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From-Scratch Made Simple
Welcome! I'm Donna, a home cook who's been dishing up fuss-free recipes for 30+ years. My goal: easy, healthy, from-scratch meals, without a mountain of dishes!
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- Italian Broccoli Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil (quick recipe)
- One Pan Orzo with Spinach and Feta
- Pastina Egg Drop Soup (Stracciatella alla Romana)
- The Best Stuffed Peppers without Tomato Sauce
- Tomato Soup from Passata
- Pizza Sauce with Cherry Tomatoes
- Beef Minestrone Soup
- Homemade Pizza Sauce without Tomato Paste
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Latest Recipes
- Rigatoni with Meat Sauce: Slow-Simmered, Hearty Bolognese
- Ground Turkey Fajitas (ONE-PAN packed with protein)
- Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta
- Ravioli al Forno
- Beef Teriyaki Bowls
- Italian Quinoa Salad (Easy Mediterranean-Style Recipe)
- Sausage and Rapini Recipe (Easy Italian Classic)
- Butternut Squash and Tomato Soup
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One Pan Orzo with Spinach & Feta
A delicious meatless main and one pan wonder, and who doesn't love less cleanup at the end of the day?
warm & cozy
Soup's On!
- Cherry Tomato Soup
- Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
- Tomato Soup from Passata
- Healthy Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Bean Soup)
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love at first bite!
Dinner & Done
snack happy!
Easy Munchies
- How to Make Guacamole with One Avocado (small batch)
- Classic Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
- Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe without Garlic
- The Best Red Kidney Bean "Hummus" Recipe
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easy recipe!
The Best Stuffed Peppers
I really liked the simplicity of this recipe. I've made stuffed peppers before, but always pre-boiled the peppers separately. This was much easier and really tasty! Thank you Lady Pear Tree!!
-Sue
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