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    Red, White, and Blueberry Bundt Cake

    Independence Day is by far one of my most favorite holidays. Good food, great company, amazing fun. My love of country and patriotism runs deep. Home of the free, because of the brave. So I knew I needed to make a dessert that would be just as spectacular as any fireworks display, but also keep it so simple that I wouldn’t be spending all day in the kitchen. Summertime is the perfect time for fresh fruits and fresh flavors. Lemon and almost any berry flavor is just the perfect pairing for flavors. So I went over the top adding blueberry, strawberry, lemon, and fresh thyme herbs all together. To achieve…

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    Summer Corn Fettuccini

    Here in Las Vegas, we are approaching our triple digit weather season; and when it is that hot, I try to create fresh, easy, and quick recipes that don’t require the oven. This particular recipe is definitely one of them. With the fresh vegetables and herbs mixed into the pasta, this version of fettuccini is perfect for summertime. Additionally, it can easily be a side dish, or add in some grilled chicken and it becomes the main course. I like to make this when corn is in season and slightly char the corn kernels, but it is still extremely tasty with steamed corn. If you have never heard of mascarpone…

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    Salted Caramel Bar Cookie

    I’m back at ya with another bar cookie recipe. This one has quickly become a go-to this summer. The key to this recipe is to use Lily’s Salted Caramel Baking Chips. They are chocolate salted caramel chips and they are sweetened with stevia instead of sugar. Not only is this perfect for individuals who struggle with maintaining glucose levels, but it is the perfect chip for a bar cookie that already has sugar in the recipe. I usually buy Lily’s Baking Chips from my local Walmart, but of course, Amazon comes through with these as well. Lily’s has other flavors of baking chips as well, and they are all sweetened…

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    Instapot Unstuffed Italian Shells

    I just love Italian type casseroles like lasagna and manicotti, but the preparation and time it takes is just not something I enjoy. I am all for a meal with multi steps, but if I have to use multiple pots and pans, I just can’t get on board. So, attempting to create this Italian goodness in the Instapot was something I knew I had to do. The sauté, pour, stir, and let pressure cook is my kind of meal. When I took a look in my pantry the other day, I realized I had a couple boxes of large pasta shells. It was then I decided I wanted to make…

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    Chocolate Orange Bars

    Happy summer y’all! I am already in full swing with summer adventures, BBQs, and a lot of swimming with family and friends. If your summers are like mine, you are constantly in need of tasty foods to share. While I love to just cut up a fresh and juicy watermelon to share, summer is the perfect time to share tasty and refreshing desserts. Bar desserts are my favorite. They are easy and make a lot to share. These Chocolate Orange Bars definitely hit the spot at the last BBQ I attended. If you love those chocolate oranges at Christmas time, then you will love these bar cookies; soft sugar cookie…

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    Beef Stroganoff

    I have always loved homemade noodles, but I have never loved the prep to making them. When I found Reames homemade egg noodles in the freezer section several years ago, my life was forever changed. Now these noodles are a staple in my deep freezer. I always have a few bags of them so I can whip up a quick batch of homemade chicken noodle soup. Or I can use them in brown noodles or beef stroganoff. Have you tried Reames homemade egg noodles yet? When I did my bi-yearly inventory of my freezers, I saw I had a couple of pounds of beef round chunks that needed to be…

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    Mexican Street Corn Dip

    If you’ve never had Mexican street corn, you have not lived! It is SO heavenly, but since corn on the cob can be difficult to find at times, I decided to fill my need for Mexican street corn by creating a dip that is nearly as good. The best part about this dip is that it is extremely easy to double or triple this recipe to make for a crowd. This dip is all of the flavors of Mexican street corn, but totally gringo friendly in the kitchen. I like to make this with frozen corn, but it can easily be made with canned corn as well. Have you ever…

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    Turkey & Cheese Crescent Rolls

    Sometimes I just have to see what is in my fridge, throw random ingredients together and pray it turns out. These turkey and cheese crescent rolls were one such endeavor. Thankfully, my husband talked me down when I said I wanted to add asparagus to the center. Although, I still think that could have been rather tasty. I’ve made stuffed crescent rolls before, like pigs in a blanket. But on this particular night, we had lunch meat, sliced cheese, and no bread…and my boys said they wanted sandwiches. So this was the product. I’m sure there are endless possibilities to stuffed crescent rolls, like right now I’m thinking Thanksgiving crescent…

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    Healthier No-Bake Cookies

    A few months ago, I went to my monthly book club get together and a friend had brought some no-bake cookies. As a general rule, I am not a huge fan of no-bake cookies. If I am going to consume a cookie with chocolate and oatmeal, I want a traditional oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips. BUT…these cookies my friend made changed my mind. Then when she informed me that they were a healthier version I was blown away. Of course, I asked for the recipe…and then I promptly changed it. This recipe is not only healthier, but it is high in protein and good fats. It is keto friendly, heart…

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    Huli Huli Ramen Chicken

    I have come a long way since the packaged ramen noodles days. At one point, in Junior High, my friends and I would eat ramen raw right out of the bag. I don’t know if that is something y’all have done before, but I thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread at the time. I’ve since learned how hillbilly that is. Now though, I only have the prepackaged ramen for when a stomach bug tears through the household and kiddos refuse to eat anything. As soon as I realized I could purchase ramen noodles by itself without the packaging and seasoning, my life was changed. Huli Huli chicken…