17 Soup Recipes Perfect for Chilly Days

It’s no secret I’ve been on a soup kick recently. I’ve been making at least one pot a week, if not more. One of my favorite things about this warm-up meal is that it comes in so many different varieties.

From vegan options, to a soup version of your favorite burger; from soups that come together quickly to ones that simmer all day in the slow cooker, you’re bound to find something on this list to tickle your fancy!

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12 Cookies Perfect for Christmas

‘Tis the season to bake those cookies!

Baking up lots of cookies is one of my favorite part of the Christmas season. If you’re looking for something new to add to your baking list this year, I’ve rounded up a dozen of my favorite cookies here.

Whether you’re looking for a great cookie to leave out for Santa or something new for your cookie tray, you’ll find something perfect here!

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18 Small Batch Treats Perfect for Celebrations During Social Distancing

Celebrations these days are looking a bit different, aren’t they? Facetime play dates and Zoom birthday parties are the new, temporary norm as we all do our part and stay home.

But one of the things that makes celebrations so fun – the treats! – can be a challenge while social distancing. Making a cake for each virtual celebration can be a drag if you don’t have enough people to share it with – but so can skipping the cake completely.

In this case, small-batch desserts are an awesome answer.

I’ve rounded up eighteen awesome small batch dessert recipes for you today – perfect options for making for your next celebration during social distancing special without burying you in leftovers!

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December Recipe Round-up {Holiday Foods}

December Recipe Round Up | Holiday Food & Recipes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Christmas is such a jolly time for us – getting together with friends and family, reflecting on the blessings of the year, and – of course – stuffing ourselves silly with food.

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November Recipe Round-Up {Thanksgiving Recipes}

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Spending a day with family eating and counting our blessings is totally my jam. I’ve already been planning my menu for the year – and if you haven’t yet, we’ve got you covered!
This month’s recipe round-up is Thanksgiving themed. From basic go-to dishes to nontraditional desserts to ways to use up leftovers, we’ve got a little of everything for you below!

Don’t forget to check back at the end of each month to see the next themed round-up to help you with your meal ideas and menu planning! Keep reading to see all the November ideas.

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October Recipe Round-Up {Halloween & Fall Recipes}

October is here – and I am HERE for it! It’s one of my favorite months – full-on fall fun that ends with Halloween. What is there not to love?

This month, the recipe round-up features Halloween and fall recipes from our blogger group, including a lot of really fun ideas for serving up Halloween meals and treats.

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9 Ways to Eat Pizza… Besides The Traditional Pie

Pizza is a staple in our house, for obvious reasons. I craved pizza like crazy when I was pregnant with Jake, so I feel like I’m partly to blame for his pizza obsession. But, what happens when you just don’t feel like another pizza pie?

9 Ways to eat pizza

Here are nine great recipes that will satisfy your pizza cravings in an nontraditional way!

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August Recipe Roundup {Summer Cookout & Picnic Recipes)

I can’t believe that the calendar is switching to August already! We are into the long hot days of summer right now. That means grilling, cookouts, and outdoor picnics are in full swing! Our group of bloggers has some terrific summer recipes to share with you this month. Check out the refreshing drinks, side dishes, main meals, and desserts to plan out some of your August meals and enjoy the rest of those summer days eating outdoors.

Don’t forget to check back on the first day of each month to see our themed monthly recipe round-up for your menu planning inspiration.

~Drinks & Side Dishes~
Raspberry Peach Rose Sangria from Books n’ Cooks

 

Cantaloupe Mint Lemonade from Palatable Pastime

 

Creamy Potato Salad from Blogghetti


                  Bread & Butter Refrigerator Zucchini Pickles from Savory Moments

Creamy Horseradish Grilled Shrimp Deviled Eggs from Faith, Hope, Love, and Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
 
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables from Kate’s Recipe Box



Creamy Cucumber Salad from Cheese Curd in Paradise

 
Quick Pickled Shallot Deviled Eggs from The Saucy Southerner

 

No-Mayo Poppyseed Slaw from Palatable Pastime

 

Calico Beans w/ Hamburger from Cheese Curd in Paradise

 

Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad from Books n’ Cooks

 

~Main Dishes~
Kefta Kabobs from Crafty Cooking Mama

 

Honey Citrus Chicken Sandwiches from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
 

 

Grilled Chimichurri Whole Shrimp from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
 
Pecan-Crusted Pork Burgers from The Saucy Southerner

 

Buffalo Chicken Burgers from Savory Moments

 

~Desserts~

 

Blueberry Crisp Bars from Pies and Plots

 

 

Sugar Cone Chocolate Chip Cookies from Jolene’s Recipe Journal 

 

Sweet & Tart Zest Lemon Bars from Crafty Cooking Mama 

 

German Carob Cookies from Pies and Plots 


 

Please visit all of our monthly recipe round-up bloggers!
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March Recipe Roundup + Giveaway {Family Favorites}

Hey Friends! Starting this month I’m joining up with a great group of bloggers to bring you some awesome recipes every month. I hope you enjoy seeing what everyone is making and make sure to read to the end for a great giveaway!

March is here and for this month we are sharing some of our family favorite recipes. We have recipes for breakfast, dinner, sides and soups, as well as a few desserts that we hope your families enjoy as much as all of ours do. Keep reading to get ideas for your March menu planning. Just a reminder that our group of bloggers post a themed recipe round-up on the last day of each month to help you with meal ideas for the upcoming month!

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25 Meatless Meal Ideas for Lent #LentenDinner

65+ Meatless Meals for Lent

Find my updated list of Meatless Meals for Lent here!

 

Lent starts today, which means my annual Meatless Meals for Lenten Fridays series does too. You can check back here every Friday until Easter for a new, delicious meatless meal!

As I started working on this Ash Wednesday kick off post, I realized that I didn’t have many new meatless meals on the blog this year – and roughly half were pizza-related. In an effort to make things more well-rounded, I asked my blogger friends to share their favorite meatless meals, too. Below, you’ll find some from me and some from them – and plenty of variety to please everyone!

You can also check out my previous roundups – 16 Meatless Dinner Ideas for Lent, 16 More Meatless Dinner Ideas for Lent, 12 More Meatless Meal Ideas for Lent, and 9 More Meatless Meal Ideas for Lent for more ideas.

See you back here Friday for the first meatless Lenten dinner post of the year. (Spoiler alert: it’s pizza related. Of course.)

25 Meatless Meal Ideas for Lent

Meatless meal ideas from Kate’s RecipeBox:

Eggplant and Garlic Pizza

Florida Strawberry Pecan Pizza

Greek Pizza

Quinoa Pizza Burgers with Garlic Bread Buns

Enchilada Rice Skillet

Spanakopita Quesadillas

Cauliflower Nachos

Slow Cooker Vegetable Lasagna Soup

Pinto Bean Burritos

Meatless meals suggested by my blogger friends:

Spicy Quinoa Corn Chowder from Mary Ellen’s Cooking Creations

A “Meaty” Stew from I Was Born to Cook

Golden Red Lentil Dal Saag from The Tiny Tyrant’s Kitchen

Huevos Rancheros Burgers from Joesin’ for Taste

Spring Greens Quiche from Faith, Hope, Love & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice

Mushroom Stroganoff from A Day in the Life on the Farm

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Carbonara from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

Bean Ragout and Crisped Mushrooms from Culinary Adventures with Camilla

Hearty Veggie Meatloaf from Simple and Savory

Falafel Waffles from Cooking with Carlee

Fried Lasagna from Jolene’s Recipe Journal

Warm Pasta Salad with Tomato and Zucchini from Book ‘n’ Cooks

Cauliflower Risotto with Asparagus and Mushrooms from Caroline’s Cooking

Healthy Vegetable Skillet Dinner from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Easy Vegetable Pot Pie with Fillo Crust from All that’s Jas

Vegetarian Chickpea, Carrot, Cilantro Curry Patty from Shockingly Delicious