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Marshmelon Ice Cream: A Summer Treat Inspired by a Whimsical Writing Adventure

Every now and then, a recipe comes to life with a story that’s just too sweet not to share. This one began not in the kitchen… but on paper. My daughter was working through a Journaling in July challenge from DressUpYourWriting.com, and instead of simply checking off prompts on her bingo board, she took things…

Simple Blackberry Cobbler

Simple Blackberry Cobbler

I love blackberries…. growing up we had a slew of them in the field behind our farm and I have so many memories of all the summer nights we’d trek back there, fill up our baskets and Mom would make us blackberry “mush” and always my favorite, blackberry cobbler.  This is an old fashioned blackberry…

Easy Zucchini Skillet

Easy Zucchini Skillet

To me, this is the very best kind of recipe — It’s simple and easy to throw together on a busy weeknight. You don’t need exact measurements, just a few basic ingredients.  It’s perfect for using up zucchini (we always have an abundance in the summer months).  It doesn’t require heating up your oven. And…

Chicken Parm Meatloaf

Chicken Parm Meatloaf

This easy, cheesy Chicken Parm Meatloaf is a weeknight winner—and one of my kids’ absolute favorites. Over the years, I’ve made a few tweaks to keep my picky eaters happy (like using garlic powder instead of minced garlic and skipping the parsley), but this recipe is super forgiving. Don’t be afraid to adjust it to…