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Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are one of my most favorite sweet treats. I love the thinner, crispier ones and the soft pillowy (lofthouse) style ones and I love the frosted version. Sugar cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion…these are a must make. Get Creative I beauty of these cookies is you can use whatever sprinkles you want or change the color of the icing to anything you want. You really can be as creative you want. For this go around I decided to use up all the left over sprinkles I had laying around. I have to be honest I loved the variety…a little something for everyone. Ohhhh the…
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One Pot Cajun Pasta
I just don’t think you can ever have too many one pot meals in your arsenal of recipes. It is even better when the one pot meal is loaded with TONS of flavor, cheese and is super easy. One pot…thats all The beauty of this dish is that with everything being cooked in the same pot the flavors just keep building as you continue cooking, giving this dish a TON of flavor. First you start with the chicken, spices then the sausage and then comes the cream and pasta. Everything comes together perfectly and then you stir in the cheese to finish off this super easy meal. OH the…
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Strawberry & Cream Scones
Strawberries are everywhere right now. They are big and sweet and calling my name every time I walk into the grocery store. I have been using them in all sorts of recipes but one of my favorites are these Strawberry & Cream Scones…they really are the perfect breakfast (or afternoon) treat. Berry Fun Strawberries, Strawberries and more strawberries. As you can see there is strawberry in every bite of these scones. I know some of you may be asking, what if I am not a strawberry fan or what if they don’t look good at the store…don’t worry I got you. You can use any combo of berries…
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Lemon Quinoa
Are you a quinoa fan? Well, I am …. I am a BIG, BIG fan. I love it in a salad, paired with chicken or salmon or with yogurt for breakfast. One of my favorite quinoa recipes is Spanish Quinoa, it is perfect for Taco Tuesday… but my new favorite is this Lemon Quinoa which is perfect for summer! Quinoa for All… Now I know not everyone is a fan of quinoa, but this recipe might just change their mind. It is loaded with tons of flavor. There is a lemon in each bite, making it light and refreshing. With the arugula you get a bit of peppery bite, which I…
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Blueberry Snack Bars
I am so obsessed with everything berry right now. Every time I walk into my grocery store or my local Farmer’s Market I am overwhelmed with how beautiful the berries are right now. Strawberries, blackberries and blueberries, lots of blueberries. Blueberry, Love I love blueberry anything and at anytime but I really love them for a snack. I always try to keep them on hand for a quick bite when the afternoon is just dragging on or for a late night snack. A few weeks ago I found them on sale and decided to testa few recipes to make the blueberry shine. After several tests on several recipes I…
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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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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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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…
