Category: Recipe Club
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Ham & Bean Soup
This is a great recipe any time of year you are craving some comfort food. It is a great way to use up that left over ham after the Christmas or Easter holidays. Ingredients: Directions: Serve with a side of corn bread, biscuits or you can serve over rice Note: Want to save some time?
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Join My Weekly Recipe Club 💜
Join Cooking with Melanie’s Weekly Recipe Club for easy, family-friendly recipes delivered straight to your inbox every week. Perfect for busy families who want quick dinners, less stress, and fewer drive-thru nights.
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January: New Year, Easier Meals
January: New Year, Easier Meals A new year often comes with big expectations — eat better, cook more, plan ahead, do it all. But January isn’t about perfection or spending hours in the kitchen. It’s about easier meals that work for real life. It does not have to be all or nothing. Making small consistent
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12 Bowls of Comfort: Easy Soups & Cozy Meals
Looking for easy soup recipes and cozy comfort food meals that fit real life? 12 Bowls of Comfort: Easy Soups & Cozy Meals is a curated collection of simple, hearty recipes designed for busy weeknights, meal prep, and cold-weather cravings. From classic homemade soups to satisfying comfort meals, these recipes focus on everyday ingredients, minimal…
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Bulk Cooking Ground Beef
One of my favorite time-saving kitchen hacks is bulk cooking ground meat. Instead of browning just a pound for dinner, cook up 3–5 pounds at once. Use what you need that night — usually 1–2 pounds — and then portion the rest into one-pound freezer bags or containers. The next time you need a quick
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Rush Hour Chicken Fajitas
Easy 30-Minute Chicken Fajitas – A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner Looking for a quick and delicious dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes? These easy chicken fajitas are the ultimate weeknight meal — packed with juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and bold flavor. Perfect for busy families, meal prep, or anyone craving a restaurant-style fajita night
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Back-to-School
Make busy school days easier with these quick and easy back-to-school recipes! From make-ahead breakfasts to simple weeknight dinners, these family-friendly meals will help you save time, reduce stress, and keep everyone fed all week long.
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Game Day Inspired Recipes
5 Game Day Inspired Recipes you can make in 35 minutes or less! Game day is here — and whether you’re hosting a big crowd or just your family on the couch, the snacks are just as important as the score. But here’s the thing: nobody wants to spend the whole game in the kitchen.
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Meal Planning
5 Reasons You Need a Weekly Meal Plan Let’s be honest—getting dinner on the table every night can feel like a full-time job, especially when life is busy, kids are picky, and your fridge looks like a game of What Can I Make With This? That’s where meal planning comes to the rescue. If you’ve