Author: Laura

Snack

Easy to make Spicy Pretzels

These easy to make Spicy Pretzels are the perfect snack for game day, parties, lunches, movie night, or any time!

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Chicken Soups

Make Your Own Chicken Bone Broth

Rich, hearty chicken bone broth is full of flavor and healthy collagen. It’s super easy to make and replaces stock in recipes.

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Chicken Main Dish Recipes

Easy to make Artichoke Chicken

Artichoke Chicken is fast, easy, and delicious—perfect for a weeknight or when company comes to dinner!

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Gifts from the Kitchen

Homemade Vanilla Extract is Simple to Make

Homemade vanilla extract is simple to make and great for gift-giving!

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Dutch oven cooking Main Dish Recipes Side Dish

Simple, Easy to Make Risotto

Risotto is one of the most satisfying dishes! With just a few ingredients, you have a delicious, hearty main course or side dish. Most of the time, the ingredients are pantry and fridge staples, too! It’s a perfect dish to welcome cooler weather.

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Chicken Crock-Pot Meals Main Dish Recipes

Crock-Pot Crack Chicken Sandwiches

Easy-to-make Crock-pot Crack Chicken Sandwiches make weeknight dinners so easy! These flavorful sandwiches are made with boneless chicken breast, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and pepperoncinis plus and handful of other ingredients for a creamy, hearty filling that’s perfect on toasted buns. They’ll be a family favorite worth repeating.

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Appetizers Bread Recipes Snack

Make Easy 15-Minute Tomato Crostini

Make this incredibly easy 15-minute Tomato Crostini with your summer crop of tomatoes. Light and satisfying, this appetizer is perfect as a starter or part of a meal. French bread slices are slathered with olive oil and crisped in the oven, rubbed with fresh garlic, topped with shredded parmesan cheese. They go back in the […]

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Appetizers Recipes Salads Side Dish

Pasta House Salad copycat recipe

If you live in St. Louis, you have undoubtedly had Pasta House Company’s famous salad. My version is quick and easy, as any good salad should be, with crisp romaine and crunchy iceberg. Add a couple pantry staples like canned or jarred artichoke hearts, diced pimentoes, thinly sliced red onion, and grated parmesan cheese and simple, homemade dressing and you have the best salad ever.

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Shopping Deals

Shop Laura’s Top 5 Dinnerware Picks

You already know I love all things kitchen and dining. But did you know I could easily own and use five sets of dinnerware? I get this trait from my mama. She had several and it seemed like she was always buying a new one or replacing them here and there. I fully understand this! I don’t have the space for five dinnerware sets, and neither did Mom, but if I did, here are the ones I would buy today in no particular order.

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