Sometimes all you have to do to make someone feel better is to give him or her a warm smile. And maybe a slice of pie too just for the heck of it. When we were kids, whenever Mom noticed that we were feeling down, she would always bake a pie for us. Sometimes, it was a meat pie, but most of the time, it was a fruit pie. She said that pies made things a whole lot better at times. Then she would smile and give us both a kiss on the forehead.

Whenever my brother feels lonely and tired, it’s so obvious. It isn’t just the bags under his eyes, it’s also in the way his shoulder hunches and the way he smiles at people. However lately, he has seemed much happier and more energetic. And I know why. I always witness it whenever I visit them. When he comes home, his wife and his daughter always come running towards him to greet him. His wife will cook his favorite meat pie even when she too is tired from work while the little princess takes care of the gestures of care. My niece always gives her father the brightest smile, the strongest embrace, and the sweetest kiss. I can instantly see how these gestures brighten up his day.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker.

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Quick Tip: You can serve this with a simple dessert like apples with caramel topping for dipping.

Well, folks, it’s that time a day again; dinnertime. It’s the point in the day where you realize you haven’t prepped, planned, or prepared anything yet. You don’t have time to toss a roast in the oven or fry up those pork chops you have in the freezer (keyword being “freezer”). What do you do? You make this fantastic casserole.

Tatertot casserole has been a family favorite meal in my household for years. It’s easy to make and very filling. My kids and husband gobble this casserole up like they are death row inmates savoring their last meal. If there are any leftovers, well, let’s just say they taste amazing the next day. All you have to do is brown the burger, toss in the veggies, and mix the soup to get started on this great meal.

Recipe courtesy of Tip Hero.

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Quick Tip: If you don’t wish to use ground beef, swap it out for ground turkey. I actually prefer using ground turkey as it produces less grease during baking.