The Gleason Co

01/02/2026

Trying viral recipes to see if they’re worth the hype… tonight it’s Copycat Olive Garden Baked Ziti 🧄🧀 Quick, easy, and made with mostly on-hand ingredients!
Recipe:
Cook 1 lb ziti
In a large bowl, combine:
• 1 jar pasta sauce
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce
• ½ cup mozzarella
Pour sauce mixture over cooked ziti
In a separate bowl, combine:
• ½ cup mozzarella
• ½ cup Parmesan
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
Pour noodle mixture into 9×11 pan
Sprinkle topping over noodles
Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes
Comfort food, Olive Garden style, at home!

01/02/2026

🔥 THIS No-Peek Chicken is GENIUS. SO easy, SO flavorful, and perfect for dinner tonight! 😍🍗
👇 Try the recipe below — you won’t believe how simple it is! 👇
✨ No-Peek Chicken Recipe ✨
🛒 Ingredients:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1½–2 cups chicken broth
• 1–2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 packet onion soup mix
👩‍🍳 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a 9×13 baking dish, mix soups, chicken broth, rice, and onion soup mix.
Place chicken breasts on top — don’t stir!
Cover tightly with foil and bake 1 hr–1 hr 15 min until chicken is cooked through.
Let rest a few minutes — then dig in! 🍽️
Trust us… don’t peek! 😜
Plain Chicken
💥 Your new favorite weeknight dinner? We think YES. 👏

11/22/2025

If you’re a parent trying to stay active without leaving the house, this foldable walking pad is the BEST under-$100 Black Friday deal I’ve found 😭🔥 My dad walks every day in the summer, but Michigan winter shuts him down… so this was the perfect gift to help him keep moving indoors. Folds flat, easy to store, has a safety handle, super quiet, and perfect for nap-time walks, work-from-home steps, or just squeezing in movement when life is chaotic. If you’ve been wanting an affordable treadmill for daily steps — this is the one. Whether you’re shopping early Black Friday deals, looking for practical Christmas gifts for parents, or trying to hit your step goals without freezing outside… this walking pad is the cozy-season essential you need. Grab it while it’s on MAJOR sale → linked right here 💥

10/29/2025

Creamy, cozy, and budget-friendly—this homemade Alfredo sauce is the ultimate weeknight dinner for busy families. You only need butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese (yes, that’s it!). It’s rich, comforting, and reheats beautifully for leftovers. Serve it with pasta, chicken, or steamed broccoli for a full meal everyone loves. 🧄 Basic Alfredo Sauce Recipe 2 tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional but delicious) 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt + pepper to taste 1️⃣ Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. 2️⃣ Add garlic and cook 30–60 seconds. 3️⃣ Stir in heavy cream and simmer 5 min. 4️⃣ Lower heat and whisk in Parmesan until smooth. 5️⃣ Season with salt + pepper. That’s it! Creamy homemade Alfredo in minutes—no jar needed. ✨ Tip: Add pasta water to thin it out, or toss with leftover chicken for the best second-day meal. Easy weeknight meal • Family-friendly dinner • Budget cooking ideas • Cozy comfort food recipes • Quick homemade pasta sauce. Svenson

10/24/2025

WFH nurse strong for the past 9 years

10/21/2025

10/14/2025

Celebrating my 4th year on Facebook with TheGleasonCo . Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

10/13/2025

Cozy up your Meatless Monday with this Creamy Pasta Soup — the toddler + whole family loving, simple one-pot comfort you need. Loved this recipe from ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter ½ cup grated onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 quart reduced-sodium broth (chicken or vegetable) 14 oz white beans, rinsed & drained (optional, for extra creaminess & protein) 2½ cups ditalini (or small pasta shape) ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup cream Salt & pepper, to taste This recipe is the perfect meatless dinner hack when you want something creamy, cozy, and kid-approved.

09/03/2025

What is your go to, busy weeknight meal? All the things are starting up and I need more quick ideas!

08/03/2025

Love sharing these! Great way to stay on budget while grocery shopping by buying what’s in season. If it’s one of your favs (corn for us) buy extra and freeze for winter months 🥰

Hello, August! ☀️ There’s no better time to enjoy in-season summer produce at its freshest and most flavorful. From juicy tomatoes and sweet cantaloupe to crisp bell peppers, eggplant, blueberries, and more - August is overflowing with vibrant fruits and veggies! 🍅🍈🫑🍆🫐🌽

Shopping seasonal produce means better taste, peak nutrition, and more value at the store or farmers market. Whether you’re planning healthy back-to-school snacks, grilling up summer dinners, or packing fresh lunchbox ideas, August’s harvest has you covered.

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08/03/2025

Staten Party of 7 is the queen of lunchboxes! Back to school is upon us, save this for ideas and def go check her out 💗