Easy dinners made for busy families.
I help busy women take the stress out of mealtime with simple, budget-friendly recipes, dinner hacks and one-pan meals that make weeknights easier.
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Hi, I'm Andi!
I'm Andi - a home cook who believes dinner doesn't have to be perfect to matter. I love simple meals, thrifted kitchen finds, and real food made from scratch (most of the time). Here you'll find cozy recipes, easy hacks, and a little grace for the nights that don't go as planned.
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Saltine Cracker Candy
Crunchy, buttery, chocolatey-this 4-ingredient Christmas crack is the treat everyone begs for.
Fast & Easy Family Dinners
Quick, low-stress meals for the busiest nights, minimal prep, maximum payoff.
Main Course Classics
Reliable center-of-the-table mains: roasts, chops, chicken, and salmon that always deliver.
Soups & Stews
Big-flavor bowls that are simple to make and even better the next day.
Popular Desserts
Our top muffins, energy balls and sweet traditions:

10 Dinner Cheats That Still Taste Amazing
These 10 cheats are how I get dinner on the table when I'm running on fumes.
What To Cook For Dinner
Shortcut collections: marinades, sauces, rice ideas, and air-fryer sides to build dinner fast.
One Pot Dinners
Everything in one pan. Fewer dishes, full flavor.
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Classic Family Meatloaf
No fancy steps, no weird ingredients-just classic meatloaf the way it's supposed to be.
Chicken Recipes
From air fryer to oven-baked, easy chicken dinners for every night.
Reader Favorite Recipes
Most-saved, most-cooked recipes picked by readers like you.
- Six Easy Salmon Marinades
- Easy Chia Pudding Recipe (6 Flavors + Meal Prep Tips)
- Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots
- Classic Meatloaf Recipe
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Salmon
- Sauteed Green Beans
- Juicy Baked Pork Tenderloin
- Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

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The Dinner Rhythm Blueprint
Learn my repeatable dinner system that keeps your family fed and sane - even when your week doesn't go as planned
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