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Italian Stuffed Meatloaf

July 12, 2025 by Amanda Leave a Comment

Perfectly seasoned and stuffed with ham & mozzarella cheese. Topped with sauce and more cheese. Serve with pasta and a salad for a complete meal. This Italian Stuffed Meatloaf is kind of like a giant stuffed meatball! Originally published 5/25/15. Post updated 7/12/25. Meatloaf For A Winning Dinner This Italian Stuffed Meatloaf is a fun,…

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Cheeseburger Stromboli

March 12, 2025 by Amanda 6 Comments

Pizza Burgers AKA Mini Cheeseburger Stromboli | Fun, easy & delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

Individual Sized Cheeseburger Stromboli. A fun, easy & delicious dinner the whole family will love! Recipe for pizza dough included or grab some from your local pizza shop or grocery store. This post may contain affiliate links and/or Amazon affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Thanks for reading and thanks for your support! Post…

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Gyro Dip

February 23, 2024 by Amanda 12 Comments

Greek Gyro Dip | Use Knauss Dried Beef Instead of Shaved Lamb | Who doesn't love a gyro drenched in tzhaki sauce? A simple & authentic tasting recipe | www.craftycookingmama.com

Who doesn’t love a gyro drenched in tzatziki sauce? I’ve created a simple, yet authentic tasting Gyro Dip using Dried Beef! Gyro Dip Inspiration Often my inspiration for creating a recipe is attempting to duplicate or even simplify a dish I love. Gyros. I absolutely love a gyro. I have attempted to make them at home…

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Taco Pasta Bake

December 29, 2018 by Amanda Leave a Comment

Fiesta Pasta Bake | Dinner Comes together quickly & deliciously with this budget friendly, filling meal | www.craftycookingmama.com

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. This Taco Pasta Bake is a quick, delicious and cheap meal. Dinner doesn’t have to be a major production each night! Let’s talk cost. This meal came in around $10 dollars. For the most…

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Food Lion’s Shop & Earn Program + Our Favorite Steak Marinade

April 2, 2018 by Amanda 2 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Today I’m sharing with you everything you’re definitely going to want to know about Food Lion’s Shop & Earn Program.  Oh, and while I was shopping there I had to grab a few steaks!  So, I have…

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LEM Big Bite Meat Grinder Review + Meal Prep Venison Meatloaf

November 1, 2017 by Amanda 4 Comments

LEM Big Bite Meat Grinder | www.craftycookingmama.com

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LEMLoveToProcess #CollectiveBias This is a long, heartfelt post.  I’m proud of hunting and raising our own livestock.  It involves a lot of time & work, but is worth every ounce of energy.  I was introduced to The Big…

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Saucy Meatballs – They’re What’s for Dinner :)

May 16, 2016 by Amanda 21 Comments

Family Favorite Spaghetti & Meatballs with Red Sauce | Quick, Easy & Delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

A BIG thank you to Ragu for sponsoring this post! I’m sharing one of my family’s favorite meals – good old Spaghetti & Meatballs.  Every family has their favorite meals.  Some extravagant, others simple.  We have a favorite for all occasions – from extra special meals to quick busy weeknight meals.  Our everyday favorite is…

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How to Smoke a Brisket

April 13, 2016 by Amanda 14 Comments

Smoked Mesquite BBQ Beef Brisket | www.craftycookingmama.com

How to Smoke a Brisket – a simple guide & recipe. There’s something almost magical about transforming a tough cut of beef into tender, rich, smokey deliciousness. Don’t be intimidated – you don’t have to be a pitmaster to smoke a brisket to BBQ perfection!  This post was sponsored by Heinz BBQ. This post may contain affiliate…

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Tamale Pie

December 16, 2015 by Amanda 8 Comments

Tamale Pie | Tamale Casserole | Quick, Easy & Delicious Dinner Using Rotel | www.craftycookingmama.com | #yesyouCAN

This post was sponsored by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all opinions are mine alone. This Tamale Pie Casserole is a quick, simple and delicious dinner you can have on the table in about 45 minutes! Line up the toppings to make everyone’s tastebuds happy! A Simple to Prepare Dinner that’s Fun…

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Braised Beef Cubes with Green Peppers

February 2, 2015 by Amanda 5 Comments

Tender Braised Beef Cubes with Green Peppers

We all have certain foods, tastes and smells that take us back.  There are so many foods that bring back smiles and memories for me.  If there’s one meal (ok – there’s a whole slew of meals) that makes me think of my Polish Grandmom it would be stuffed peppers or stuffed cabbage.  She made…

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A garlicky cheddar cheese quick bread ready in about an hour from start to finish. Easy, cheesy, foolproof - delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

Cheddar Cheese Quick Bread

Baked Haddock or White Fish with Brown Butter. Simple, delicious, nutritious | www.craftycookingmama.com

Baked Haddock with Brown Butter

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Desserts

Brie Cheese & Fruit Butter Quesadillas | Warm Brie & Fruit Butter in Fried Butter Tortilla | www.craftycookingmama.com

Brie Quesadilla

Spongecake cupcakes filled with jelly or jam | A light & sweet dessert | The grown up version of a Tastycake Jelly Krimpet | www.craftycookingmama.com

Jelly Krimpets | Copycat Tastykake Recipe

A nutritious flourless cake made with black beans & nuts | Delicious & moist - you'll love this healthy Chocolate Black Bean Cake | craftycookingmama.com

Chocolate Black Bean Cake

Rich, Gooey, Chewy Fudgy Jam Brownies | www.craftycookingmama.com

Chewy Gooey Fudgy Jam Brownies

Chocolate Covered Frozen Banana Pops | Chunks of banana dipped in dark chocolate & topped with M&M's® | An easy & perfect anytime sweet snack | www.craftycookingmama.com

Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites

Delicious Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Raisin Cookies. This classic cookie (and my all time favorite) are a breeze to mix & bake!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Raisin Cookies

Apple Crisp Made with Graham Cracker Crumbs | Apple Crumble | Brown Betty | www.craftycookingmama.com

Graham Cracker Apple Crisp | Graham Cracker Apple Brown Betty

Homemade Chocolate Syrup for Chocolate Milk - Just like Hershey's | www.craftycookingmama.com

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

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Cheese & Wine Soup | Rich, Creamy, Delicious, Brilliant | Made with Sharp Cheddar & White Wine | craftycookingmama.com

Wine Soup

Bowl of Buffalo Chicken Chili with Hot Sauce & Shredded Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Chili

Sweet Potato, Sausage & Apple Schnitz Stew | A hearty & unique soup with all the flavors of Fall | Never heard of Apple Schnitz - Keep reading | craftycookingmama.com

Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup

Chicken Barley Chili

Chicken Barley Chili

Kielbasa Chili Topped With Shredded Cheese

Kielbasa Chili

Rich, Creamy, Savory Peanut Soup | Enjoy the Warm & Sophisticated Side of Peanut Butter | craftycookingmama.com

Peanut Butter Soup

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Hungarian Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash / Szekely Gulyas

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Fisherman’s Sardine Stew

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