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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins
Go to Post: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread MuffinsChocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins made with coconut flour and banana extract. Makes 12, bakes golden in about 25 minutes — perfect for a weekend morning.
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Go to Post: Stuffed Acorn SquashRoasted acorn squash halves filled with Italian sausage, apple, mushrooms, kale, dried cranberries, and pecans, topped with melted Parmesan. About 40 minutes. Serve it for a fall dinner or as a holiday side!
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Boom Boom Shrimp
Go to Post: Boom Boom ShrimpLarge shrimp in a light soda-water batter, fried crisp and tossed in creamy sweet-and-spicy boom boom sauce. About 35 minutes. Serve it as an appetizer or over rice for dinner!
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Breakfast Crunch Wraps
Go to Post: Breakfast Crunch WrapsScrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, sausage, and melted cheese folded into a big tortilla and pan-fried until golden, with a quick lime salsa verde dipping sauce. Four wraps in about 26 minutes!
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Hi, I’m Sara!
I am a mom to two young children, and like many parents, I don’t have endless time to spend cooking. My goal is to create flavorful, filling recipes that come together quickly with ingredients you may already have on hand.
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Delicious Dijon chicken! The whole family loved it, and it was so easy to make. Will be a regular on our menu from now on.
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I am so amazed at this soup! Found this recipe last year and have made it multiple times; it is TOO delicious!
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I had all the ingredients already, so I whipped this up for a quick and healthy dinner for my family. It was very flavorful and easy to make!
