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I cherish the memories of my mom's delicious meals and the joy they brought to our family gatherings. Her passion for cooking has inspired me to follow in her footsteps. You can follow all things Tracy's Trendy Decor right here! Growing up, Sundays in my house were all about family. Even my dad—who was always on the go—made it a point to join in on whatever we were doing. Most weekends we’d head out for lunch, sometimes catch a movie, or make a trip to Sam’s Club. Believe it or not, Sam’s Club was a family outing in itself! We’d...

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I totally spaced on the fact that I had sausage meatballs in the fridge, and they were about to pull a Houdini and expire today! So, I went full-on 'panic mode' and dusted off a recipe I haven't made in forever (It pains me to have to throw food out!) —thankfully, the rest of the ingredients are basically my pantry’s best friends: BBQ sauce, canned pineapples, and the holy duo of salt and pepper! And of course, the Dutch Oven made its grand entrance—it's basically the unsung hero of all weeknight meals around here!  Seriously, Click here to check out...

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Looking for an easy and delicious baked Italian sausage recipe? This baked Italian sausage with potatoes, peppers, and onions is a simple, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights! With juicy baked Italian sausage links, tender roasted potatoes, and caramelized peppers and onions, this hearty meal is baked to perfection in the oven.

Whether you're searching for the best way to cook Italian sausage in the oven or need a go-to baked Italian sausage and potatoes recipe, this dish delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for meal prep or a quick family dinner, this oven-baked classic will have everyone coming back for seconds!

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I’ve realized you really only need like 5 or 6 basic ingredients to make just about anything. I mean, I did plenty of "culinary experimenting" (aka piddling) in my mom’s kitchen while we crashed there before our house was ready. Now, If you REALLY want to know about some awesome recipes and other awesome stuff check my mom out when you click here for Tracy's Trendy Decor.    Let’s make homemade sandwich bread. This is a basic staple in any bread baker’s repertoire I am sure since I can do it so easily (MUST be basic), but it’s also a...

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I am sorry but not even the best 5 star pizza restaurant in your area holds a candle to this "struggle meal".  If you asked me which "struggle meals" I would still eat if I were rich-- This pizza casserole made of your favorite toppings (Or, what you have on hand if this is a TRUE struggle meal) and tater tots would definitely be on the list. After all, we all know that some of the best food is really, really cheap (looking at you, Cinnamon and Sugar toast!).  I’d definitely call this a Dutch oven must-try! If you follow...

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