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Pan-Seared Chicken Shawarma🍗
Easy + Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner Some recipes feel like they belong to the weekend… but not this one. This pan-seared chicken...

Lauren Morgan
Aug 242 min read


Cheesy Oven-Baked Smashed Potatoes
No Boiling Required! When you’re short on time (and energy), the fewer dishes the better. These oven-baked smashed potatoes are one of...

Lauren Morgan
Aug 212 min read


Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Perfect celebration! This cake is more than just dessert—it’s a little piece of gratitude, baked with joy and shared from my heart....

Lauren Morgan
Aug 32 min read


Peach Blueberry Cobbler🍑
Simple, Sweet, and So Cozy There’s something so nostalgic about a bubbling fruit cobbler—it’s one of those desserts that brings you right...

Lauren Morgan
Aug 32 min read


Slow Cooker Chicken Curry🍛
A Weeknight Win There’s something so comforting about a pot of curry simmering all day, especially when you barely had to do anything to...

Lauren Morgan
Aug 32 min read


Fresh Strawberry Pie🍓
With Homemade or Shortcut Crust There’s something undeniably charming about a fresh strawberry pie . It’s sweet, nostalgic, and just the...

Lauren Morgan
Aug 32 min read


Chicken Marbella: Weeknight Wonder
Sweet, Savory, and Weeknight-Worthy There’s something so comforting about a dish that feels fancy , but comes together effortlessly—and...

Lauren Morgan
Aug 32 min read


Cherry Cobbler with Simple Oat Topping
Juicy, Jammy & Topped with a Golden Oat Crumble 🍒🧈🥄 This Cherry Cobbler with Oat Topping is the ultimate weeknight dessert—simple to...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 272 min read


Peach & Burrata Salad
Sweet, Creamy & Summery in Every Bite 🍑🥗🧀 Welcome back to the Weeknight Dinner Diaries —where I share the little meals that bring...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 272 min read


High-Protein Chicken & Veggie Pasta Salad
Meal Prep Lunch for 2 All Week! Fresh, Filling & Perfect All-Week Lunch Prep 🍗🥕🍝 This High-Protein Chicken & Veggie Pasta Salad is...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 202 min read


Homemade Cherry Sauce (3 Ingredients, Endless Possibilities 🍒)
3 Ingredients, Endless Possibilities 🍒 Sweet, Simple & So Versatile 🍯🍒🔥 This Homemade Cherry Sauce is one of those little kitchen...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 202 min read


Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Dough
Golden, Chewy, and Homemade with Love 🍕🍞🫶 There’s just something so satisfying about homemade pizza—especially when it’s made in a...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 202 min read


Weeknight Dinner: Salmon Teriyaki Bowls
Flavorful, Balanced & Totally Doable on a Tuesday 🍣🥦🍠 Welcome to the first recipe in my Weeknight Dinner Series —a collection of...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 193 min read


Easy Watermelon Salad
Sweet, Salty & Summer-Ready 🍉🧂🌿 This Easy Watermelon Salad is one of those recipes that tastes like sunshine. With just a handful of...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 192 min read


High Fiber and Protein No Lettuce Salad
Crisp, Colorful & Perfect for Cleaning Out the Fridge 🥒🧅🧄 Sometimes the best salads are the ones without a single leaf of lettuce....

Lauren Morgan
Jul 132 min read


Cottage Cheese Bagels
High-Protein, Soft & Perfectly Tangy 🥯🫒🧀 These Cottage Cheese Bagels are the perfect quick bake when you're craving something soft,...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 132 min read


Sheet Pan Tender Beef and Broccoli
Savory, Saucy & Weeknight-Approved 🥢🥦🍯 This Sheet Pan Beef & Broccoli is a dinner dream come true—flavor-packed, fuss-free, and all...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 132 min read


Same Day Artisan Sourdough Discard Bread
Crispy, Rustic & No Overnight Wait 🍞✨🌿 Got sourdough discard sitting in the fridge and no time to wait overnight? This Same-Day Sourdough Discard Artisan Bread is the perfect go-to. With a quick rise and a quick mix in the stand mixer, you’ll have a warm, crusty loaf by dinnertime—no long fermentations or complicated steps needed. It’s got that golden, crackly crust and a soft, slightly tangy center thanks to the discard. Perfect for dipping in soups, slathering in butter,

Lauren Morgan
Jul 132 min read


Blueberry Cobbler with Crumble Topping
A Sweet, Rustic Favorite 🫐🍰 If you're craving a warm, fruity dessert that’s incredibly easy to make and impossible to resist, this...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 62 min read


Easy & Healthy Green Smoothie
A Refreshing & Nutrient-Packed Drink! 🥬🍏 Looking for a simple, nutrient-dense green smoothie that’s both delicious and refreshing?...

Lauren Morgan
Jul 62 min read
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