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Crispy roasted potatoes, topped with melting cheese and plenty of crisp bacon are a great side dish (or main dish!) for any meal

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Crispy roasted potatoes, topped with melting cheese and plenty of crisp bacon are a great side dish (or main dish!) for any meal

These really are the best ever Cheesy Potatoes! I’ve served them with eggs for breakfast and with herb roasted chicken for dinner. However you serve these potatoes, there is never a bite leftover. The secret to this potato recipe is an extra long roasting time and a good drizzling of bacon grease. The smoky bacon flavor is in every bite and the extra minutes in the oven leave the edges of each potato nice and crisp with a fluffy center. The recipe is really quite simple, it just requires a little extra time in the oven. Luckily, there is very...

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This sheet pan Easter dinner means you can make a holiday meal that is beautiful, delicious, AND easy

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This sheet pan Easter dinner means you can make a holiday meal that is beautiful, delicious, AND easy

The recipe includes lamb chops, green beans, smashed potatoes, and carrots, all made in one pan! Pin this recipe for later! Sheet Pan Easter Dinner with Rack of Lamb, Smashed Potatoes, French Green Beans, and Rainbow Carrots I’m a big fan of one pan dinners, especially on holidays! It’s never been easier to make a full Easter dinner than it is with this recipe. This sheet pan Easter dinner includes savory lamb chops, smashed potatoes, beautiful rainbow carrots, and French green beans. So make Easter lamb with all the sides included, in one sheet pan. It serves a small family...

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Blueberry Bread (Bread Machine)

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Blueberry Bread (Bread Machine)

I’m… making a lot of bread lately. I’ve found that being stuck at home and baking seem to go hand-in-hand. And when I’m planning out breakfast, bread just happens to be my new go-to. I guess that could be due to the fact that I got a new bread machine a few months back now. This Blueberry Bread really hit the spot. It’s light and fluffy and full of blueberry goodness. A slice of this for breakfast with some butter, jam, and a side of fresh berries is a beautiful way to start the day. I lightened this bread up...

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My Grandma’s Italian Bread is an easy homemade bread recipe made with flour, water, yeast, salt, some sugar, and shortening

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My Grandma’s Italian Bread is an easy homemade bread recipe made with flour, water, yeast, salt, some sugar, and shortening

It’s got the perfect crust, crunchy with a slight chewiness and is so incredibly soft and delightful on the inside. It’s also a delicious way to sop up the leftover sauce when paired with my mother’s lasagna! This bread is great out of the oven slathered with butter, as a side with your favorite pasta dinner, used for your panini sandwich at lunch or even toasted for breakfast! Italian Bread I grew up eating this bread at my grandparent’s house growing up so often that I honestly don’t remember a time when she didn’t have a loaf in her kitchen....

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Homemade French Fries are one of the easiest side dishes to add to your dinner plans

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Homemade French Fries are one of the easiest side dishes to add to your dinner plans

Crispy and delicious and so simple to make! Crispy French Fries are the perfect addition to bbq burgers, Fried Chicken Strips or just about any dinner you have planned.  PIN IT TO PINTEREST NOW! How to Make French Fries: Scrub and peel potatoes.  Cut into even slices.  Cover potatoes with cold water until you are ready to fry them.  Drain and pat dry with paper towels.  Heat oil in a dutch oven or deep skillet to 350°. We love to do this outside in our outdoor kitchen using our propane burner. It’s easy to do while we are grilling. Fry potatoes...

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