Chili (Classic, White Chicken, or Vegetarian) Recipe beef chicken chili comfort food healthy dinner recipes high protein meals one pot slow cooker soup vegetarian weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

Cozy up with a big bowl of hearty, flavor-packed chili—three ways. Whether you go classic beef, white chicken, or plant-based, there’s a version for every craving.

I always thought chili was just a “cold weather food”… until I realized it was actually a year-round lifesaver.

It’s one of those meal...

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Meatloaf (Glazed or Bacon-Wrapped) Recipe baked beef comfort food easy dinner family dinner freezer friendly healthy dinner recipes high protein meals meatloaf weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

Juicy, flavorful meatloaf made your way—classic sweet glaze or wrapped in crispy bacon. This is comfort food with a modern mom-approved twist.

I know meatloaf doesn’t always get the love it deserves.
Maybe you’ve had the dry, flavorless kind from a sad dinner tray. Or maybe you grew up with the ket...

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Chicken Pot Pie Recipe baked chicken comfort food easy dinner family dinner healthy dinner recipes meal prep pot pie weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

A cozy, creamy, from-scratch chicken pot pie with a flaky golden crust and tender veggies. Pure comfort in every bite—made simple for real life.

When the weather turns cool, there’s one dinner I always crave: chicken pot pie.

It reminds me of Sunday nights growing up—my mom would serve it in a big...

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Mac and Cheese (Baked or Crockpot) Recipe baked comfort food crockpot easy dinner family dinner healthy dinner recipes kid friendly mac and cheese pasta slow cooker weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

Creamy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing comfort food—made your way. Whether you bake it golden or let the slow cooker do the work, this mac and cheese delivers.

If you’ve ever stood at the stove whisking a roux while your kids ask for snacks and the dog tries to eat a sock, I see you.

That’s why this mac a...

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Slow Cooker Summer Minestrone Soup Recipe clean eating crockpot easy dinner healthy dinner recipes high fiber meals minestrone slow cooker soup summer recipes vegetarian weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

A light, veggie-packed soup that simmers all day in your slow cooker—perfect for using up summer produce with zero stress in the kitchen.

When the weather’s warm, soup might not be the first thing you crave—but hear me out.

This Slow Cooker Summer Minestrone Soup is not the heavy, winter-style ste...

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Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe chicken clean eating crockpot easy dinner healthy dinner recipes high protein meals lettuce cups peanut sauce slow cooker thai weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

Tender shredded chicken in a creamy Thai-inspired peanut sauce, wrapped in crisp lettuce for a fresh, flavor-packed dinner—straight from your slow cooker.

A few years ago, I hit a point where I was so tired of the same old chicken dinners. Baked chicken, grilled chicken, stir-fried chicken—blah. I ...

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Slow Cooker BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Recipe bbq clean eating easy dinner healthy dinner recipes jackfruit meatless meals sandwiches slow cooker vegan weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

A smoky, tangy, and satisfying plant-based twist on pulled pork—so easy, it practically makes itself.

I’ll be honest… the first time I heard of jackfruit, I thought it was some exotic health food trend that would end up in the back of my pantry next to the chia seeds I never touched.

But one summe...

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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe 30-minute meal clean eating creamy easy dinner family dinner healthy dinner recipes high protein meals lemon pasta shrimp weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

A one-pan dinner bursting with citrusy flavor, juicy shrimp, and a light creamy sauce your whole family will devour.

Ever stand in the kitchen at 6:17 p.m., staring into the fridge, hoping dinner magically appears?

That used to be me — tired, hungry, and stressed trying to make something “healthy”...

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Taco Mac and Cheese Recipe 30 minutes comfort food dinner ideas easy dinner recipes ground beef recipes healthy dinner recipes kid friendly one pot meals Apr 16, 2025

There was a time when weeknights felt like a losing battle — juggling homework, dishes, and trying to pull together a dinner everyone would actually eat. I used to rely on takeout or boxed dinners until I learned how to blend simple, wholesome ingredients into quick, one-pot meals. This taco mac and...

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Air Fryer Chicken Parm Recipe 30 min recipe 4 servings air fryer chicken recipes comfort food dinner healthy dinner recipes italian-inspired kid friendly quick meals Apr 16, 2025

Chicken parmesan was one of the first “fancy” meals I ever made at home… but back then, it left my kitchen covered in oil splatters and a stack of dishes I didn’t want to face. Once I discovered how easy it is to make in the air fryer? Total game-changer.

This air fryer chicken parm has everything ...

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Alabama White BBQ Sauce Recipe 10 min recipe 12 servings bbq sauce chicken recipes condiments easy dinner recipes grilling healthy dinner recipes sauces summer meals Apr 16, 2025

Have you ever tried a white barbecue sauce? I know — it sounds a little strange if you’ve only ever had the typical brown, smoky kind. But trust me, once you dip your first piece of grilled chicken or drizzle it over pulled pork, you’ll never look back.

I first discovered Alabama white BBQ sauce at...

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Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe 45-minute dinner 6 servings casserole recipes clean eating comfort food ground beef recipes healthy dinner recipes midwest meals tater tot recipes Apr 15, 2025

Hearty, Creamy, and Crisp on Top—A Clean Twist on a Midwest Favorite

Minnesota’s most iconic comfort food? Hotdish. And when it comes to the ultimate version, nothing beats a Tater Tot Hotdish—a creamy, savory casserole layered with seasoned meat, tender veggies, and golden tater tots baked to cris...

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