Dinner Tonight

Dinner Tonight

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Beef Stew

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Busy day? Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated! This hearty Beef Stew is a complete meal in one bowl, featuring lean beef, potatoes, carrots, and green beans for a delicious combination of protein and vegetables. 

Enjoy it now for a comforting family dinner, or make it later by meal prepping and freezing portions for those nights when your schedule is packed.  


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"Serve Today" Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Wash carrots and potatoes then chop into small pieces.
  4. Combine all ingredients into a Dutch Oven, cover with lid and place in the oven.
  5. Cook the stew for 2.5-3 hours. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  6. To thicken the broth, you may mix 1 tablespoon corn starch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the hot stew, stirring constantly.
  7. *This stew can also be prepared in a slow cooker. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker pot, cover with lid, and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  8. Left over stew can be frozen for up to 6 months. Package and label with recipe name and date.
"Prep for Later" Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Label a freezer bag with the recipe name, cooking instructions, and use by date.
  3. Wash carrots and potatoes then chop into small pieces.
  4. Combine all ingredients except broth, water and tomato sauce in the freezer bag.
  5. Remove as much air as possible and freeze for up to 3 months.
  6. Before cooking, thaw the bagged ingredients.
  7. Add the bagged ingredients along with broth, water and tomato sauce to a Dutch Oven or Slow Cooker.
  8. For Dutch Oven, Cook the stew at 350 degrees for 2.5-3 hours. For Slow cooker, cover with lid, and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  9. Remove Bay leaf before serving.
  10. To thicken the broth, you may mix 1 tablespoon corn starch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the hot stew, stirring constantly.
Recipe Notes

Now or Later Beef Stew Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (451g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 360 mg 16 % Total Carbohydrate 22 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 28 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 50 mg 4 % Iron 3.7 mg 20 % Potassium 940 mg 20 %

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Cherry Cheesecake Pudding

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Cherry Cheesecake Pudding is a sweet treat perfect for two!

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  1. In a small bowl mix the corn starch and water together and set aside.
  2. In a small pot add the cherries, honey and cornstarch mix.
  3. On medium low heat heat the mixture until thick and bubbly.
  4. Use a potato masher to mash the cherries while cooking. Add vanilla extract and mix.
  5. Pour into another bowl, cover and set in the refrigerator to cool.
  6. In a medium mix bowl mix together the yogurt, pudding mix and whipped topping.
  7. Divide mixture evenly into two small bowls and cover and set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set-up.
  8. Divide cherry topping evenly between the yogurt mixture and enjoy
Recipe Notes

cherry cheesecake Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (217g) servings per container 2 Amount per serving Calories 200 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 310 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 35 g 13 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 19 g Added Sugars 13 g 26 % Protein 10 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 114 mg 8 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 190 mg 4 %

Green Tea Lemonade

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Looking for a refreshing way to stay cool and hydrated? This Green Tea Lemonade combines the light, earthy flavor of green tea with the bright citrus taste of lemonade for a crisp and revitalizing drink. Perfect for warm afternoons, family gatherings, or a midday pick-me-up, this easy beverage offers a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavors. Whether you’re relaxing on the porch or hosting friends, this refreshing recipe is a simple way to elevate your hydration routine.


a pitcher and two glasses full of recipe, green tea lemonade, topped with lemon slices and mint leaves.
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  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  2. In a *pitcher pour the boiling water and place the green tea bags in the water. Let steep for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining cups of water and the lemonade mix to the pitcher of tea.
  4. Stir well.
  5. Wash the leaves of mint and lemon under cool running water.
  6. Pull the mint leaves off the stem and slice the lemon and add to the pitcher.
  7. Store in the refrigerator and serve over ice.
  8. Use within 12-24 hours or up to 3-4 days with the mint and lemons removed after 24 hours.
  9. *be sure to use a pitcher or container that can safely handle boiling water or steep directly in the pot used to boil water.
Recipe Notes

Green Tea Lemonade Nutrition Facts Serving size 8 ounces (250g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 15 % Daily Value Total Fat 0 g 0 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 10 mg 0 % Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 0 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 0.4 mg 2 % Potassium 30 mg 0 %

Each 8 ounce serving contains approximately 20 mg of caffeine depending on the variety of tea and how long it’s left to steep.

Runzas

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What exactly is a Runza? 🥟✨ 

A Runza is a beloved Midwestern comfort food with roots in German-Russian bierocks — soft baked bread filled with seasoned ground beef, cabbage, onions, and often cheese. Made famous in Nebraska, these warm handheld pockets became a go-to meal for busy families because they’re hearty, portable, and completely satisfying.  

This easy version uses frozen bread dough instead of homemade dough, so you get all the cozy, nostalgic flavor with a lot less work. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, lunchboxes, road trips, or grabbing on the go when life gets busy! 🥖❤️ 


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  1. Wash hands and clean all prep surfaces.
  2. Brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat, if needed.
  3. Add diced onions and shredded cabbage on top of browned beef. Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat, or until vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir vegetable and beef mixture and add water, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Continue to cook for a few minutes until spices become fragrant. Turn of heat and cover.
  5. While beef and cabbage mixture cools slightly, preheat oven to 350-degrees and prepare the bread dough.
  6. Divide refrigerated dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion of dough into thin rectangles.
  7. Top each dough portion with ½ oz of mozzarella cheese and beef/cabbage mixture.
  8. Pinch dough closed to create rectangular “loaf” shapes. Alternatively, you can shape dough into “rolls”, if desired.
  9. Place filled runzas seam-side down on a sheet pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Recipe Notes

Runzas freeze well!

Make multiple batches and freeze cooked runzas for up to three months.

Don’t want to shred cabbage? Use pre-shredded packages from the produce section or drained sauerkraut instead!

Runzas are delicious hot or room-temperature!

Ravioli Bake

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This easy weeknight recipe is perfect for busy families—just layer, bake, and enjoy a warm, cheesy meal that tastes like comfort food without the hassle. With familiar flavors and pasta that even picky eaters love, it’s a kid-friendly win that’s sure to make it into your regular dinner rotation.


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  1. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F.
  2. In a pot, sauté the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, herb blend, sugar, salt and water. Cook until spices are blended and sauce is heated through.
  4. In a 9x13 inch casserole dish, spoon half of the sauce mixture into the bottom in an even layer.
  5. Arranged the raviolis in an even layer on top of the sauce.
  6. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  7. Bake covered in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the raviolis are cooked and everything reaches an internal temperature of 165 Degrees F.
  8. Remove and top with fresh parsley, serve.
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Ravioli Bake Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (188g) 12 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 250 mg 11 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 8 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 14 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 160 mg 10 % Iron 2.5 mg 15 % Potassium 630 mg 15 %