Recipes

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    Easy Pizza Sauce with Tomato Paste

    Easy Pizza Sauce with Tomato Paste There is something wonderfully satisfying about making pizza completely from scratch—and you don’t need a complicated sauce to make it delicious. This easy pizza sauce with tomato paste, only requires a few simple seasonings, and ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It takes just a few minutes to make and has a rich, savory tomato flavor that is perfect for homemade pizza. I made this sauce recently…

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    Easy No-Yeast Pizza Crust

    Easy No-Yeast Pizza Crust When you want homemade pizza but don’t have any yeast on hand, don’t worry—you can still make a delicious no-yeast pizza crust dough from scratch. This easy no-yeast pizza crust dough comes together with simple pantry ingredients, plus milk for a tender, flavorful crust. There’s no waiting for dough to rise and no complicated techniques. Just mix, knead briefly, rest, roll, and bake. I originally made this recipe when we had…

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    Easy Homemade Chicken Parmesan (A Family Favorite From Our Kitchen)

    Emily’s Notes Chicken Parmesan is one of those meals that feels a little extra special while still being completely doable at home. Crispy chicken, flavorful tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese — it’s the kind of combination that almost always brings everyone running to the table. This recipe is especially meaningful to our family because the chicken we used when we made this for the first time in Uganda came from the very first…

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    Easy Homemade Calzones

    Emily’s Notes These homemade calzones are one of my favorite meals to make because everyone gets to create their own. I simply set out the fillings, and each person builds the combination they love most before we wrap everything up in the soft homemade dough. There’s something fun about turning dinner into an activity we do together. The kids love choosing their own ingredients, and I love that everyone ends up with a meal they’re…

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    Edible Peanut Butter Playdough

    Emily’s Notes This edible peanut butter playdough has saved more than one rainy afternoon in our house. It’s one of those simple activities that keeps little hands busy, sparks creativity, and has the added bonus of being completely safe if a little taste happens along the way. I love finding activities that don’t require a long shopping list or hours of preparation. With just a few pantry ingredients, you can create something that’s fun to…

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    Creamy Garlic Tomato Pasta

    Emily’s Notes Some nights, you just need a dinner that comes together quickly without sacrificing comfort. This creamy garlic tomato pasta is one of those recipes I find myself reaching for again and again. It uses simple ingredients, comes together in about 30 minutes, and somehow feels like so much more than the effort it takes to make. The creamy sauce is rich without being heavy, and the garlic adds just the right amount of…

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    Ground Chicken Burrito Bowls

    Emily’s Notes These ground chicken burrito bowls are one of our favorite meals because everyone gets to build their plate exactly the way they like it. With three kids, that’s a win every single time. I set everything out in separate bowls, and each person adds their favorite toppings. Some load up on rice and chicken, others pile on the veggies, and someone always goes back for extra cheese. It’s one of those meals that…

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    Crispy Air Fryer BBQ Paneer Wraps

    Emily’s Notes I’ll admit it—BBQ sauce and paneer might not sound like a combination that belongs together. But trust me on this one. It has become one of our family’s favorite quick lunches, and once you try it, you’ll understand why. The air fryer gives the paneer a perfectly crispy outside while keeping the inside soft and tender. Wrapped up with fresh vegetables and a drizzle of BBQ sauce, it’s the kind of meal that’s…