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Minestrone Soup (Crockpot)

July 11, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Minestrone Soup (Crockpot)

Before it cooked for 8 hours. After it cooked for 8 hours and was portioned out for me to eat! Learn more about my colored containers HERE! Minestrone Soup (Crockpot)   Print Cook time 8 hours Total time 8 hours   This is a warm comforting soup full of flavor! If your kids aren’t a…

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Orzo Salad

May 29, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Orzo Salad

  Orzo Salad   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins   This simple yet delicious dish is great for a meal at home topped with some grilled chicken and a side of salad OR can be a great side dish to bring to a gathering. It can be…

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Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs (Crockpot)

December 31, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs (Crockpot)

  Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs (Crockpot)   Print HUGE family favorite! So simple to throw together also. Great for a big batch to use for packing lunches for the hubby all week. Author: www.bairnecessity.com Recipe type: Chicken Cuisine: Dinner – Crockpot Ingredients 4-8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup ketchup (NO high…

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Bair Family Spaghetti Sauce

December 26, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Bair Family Spaghetti Sauce

My husband’s dad makes the best spaghetti sauce, so we asked him what he does. The only thing we don’t do is use the mushrooms. It will always taste best when he makes it though. He must have that magic touch.  We make this the first Sunday of each month as a big patch and freeze extra to…

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Turkey Meatball

December 23, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Turkey Meatball

Easy to make and can get the kids involved also. Great for a quick pasta night to add in some meat. You could also use them along side or on top of your Baked Potato Bar. Enjoy!! Makes 6 servings (each serving is 5 meatballs)   Turkey Meatball   Print Super simple and easy to make….

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Sweet Potato Pizza Crust

December 23, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Sweet Potato Pizza Crust

I am very excited to share this recipe with all of you!! It’s one of my favorite recipes from Professional Ironman Triathlete Brendan Brazier’s vegan nutrition guide “Thrive“. I ate this sweet potato pizza crust every week while I was training for my half marathon many years ago. It was my only half marathon, something…

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Honey Salmon In Foil

September 16, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Honey Salmon In Foil

This is a very simple meal to make and it comes out perfect every time I have baked it. I personally get nervous with fish because I am not sure how to cook them but this is flavorful and flakes so nicely. My husband does not like salmon but loves this dish! So that is…

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Homemade Pizza Sauce

May 14, 2015 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Homemade Pizza Sauce

This homemade pizza sauce is super easy to throw together while your homemade pizza dough is rising. Our family’s favorite homemade pizza dough is right HERE! You will need 30 minutes for the sauce to sit and get super flavorful. I often double this recipe and freeze the extra for future pizza nights. It thaws…

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Homemade Pizza Dough

May 14, 2015 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Homemade Pizza Dough

Friday Pizza Night!! It is super easy to call up and have a pizza delivered but nothing tastes as good as homemade pizza dough with the love you put into creating your very own pizza with your family! The dough takes about an hour to make, so I make sure to make it earlier for…

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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

November 30, 2014 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

This is my husbands FAVORITE meal!! When he has been away for work, this is his going away meal and his welcoming home meal. He likes to have my homemade macaroni and cheese along with it. It is important to prepare ahead of time with this dish, because you want the chicken to have time…

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