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When it comes to cozy, family-friendly breakfast options that are perfect for any time of year but especially in the fall and winter, Cinnamon Quick Bread takes the cake.  This delicious treat is not only a delightful way to start your day but also a great option for snacks. Get ready to fall in love with this cinnamon-infused delight! It makes a perfect pairing with your morning coffee or a tasty snack cake.  I'm confident once you make it you'll bake it over and over again. Homemade Cinnamon Quick Bread Cinnamon Quick Bread is a warm and delightful breakfast or snack option for families. It's a perfect choice for a busy holiday morning or as part of a leisurely brunch with its comforting flavors and simplicity. Why You'll Love This Recipe I t's Family and Kid-Friendly: Cinnamon Quick Bread is a hit with both kids and adults. Its warm, comforting flavors and soft texture make it a crowd-pleaser for the entire family.     Perfect for Any Season: ...

The heat of summer and the increased opportunity for casual outdoor eating beg for a pasta salad. Most people I know have their go-to favorite. Mine is this Italian Pasta Salad made with tri-color pasta.  I love how colorful this pasta salad is to start. It is a feast for the eyes. Taste it and you'll realize your eyes did not deceive you. The flavors in this salad are a feast for your taste buds.  No boring salads are allowed on my table! My Italian Pasta Salad with Tri-Color Rotini This post contains affiliate links.  When you purchase through these links you help support the costs of publishing this blog. A Summer Pasta Salad Packed with Flavor I always make this Italian Pasta Salad with tri-color pasta because it adds to the visual appeal. You don't have to choose tri-color, but choose a pasta with some substance. I like rotini or bowtie pasta . You want a pasta with a surface that will absorb the flavor of the dressing. Choose colorful vegetables. ...

Store-bought potato salad is convenient, but let's be honest, it can be a little bland. The good news is that you can make deli potato salad taste homemade in about 10 minutes with a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.  My favorite additions are celery, red onion, fresh chives, and a splash of vinegar for extra flavor and crunch. Here's a potato salad time-saver for you, just in time for summer cookouts.  You'll love how easily you can transform grocery store potato salad, whether you are hosting a BBQ or bringing a side dish for a summer barbecue. How to Make Store-Bought Potato Salad Better When you need a quick potato salad and have no time to make one from scratch, that ordinary store-bought potato salad you have in your refrigerator can go from blah to amazing in just a few minutes with just a few ingredients. Yes, you can improve store-bought potato salad. I cook from scratch most of the time, but sometimes convenience wins. When I need a qu...

Pasta Puttanesca is one of those dishes that you either like or don't like. That's because the flavors are robust and in your face. I'm hoping you're a fan of big flavors.  For today's recipe, I'm making a pasta bowl with swordfish and green beans. This is a combination that is healthy and satisfying.  Swordfish Puttanesca Pasta Bowl A Robust Swordfish Puttanesca Pasta Bowl Do you love olives?  This recipe is for you. You'll want to use a mix of flavorful olives like you can get from the deli at your grocery store.  I love a mixture of robust green and kalamata olives Do you love capers? This recipe is for you. Do you love a little heat in your food?  It's in here.  If you don't like heat leave the crushed red pepper out, or add a little more if you want more heat. D o you love swordfish?   Yep, it's in here, but if not, add shrimp or chicken. Finally, I've added fresh, French green beans.  They are the skinny ones.  Just toss them into t...

You might think from all the recipes you see posted on Just One Donna that cooking is my favorite thing to do.  I like to cook when I have the time to devote to my favorite recipes, but I have a lot going on in my life, and time to cook is often sacrificed. When I'm pressed for time, cooking frustrates me. Does this sound like you? I am committed to preparing as much of what we eat myself.  I believe that you should know what goes into the food you put in your body. That means that we seldom eat prepared foods and restaurant meals are only occasional.  This means that when I am pressed for time, I turn to my freezer.  The two meals you will always find in my freezer, ready to heat and serve, are my Italian Stuffed Peppers and my Easy Freezer Chicken Parmesan. Two Make Ahead Meals Your Family will Love Our Two Favorite Freezer Dinners Get the Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe:   Italian Stuffed Peppers Get the Chicken Parmesan Recipe:   Freeze...