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One-Pan Creamy Lemon Orzo

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Fresh lemons make me so happy! They’re bright, cheerful, and lift me out of the winter rut. Add that citrusy sunshine to a creamy pasta , and you get this dreamy Creamy Lemon Orzo! Simple, rich, and bursting with feel-good flavor . Why This Orzo Understood the Assignment! One Pan Simplicity : I know you need minimal cleanup meals, and this dish is made in one pan and done in under 30 minutes. I’ve got you! Cozy, Creamy, Family Favorite: With rich heavy cream and fresh lemon, this dish feels fancy but is still totally family-friendly! Everyone always asks for seconds.   Light Pasta Dish: Even though this dish is pasta, the lemon makes it light and bright, and not so heavy. Creamy Lemon Orzo Ingredients Parmesan: I used freshly shredded Parmesan for bold flavor. Pre-shredded works, but fresh makes all the difference in this simple dish. Fresh Vs. Dry Basil: You can use 2 teaspoons of dried basil in place of fresh, but fresh brings way more flavor. Heavy Cr...

Homemade BBQ Seasoning

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My homemade BBQ seasoning brings bold, smoky flavor to just about anything! It’s the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and just a little kick , ready to shake onto chicken, veggies, ribs, and more. Why You’ll Want to Keep This on Hand Big flavor, few ingredients:  Just a few pantry spices turn into a tasty blend that you can use all BBQ season long! Totally customizable:  Dial up the heat or sweetness to make it your own. Use it on EVERYTHING:  Perfect for grilling, roasting, or seasoning snacks like popcorn and roasted nuts! BBQ Seasoning Ingredients Paprika: Use smoked paprika for a more smoky flavor. Sugar: Brown sugar adds a sweet balance, but feel free to cut it back if you want more spice than sweet in your bbq rub. Spice level : This blend’s got a little kick—skip or reduce the cayenne pepper if you’re not into the heat. How to Make BBQ Seasoning Get ready to level up your grilling game! This easy BBQ seasoning mix comes together ...

Weekly Meal Plan #43

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printable shopping list If dinner planned itself, life would be easy. Until then—this week’s meal plan has your back with simple, tasty meals (and yes, leftovers count as winning!). This Weeks Dinners are DELICIOUS Dinner decisions dragging you down? I’ve got just the fix! This week’s meal plan is full of no-fuss, family-approved recipes that’ll save your evenings (and maybe your sanity). Let’s get cooking! Monday : Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Broccoli (Over Rice) Tuesday: Baked Honey Sesame Chicken Wednesday: Easy and Amazing Blackened Salmon Thursday : Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake Friday : Melt in Your Mouth Pot Roast Recipe printable meal plan and shopping list Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Over Rice 5 from 4 votes Delicious creamy chicken and broccoli that you can easily throw into the crockpot, and be confident that the entire family will love it! View Recipe Baked Honey Sesame Chicken ...