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I’m not a fan of baseball, but I always watch it with my boyfriend and his brothers. I know a few basic terms, but if you ask me what is the most familiar term to me, it’s probably “homerun” and I intend no pun. I have gone to a few baseball games with them, and while I don’t understand all of the rules, I know how it works. Tyler, one of his brothers, has a dream of becoming a pro so he is working hard to make that dream come true. And his family supports him all the way.

During baseball nights, it’s Tyler who’s assigned to cook the chicken nuggets. He makes the best dressing and his brothers just gang up on him all the time. A few months ago, Tyler made his very first home run and it’s because of his chicken nuggets prowess—he batted his way straight into the heart of one of my girl friends who just happened to visit me that night. She also happened to fall in love with Tyler’s chicken nuggets. My goodness, they’re now the cutest couple ever! And it happened all because of Tyler’s “batter”, this time pun is intended.

Photo and recipe courtesy of The Southern Lady Cooks.

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Quick Tip: The dressing keeps well for several days. Store in a container and place in the refrigerator.

If you’re like me, you’re probably used to stuffing things in shells and other carb crazy options.  What if you could get the same taste, but the shell was good for you?  Yes please!  These zucchini boats are stuffed with zesty Italian sausage, and all the love!

This recipe takes about 45 minutes, and makes 8 boats.  It’s the perfect solution for a mid-week meal, and one your whole family can enjoy.  Forget about “Taco Tuesday,” because this one can be “Zucchini Any-Day!”  If spices bother you, skip the hot sausage and just double down on the regular, sweet, loose sausage.  

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Food Network

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If you are like my family, the argument over whose meatball recipe’s the best comes up at almost every Sunday dinner. Let this recipe be the new topic of conversation, as it will hands down win over even the pickiest meatball aficionados.

Not only does this recipe include a homemade meatball recipe using a tasty combination of beef and pork, but it also includes a delicious homemade sauce recipe to boot! Serve this super soft and succulent dish over a bed of pasta and extra scoops of sauce. Don’t forget the crunchy bread for cleaning the plate! Add a side salad for a complete dinner, perfect for a lazy Sunday!

Image courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Take the best ideas from your favorite recipes, put them together, and this is what you get! This parmesan garlic crusted chicken with garlic alfredo shells is the perfect dinner idea to get you past that mid-week hump.

The smells alone will make you want to invent the very first “garlic parmesan” scented candle so you can enjoy it day after day. A little bit of meat and a little bit of pasta is the perfect comforting meal your family will enjoy. The homemade alfredo sauce is oh-so-creamy and has amazing flavor. This recipe serves 4 and is ready in just about 40 minutes, perfect for any weeknight dinner!

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Keep the fun going all night long with this tasty fried ravioli appetizer! It may sound complicated, but you aren’t actually making ravioli from scratch. Simply purchase the store-bought frozen variety, bread them, and fry them up!

Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with your choice of dip. I’d recommend marinara as a first option! Try experimenting with different types of ravioli as well – like spinach and cheese, or even a meat filling. This recipe makes 24 cheese ravioli, but feel free to make a double batch – why not?!

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When the craving hits, these Winger’s sticky fingers will be your go-to. A sweet and spicy combination makes for an addicting finger-licking sauce you’ll love.

Brown sugar, Frank’s hot sauce, and garlic powder combine for an easy-to-make sauce everyone will love. They don’t call these sticky fingers for no reason! Better get those wet wipes ready this one’s going to get messy. This recipe serves 4 and is ready in just 30 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight meal you’ll put on repeat.

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This French Onion Soup Stuffed Meatloaf recipe is about as far from boring as you can get, for a ground beef-based main course! It’s basically meatloaf au gratin and a rich onion soup rolled into one really hearty recipe – filling enough for a big family meal but gourmet enough to serve for company.

If you and your family think that meatloaf generally equals “blah” or “boring,” you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise if you give this recipe a try. It’s loaded with cheese and savory flavor and manages to be gourmet and hearty comfort food at the same time. With carefully chosen side dishes you can turn this into a festive meal – and your guest will think you have secretly hired a chef!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Cupcakes & Kale Chips

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Quick Tip: Use ground turkey in place of ground beef for a healthier version if you prefer.