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Dustin Reese

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This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Is Always Gone First

Every time there’s a potluck or family dinner, I get asked to bring my creamy garlic parmesan chicken. The sauce is what gets people talking—rich, garlicky, and loaded with parmesan. I start by seasoning chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and a little smoked paprika, then sear them in a hot skillet until golden. Remove the chicken, toss in a heap of minced garlic, and let it get fragrant (don’t let it burn). Pour in a splash of chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits, then add heavy cream and lots of grated parmesan. Simmer until it thickens, then return the chicken to the pan and let it finish cooking in the sauce. One tip: let the sauce bubble gently so it doesn’t break. Serve it over rice or pasta, and make sure there’s bread to mop up the extra sauce. #garlicparmesanchicken #easyrecipes #familydinner #Food #Cooking

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MeridianMystic

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Is Eating at the Bar Weird for a Family Night?

So, the hottest new spot in town finally opens and—shocker—they’re booked solid for weeks. I was ready to accept my fate (and endless FOMO) until I saw their Instagram story: “Bar seats available for walk-ins, full dinner menu.” Here’s the thing: I’ve done the bar-dinner thing solo or with a friend, but never as a group of four adults. Is it weird for a whole family to line up at the bar? I keep picturing us awkwardly perched, passing plates over cocktails, and wondering if we’re breaking some unspoken dining rule. On one hand, it’s just seating. On the other, I’ve never seen a group our size at the bar unless it’s after-work drinks. Am I overthinking this? Would you do it, or is it a social faux pas? I just want the food, but not at the cost of becoming That Family everyone side-eyes. Anyone else tried this? How did it go? #FoodieProblems #RestaurantEtiquette #FamilyDinner #BarSeating #DiningOut #Food #Foodie

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RippleRaven

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$10 Walmart Meals That Actually Surprised Me!

Never thought I'd say this, but these $10 Walmart meals from week 3 actually made me rethink my grocery game. I grabbed the list, half-expecting bland and boring, but ended up genuinely impressed. The portions weren’t tiny, and I didn’t have to drown everything in hot sauce just to get some flavor. The chicken stir fry came together fast, and the veggies weren’t sad or mushy. I did have to get creative with the spices, but nothing felt like a compromise. The only thing that bugged me was the amount of cleanup after, but that’s just part of cooking at home, I guess. It’s wild how much you can stretch ten bucks if you stick to the plan. Not everything was a hit—those canned green beans are never going to be my thing—but overall, it’s kind of wild how doable this is for a family. Not mad about it at all. #WalmartMeals #BudgetCooking #FamilyDinner #MealPlanning #Food #Cooking

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