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    • Stovetop Chinese Lemon Chicken
      Chinese Lemon Chicken
    • Blackened Shrimp Rice Bowl with Creamy Lime Sauce
      Blackened Shrimp Rice Bowl with Creamy Lime Sauce
    • Crab Chowder with Corn and Potatoes
      Maryland Crab Chowder
    • Chicken Pinwheels with Cream Cheese
      Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels (with canned chicken)
    • Marinated and Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
      Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
    • Bagels and Lox Charcuterie Board
      Smoked Salmon Bagel Board
    • Monkey Bread made with Dinner Roll Dough
      Monkey Bread (Shortcut Recipe)
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      Baked Ziti with Ground Beef and Ricotta
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      Tiramisu Poke Cake
    • Monkey Bread made with Dinner Roll Dough
      Monkey Bread (Shortcut Recipe)
    • Homemade Fudge Striped Cookies
      Fudge Striped Cookies
    • Chewy Chocolate Espresso Cookies
      Chewy Chocolate Espresso Cookies
    • Chai Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream Frosting - Made with cake mix!
      Chai Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting
    • Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
      Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies
    • No-Peel Peach Cobbler
      No-Peel Fresh Peach Cobbler
    • Easy Nutella Rolls with Whipped Icing
      Nutella Rolls (5 Ingredients)
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    • Stovetop Chinese Lemon Chicken
      Chinese Lemon Chicken
    • Blackened Shrimp Rice Bowl with Creamy Lime Sauce
      Blackened Shrimp Rice Bowl with Creamy Lime Sauce
    • Crab Chowder with Corn and Potatoes
      Maryland Crab Chowder
    • Marinated and Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
      Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
    • Cheesy Baked Ziti with Ground Beef and Ricotta Cheese
      Baked Ziti with Ground Beef and Ricotta
    • Dump and Bake Chicken Fajita Casserole
      Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole
    • Carnitas Pork Tacos
      Carnitas Pork Tacos (5 Ingredients)
    • Pesto Chicken Meatballs with Spaghetti
      Pesto Chicken Meatballs
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      Chinese Lemon Chicken
    • Coconut Shrimp with Piña Colada Dip on the side
      Baked Coconut Shrimp with Piña Colada Sauce
    • Hwachae Fruit Punch served in a watermelon
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    • Slice of Tiramisu Poke Cake
      Tiramisu Poke Cake
    • Blackened Shrimp Rice Bowl with Creamy Lime Sauce
      Blackened Shrimp Rice Bowl with Creamy Lime Sauce
    • Crab Chowder with Corn and Potatoes
      Maryland Crab Chowder
    • Chicken Pinwheels with Cream Cheese
      Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels (with canned chicken)
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    Gast family 2023

    I'm Angela, a busy mom and business owner who formerly stressed about dinner every night. I learned to cook healthier homemade meals one recipe at a time and now actually look forward to cooking dinner, bringing a side dish, or making a yummy dessert to celebrate special occasions.

    Here you'll find all my favorite recipes along with some tools to help you get organized, save money, and be more creative and relaxed so you can have fun cooking too! Be sure to check out my shop, a small collection of my favorite Amazon finds.

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    Gast family 2023

    Hi there! I'm Angela, wife, mom of three, and a firm believer that a home-cooked meal is one of the best ways to care for people you love.

    Like many families, we are constantly balancing work, sports, school, and a busy calendar. Over the years, I've learned that simple recipes and a little meal planning can make a big difference. Here you'll find easy dinner ideas, seasonal cookbooks, and practical ways to get organized that help our family of five eat well without spending all day in the kitchen.

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