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Amanda Yates
@margaritasandmem.bsky.social
Stay-at-home mom + homeschool ringmaster + teen wrangler
Teaching fractions & life lessons, fueled by coffee & chaos
Keeping it real, one eye roll at a time
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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May 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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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May 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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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May 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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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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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My Favorite Sunday Reset
There’s just something magical about Sundays. The world slows down a little, the coffee tastes better, and there’s a soft invitation to breathe, reflect, and reset. Over time, I’ve created a Sunday…
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