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Recipes

Copycat IHOP Cheesecake Pancakes (she: Mariel)

All I had to hear was Copycat IHOP Cheesecake Pancakes and I knew I needed to make them ASAP and get them in my belly. And, the idea of smothering them in strawberry or blueberry sauce takes this to a whole other level. Come to mama!!

IHOP could easily be renamed IHOT, International House of Torture, because it’s practically impossible to settle on one menu item. I want to order like 7 things, all for me. Torture! But, how awesome is it that now we can all make a knock-off recipe of theirs, Copycat IHOP Cheesecake Pancakes, thanks to the Food Network?!? I found this recipe in their magazine years ago, ripped it out, and had it stuffed in the back of my cookbook cupboard. I’m so glad I found it… heaven on a plate.

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Chicken & Cottage Cheese Enchiladas (she: Leesh & Lu)

If you have rotisserie chicken or precooked and shredded chicken on hand it makes assembling these enchiladas a breeze. They are also make-ahead friendly, meaning you can make them in the morning and put them in the fridge until you’re ready to bake them. We love make-ahead meals that make dinner hour less hectic.

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White Chocolate Raspberry Jello Cake (she: Jana)

If you want to impress your special someone for Valentine’s Day look no further than this cake! I like to make a fun special dinner for my family on Valentine’s Day with a decadent dessert. Don’t let this white chocolate raspberry jello cake fool you, though. It’s a dressed up box cake mix with everyone’s favorite jiggly indulgence on top.

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15 Top-Rated School Lunch Products

This is the first year in many years that I’ve had a child at the public school. 5 are at home with me, being homeschooled, but my 8th and 10th grader are now attending the public school, and it’s going great. I love homeschooling, but it’s also been a perfect time for both of the oldest to transition. A lot of things are new to me, such as having to think about their bodies being fed, outside of the home. Most of the time they eat school lunch, but they’re already getting burned out and have been itching for something new, or something from home. So, I’ve been looking into making lunches for them, at least for some of the days, and I’ve found some awesome top-rated school lunch products that I’ve been contemplating.

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Instant Pot Recipes: Creamy Tomato & Butternut Bisque (she: Leesh & Lu)

This instant pot tomato bisque is the smooth, veggie-packed, healthy version of your childhood favorite. When it’s blended smoothly, whomever you feed it to will be none the wiser that it’s filled with goodness. When we serve it to our kids, we just tell them it’s tomato soup–they wouldn’t generally be thrilled at the idea of eating butternut squash– and they devour it!

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Blackberry Muffins – Perfect for Breakfast On The Go! (she: Jana)

Blackberry muffins are the perfect mix of tart and sweet, and they’ll make a great on-the-go breakfast for the whole family! Hey everyone! It’s Jana….back again! I took a little hiatus from blogging but am so glad Mariel and OSSS invited me back to bring you some of my favorite food! Today I’m sharing my…

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Meal Prep Bowls – Pork and Sweet Potato (she: Leesh & Lu)

This recipe makes a great family meal or about 6 good-size portions to stock your fridge with healthy lunches for the week if you’re looking for a meal prep type recipe. We have also made these with chicken and they are equally as great, so feel free to substitute your protein of choice here!

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38 Mouth Watering Hot Chocolate Recipes – Get Cozy With A Cup!

The time has come to start the hot chocolate talk. Hot chocolate is so good for the soul but especially for the belly. And let’s be honest, shouldn’t we be indulging in hot chocolate year round? I’ve rounded up a bunch of mouth watering hot chocolate recipes which are sure to impress your friends and family all year long!

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Whipped Sweet Potatoes (she: Leesh and Lu)

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we are beginning to plan our menu and call dibs on the dishes we want to bring. Besides being with family, these sweet potatoes are one of the best things about Thanksgiving.

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Quick Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls (she: Leesh and Lu)

We love serving rolls or bread with our dinner, especially during soup season! Usually yeast breads require several hours of advanced planning, which isn’t always do-able on a busy weeknight. These quick dinner rolls, however, cut out the first rise on the dough and are ready in under an hour.

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