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Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans

Julie Menghini — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:12:01 +0000

Nothing says holiday dinner like a warm, bubbly green bean casserole with fresh green beans coming out of the oven. I grew up eating the classic version made with canned beans and canned soup, and don’t get me wrong — I still love it. But once I started making this fresh green bean casserole from...

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Zucchini Cheese Bread (Savory Cheddar Zucchini Loaf)

Julie Menghini — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:51:33 +0000

If you think zucchini bread always has to be sweet, this recipe is here to change your mind. This Zucchini Cheese Bread is a savory zucchini cheddar bread that’s soft, fluffy, and packed with sharp cheddar in every bite. It’s the perfect zucchini cheese bread recipe for using up all that garden zucchini your neighbors...

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Broccoli Rice Casserole With Cream of Mushroom Soup

Julie Menghini — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:48:35 +0000

Some nights call for a side dish that tastes like it took all afternoon but really only needs 35 minutes. This broccoli rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup is exactly that recipe. It’s the one I pull out when I need something warm, cheesy, and comforting without a long ingredient list or a lot...

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Easy Broccoli Pesto Recipe – Ready in 15 Minutes!

Julie Menghini — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:47:19 +0000

Have you ever looked at a head of broccoli and wondered what to do with it besides steaming it plain? This broccoli pesto is my answer! It takes that same everyday vegetable and turns it into a bright, cheesy, garlicky sauce that tastes like something special. I love a good basil pesto, but this broccoli...

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Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (Easy Copycat)

Julie Menghini — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:35:10 +0000

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes | Servings: 15 Why You’ll Love This Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Have you ever driven past a Crumbl Cookies and watched a line of people wrapped around the building, all waiting for one of those giant, pillowy cookies? I have!...

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Sourdough Discard Blueberry Cobbler – Easy Cast Iron Dessert

Julie Menghini — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:08:43 +0000

Sourdough discard blueberry cobbler is the dessert that makes your whole kitchen smell like summer — and the best part? It comes together in under 50 minutes with ingredients you probably already have. If you keep a sourdough starter, you know the feeling: the discard jar in the fridge is always getting full. This recipe...

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Lasagna Soup — All the Comfort, None of the Fuss

Julie Menghini — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:10:39 +0000

Lasagna soup is everything you love about a classic lasagna — broken noodles, rich tomato sauce, and that dreamy cheesy topping — all made in one pot in under an hour. No layering, no baking dish, no stress. Why You’ll Love This Recipe I don’t know about you, but lasagna night at my house used...

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Easy Homemade French Bread Recipe (Two Baguettes)

Julie Menghini — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:30:10 +0000

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Rise Time: 1 hour 45 minutes | Bake Time: 30–35 minutes | Total Time: ~2 hours 25 minutes Servings: 2 baguettes There’s Nothing Quite Like Homemade French Bread If you’ve ever walked past a bakery and been stopped in your tracks by the smell of fresh bread baking, this easy...

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Simple Oven Baked Brisket Recipe

Julie Menghini — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:17:29 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to make brisket but thought it was too hard or too risky, this recipe is for you. With just a simple spice rub, a roasting pan, and a little patience, your oven does all the heavy lifting. You get a beautifully crusty bark on the outside and fork-tender, juicy beef on...

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Easy No Knead Dough — Bread, Pizza & Pretzel Bites from One Recipe!

Julie Menghini — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:51:27 +0000

Do you ever look at a bread recipe and think, “That is way too much work”? I get it! For years I thought homemade dough required a stand mixer, years of practice, or some secret skill I didn’t have. Then I made this no knead dough — and everything changed. This is the recipe I...

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