These homemade energy balls are an easy way to keep a satisfying snack ready for busy days. Sweet dried cranberries and white chocolate with cashew butter and granola come together in a no bake recipe that’s both special and quick to make. They store well in the fridge so they will be ready for lunches,...

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These homemade granola energy bites make it easy to keep a quick satisfying snack ready without much effort. Made with simple pantry ingredients and no baking required, they come together fast and can be customized with different mix-ins and flavors to fit what you have on hand (four variations are included here). Perfect for lunches,...

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Quickly cooked in a skillet or on the grill, these garlic green beans stay crisp-tender with the easy cooking steps. The recipe works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for cookouts and holiday meals, giving you a flexible side dish you can take almost anywhere. Simple, fast, and dependable, these green beans...

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Find three reasons to grow poles beans instead of bush, and six reasons why tender filet-style pole beans like Emerite and Fortex are the best! These climbing beans are dependable in the garden and easy to cook with making them one of the most prolific, cost-saving vegetables to grow at home. If you want beans...

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This asparagus quiche is made with simple, real ingredients that let the flavors of herbs, cheese, and asparagus come through. With a quick, press-in crust that’s filled with tender vegetables and a creamy egg mixture, this recipe works just as well for brunch, dinner, or make-ahead meals, giving you flexibility throughout the week. ✩ What...

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May is when cooking starts to feel more flexible, with fresh produce showing up and schedules filling quickly. These May dinner menus are built around real food meals with sides, designed to keep dinner nourishing and organized without spending extra time in the kitchen. Not sure why to menu plan? Check out all the great...

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Good things to do, buy, read, and watch: catching up on the spring garden, moving to a new soaker hose, plus book reviews and a documentary I’m still thinking about. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you....

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A 30 minute shrimp and asparagus recipe that feels a little special with only a few ingredients, two pans, and basic cooking! Tender shrimp and crisp asparagus cook quickly and are served over a smooth white bean puree for a protein rich, filling meal. It’s an amazingly simple recipe with a lemony-garlic flavor that comes...

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This list of easy plants for your garden focuses on the ones that actually grow well, need less attention, and keep your garden looking good without constant effort. Just as important, it also highlights a few popular plants you may want to skip because they spread aggressively or struggle to thrive. These reliable picks help...

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This oat fudge bar recipe is a simple way to make a homemade treat in a few minutes of hands-on time without turning on the oven. With a soft oat base and crumble with a rich nut butter-chocolate layer, these bars come together quickly using pantry ingredients and a few easy steps. They’re naturally gluten...

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