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Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread with French Vanilla Glaze

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread with French Vanilla Glaze #SplashofDelight #ad | Mama Harris' Kitchen

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SplashofDelight #CollectiveBias Every year this season is a busy one, this year has been no exception. Spring is always my favorite season, with more sunshine and pretty flowers, less wind and rain. It's also when we celebrate often, between two of our kids' birthdays, my birthday and Mr. Harris' birthday, Easter, Mother's Day - it's a busy time for us! It's also a time when we're looking ... continue reading...


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Refrigerator Organization and Meal Planning Tips (FREE Printable!)

Refrigerator Organization and Meal Planning Tips (FREE Printable!) #OrganizeWithBrilliance AD | Mama Harris' Kitchen

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OrganizeWithBrilliance #CollectiveBias When is comes to meal planning, I have to admit that it's been a struggle to stay consistent. Having a big family means there are sometimes last minute projects, or a mystery illness, or different moods or likes/dislikes when it comes to food. Meal planning or not, it can be a struggle to consistently make dinner for a family of seven. When ... continue reading...


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Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice | Mama Harris' Kitchen

I love when I can cook a meal solely with food and items that are typically in my refrigerator and pantry. Even better when the meal is using affordable items, has tons of flavor, and serves a small army. This recipe for red beans and rice is everything I've mentioned and then some. My older kids and husband love rice, we literally have to buy it by the pound in order to keep up. So to have a recipe on hand that will use up any rice that utilizes leftover cooked rice is ideal, and I adore ... continue reading...


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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Cheesy Garlic Bread | Mama Harris' Kitchen

You ever make something so easy and simple that when someone asks you for the recipe you just feel silly giving it. It's literally the easiest thing. That's how I feel about this Cheesy Garlic Bread. This bread is basically a staple in my house. If I make spaghetti, ghoulash, chicken alfredo pasta, or any other assortment of meals that are traditional staples - you can guarantee that this bread is being made too. It's also the one thing that every single member of my family will eat, from the ... continue reading...


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Chocolate Cherry Valentine’s Day Bark

Chocolate Cherry Valentine's Day Bark | Mama Harris' Kitchen

Valentine's Day is around the corner (literally, it's tomorrow!) and I decided to come up with this cute and super quick little treat to enjoy with my loves. We all know chocolate is synonymous with Valentine's Day, but I love those little cherry chips and try to incorporate them in Valentine's Day treats yearly. When planning for these treats, I knew I wanted something quick and easy, and sort of threw this delicious chocolate cherry Valentine's Day bark together with items I already had in my ... continue reading...


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Get Cute and Cozy this Winter with JORD Wood Watches {GIVEAWAY}

JORD wood watches Fieldcrest Zebrawood and Maple | Mama Harris' Kitchen

Special thanks to JORD wood watches for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are mine alone. See below for JORD’s exclusive discount (and a giveaway) for readers of Mama Harris' Kitchen! If you know me, you know that I am always running late. I've gotten better at this in recent years, but for a very long time it was a big problem. Oh, especially when the littles were a toddler and a baby, I was lucky to ever even make it for planned events. It's funny too, because I have clocks ... continue reading...


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Light and Fluffy Blueberry Muffins

Light and Fluffy Blueberry Muffins | Mama Harris' Kitchen

Blueberry muffins are quite the classic. When I think of muffins, they're usually one of the top three flavors I envision. The only problem is that, until now, I could never get just the right recipe figured out for them. They can be a bit tricky, what with those luscious berries that are known to sink to the bottom. So many recipes thicken the batter, but then the muffin itself is a bit dense. One time I tried fixing that by adding brown sugar to the mixture, but when the blue color ran through ... continue reading...


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Mama Harris’ Kitchen Reader Survey for Winter 2017

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Let's start off by saying that everything I do here is for you guys. What started as sharing my family dinners on Facebook with my friends all those years ago led me to writing out and taking pretty photos of all of my recipes here. Through the years I've gotten so many comments and emails from readers just like you, and I feel as though a piece of me is with you as you sit down for dinner with your family or when you celebrate a birthday with loved ones using my cake recipe. Thank you. Thank ... continue reading...


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Mama Harris’ Kitchen’s Top 10 Recipes for 2016

Mama Harris' Kitchen's Top 10 Recipes from 2016 | Mama Harris' Kitchen

Another year in the books, folks. This year seemed endlessly long, am I right? 2016 was definitely quite a year. I know many people who can't wait for the year to be over, and I do understand. We lost many brilliant stars (I am still mourning Prince), this election season was pretty crazy no matter what side of it you were on, and it just seemed so...long. So join me in saying "Sayonara" to 2016 and let's look forward to great things in the coming year. But first, let's take a look at the top 10 ... continue reading...


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Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Bean Glaze

Homemade Recipe for Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Bean Glaze | Mama Harris' Kitchen

A few weeks ago I was on a roll with the cookie recipes. I made these delicious chewy chocolate cookies with coffee glaze as a part of a 25 days of cookies countdown. When I made those I also made these Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Bean Glaze and I didn't know which one I would include in that cookie post. I ended up sharing the chocolate ones because they were ready first, which left me extra time to photograph these pretty babies. On a sidenote, I'm obviously into creating a glaze ... continue reading...


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Mini Whipping Cream Pound Cakes with Butter Rum Glaze

Mini Whipping Cream Pound Cakes with Butter Rum Glaze using Clover Organic Dairy Products #CloverCooks | Mama Harris' Kitchen

Special thanks to Clover Stornetta Farms for sponsoring this holiday themed recipe for Mini Whipping Cream Pound Cakes with Butter Rum Glaze. #CloverCooks Christmas is just around the corner and I'm doing what I do best this time of year, baking up a storm! This time of year is synonymous to me for goodies of all kinds and I love the scent of fresh baked goods wafting through my home. 'Tis the season! It's sort of our family tradition to have fresh baked goods on hand for those unexpected ... continue reading...


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Chewy Chocolate Cookies with Coffee Glaze

Chewy Chocolate Cookies with Coffee Glaze for #25DaysOfCookies on #NationalCookieDay #HousefulOfCookies | Mama Harris' Kitchen

It's cookie season! Yes, it's that time of year where baking is at an all time high and people are searching high and low for their favorite cookie recipes, or they're on a mission for a truly unique and one of a kind cookie. Cookies are truly my favorite thing to bake, and I love coming up with fun, new flavors to bring to life. These Chewy Chocolate Cookies with Coffee Glaze are just that kind of cookie. This is the second year I'm joining Houseful of Nicholes in her cookie countdown to ... continue reading...


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Easy Chilaquiles Rojos

Easy Chilaquiles Rojos with Cacique #CaciqueHowTo #GoAutentico #socu #ad | Mama Harris' Kitchen

This is a compensated campaign with Cacique and Society Culinaria. As always, all opinions are my own. I hope you enjoy these easy chilaquiles rojos! I wasn't one of those people that was raised from a young child to know how to cook. Looking back to when I was little my dad would go tell me to help my mom with dinner, but when I offered I was given the task of setting the table or maybe peeling carrots or something. Eventually I knew enough as a teenager to get by, but I didn't really get to ... continue reading...


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Deli Sandwich Style Sliders

Deli Sandwich Style Sliders made with Sprouts Farmers Market Brand Sweet Hawaiian Rolls AD | Mama Harris' Kitchen

Special thanks to Sprouts Farmers Market for sponsoring this recipe for Deli Sandwich Style Sliders, it's the perfect appetizer for hungry guests! I have a confession to make. What I'm about to say can be pretty important, especially this time of year everyone is having the important conversation - where will the holidays be spent? It might even be a deal-breaker if not handled properly. I am a super slow cook. Parties, holidays, even dinner sometimes - it just takes me so long. Maybe ... continue reading...


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One Pot Chicken Veggie Spaghetti

Dinner is ready in a flash with this one pot chicken veggie spaghetti #NewComfortFood AD | Mama Harris' Kitchen

One meal in my house that I make more than any other meal is spaghetti. It's a universal favorite; my kids love it because it's tasty and fun and my husband loves it because he's a creature of comfort. I love it because I know that my family will devour it and ask for more, and it's easy to make! However, instead of preparing the good ol' classic spaghetti I've decided to switch things up a bit with this classic comfort food. While I do love tradition, sometimes I prefer to make some changes and ... continue reading...


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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wings

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wings #ChicksWingIt #WingItWednesday | Mama Harris' Kitchen

We're baaaaccckkkk!!! That's right, friends. This will be the third year in a row that Mandi from Chewsy Lovers and I share all types of flavors of chicken wing recipes every week for at least one month (we've been known to extend this). It's football season and we like variety, so we like to get creative and SHARE! This week for my very first wing recipe for football season of 2016 I made Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wings. If you've followed along before you know that I like to come up with a wide ... continue reading...


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Rice Cooker Sausage Jambalaya

Rice Cooker Sausage Jambalaya was cooked using Hamilton Beach's new 4-20 cup rice and hot cereal cooker AD | Mama Harris' Kitchen

Special thanks to Hamilton Beach for sponsoring this recipe for Rice Cooker Sausage Jambalaya and the opportunity for one lucky winner to receive a Hamilton Beach 4-20 Cup Rice and Hot Cereal Cooker! This time of year seems to roll through so quickly. It seems in just a blink of the eye we went from terribly hot weather and a house full of kids to cooler weather and busy weeknights full of activities. This time of year I love to make recipes that are easy and effortless, like this sausage ... continue reading...


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Honey Mustard Crispy Chicken Wrap with Sweet Potato Fries

Honey Mustard Crispy Chicken Wrap with Sweet Potato Fries #NewComfortFood AD | Mama Harris' Kitchen

I love to recreate recipes that are childhood favorites. Most of the kids I know love chicken strips (or nuggets) and fries. It's inevitable! When I was a kid it was also a favorite for me, and I actually know grown adults who will just order chicken strips and fries at every new restaurant they go to. It's just one of those meals that's easy and comforting, so I decided to spruce it up a bit! For this sponsored post I’ll be using the Foster Farms Simply Raised thin-sliced boneless skinless ... continue reading...


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Caramel Apple Cake Mix Waffles

Caramel Apple Cake Mix Waffles with Cake Frosting Syrup #BakeFallFavorites AD | Mama Harris' Kitchen

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeFallFavorites #CollectiveBias We're officially in the middle of Fall now, and it's my favorite time of year. Sure, California weather isn't always reflective of the seasons, but the scents and flavors of the season are all around. Fall is also when my kitchen heats up with baked goods, I love to come up with new recipes that are fun and tasty that my family can enjoy this time of year. ... continue reading...


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Chicken Sausage and Pumpkin Pasta Bake

This Chicken Sausage and Pumpkin Pasta Bake is the perfect quick meal for Pumpkin season! Pick up your pumpkin products at your local Sprouts and get cooking in no time! #TalkPumpkinToMe AD Mama Harris' Kitchen

Special thanks to Sprouts Farmers Market for sponsoring this Chicken Sausage and Pumpkin Pasta Bake recipe and the opportunity for one lucky winner to receive a $25 gift card to Sprouts! It's officially pumpkin season folks! Yes, even though it's still hitting the triple digits here in Northern California the nights are a bit chillier and pretty soon the A/C will be turned off for quite a few months. Pumpkin flavored everything is literally everywhere, even here in my kitchen. My lovely friends ... continue reading...


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[Sponsored]: Summertime is coming and will be here before we know it! You all know that I love easy meals during the warmer months, and I also love a good meal in a bowl. It’s also Vidalia Onion season 🧅 so I paired this seasonal favorite with pan-seared shrimp and veggies as a light rice bowl using your choice of grains.☺️This meal is an absolute delight!

Get the recipe and all the Vidalia Onion details by clicking the link in my profile or desktop users can click here for the recipe >> https://mamaharriskitchen.com/2021/06/pan-seared-shrimp-veggie-rice-bowl-vidalia-onions/ .

Also make sure to grab some Vidalia Onions from your local grocer before they are out of season in late August/early September.☀️
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This time of year I love warm, comforting recipes that are super easy and delish. This ridiculously easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a one pot meal, ready in under 30 minutes and uses already prepared rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor (and ease)! With a tasty blend of flavors and textures, it’s like a bowl full of comfort. 

Get the recipe by clicking the link in profile at @mamaharriskitchen or just google “Mama Harris Kitchen Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup” 🍲 Enjoy!
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(AD) There has been a lot of cooking going on this year, so I’ve tried to make life a bit easier by getting creative with my leftovers. These pulled pork totchos are a great example of leftovers with a few key ingredients to create something new to keep our meals exciting. Adding a few key ingredients like @lamorenausa adobo peppers and jalapeños and carrots definitely livens up something simple. La Morena peppers are hand selected, using only the highest quality peppers to bring you authentic home style flavors of Mexico. I purchased my La Morena items from my local Safeway, but you can find them at your favorite grocery store in the international food section. #PayItForwardwithLM #VivaLaMorena #WeCanWithLaMorena 
 
INGREDIENTS:
- 32 oz tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend + Pepper Jack)
- 2 cups prepared bbq pulled pork (check my pulled pork sliders recipe!)
- 1/2 can La Morena Adobo Peppers & Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sour cream 
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 1 cup pico de Gallo
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 3 chopped green onions 
- 3-4 La Morena jalapeños and carrots, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS:
Prepare tater tots as instructed, in air fryer or oven. Heat oven to 450°. 
Cover the bottom of a large cast iron skillet with the cooked tater tots. 
Top with 1 1/2 cup of cheese. 
Combine the chopped adobo peppers and sauce with the prepared bbq pulled pork. Spread the pulled pork mixture on top of the tater tots, then top with the remaining cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
Top with sour cream, ranch, pico de Gallo, guacamole, green onions, and sliced jalapeños and carrots.

Enjoy!! 😋
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Happy December, all!! 🎄Since it’s basically Christmas now, it’s time to share ALL the holiday cookies! 

Every year I join my friend @natashanicholes as she heads up her #HousefulofCookies virtual cookie swap, where many of us share some sweet treats for the holiday season. 

This year I’ve created Cranberry Pistachio Citrus Cookies to share as my contribution. 🍪 I know that a lot of things have turned “virtual” throughout this year, but a little virtual bake-off is a fun way to connect with some of your favorite people!

For this recipe and many more, click the link in my profile at @mamaharriskitchen ❤️
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🚨This recipe is always popular after Thanksgiving! 🍗 
To find out how to make these delicious savory crêpes filled with sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and leftover shredded Turkey click the link in profile at @mamaharriskitchen 😋
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So Thanksgiving is next week and we’re well into soup season, but I’m not willing to give up my Taco Tuesdays. 🌮 At this point we are choosing whatever makes us happy to get through the weeks, am I right? ❤️

If you’re looking for a quick dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes, on taco Tuesday or any other day really, try my baked Turkey tacos with black beans plus all the toppings that your heart desires! 😘
Click the link in bio at @mamaharriskitchen for the recipe!
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Hello Instagram fam! 💖 There’s some new faces around here and it’s been a while since I showed mine!

I’m Dawn, creator of Mama Harris’ Kitchen, and I’m so glad you’re here with me! In this space I share my family-friendly recipes for all occasions, whether it be a 30-minute meal for those busy weeknight dinners or a full spread for entertaining a crowd - and everything in between.

Mama Harris’ Kitchen began back in 2012, in fact it’s 8 years this month! 🥳  What started as a way to document my newfound cooking hobby while managing my “new” life as a stay-at-home wife and mom to a 1 and 3 year along with teens and preteens, and it quickly grew into what it is now - a recipe resource for busy families like mine that enjoy flavorful and comforting home-cooking using pantry staples along with fresh and local ingredients as often as possible. 

🍿Five fun facts about me:
1. I LOVE elephants! 🐘 I collect a lot of elephant items, whether it’s trinkets or  artwork, notepads etc. I love what elephants symbolize and I truly love anything elephant related.
2. I’m a total plant lady! 🌱 I have about 35 houseplants, give or take, and there’s still more on the list of wants. Plants have become such a peaceful outlet for me, and I feel that they really center me within my space. I love the element plants bring to your space and the feel of your home with them in it, and new leaves are so exciting!
3. I have seven tattoos and I have plans for about eight more. 💉 Those that know me aren’t surprised, but those that follow me here tend to find it a bit surprising. 🙃
4. I’ve been a mother for a long time, over half my life! I’ve also been a lot of different “types” of mom - teen mom, single mom, working mom, stepmom, stay at home mom, PROUD mom, military mom, mother in law - the list goes on. No matter what, motherhood looks different for everyone and there’s unique challenges and experiences each mother faces. Please be gentle with yourself! ❤️At the end of the day we’re all just trying our best!
5. I’m a bit of an introvert, and often struggle with the “social” aspect of social media. I tend to go silent sometimes, but I’m working on it.

☀️Thank you for joining me here!
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Did you know that the third Sunday of July is considered National Ice Cream Day? 🍦Not that we need an excuse to enjoy our favorite treat! You can make any day one to celebrate with my Birthday Cake Ice Cream! Full of rich creamy flavor, colorful sprinkles and maraschino cherries. 🍒 No “official” birthday needed to treat yourself!

Get the recipe now! Click the link in my profile at @mamaharriskitchen ✨
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