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Firecracker Brownies
The 4th of July is just around the corner and that means it is time for red, white and blue everything and firecrackers for everyone. To really make this holiday something to remember make these Firecracker Brownies…they really are something amazing. It starts with a box I am a big fan of brownies and especially homemade brownies, but recently I was chatting with a friend and she was telling me about her favorite brownies. I was quite surprised to find out they start with a box brownie mix. She added a few extra ingredients to make them even better and they came AMAZING…so I had to give it a shot.…
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Lemon Italian Cream Cake
Have you ever woke up one morning and been craving cake? Well, that happened to me just last week. I literally woke up and wanted a slice of cake…yep I am that girl. To crave my need for cake I jumped right up and got to making this AMAZING Lemon Italian Cream Cake…LOVE IT!! Let them eat cake Like I mentioned before I woke up craving cake one morning last week but I didn’t want a heavy cake like this Chocolate Sheet Cake or this delicious Pound Cake. I wanted a lighter cake, something perfect for summer. As I was thinking about what I wanted to make I decided…
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Salted Caramel Banana Pudding
So I have a secret… bananas are not my favorite. I don’t like the taste, smell or texture. I rarely bake with them, I don’t like to be around someone eating them and I NEVER buy them…unless I am making this Salted Caramel Banana Pudding. It is ALL about the pudding The pudding is really what sets this banana pudding apart from other ones. It is super rich, creamy and decadent. The secret to this pudding is something you might not expect…it is sweetened condensed milk. Yes, you read that right, sweetened condensed milk. It adds that little something extra, that little bit of unexpected. To amp it up even…
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Gluten Free Lemon Bars
Man, it is getting HOT outside. The heat index here today is well over 100 degrees…gotta love SE Texas. Summer here means pools, baseball and anything refreshing. Gluten Free Lemon Bars are not only refreshing they are a treat all your friends and family can enjoy. SO simple…and SO good I am a big fan of lemon bars. They are not only delicious but they are also so easy to make. With just a few ingredients you can create the perfect Gluten Free Lemon Bar. The crust is similar to a shortbread and the filling is bursting with tons of lemon from the juice and the zest. Trust me…
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Easy Fried Rice
One of my favorite take out items is fried rice. I love it loaded with veggies, with chicken, with beef, or just plain. There are so many options you really can make it work for any meal. All in one skillet The beauty of this Easy Fried Rice is that it is all made in one skillet. You start with the veggies and end with the rice. If you wanted to add in chicken you could, just chop it up into small pieces and add it in with the butter and olive oil. Cook it until just about done and then add in the veggies and continue from…
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Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
You know I am a big fan of my Instant Pot and I am an even bigger fan now!! This Mongolian Beef recipe has made me an even bigger fan than I was before!! All in the Instant Pot One of my most favorite parts of the Instant Pot (IP) is that fact that everything can be done in the IP. You can saute, brown and cook all in one pot…I LOVE IT!! For this dish the flavors really do come all together. They build on each other as you add the ingredients. Again with everything being done in the same pot it just makes it so much better. The…
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Easy Skillet Roasted Chicken
School is winding down, summer is just around the corner. The days are nice and long, and filled with everything possible, and the last place we want to be is stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun. I completely understand and I have the perfect dinner option for you… Easy Skillet Roasted Chicken. Done is 30 minutes or less When it is warm outside I don’t want to be in the kitchen for a long period of time, but I also want a good dinner on the table. Well, this chicken is quick, easy and will get you in and out of the kitchen in less than…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars
Happy National Chocolate Chip Day!! To celebrate lets talk about my new favorite bars…Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars!! All in one I am a big fan of a good dessert bar. I love lemon bars, blondies, brownies … really any bar. As many bars as I have made over the years I have a new favorite it… Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars. I am a big, big fan of brownies and an even bigger fan of chocolate chip cookies so I decided I had to put them together into one bar so I didn’t have to choose between the 2 anymore. Each bite has the perfect bit of fudgy brownie…
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Garlic Butter Asparagus
OK…I am not going to lie to you and tell you I love asparagus…but everyone in my family does and they LOVE this Butter Garlic Asparagus. Quick and Easy I am a big sides girl. I have been known to only eat the sides, especially around the holidays. Growing up my mom always made the best sides. Whether it was a potato dish (like these mashed potatoes), a veggie (like these brussels sprouts) dish, or even a rice dish she always made it delicious. One thing I always loved about my moms side dishes is that they were always fast, and this asparagus is super fast. All…
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One Bowl Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am not sure there is anything much better than warm chocolate chip cookies straight out of the oven. I mean, there are a few things, but not much. To make them even better how about making them all in one bowl and not chilling time….yep it is now better for sure. Scoop-i-dy Scoop Scoop One of my favorite tricks to make all my cookies the same size, so they all cook the same way is to use a cookie scoop. I understand not everyone my have a handy cookie scoop laying around but don’t worry. You can use a melon baller, a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon…
