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1 WEEK LEFT: ⭐Join the June Cooking Challenge

Hi Reader! Have you made the June cooking challenge recipe yet? You still have time to join! My easy cottage cheese banana bread recipe is moist, made with ripe bananas and cottage cheese, baked into a soft loaf that stays tender for days. If you're new to the Feel Good Foodie Cooking Challenge, each month we make the recipe together, and I just ask that you leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating and a comment on the website letting me know what you think of it once you make it! We'll also enter anyone...
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What To Make Dad This Weekend

Hi Reader! Father’s Day is this weekend, so I pulled together a few recipes that my husband likes. We usually end up grilling a main dish, a couple of sides and then celebrate with dessert at the end. You can keep it simple or turn it into a full spread but I've got lots of ideas below and on the site to check out! Build Dad's Dinner Menu The Main Dish A good steak starts with a marinade and ends with a quick 5-6-minute sear on each side. If dad loves steak, this is the recipe to make! If...
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6 Easy No Bake Summer Desserts☀️

Hi Reader! When it’s hot out, I want dessert to feel easy. These no-bake desserts are the ones I keep coming back to when I want something sweet without heating up the kitchen. They’re great for BBQs, pool days, or just keeping in the fridge for everyone to grab after dinner. Best No-Bake Desserts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Bars Choose from 4 different flavors! Here is the silicone popsicle mold I use! GET THE RECIPE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strawberry Chia Pudding Make ahead of time and store in these cute...
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New Vegetarian Recipes Are Here

Hi Reader! If you’re trying to add more vegetarian meals into your week, this month’s recipes make it feel really doable. They’re simple, colorful, and filling, with plenty of protein and texture so dinner doesn’t feel like it’s missing anything. Pasta with Green Sauce Chickpea "Tuna" Salad Mediterranean Chopped Salad Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Yumna's Personal Favorite! Hint: It starts with a can of beans and somehow packs 23g protein and 12g fiber. Discover the Recipe! Browse all Vegetarian...
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What to cook this June 2026 including seasonal produce, recipes and upcoming holidays.

What to Cook This Month: June Edition

Hi Reader! June has so many good reasons to cook, from fresh produce and grilling season to Father’s Day and the start of summer. If you’re not sure what to make first, start here and save this to come back to all month! Fresh Picks for June Recipes to make first 🍓 Fresh Strawberry Pie 🥒 Lemon Zucchini Bread 🌽 Corn Tomato Salad 🫑 Ranch Pasta Salad 🍅 Easy Pasta Pomodoro 🍑 Peach Salsa What’s Coming Up This month is made for grilled dinners, fresh sides, easy breakfasts, and meals that feel a...
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Your Summer Foodie Bucket List 🌞

Hello Reader, Every summer, I have a running list of recipes I want to make before the season flies by. Some are for grilling, some are for lake days, and some are just because berries, corn, tomatoes, and frozen desserts all deserve their moment. Here’s what’s on my foodie summer bucket list this year! My Foodie Summer Bucket List! ✅ Make something on the grill Grilled chicken thighs, burgers, and grilled veggies are all on my list this summer. I love having a few easy grill recipes ready...
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What Made May So Good 💙

Hi Reader! Happy June! The kids are about to be out of school and we are so ready for summer! May was packed with so many incredible reasons to celebrate, including a garden themed birthday party for my friend, a baby shower for another friend and an Indian themed birthday weekend celebration. For Mother’s Day, I celebrated with my mom and sisters with brunch in downtown Detroit and then a visit to the newly restored Michigan Central Station. When we got back to Grand Rapids, my husband...
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Oath Oats Start of Summer Sale☀️

Hi Reader, The Start of Summer Sale is officially live! All Oath Oats products are 50% off, which means it’s a great time to grab your favorites, try a new flavor, or keep a few easy options on hand for busy mornings. SHOP THE SALE Almond Butter & Jelly $5.97 $11.95 SHOP NOW Crunchy Dark Chocolate $5.97 $11.95 SHOP NOW Maple Roasted Almond $5.97 $11.95 SHOP NOW Mountain Wild Blueberry $5.97 $11.95 SHOP NOW SHOP OATH OATS If you’ve made any of my Feel Good Foodie recipes, you know how often I...
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Got Shrimp? Try One of these Recipes🍤

Hi Reader! Shrimp is so good for this time of year because it cooks fast and keeps meals feeling light. I pulled together a few easy shrimp recipes you can make for warmer nights, from quick pastas to fresh bowls and salads. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grilled BBQ Shrimp GET THE RECIPE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grilled Shrimp Tacos GET THE RECIPE Shrimp Spaghetti⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was great and easy to make — I wanted some spaghetti without red sauce and this was the perfect recipe.-Sonia GET THE RECIPE Shrimp Broccoli Stir Fry⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was...
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