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    Chicken

    Oven Baked Ranch Chicken

    ByLaura

    Try this Oven Baked Ranch Chicken if you need a new zesty chicken dinner that passes the taste vibe with your non-trash panda husband. I kid you not, when I was trying out this recipe, he literally said, “I can’t believe I like that, and it’s RANCH??” Yep, it sure is! It’s as if the…

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    Insider Knowledge

    How Many Teaspoons in a Tablespoon? How to Cut Down a Recipe

    ByLaura

    Wondering how many teaspoons are in a Tablespoon and other tricky questions about cutting down a recipe? We get it; it’s hard to cut a recipe in half or even further; it’s been a long time since high school and long division. We’re here to help: it’s what we do at Downsizing Dinner! A Useful…

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  • Baked BBQ Ribs on a tray with a potato.
    Pork

    Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs for Two

    ByLaura

    Who wants to make BBQ Ribs? Yes, even in the middle of winter, you can make Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs all year round. Start with a homemade BBQ rub that slowly bakes into the ribs. Brush the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce when they’re almost done. And bake them again. So easy! Small Batch BBQ…

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    Bread

    Bisquick Biscuits for Two

    ByLaura

    Craving semi-homemade biscuits, and you don’t want to make a colossal batch?? Grab these smaller batch directions and get baking. You’ll be happy you did because having a fresh hot biscuit with dinner or breakfast is everything! When you want good biscuits, and you don’t have time to make a homemade biscuit recipe, these easy…

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    Cookies | Dessert

    Butter Pecan Meltaways

    ByLaura

    These Butter Pecan Meltaways are the classic tender cookie. You’ll love this recipe if you love the nutty flavor of toasted pecans and buttery cookies. It’s perfect for any time of the year and makes an excellent addition to your Christmas cookie repertoire. These may look like the classic Russian Tea Cakes but they’re a…

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  • Cheesy cauliflower casserole.
    Casserole | Side Dish | Vegetables

    Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce

    ByLaura

    One of my all-time favorite side dishes as a kiddo was Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce. And for some weird reason, I never made it for myself or my family once I grew up. But all that has changed in the last 6 months or so when something triggered my memory, and I had to make…

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  • Two Omelets on a piece of parchment paper.
    Breakfast | Eggs | Lunch

    Denver Omelets

    ByLaura

    Let’s make the quintessential egg breakfast, the Denver Omelet! Also sometimes known as the Western Omelet, this egg dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Put it in a biscuit for an all-around perfect meal. The ham and vegetables are sautéed first and then removed from the pan while the eggs cook. Then the…

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  • Chicken in blates.
    Chicken

    Small Batch Blackened Chicken Thighs

    ByLaura

    These slightly spicy Blackened Chicken Thighs are oven-baked for a dinner that’s simple to assemble and quick to cook. When you don’t know what to make for dinner and everything is boring, try these chicken thighs! You won’t be sorry! If you don’t like to fry things, like I don’t like to fry things, then…

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  • Crispy chicken and cherry tomatoes on a small sheet pan.
    Chicken

    Oven Fried Chicken for Two

    ByLaura

    Crispy, crunchy Oven Fried Chicken is one of our favorite chicken dinners. And it is so easy to make! And perfect any time you’re yearning for easy fried chicken at home. Plus, there’s no mess from pan frying or deep fat frying when you make it in the oven. Oven fried refers to the fact…

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    Bread | Breakfast | Dessert

    Donut Bread Pudding

    ByLaura

    When you have leftover donuts, and they’re getting long in the tooth, why not make Donut Bread Pudding?? This simple little recipe is perfect for two, strange since that’s the theme of this blog, right? So make a pot of coffee, make a pan of bread pudding for two and settle in and enjoy! Every…

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