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Strawberry, Kiwi & Lime Frozen Yogurt

Strawberries are in season and it’s time to get that ice-cream maker out again because I’ve got a great frozen yogurt recipe for you that is healthy and delicious. We love strawberries at our house so I’m constantly thinking of ways to use strawberries as we almost always have them in the refrigerator or freezer.  [...]

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Swirl Bars

  Do you ever eat something that you can’t seem to get it out of your mind because it just tasted so good?  Well these bars that my friend Heidi made is that something for me.  She made them about 6 months ago for a gathering we had at church and I just couldn’t get [...]

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Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

No grill?  No problem – just grab that crock pot, toss in some chicken (frozen or thawed), add your favorite BBQ sauce and turn on low.  In a few hours you’re smelling that yummy chicken and thanking your lucky stars you’ve got a plan because everyone is starving and you need to get dinner on [...]

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Strawberry Shortcake

Spring is here, that means fresh strawberry season is upon us and there is nothing like a simple strawberry shortcake. There are so many ways to eat this dessert but I wanted to share with you today a few tips on what I think makes a great strawberry shortcake. Start with homemade biscuits for this special [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Dough Truffles

I have a fun St. Patrick’s Day treat for you so let’s get your green on because St. Patrick’s Day is this week. Planning to make a green meal?  Then you need these green cookie dough truffles – they are easy and so tasty.  Everyone loves to eat cookie dough right out of the bowl but [...]

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Lemon Berry Ricotta Muffins

These little lemon muffins are lemony inside and out with some blueberry infused dried cranberries through out. In January I took part in a bloghop about citrus fruit and Alidia from Alidia’s Kitchen posted a lemon ricotta muffin which gave me the inspiration for these sweet treats. I have an affinity for lemon treats and [...]

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Last Minute Valentine Treats

Valentine’s Day is here and you may not have had time to think much about it.  Here are 2 ideas that you can put together in a flash and make your loved ones feel special.  Everyone loves cupcakes and they are easy to make and decorate.  Sure you could buy the ready made cupcakes at [...]

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Roasted Stuffed Bell Peppers

Pin It I love roasted stuffed peppers, they are so easy to make and you can stuff them with just about anything.  My daughter fell in love with them too when I made Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers and asks for them frequently ever since.  Then there were the Stuffed Breakfast Peppers that I made a [...]

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Low-Fat Eggplant Parmesan

Pin It Classic Eggplant Parmesan is breaded and deep fried to get it crispy and then smothered with marinara sauce and cheese, and it’s soooo good. This recipe is similar but the eggplant is baked crispy instead of fried but with all the same great taste, you won’t even miss the fat. Panko Italian bread [...]

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