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From Scratch Made Simple
Welcome! I'm Donna a homecook 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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- One Pan Orzo with Spinach and Feta
- How to Make Guacamole with One Avocado (small batch)
- Cherry Apple Crisp
- Italian Broccoli Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil (quick recipe)
- The Best Stuffed Peppers without Tomato Sauce
- Pizza Sauce with Cherry Tomatoes
- Lemon and Dijon Mustard Marinated Chicken
- Fluffy Pizza Dough Recipe

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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?
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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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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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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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