This baked corn is a simple side dish that turns fresh sweet corn into something creamy, and comforting with a crispy top and buttery inside. With just five real food ingredients (no muffin mix) and a few minutes of prep, it’s an easy recipe that my family requests whenever there is fresh corn in season....

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This tuna salad recipe is a fresh twist on the classic, packed with shredded carrots, garlic, onion, and cheese for extra flavor and texture in every bite. This is the quick, protein rich meal of my dreams! While you may be used to recipe writers who are overly effusive in their descriptions of foods, I...

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August is peak garden and market season, making it a great time to keep meals simple and ingredient driven. These August dinner menus focus on complete meals with sides that highlight vegetables and real foods without requiring long hours in the kitchen. Not sure why to meal plan? Check out all the great reasons to...

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Good things to do, buy, and read: new side porch sitting, preserving all the things, and my favorite book of the month. 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. Well, you probably won’t be surprised to hear...

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These BBQ ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender every time, without the need to tend a grill or oven for hours. Whether you use the Instant Pot or slow cooker, this easy recipe does most of the work for you before a quick finish under the broiler or on the grill creates that sticky, caramelized barbecue coating...

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Mocha cookies are the perfect choice when you want a chocolate cookie with a hint of coffee. The coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without overpowering it, while plenty of chocolate chips make every bite rich and satisfying. For both everyday and special enough to share, they’re a crowd pleasing cookie for coffee and chocolate lovers...

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These chocolate quinoa crisps are proof that a homemade treat can be both simple and satisfying. Made with just two ingredients, they deliver the perfect combination of rich chocolate and crispy quinoa in a quick 5-minute recipe that’s great for snacks, lunchboxes, or something sweet after dinner. If you love the popular Undercover Chocolate Quinoa...

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Here’s an orzo pasta salad you’ll reach for all year long from cozy weeknight dinners to picnics and potlucks. Tender orzo, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a bright lemon vinaigrette come together in a fresh, flavorful dish that’s easy to make ahead! This orzo salad has become a back-pocket recipe for me, not only because...

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July meals tend to be lighter, more flexible, and often shaped around summer produce. These July dinner menus include complete dinners with sides that keep vegetables front and center while allowing room for quick cooking and warm weather schedules. Not sure why to menu plan? Check out all the great reasons here! July in Oregon...

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A monthly list of good things to do, buy, and read. 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. Welcome to the height of summertime – July! We’re planning to paddle on some of our wonderful Oregon lakes,...

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