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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

January 25, 2022 Holly Parker1 Comment

When you think of creamy, comfort soup... what comes to mind?? For me— that’s broccoli cheddar or potato! My fridge had some broccoli and carrots that needed some love, so broccoli cheddar was an easy choice! ✨ Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup Ingredients:2 TBSP butter2 finely chopped carrots1 small finely chopped onion2 cloves of garlic (or… Continue reading Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Homemade Party Mix
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Homemade Party Mix

November 20, 2021September 28, 2023 Holly ParkerLeave a comment

Anyone else love the salty bits at the end of a Chex Mix bag? This is SO much better than the bag you buy at the store... and without all of the bits no one’s likes—why are there so many unsalted pretzels and bread bites? The best part of making it yourself, is that you… Continue reading Homemade Party Mix

Autumn Stovetop Potpourri
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Autumn Stovetop Potpourri

November 2, 2021 Holly Parker1 Comment

I LOVE the crisp smell of Autumn air, when the temps start dropping, leaves are changing, and the wind starts blowing. This is the optimal time to start a batch of homemade potpourri on the stove top to let simmer all day long. You’ll have your house smelling SO good, and you’ll want to cozy… Continue reading Autumn Stovetop Potpourri

The BEST Meatloaf
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The BEST Meatloaf

May 26, 2021September 29, 2023 Holly ParkerLeave a comment

Anyone else think of Will Ferrell screaming, “MA, THE MEATLOAF!” Just me? 🤣 I feel like you either love or hate meatloaf with no in between... and I’m team LOVE IT. Always have. I was always weary of any meatloaf other than my grandma’s growing up, though. As I got older, I started tasting others… Continue reading The BEST Meatloaf

Homemade Pizza Dough
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Homemade Pizza Dough

April 17, 2021July 11, 2021 Holly ParkerLeave a comment

This dough is SO good, and there is just something extra special when it’s made from scratch. 🤩 Double the points that it’s super easy to make! Pizza Dough: Mix together 1 cup of warm water with 1 tbsp dry yeast & 1 tbsp of sugar. Let rise until bubbly top forms in bowl. Mix… Continue reading Homemade Pizza Dough

Oven Lemon Chicken
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Oven Lemon Chicken

March 30, 2021May 26, 2021 Holly ParkerLeave a comment

This was hands down one of my favorite recipes to eat when I was little. My grandma made it for my sister and I, on nights we would spend the night. It is so delectable and light, which makes it the perfect dish to kick of the week, after a high-carb weekend. Ingredients: • 4… Continue reading Oven Lemon Chicken

Cowboy Casserole
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Cowboy Casserole

March 19, 2021March 30, 2021 Holly ParkerLeave a comment

This dish was SO good! I had a bag of tatertots and a pound of ground beef to use up, and I have been wanting to make this for a while now... I was surfing Pinterest for a recipe, and after looking at a few, it just didn't seem like the dish I was hoping… Continue reading Cowboy Casserole

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