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This delicious caramel apple martini uses Granny Smith apples, chopped nuts and a delicious blend of alcohol for one amazing cocktail. Caramel apples are a fun thing to do in the fall but you don’t need to wait for the cold weather to enjoy the taste of them. Today we’ll be getting the memory of those …

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These apple cheesecake bars have a three-layered mixture that features a crumb crust, a creamy cheesecake layer topped with cinnamon apples, and a streusel crumble. If you like cheesecake recipes with a twist, you will want to try this recipe. The taste is amazing and, like most bar recipes, these cheesecake apple bars are super …

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Looking for a warm and comforting meal to make one night this week? Try this creamy garlic mushroom chicken recipe. The recipe ticks all the boxes for easy comfort food and tastes delicious, too.  There are so many wholesome ingredients that go in this creamy garlic mushroom chicken dish. It calls for penne pasta, boneless …

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The comforting feeling of a big bowl of soup is something that few other recipes can deliver. This vegan butternut squash soup recipe is a remake of my non-vegan version of this soup. My husband and daughter love soups, so I am always on the lookout for a new soup recipe. Since we also all …

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These toasted pecans are coated with maple sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cooked on the stovetop until they take on a delightful flavor. They are an easy appetizer that comes together very quickly.  They’re a great snack to bring to a party because they are dairy-free, Paleo, gluten-free, vegan!   Pecans are one of those nuts …

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This apple pecan stuffed pork chops recipe is homey comfort food at its best! The recipe is one of my 30 minute meals (actually 5 minutes over but those 5 minutes are worth it!) For this autumn recipe, I’ve stuffed boneless pork chops with an apple and pecan stuffing. I know how well these natural …

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This recipe for white chili queso dip is spicy, yet not too hot, and perfectly suited for your Thanksgiving day table. It is one of my favorite easy appetizers because my guests just love it. I love any cheesy dips, particularly chili-type dips. They are an easy way to start any gathering off and you …

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We love Italian food in our house and lasagna is one of our favorites. Today, I decided to roll up my lasagna noodles into individual serving sized lasagna roll ups. Rolling the lasagna noodles makes the ingredients stay together nicely. These roll ups are not only easy to serve, but provide a fun twist on …

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This slow cooker pork roast with applesauce and vegetables is a very easy recipe that tastes just amazing. The pork has a sweet rosemary mustard sauce that compliments the applesauce beautifully for a wonderful fall meal. Ahh…the wonders of crock pot recipes. No other kitchen appliance can make a dinner with hardly any preparation at …

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This butterscotch bars recipe is perfect for fall. It combines the sweet flavor of butterscotch with the comforting taste of apple pie. The bars have a crumb crust that is topped with an apple pie filling. They are finished with a butterscotch drizzle. Keep reading to learn how to make the butterscotch bar recipe. Some of …

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This ground turkey chili has three different types of beans and a boatload of flavor. This is the latest addition to my collection of crock pot recipes. In our house, a great-tasting chili is the ultimate winter comfort food. When the temps are cold and the weather is harsh, there is nothing quite like a …

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This recipe for roux shows how to do a white roux, step by step. It also gives suggestions for making a blonde, brown and Creole roux, as well. A basic roux starts with butter and fat of some sort. The traditional recipe is 1:1, but it depends on how thick you like your finished sauce …

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Looking for a way to use fresh strawberries? Combine them old fashioned oats in this recipe for gluten-free strawberry oatmeal bars. This bar recipe has a buttery crumb crust, a sweet strawberry filling inside, and a tasty and crunchy crumble on top. They are a great way to use fresh strawberries for a dessert that everyone will …

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This teriyaki chicken with vegetables is an Asian inspired dish that I love to make at home. It’s one of my favorite 30 minute meals! This tasty dish is one of my favorite one pot meals. Other than the rice, everything comes together in one pan to give great layers of flavor to the recipe. …

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If you’re looking for a tasty smoothie for breakfast, try making this gluten-free muesli banana smoothie. One of my favorite things about smoothies is that you can let your imagination go wild with them. Today, the special ingredient is muesli! You can also whip up in a smoothie in just a couple of minutes. This …

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This recipe for honey mustard pecan chicken is full of flavor. It’s also baked in the oven so the fat content is lower than if you had prepared it on the stove top. The dish is so easy to make. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner when you don’t want to spend too much time …

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These vegan banana muffins have no dairy or eggs and are made with coconut oil and crunchy walnuts. They are tasty and make a lovely quick breakfast. Even though they are designed for a vegan diet, my meat-eating husband loves them too. Your family won’t miss the dairy or eggs at all. The coconut oil …

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These mini strawberry shortcakes are individual sized portions of this classic summer dessert. Flaky buttermilk biscuits are layered with fresh summer strawberries and a home made strawberry syrup that oozes over the layers and the whipped cream topping. One of the joys of growing up for me was my mother’s strawberry shortcake. She used Bisquick …

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This basil garlic chicken is rich and easy to make. It’s pretty enough for company but comes together quickly for any weeknight meal. I am always trying new recipes that feature chicken. We eat it several times a week and get tired of the same recipes, even if we love them the first time I …

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This lemon pudding bundt cake recipe is made from scratch and has a light, bright taste.  The pudding gives the taste an extra richness and the light lemon glaze is sweet but not overly so. Summer is the time when I love to make desserts with lemonade or lemons. They are so plentiful and fresh and …

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Looking for a rich and delicious way to start off your day that is ready in a flash? Try this tropical white chocolate smoothie recipe.  It tastes like a tropical milkshake and has peanut butter for protein, so you won’t feel hungry mid morning. This white chocolate tropical smoothie is just perfect to have before …

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