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Amanda Yates @margaritasandmem.bsky.social · May 22

Not every meal needs to impress some just need to comfort. Smothered chicken and rice is a dish that doesn’t follow trends, it follows tradition. It’s warm, creamy, filling, and full of heart. The kind of food that feels like home, no matter where you are. culinarypages.wordpress.com/2025/05/22/t...

The Comfort of Smothered Chicken and Rice

Link to original recipe: There’s something timeless about a dish that feels like home ,and for me, that’s smothered chicken and rice. It’s not fancy, it doesn’t try to be trendy, and it’s not the k…

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Amanda Yates @margaritasandmem.bsky.social · May 21

One pan. All the flavor.
This sheet pan baked feta with summer veggies is officially on repeat.
No recipe needed—just toss your favorite seasonal veggies in olive oil, tuck in a block of feta, and roast until golden and bubbling. culinarypages.wordpress.com/2025/05/21/a...

A Summer Staple: Sheet Pan Baked Feta with Seasonal Veggies

Link to recipe: When the summer sun is high and the garden (or farmers’ market) is overflowing, the last thing anyone wants is to be stuck in the kitchen. That’s where sheet pan meals come to the r…

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Amanda Yates @margaritasandmem.bsky.social · May 20

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My Favorite Small Space Organization Hacks

Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to live with clutter. With the right strategies, even the tiniest nooks can feel spacious, tidy, and totally functional. Over the years, I’ve picked up…

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Amanda Yates @margaritasandmem.bsky.social · May 20

Got leftover baked potatoes? Don’t toss them, transform them. This Leftover Lover Baked Potato Soup is the coziest way to clean out the fridge and fill up your belly. It’s creamy, hearty, and totally customizable with whatever toppings you’ve got on hand.
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Leftover Baked Potato Soup

Link to original recipe: Let’s be honest—leftovers get a bad rap. But around here, they’re not the end of the mea, they’re the beginning of something even better. Like this dreamy, creamy Leftover …

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Amanda Yates @margaritasandmem.bsky.social · May 19

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Easy Tex-Mex Casserole

Link to original recipe: There are nights when I want dinner to feel like a hug, something warm, comforting, and full of flavor, but without spending forever in the kitchen. Enter: the Easy Tex-Mex…

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Amanda Yates @margaritasandmem.bsky.social · May 18

Tired of dishes piling up every night? 🙋‍♀️ These 10 one-pot meals are your new weeknight heroes! 🍲✨ From creamy chicken alfredo to spicy Cajun sausage rice, these recipes are packed with flavor—not dirty pans.

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10 Easy One-Pot Dinners That Will Save Your Weeknights

Let’s be real—after a long day of work, parenting, or just life, the last thing anyone wants is a mountain of dishes. That’s where one-pot meals come in to save the evening (and your sanity). These…

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Amanda Yates @margaritasandmem.bsky.social · May 14

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Amanda Yates @margaritasandmem.bsky.social · May 11

There’s something so special about a good Sunday reset.

No rushing. No pressure. Just a few intentional rituals that help me clear my mind, cozy up my space, and feel ready for the week ahead.

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