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Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Baked Pumpkin Puree

Baked Pumpkin Puree

Cooking Time: 52m
If your recipe starts with pumpkin puree, you might be tempted to reach for a canned variety. But, did you know that you can easily make Baked Pumpkin Puree from scratch? Here’s how to do it. Start by preheating the oven to 350 °F. Meanwhile, cut off the stem and...
December 4, 2023
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Best Swedish Meatballs

Best Swedish Meatballs

Cooking Time: 35m
Experience the ultimate comfort food recipe with the Best Swedish Meatballs! These meatballs are incredibly tender and juicy, made with a combination of minced pork and beef, and soaked white bread instead of breadcrumbs. They are lightly spiced with just a touch of nutmeg and allspice to give them the...
November 28, 2023
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Sweet Potato Bundt Cake

Sweet Potato Bundt Cake

Cooking Time: 1h 35m
This Sweet Potato Bundt Cake recipe is one of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving desserts. Moist, tender, and warmly spiced, this bundt cake is really delicious and looks great when topped with a brown butter glaze. The recipe calls for 1 cup of sweet potato purée. You can use canned...
November 13, 2023
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Microwave Creamy Tomato Soup

Microwave Creamy Tomato Soup

Cooking Time: 4m
Use your microwave for the perfect Microwave Creamy Tomato Soup in just 4 minutes. The result is just as great and satisfying as the classic stovetop version but done in a fraction of the time. This superfast soup is meant to feed two people.   The secret pantry ingredient in this...
November 10, 2023
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Brussels Sprouts au Gratin

Brussels Sprouts au Gratin

Cooking Time: 55m
Looking for a delightful side to your holiday meal? This Brussels Sprouts au Gratin has been a holiday staple in my family ever since a friend shared her recipe with me. Made with pure indulgence of Gruyère cheese, butter, and cream, these Brussels sprouts are truly mouthwateringly delicious. You’ll start...
November 8, 2023
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Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash and Apples

Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash and Apples

Cooking Time: 25m
Add color to your holiday plate with this vibrant Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash and Apples! Light, healthy, and refreshing, this Thanksgiving chopped salad is perfect for a crowd and couldn’t be easy to prepare. To make this chopped salad recipe, you can use any variety of winter squash,...
November 7, 2023
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Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Beets

Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Beets

Cooking Time: 50m
Give your body a boost with this healthy and delicious Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Beets. Easy to toss together and almost fuss-free, it’s the perfect recipe to include nutritious spinach, beets, and walnuts in our everyday menu.  Start with the beets. Place the scrubbed and trimmed beets in...
November 2, 2023
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Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

Cooking Time: 2h 35m
If you love healthy and yummy recipes, make this Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad. It is simple and makes enough to feed a crowd. This delicious salad features chewy and nutty-tasting brown rice, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and briny feta. A bright and zingy dressing with basil takes this veggie and...
October 31, 2023
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Pear Bread

Pear Bread

Cooking Time: 55m
Experience the taste of fall with this easy Pear Bread! It is one of the most delicious ways to eat ripened pears right now. Bursting with chunks of pears, this fall quick bread is moist, tender, and flavorful. For this bread, I like using white whole-wheat flour and coconut sugar...
October 27, 2023
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Super Creamy Hummus

Super Creamy Hummus

Cooking Time: 35m
Learn to fall in love with hummus with this Super Creamy Hummus recipe. You don’t need to peel the chickpeas to get the creamiest hummus you’ve ever tried. Cooking the canned chickpeas with baking soda gives it a smooth and super creamy texture without fuss. Don’t worry, you won’t taste...
October 26, 2023
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Microwave Minestrone

Microwave Minestrone

Cooking Time: 15m
This Microwave Minestrone is packed with beans, vegetables, and pasta, and it all comes together in about 15 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal to serve at the end of a hectic day.  To start, boil the pasta separately from the soup. While the pasta is cooking, slice up...
October 24, 2023
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Molded Cranberry Sauce

Molded Cranberry Sauce

Cooking Time: 12h
Molded Cranberry Sauce tastes so much better when made from scratch with this simple recipe. I wanted this sauce to feel very classic and just like the one we grew up eating, but with deeper fruit flavor and richness. It’s easy to make, with an always pleasing sweet-tart filling of...
October 23, 2023
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Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash

Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash

Cooking Time: 20m
Colorful and healthy, this Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash is the perfect fall recipe. Sweet and spicy sautéed butternut squash seasoned with chili powder and served over fresh baby spinach. All tossed together with warm balsamic cranberry dressing and garnished with thin red onion slices, dried cranberries, toasted slivered almonds,...
October 20, 2023
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Whipped Feta Dip with Beets

Whipped Feta Dip with Beets

Cooking Time: 40m
This super simple recipe for Whipped Feta Dip with Beets is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired snacking dip that relies on simple ingredients to deliver a big flavor. Creamy whipped feta cheese topped with quickly marinated beets and garnished with chopped pistachios and a sprinkling of fresh dill makes for the perfect...
October 12, 2023
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Pomegranate Sparkles

Pomegranate Sparkles

Cooking Time: 5m
If you love making festive cocktails for the holiday season, don’t miss these Pomegranate Sparkles. Beautiful, festive, and delicious, this fruity drink will get you in the holiday spirit.  This light cocktail is super simple to make for a crowd. Pomegranate arils and pomegranate juice are topped with sparkling white...
October 11, 2023
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Easy Root Vegetable Gratin

Easy Root Vegetable Gratin

Cooking Time: 57m
This Easy Root Vegetable Gratin makes a crowd-pleasing holiday side. It is not only easy to make, it’s delicious, too. A medley of thinly sliced root vegetables, such as parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, and potatoes, baked in a cream sauce enriched with Parmesan cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and perfect! What’s...
October 10, 2023
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Cast Iron Hasselback Potatoes

Cast Iron Hasselback Potatoes

Cooking Time: 55m
If you’re looking for a side dish that everyone in your family will love, look no further. These Cast Iron Hasselback Potatoes could not be more delicious or easy. It is a 4-ingredient dish that’s quick enough for any night of the week yet impressive enough to serve to guests....
October 9, 2023
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Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

Cooking Time: 55m
Inspired by the Mediterranean flavors, this Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip is the ultimate fall appetizer. It is packed full with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and nuts, making it a healthy vegetarian dish with just over 200 calories. Plus, this recipe is incredibly simple to make. First you want to roast...
October 6, 2023
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Scallion Cornbread

Scallion Cornbread

Cooking Time: 30m
This delicious Scallion Cornbread bakes up best in a cast-iron skillet, giving it a crunchy golden edge and tender crumb. Or you can divide the batter between two cast-iron cornstick skillets and make individual cornbreads in the shape of small ears of corn, adding a fancy touch to your holiday...
October 5, 2023
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Mediterranean Chicken, Chickpea and Zucchini Soup

Mediterranean Chicken, Chickpea and Zucchini Soup

Cooking Time: 26m
Want dinner on the table in half an hour? Try this hearty Mediterranean Chicken, Chickpea and Zucchini Soup. It fits nicely into the Mediterranean diet thanks to lean chicken, plenty of zucchini, and chickpeas. This easy soup recipe has the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Red wine vinegar adds...
October 4, 2023
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Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits

Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits

Cooking Time: 30m
These Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits are a treat for anyone who loves flaky, buttery, and cheesy pastry. They come together in minutes and are simple enough to make for a fall dinner. Great to sop up the gravy, these utterly cheesy biscuits are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner,...
October 3, 2023
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White Hot Chocolate

White Hot Chocolate

Cooking Time: 10m
There’s nothing cozier than a mug of hot chocolate. This White Hot Chocolate is made with milk, half-and-half, and white chocolate and flavored with vanilla. Just add a pinch of salt to make the flavors pop and marshmallows on top, and you’re in business.  The recipe is simple and quick...
September 28, 2023
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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Cooking Time: 3h 8m
This Slow Cooker Creamed Corn recipe comes in handy when you need to feed a crowd without much fuss. It can be made from frozen, canned, or fresh kernels, depending on what you have on hand. Sweet corn simmered low and slow with milk, butter, and cream cheese until each...
September 25, 2023
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4-ingredient Artisan Bread

4-ingredient Artisan Bread

Cooking Time: 4h 25m
This homemade 4-ingredient Artisan Bread is truly a wonderful thing. Crusty, chewy, and with fluffy holes inside, this bread is perfect for sandwiches, dipping in soups or just olive oil. In addition, the dough can be kept in the fridge for up to three days, so you can make it...
September 18, 2023
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Apple Cinnamon Bread

Apple Cinnamon Bread

Cooking Time: 1h 25m
Buttery and moist, this Apple Cinnamon Bread needs to be on repeat in your kitchen. It’s crowned with sugared cinnamon apples and offers a light texture with a hint of nutmeg. So easy to make and ridiculously good!   Start with the apples. Toss the apple chunks with brown sugar and...
September 14, 2023
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