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09/13/2026

Soup season is finally back, and I couldn't be happier. 🍲

Ingredients:
🍅MINESTRONE SOUP

* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 large yellow onion
* 3 stalks celery
* 1 medium carrot
* 3 cloves garlic
* 30 oz canned cannellini beans
* 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
* 2 c vegetables
* 6 c vegetable broth
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 small sprig rosemary
* 1 tsp black pepper
* 1 medium zucchini (2-3 cups)
* 1 ½ c ditalini pasta shells, or other short pasta
* 2 handfuls baby spinach (2-3 cups)
* 2 tbsp fresh parsley
* Salt
* Parmesan cheese

🥑STUFFED PEPPER SOUP

* 1 lb ground beef (85/15 blend)
* 24 oz Chunky Tomato, Garlic & Onion Pasta Sauce (1 jar)
* 20 oz Frozen Pepper & Onion Blend (1 package)
* 32 oz Imagine Foods Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth (1 carton)
* 1 ½ c uncooked long-grain white rice
* Salt & pepper
* Fresh parsley

🍝ITALIAN SAUSAGE & GNOCCHI SOUP

* 1 lb Italian sausage
* 1 medium onion
* 3 cloves garlic
* 6 c beef broth
* ½ c red wine
* 14.5 oz petite-diced tomatoes
* 1 c chopped carrots
* 8 oz tomato sauce
* ½ tsp dried basil
* ½ tsp dried oregano
* 2 medium zucchini
* 16 oz potato gnocchi
* Parmesan cheese

🍚CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP

* ¼ c butter
* ½ large yellow onion
* 3 medium carrots
* 8 oz button mushrooms
* 3 stalks celery
* 1 tsp salt
* ½ tsp pepper
* 3 c cooked chicken
* 4 c chicken broth
* 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
* 1 c heavy cream
* 1 c long grain and wild rice mix
* Salt and pepper
* Flat-leaf parsley

🍜BEEF NOODLE SOUP

* 1 lb lean ground beef
* 1 c yellow onion
* 2 c carrots
* 2 cloves garlic
* 2 tbsp tomato paste
* 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tsp dried thyme
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* 14 oz canned fire-roasted tomatoes
* 6 c low-sodium beef broth
* 2 c egg noodles
* 1 c frozen peas
* Salt & pepper

🌮INSTANT POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

* 1 tsp olive oil
* ½ white onion
* 1 jalapeno
* 16 oz chicken broth
* 20 oz canned chunk chicken breast
* 15 oz canned ranch-style beans
* 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
* 4 oz canned diced green chiles
* 11 oz fiesta corn
* ½ c whole milk
* 1 tbsp ground cumin
* 1 tbsp chili powder
* ½ tsp pepper
* ½ c sour cream
Toppings:
* 1 avocado
* 1 c tortilla chips
* Cilantro
* Jalapeno

09/13/2026

🍓🥗 Dessert salads made for sharing! Sweet, creamy, and perfect to grab and go! 😍

Ingredients
🥗 Snicker Salad
3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup milk
8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
6 medium-large Granny Smith or Pippin apples
6 full-size Snickers candy bars
caramel sauce optional garnish
lemon juice for preventing apples from browning (optional)

🥗 Watergate Salad
6.8 ounces pistachio pudding mix (two 3.4-ounce boxes)
20 ounces crushed pineapple in juice
12 ounces whipped topping
½ cup pecans, chopped
1 ½ cups white mini marshmallows
chopped pecans and maraschino cherries for garnish
1 cup shredded coconut, if desired

🥗 Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad
8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1½ cups strawberry banana flavored yogurt
8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
4 cups fresh strawberries washed, tops removed, hulled, and quartered (reserve ½ cup for garnish)
2½ cups ripe bananas peeled and sliced (slice just before you are ready to serve, reserve ½ cup for garnish)

🥗 Ambrosia Salad
8 ounce container Cool Whip thawed
¾ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
½ cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon reserved for garnish
20 ounce can pineapple tidbits in 100% juice drained well
15 ounce can mandarin orange segments in 100% juice drained well
1 cup maraschino cherries drained well and halved

🥗 Tropical Cheesecake Fruit Salad
13.5 ounces cream cheese fruit dip
8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice well drained
16 ounces maraschino cherries well drained
10.5 ounces mandarin orange slices in juice well drained
1½ cups red grapes
1½ cups banana slices 3 bananas
1½ cups kiwi diced into ½-inch pieces (about 3 kiwis)
1½ cups mango diced into ½-inch pieces (1 medium-sized mango)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Optional Garnish
3 to 4 pieces each fruit
1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut

09/13/2026

Cobbler Recipes

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
4 cups strawberries, sliced
2 cups rhubarb, chopped
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup cold butter, cubed
½ cup milk
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes
How to Make: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss strawberries and rhubarb with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice, then spread in a greased baking dish. Combine flour and brown sugar, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in milk just until a soft dough forms. Drop spoonfuls over the fruit. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling. Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
4 cups blackberries
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ cup cold butter, cubed
½ cup milk
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes
How to Make: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss blackberries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch and spread in a greased baking dish. Mix flour, ½ cup sugar, and baking powder. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then stir in milk just until combined. Drop the topping over the berries. Bake for about 40 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling around the edges. Let cool slightly before serving.

Southern Chocolate Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup milk
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1¾ cups hot water
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes
How to Make: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Mix flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until combined, then spread into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the batter. Carefully pour the hot water over the top without stirring. Bake for about 35 minutes, until the top is set while a rich chocolate sauce remains underneath. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Apple Crisp Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
6 cups apples, peeled and sliced
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup cold butter, cubed
¼ tsp salt
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes
How to Make: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice and place in a greased baking dish. Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt, then cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the apples. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is crisp and golden. Cool slightly before serving.

Grandma’s Peach Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
6 cups peaches, sliced (about 6–8)
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup milk
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes
How to Make: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss peaches with ¾ cup granulated sugar and lemon juice and spread in a greased baking dish. Mix flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk just until combined. Spoon the batter over the peaches. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

09/13/2026

Skillet Recipes

Chicken Fajita Skillet Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts, sliced
3 bell peppers, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fajita seasoning
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
How to Make: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally. Remove temporarily. Add remaining oil, peppers, onion, and garlic and sauté for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp. Return chicken to the skillet, add lime juice, toss together, and cook for another 1–2 minutes.

Taco Beef Skillet Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
1 cup corn, frozen or canned
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
How to Make: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Drain excess grease. Add garlic and taco seasoning and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Simmer for 5–7 minutes. Sprinkle cheddar over the top, cover, and cook for 2–3 minutes until melted.

Beef & Broccoli Skillet Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, sliced thin
4 cups broccoli florets
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup beef broth
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
How to Make: Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and beef broth together. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove temporarily. Add broccoli and a splash of water and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Return beef to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened and everything is well coated.

Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb thinly sliced beef, sirloin or ribeye
1 large onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
How to Make: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef for 3–4 minutes until browned, then remove temporarily. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5–6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Return beef to the skillet and stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle provolone over the top, cover, and cook for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Creamy Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Skillet Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts, sliced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
Salt and black pepper to taste
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes
How to Make: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and it reaches 165°F (74°C) internally. Remove temporarily. Add remaining butter and mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until coated in the creamy sauce.

09/13/2026

I hope I never get so damn grown-up that I stop being ridiculous.

Life teaches us enough serious lessons whether we ask for them or not. We lose people. We screw things up. We get our feelings hurt. We learn which battles are worth having and which ones aren’t. Hopefully we get a little smarter along the way.

But I don’t want all that wisdom if the price is becoming boring.

I still want to laugh too loud. Dance badly. Say yes to something stupid once in a while. Mess with my friends. Sit around telling stories that get funnier every time we tell them. I want to be old enough to know better and still occasionally decide that sounds overrated.

That feels like a pretty good way to go through life.

09/13/2026

An emotional letter from a parent to their grown child. It's about learning to love from a distance, missing them quietly, and realizing that just hearing "I'm okay" is enough to make a parent's heart at peace.

08/31/2026

No more color coding yay!!! That was only at the first of school now they can wear what ever color

08/29/2026

"This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies, so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night." —Karen Johnson, Bakersfield, California. | Get the recipe at the link in the comments ⬇️

08/27/2026