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Home-baked meals designed to feed a growing family.

Plain Bagel dogs and bagel dogs topped with cheddar on cutting board.
Dinners

Bagel Dogs

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A homemade treat—a bagel wrapped around a hot dog, then boiled and baked to perfection. These bagel dogs taste just like they came from your favorite bagel shop! I love a good hot dog. Growing up in Chicago, hot dogs were a staple, and they were good. You might even […]

A piece of chicken pit pit on a gray plate. Veggies and gravy are spreading out under the cheddar cheese crust.
Dinners, Pies, Winter

Chicken Pot Pie

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A hearty chicken and vegetable filling topped with a homemade cheddar cheese pie crust makes this a family favorite in my house. You’ll love my take on a classic chicken pot pie—comforting, flavorful, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite all-in-one meals on a cold […]

Breads, Dinners

Ham and Cheese Pockets

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Imagine your favorite pizza dough wrapped around layers of ham and cheddar, baked warm to create the ultimate ham and cheese treat. Ham and cheese pockets are a favorite in my house and one of those unicorn dinners that no one complains about. This recipe is great for any night—whether […]

Ham and Cheese waffles on a baking sheet
Breakfast, Dinners

Ham and Cheese Waffles

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This recipe is adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Family Baking Book. Ham and cheese waffles are a favorite in my family and so easy to make. Whenever I have extra ham, these waffles are on the menu for dinner, often topped with a couple of fried eggs. Any leftover waffles […]

two brewery pretzels
Dinners, Snacks, Yeast Breads

Brewery Pretzels

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I love soft pretzels, and these multi-grain Brewery Pretzels are everything you want in a pretzel. Inspired by my time working at Deschutes Brewery, these pretzels feature three types of flour and are boiled in dark beer for added flavor. We often enjoy these for dinner with grilled kielbasa, Brussels […]

ham and cheese rolls on a plate
Dinners, Yeast Breads

Ham and Cheese Rolls

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These savory rolls are packed with ham, cheddar, onions, and herbs, making them a household favorite for both kids and adults alike The bread dough is adapted from my favorite dinner rolls and then rolled up with layers of ham, cheddar, and onion. We eat these rolls for breakfast, lunch, […]