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A few days ago, a good friend texted me asking for a chicken lasagna recipe. I had to laugh because... I didn't have one! Traditional lasagna is always tomato-based in our house, but she wanted something with chicken and a white sauce. The catch? My husband is not an Alfredo fan at all—he finds it too rich and garlicky. So, I set out to find a version that uses a lighter, homemade creamy white sauce instead of jarred Alfredo. The result? This warmly comforting, cheesy chicken lasagna that's...

Today is another chilly and windy day in central Minnesota, making it an ideal time to restock my pantry. On today's agenda is preparing Italian seasoning mix. I ran out a few weeks back, but only recently needed it. I had to get creative with a recipe, which worked out, but I prefer not to improvise for other dishes again. Preparing pantry mixes is quick and easy, and I feel much more confident knowing their ingredients and how long they've been stored. Here is what you will need to make...

Recently, my workplace held a Chili and Soup contest. Honestly, I hadn't planned on participating because I'm not competitive in that way. I believe if my family enjoys what I cook, that's reward and recognition enough. However, when I learned there weren't many entries, I decided to contribute a crockpot of chili to the lineup. I wasn't focused on "winning"; I just wanted to ensure there was more variety, so the "table wouldn't be empty," so to speak. Years ago I was introduced to "White...