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  • Golden cheddar cheese covering a sheet pan hash brown and egg bake.

    Crispy Sheet Pan Hash Brown and Egg Bake

    April Lee Wiencek

    Buttery potatoes, fluffy eggs, and golden cheddar for an easy holiday breakfast This Crispy Sheet Pan Hash Brown and Egg Bake has all the things I love about a good breakfast: buttery potatoes, seasoned eggs, and plenty of melted sharp cheddar. The potatoes get a head start in the oven so they can develop those delicious golden edges before the eggs go on top. I made this with a bag of frozen shredded hash browns and the seasonings I had on hand. Nothing complicated, just a simple breakfast that you can cut into squares and serve right from the pan.…

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  • Mini Meatball Soup

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Big Pot of Comfort With Little Meatballs Mini Meatball Soup is a hearty, cozy soup filled with little Parmesan meatballs, vegetables, spinach, and a savory beef and tomato broth. A jar of marinara gives the broth extra flavor without a lot of extra work. Serve it over buttery ditalini…

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  • Campground Meat Shells

    April Lee Wiencek

    Easy shell pasta with ground beef, sweet peppers, and a hearty marinara sauce. Campground Meat Shells are my kind of vacation dinner: tender pasta shells tossed in a hearty meat sauce with sweet onion, red bell pepper, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. A jar of marinara and three simple…

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  • Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy

    April Lee Wiencek

    Thanksgiving Food Whenever You Want It Tender white-meat turkey and savory herb gravy make this an easy Sunday dinner when you have a taste for Thanksgiving food. Serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice or make a batch to add extra white meat to your holiday table. Sometimes…

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  • Sirloin Steak Bites

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Game Day Appetizer That Doubles as Dinner for Two These Sirloin Steak Bites are marinated with soy sauce, brown sugar, chives, and a few pantry seasonings, then seared in a hot skillet and finished in a buttery pan sauce. Serve them with toothpicks for game day, or turn them…

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  • Sushi Cucumber Boats

    April Lee Wiencek

    Crunchy Cucumber Boats With Ahi Tuna, Sushi Rice, and All the Good Toppings These sushi cucumber boats have seasoned sushi rice, thinly sliced ahi tuna, creamy Japanese mayonnaise, and a sweet and savory sauce tucked into crisp cucumber halves. A sprinkle of furikake and some pickled hot honey jalapeƱos finish…

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  • Jewel-Osco Inspired Green Bean Salad

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Cold Green Bean Salad With Sweet Onions and Sun-Dried Tomatoes This Jewel-Osco inspired green bean salad is made with crisp-tender green beans, thinly sliced sweet onion, and sun-dried tomatoes in a tangy Italian herb dressing. It is the kind of salad that gets better after a night in the…

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  • Bears vs. Packers Game Day Recipes

    April Lee Wiencek

    Chicago And Wisconsin Favorites For Your Football Snack Table The Bears and Packers can settle their differences on the field. At my house, I am more interested in what we are eating while we watch. I was born and raised in Chicago, but I also spend plenty of time enjoying…

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