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Easy Potato and Leek Soup

A potato and leek soup that is for the potato lovers out there.

Nicole Loves You

August 27, 2026

Vegetables

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Basic Ass Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Easy spaghetti with meat sauce dinner

Nicole Loves You

July 7, 2026

Beef Recipes, Pasta

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Mushroom Chicken With Rice

Easy mushroom chicken with rice recipe for busy weeknights.

Nicole Loves You

April 8, 2026

Chicken

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What to Do With a Whole Pack of Basil: Basil Simple Syrup + Quick Pesto Recipes

How to Use a Whole Pack of Basil

December 7, 2025

Vegetables, Whole Foods

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Upgraded Yet Classic Green Bean Casserole

An easy green bean casserole that will impress your guests.

November 25, 2025

Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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How to Make Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Nicole Loves You

November 18, 2025

Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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Easy Steamed Salmon with Potatoes and Green Beans

Easy, steamed salmon that you can cook tonight in 1 pot

Nicole Loves You

November 15, 2025

Seafood

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Easy Beef Stew

An easy, weeknight beef stew that comes together in less an hour.

Nicole Loves You

September 23, 2025

Beef Recipes

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Subscribe to the newsletter below to never miss a new basic ass recipe! After an overstimulating weekend (hello introversion, thanks for continuing to be a part of my life), I needed a quick and comforting meal. I also needed to use the chicken thighs and potatoes that I bought several days ago. Food waste has…

Nicole Loves You

September 9, 2024

Chicken, Refrigerator Cooking

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