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20+ Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

by Millie Copper | Nov 21, 2020 | Cooking, Recipes

I love a beautifully roasted turkey for our Thanksgiving meal, but I equally love the dishes we create in the days following. While my very favorite is a simple sandwich with turkey, cranberry sauce, mayo (homemade), and cream cheese tucked into a homemade roll (oh...

Healthy Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

by Millie Copper | Oct 26, 2020 | Cooking, Meal Plans, Recipes

I love a classic Thanksgiving feast. I have many memories of my mom starting days in advance to make all the family favorites: roast turkey, dressing, homemade rolls, sweet potatoes dripping in tiny marshmallows, and her special cheeseball salad. Oh, mercy. It was all...

Halloween at Home Ideas: Food & Activities for the Whole Family

by Millie Copper | Oct 15, 2020 | Cooking, Recipes

This year, instead of Harvest Festivals, Halloween Parties, Haunted Houses, or door-to-door trick or treating, most families will be staying home. If you’re looking for some great ideas for a day or evening of family fun, I’ve got you covered! When I lived...

October Meal Plan Ideas: Take off the Chill with Chili!

by Millie Copper | Sep 28, 2020 | Meal Plans, Recipes

When the temperatures start to dip, the soup pot comes out! October is when I return to hearty soups, stews, and chilis after a summer of lighter salads and sandwiches. In this October meal plan, I’m sharing my favorite mouthwatering chili dishes. There are so...

Sweet Potato Chili

by Millie Copper | Sep 24, 2020 | Food Storage Recipes, Recipes, Stretchy Beans

The color in the trees, the smell of wood smoke, a cool breeze—autumn is my favorite season! In September and early October, the days are still warm but the nights start to cool down. Before the evenings move from slightly chilly to freezing cold, we often have a...

September Meal Plan: Quick Meal Ideas

by Millie Copper | Aug 26, 2020 | Cooking, Meal Plans, Recipes

September means back to school! For many, this may look different this year. While your family is working on fine tuning your schedule, give yourself a break in the kitchen with this month’s collection of quick meal ideas. One of my favorite kitchen shortcuts is...