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The Feathered Nester

The Feathered Nester

Sourdough + Family-Friendly Recipes

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Food and Nesting

Welcome to The Feathered Nester! I’m Renae, a nester at heart and lover of food. My passion is creating delicious meals for my family. I share simple, easy recipes that let you get dinner on the table quickly.

picture of cooking with the kids

Food

French Toast Casserole
Food

My favorite meals are tasty and easy to make. I like to have fun in the kitchen so that you won’t find anything complicated at The Feathered Nester. Whether it’s French bread, soft sourdough sandwich bread, ice cream sandwiches, or mashed potato casserole, you can make it. I’ll show you how, step-by-step.

Feathering My Nest

Having a home where people gather to share a wonderful meal is important to me. Food and people just seem to go hand-in-hand.

a family gathering

People often ask me how I came up with the name “The Feathered Nester.” It’s a twist on the term “empty nester.” Even though our girls are grown and raising children of their own, I’ve never stopped feathering my nest.

Whether you live alone or with a full house, your home is your castle. Make it a reflection of everything you love through nesting.

Nesting is about creating a warm and inviting environment.

nesting wherein creating a warm and inviting environment

Join Me Here!

Ultimately, I am here to inspire others. Whether it’s to create a special meal or style a room in your home.

Be sure to check out my recipes index for some dinner inspiration.

a bowl of chicken picatta

Restyle your favorite spaces by adding a little seasonal decor. Turn your home into a haven. And, surround yourself with things that spark joy.

Take a look around and thank you for stopping by!

About Renae

Welcome! I share my 35+ years of experience by helping moms make easy and delicious meals, sharing affordable seasonal and holiday decor ideas, as well as tips to organize your home so you can make time in your life for more fun and self-care.

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Latest Recipes

  • A scoop of cooked black beans using a wooden spoon in an Instant Pot.

    Instant Pot Black Beans

  • chocolate chip brownies on a rectangular plate.

    Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Brownies

  • a two different homemade pizza, on the lower left side, it's a pizza topped with pepperoni and black olives while the other pizza on the upper right side topped with pepperoni. It also has a three small seasoning bowls and a pizza cutter on the side.

    10+ Easy Pizza Recipes for Pizza Night

  • pizza topped with pepperonis, sausage and cheese served on a black circular pan placed on a wooden board.

    Quick Pizza Dough Recipe

Sourdough Recipes

  • One half of a perfectly cooked sourdough grilled cheese with three cheeses.

    Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  • Overnight Sourdough Bread image.

    Overnight Sourdough Bread (No Knead Method)

30 Minute Meals

  • Large bowl of Tex Mex cowboy salad.

    Tex Mex Cowboy Salad

  • chicken stove top stuffing casserole in a white baking dish.

    Casserole with Chicken and Stove Top Stuffing

More Quick Meals
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