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Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Desserts / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / June 16, 2021 June 18, 2021

This classic recipe for homemade strawberry shortcake will become your favorite comfort dessert for summer with fresh strawberries, delicious sweet biscuits, and rich whipped cream. When I think of a summertime dessert, strawberry shortcake always comes to mind. Summer is the perfect time to find big, fresh, and juicy strawberries. And no cookout is …

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Greek Yogurt Berry Cheesecake Parfait

Breakfast, Desserts / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / June 16, 2021 June 16, 2021

A creamy, layered parfait that is full of delicious goodness. Greek yogurt, cream cheese, fresh berries, and a crust of crushed nuts make this an irresistible treat. Delicious and healthy! That's how I would best describe this yummy treat. It is very versatile and makes a wonderful breakfast or dessert. And best of …

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Grilled Blue Cheese Burgers

Dinners / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / June 15, 2021 June 15, 2021

Quick and easy recipe for enjoying grilled burgers with flavorful melted blue cheese on a toasted bun. Whether you call it blue cheese or bleu cheese, this cheese has a distinctive sharp and salty flavor that takes an ordinary burger to a new level. Blue cheese is an acquired taste. Living in Buffalo, …

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Quick and Easy Coleslaw

Gluten-Free, Side Dishes / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / June 15, 2021 June 15, 2021

A perfect summer side dish for any meal, this tangy and sweet coleslaw is light, flavorful, plus it's super quick and easy to make. When you are looking for a healthy, low-carb side dish that comes together in minutes without a lot of fuss, look no further. This blog post contains affiliate links. …

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Air Fryer Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Air Fryer, Dinners, Gluten-Free / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / June 4, 2021 June 4, 2021

Quickly make these delicious sweet bell peppers in the air fryer. They are stuffed to perfection with a ground turkey and brown rice mixture and then smothered with golden melted cheese. I am very fond of dinners that come together quickly yet are healthy and full of flavor. That's exactly what these Air Fryer …

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mini sweet peppers stuffed with cheese appetizers

Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Keto / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / May 20, 2021 May 20, 2021

This super easy, cheesy stuffed mini sweet pepper party appetizer gets deliciously melty in just 5 minutes and will have your guests drooling for more. Everyone loves a fun appetizer, amirite? I know I sure do. When you are the one hosting you want to serve a crowd-pleasing snack, but you also want that …

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elderflower blackberry sparkling cocktail

Blackberry Elderflower Cocktail

Drinks / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021

An elegant sparkling cocktail infused with fresh blackberries, basil, and the delicious flavor of elderflowers. A similar cocktail was first served to me at a brunch a few years ago and I've never forgotten about it. I had never had elderflower liqueur before (in fact, I had never even heard of it!) and I …

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Peach Sangria

Drinks / By MaryJo / 1 Comment / May 14, 2021 May 15, 2021

This simple and sweet peach sangria is a wonderful warm weather cocktail to cool you off from the summer heat. There's not much I like more than enjoying a slow summer day sipping on a sweet sangria. If that sounds like the perfect day for you, you're going to love this recipe. …

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Greek Pasta Salad

Salads, Side Dishes / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021

This refreshingly easy and tasty cold pasta salad is full of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. It makes a wonderful lunch or dinner side dish and is always a real crowd-pleaser at gatherings. This well-balanced recipe is perfect for when you need a quick and easy dish that is flavorful and hearty, and never boring. It's packed …

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Easy Taco Skillet

Dinners / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / April 26, 2021 April 26, 2021

Crowd-pleasing Mexican-style low-carb ground beef taco skillet dinner made in just 30 minutes. Your favorite parts of a taco are included in this super quick meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. I have been busy in the kitchen …

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