiration can sometimes strike the night before...why not plan for the best lunch ever, while you're making dinner? Perfect for packing and easy to eat at your desk too, these leftover lunches are sure to help you through... Read more →

Share Your Summer Salads!

Grilling and outdoor get-together season is finally here! Next time you're invited to a cookout and wonder, "What am I going to make?", just think this one word: Salad! Whether it's potato salad, pasta salad, fruit salad or veggie salad, these spectacular sides are perfect for pairing with hot dogs,... Read more →

Make-Ahead Meals for a Busy Week

Bake now, enjoy it all week long... Busy weekdays can wreak havoc on your meal plans, can't they? Our solution: Put in a little time on the weekend and it'll really pay off during the week. Whether you bake some treats for the upcoming week's breakfast, make some mini-burgers for... Read more →

Make-Ahead Recipe Magic

With summer right around the corner, our schedules are already filling up. From meetings to sports practices to end-of-school activities, we sometimes can't find time to step foot in the kitchen, let alone figure out what to eat. That's why we just love make-ahead meals this time of year. From... Read more →

7 Recipes for Easter Sunday

Our favorite dishes for tomorrow! Who can forget those bright and sunny Easter dinners at Grandma's? All the laughter and smiles, an old-fashioned egg hunt followed by a big sit-down dinner with the whole family. Recreate that feeling of warm togetherness this Easter with a menu that's sure to please.... Read more →

Soup's on!

Brrrrr! It's still cold out there. As winter (hopefully) starts to wind down, we're whipping up soup-suppers like you wouldn't believe. Big bowls of hot & steamy goodness are the perfect thing after a long, cold winter day. Paired with a crusty pieces of Italian bread or a big square... Read more →

Lots of Leftovers Recipe Round-Up

All the crispy and moist stuffing, the tart cranberry sauce...and let's not forget the tender, flavorful turkey! As much as we're looking forward to tomorrow's feast, we can't help but think ahead to the leftovers! We're already getting excited thinking about what we'll make with them...how about you? So tell... Read more →

Slow Cooking...Super Fast?

On busy weeknights, it's always nice to come home to a slow-simmered meal ready to enjoy...it's why slow cookers are among our favorite kitchen time-savers! In Super-Fast Slow Cooking, we took this make-ahead method and made it even simpler...each recipe in the cookbook has just 5 ingredients or LESS! This... Read more →

Menu of the Week Full of Bonuses!

We all have cookbooks in our collection that we rely on in a pinch...we've heard over and over that Ready, Set, Eat! is that cookbook for MANY of our fans! Not only does it feature a delicious selection of quick & easy meals, plus slow-cooker AND one-dish recipes, it also... Read more →