Recipes by Lora

Red Velvet Poke Cake

Last Valentine’s Day, I stood in my kitchen at 9 PM, staring at my calendar in panic. I’d completely forgotten about the potluck dessert I’d promised to bring to my friend’s party the next day. I needed something impressive, something that screamed “I totally had this planned all along,” but honestly? I needed it to ... Read more

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Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas

Oatmeal with blueberries and bananas is more than just a breakfast staple in my house — it’s a total game-changer. As a mom constantly juggling a full plate (literally and figuratively), I needed a breakfast that was quick, healthy, and still felt like a warm hug in a bowl. That’s when this simple, nutrient-packed dish ... Read more

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Blueberry Benefits / Breakfast Choices / Easy Breakfast Ideas / Fruit-Infused Oatmeal / Healthy Breakfast / Nutritious Meals / Oatmeal Recipes

Jiffy Corn Casserole: A Perfect Side Dish for Any Occasion

Discover how to make the perfect Jiffy corn casserole with this easy recipe. A creamy, comforting side dish that combines sweet corn, sour cream, and buttery cornbread

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Baked Corn Casserole / Cheesy Corn Casserole / Classic Corn Casserole Recipe / Comfort Food Casserole / Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix / Easy Jiffy Corn Casserole / Quick Cornbread Casserole / Simple Corn Casserole / Southern Cornbread Casserole / Thanksgiving Corn Casserole

Zucchini Mushroom Soup with Chicken

Zucchini Mushroom Soup with Chicken might just be the coziest thing you’ll make this week and I say that as a mom who’s cooked her way through every kind of dinner rush imaginable. Between soccer practice and spilled milk (literally), dinner has to be simple, nourishing, and something my kids will actually eat. This soup? ... Read more

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Chicken / Mushroom / Zucchini

Stuffed Chicken Breast

If there’s one dish that instantly makes dinner feel special without being complicated it’s a stuffed chicken breast. This recipe has been my lifesaver on everything from busy weeknights to dinner parties where I wanted to impress but didn’t have hours to cook. The beauty of stuffed chicken is in the details. It’s one of ... Read more

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Chicken breast meals / Easy dinner ideas / Gourmet stuffed chicken / Quick dinner recipes / Stuffed chicken breast recipes

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Let me take you back to a chilly Friday night in Oregon when my husband walked in after a long day, looked at his plate, took one bite, and said, “You better not serve this to anyone else, they’ll try to marry you!” That was the first time I made Marry Me Chicken Pasta, and ... Read more

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Comfort Food Recipe / Creamy Chicken Pasta / Creamy Tomato Pasta / Delicious Pasta Dinner / Easy Italian Pasta Recipe / Marry Me Chicken / Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe / One-Pot Chicken Pasta

Bagels with Cream Cheese

If there’s one breakfast I always circle back to especially on those hectic school mornings when the kitchen feels more like a racetrack it’s bagels with cream cheese. There’s something soothing about the simplicity. Warm, toasty on the outside, soft inside, and slathered with that creamy, tangy spread? Yes, please. I first fell in love ... Read more

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American Breakfast Favorites / Bagels with Cream Cheese / Classic Breakfast Combo / Cream Cheese Spread / Delicious Breakfast Ideas / Easy Bagel Recipes / Homemade Bagels / Quick and Easy Snacks

Intermediate

40 min

4

Breakfast

Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Stuffed French Toast

There’s something magical about a weekend breakfast that feels a little fancy but takes almost no extra work. That’s exactly what this sun-dried tomato and feta stuffed French toast brings to the table. The first time I made this, it was a rainy Saturday morning. My youngest had a sleepover, and the kitchen was already ... Read more

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Brunch Delight / Gourmet Breakfast / Mediterranean Fusion / Savory French Toast