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Blueberry Banana Bread

Banana bread is always a hit but with extra blueberries on hand, I had to try this recipe. The grandboys went crazy over it. Who knew this combination could be so good! Blueberry Banana Bread INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup white sugar ½ cup butter, softened 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup fresh…

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BBQ Salmon Bowls With Mango Avocado Salsa

BBQ Salmon Bowl with Mango Avocado Salsa is absolutely delicious! The salmon is so quickly roasted in the oven and 6 minutes was perfect for the salmon filet I made. The mango salsa is delicious by itself. I served this dish with the Cucumber Edamame Salad. Eating the leftovers, cold, was great the next day and so refreshing on a hot day. I’ll be making this recipe over and over again. BBQ…

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Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing

Thai flavors are so delightful that I can’t seem to get enough. This Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing is so delicious and packed with protein. I used spinach and the salad kept well for a couple of days. You could optionally serve the dressing only at the time of serving to better preserve the lettuce or spinach. A delicious favorite of mine! Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut…

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Rhubarb Pudding Bars

Rhubarb recipes are always on my search list and this recipe didn’t disappoint. Although the photo in the original recipe showed a crumble top, the recipe calls for whipped cream. I followed the original recipe and was very happy with the results. I first served this to my two grandsons and expected a ‘yuck’ when they saw the fruit filling, but no! They both thought it was yummy and asked for…

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Marinated Vegetable Salad

Marinated Vegetable Salad to rescue when I needed to use fresh vegetables from the frig. I substituted celery for cucumber and liked the crunchiness it added. It’s a flavorful salad but I sprinkled with crumbled feta (second photo) and enjoyed the addition. Marinated Vegetable Salad INGREDIENTS: 2 cups cauliflower florets 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, ~10oz 2 cups chopped carrots, ~4…

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Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars are a favorite of mine and I rarely make them. However, when we were planning our family high tea, I knew they had to be in the dessert tiers. The photo below seems to highlight the Macaroons, a great Costco find. However the lemon bars on the bottom are the start of this recipe. After the tea, I had several leftover and discovered they freeze really well. In case you’re interested…

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Devonshire Cream

Is there anything better than scones with clotted cream, lemon curd and jam? I have never tried making clotted cream, but I have a recipe for Devonshire Cream that is easy and delicious. High tea connoisseurs might argue this isn’t REAL Devonshire Cream but our family loves it. Recently, our family enjoyed a homemade high tea (scones compliments of daughter Megan) and Devonshire Cream front and…

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Dutch Letter Bars

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No Churn Nutella Ice Cream

One of grandsons LOVES Nutella so I decided to try this recipe. It was easy to put together and no churn time is necessary. I didn’t have hazelnuts on hand so we will enjoy it plain. As the original recipe states, it is rich so you don’t need to eat more than a scoopful. While the photo isn’t fantastic, the flavor is! No Churn Nutella Ice Cream INGREDIENTS: 1 can Condensed milk 395g or…

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Chile Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo With Spinach

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Italian Sausage Stuffed Summer Squash

Last year I had many yellow squash in my garden. While I like roasting vegetables or making lemon yellow squash bread, I needed a new recipe. This recipe is so delicious! I doubled the recipe and the leftovers were just as good as when it was first served. The photo makes it look like I burned the squash, but I did not and it was perfect. You can bake for a lesser time as well. I also…

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Baked Thai Peanut Chicken

My love of Thai food leads me to new Thai recipes. This Baked Thai Peanut Chicken is so easy and so quick, it could easily be in a weekday rotation. While the chicken was baking, I steamed the black rice with a vegetable basket of broccoli and squash. Voila! In 30 cooking minutes, dinner was done. I was so hungry, I forgot to add the sprinkle of cilantro and chopped peanuts. Baked Thai Peanut…

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Tuscan Chicken

Tuscan Chicken is an easy, flavorful dinner fit for entertaining. I served this dish over Trader Joe’s Multigrain Blend with Vegetables and liked the combination. Serving with a pasta or potatoes would be equally delicious. I had enough sauce but think doubling the sauce would be even better. Tuscan Chicken INGREDIENTS: 2 (8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts  1 cup roughly…

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Cottage Cheese Crackers

What do you do when you have cottage cheese that is about to expire? You find a new recipe! This is so, so simple and paired great with a salad I was having for dinner. No doubt, I’ll be making these again. Cottage Cheese Crackers INGREDIENTS: Cottage Cheese Everything but the Bagel seasoning That’s all! DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°. Add spoonfuls of cottage cheese on to a parchment…

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Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

I love a peanut butter oat bite or dessert. These energy balls go to the next level with chocolate on top. I wish I had remembered to add the flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet/salty factor but they are yummy as they are! Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls INGREDIENTS: ⅔ cups old-fashioned rolled oats ¾ cup crunchy natural peanut butter (I used regular milk) 3 tablespoons chia…

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5-Ingredient Date Bark

Date Bark is such a yummy treat with healthier qualities than many desserts. As I made it, I used a rolling pin to flatten the dates and found it worked better. After freezing, keep it in the refrigerator to enjoy when you need a sweet treat. 5 Ingredient Date Bark INGREDIENTS: 12-15 large Medjool dates, pitted 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped 3/4 cup chocolate…

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Cheesy Bacon Butternut Squash Gnocchi Skillet