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Blueberry Latte

May 4, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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Spring is in full swing, and I love all of the colors and flavors that come along with it. Blueberry is a classic example of one of those quintessentially spring flavors. Blueberries evoke imagery of sunhats and picnics in the park. I wanted to bottle that feeling – or at least make it drinkable! This...

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup

February 27, 2022 · 1 Comment

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Slow Cooker recipe meals are the best. They are easy, don’t take up a lot of your time, save on dishes, and they make your house smell glorious all day long. Something about a slow cooker meal feels both modern and inventive, and also like paying homage to grandmothers everywhere. This slow cooker chicken pot...

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Beef Chow Fun

August 26, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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I grew up eating beef Chow Fun. This dish is a Cantonese staple we always bought as takeout, but this time I wanted to make my own. In a little over half an hour you'll have a tasty wide rice noodle dish on the table. It's one of my favorite Cantonese recipes! On top of...

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Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

August 1, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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Everyone loves a good old fashioned peach cobbler. It is warm, sweet, gooey, and filled with irresistible flavors like cinnamon and vanilla. I like to think of it as the yummier cousin to pie. You can make cobbler with different fruits, but peach is a favorite. It's much easier to make than peach pie and...

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Delicious Shrimp Ceviche

July 11, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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Now that summer is in full swing, it is the perfect time to enjoy cool, fresh appetizers, like this shrimp ceviche. If you are unfamiliar with ceviche, it is a topping, side dish, or appetizer of raw seafood cured in citrus juice. Add in or leave out ingredients as you wish – just be sure...

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Matcha Latte Bombs

May 2, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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With Mother’s Day coming up, you may be searching for the perfect gift that is from the heart (or shaped like one!) These matcha latte bombs are easy to make and takes 20 minutes to make! To me it's better than most matcha latte recipes I've tried! I love giving and receiving handmade treats for...

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Sweet and Spicy Chicken

June 28, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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The combination of sweet and spicy is one of my favorites. This sweet and spicy chicken breast recipe is a great dish to try. Best of all it will only take half an hour to make! Chicken breast can be so bland. I don't know about you, but most times when I cook chicken breast, it's...

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Baked Ravioli With Hidden Veggies

May 18, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

baking dish with baked ravioli

This is a different take on ravioli. It's baked and even has vegetables in it! Best of all, it takes 15 minutes of prep and just 15 minutes to cook. This baked ravioli with hidden veggies is so tasty! Sometimes you just want something quick and easy.  We sure do love homemade lasagna. But this...

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Easy No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls

May 13, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Shot of cinnamon rolls

No Yeast? No Problem. It's not always easy to get yeast these days. But I've got a solution for you! This easy No yeast Cinnamon Rolls recipe is fluffy, tasty and satisfies any sweet tooth. It's not difficult either, in a little over half an hour, you'll have a warm tasty pastry to enjoy! Homemade...

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Easy Kid Friendly Chili and Guiltless Cornbread

February 17, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

kid friendly chili with guiltless heart shaped bread

Hearts never go out of style. I made this no bean chili with some heart shaped cornbread. It doesn't have to be the day of love to make heart shaped foods! . Since this February has been a little cooler, I thought it would be perfect to serve easy kid friendly chili with guiltless heart...

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Shrimp Scampi With Pasta

January 11, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Seafood Pasta in a bowl with napkin

Shrimp scampi with pasta is the perfect date night meal! It looks and tastes restaurant quality, but is quick and easy to prepare. You’ll want to make extra, because this date night delight also makes a fantastic lunch. My kids have a fairly decent sophisticated palate and love this easy shrimp scampi pasta too! Lemon...

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Baked Pumpkin Donuts

October 30, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

flat lay of sugar donuts and glazed donuts

Pumpkin spice is oh so nice! This delicious baked pumpkin donuts recipe is perfect to pair with that latte or frappuccino that only comes around once a year. With this Pumpkin Spice Donut recipe, you can satisfy your fall cravings even beyond this beloved season. Donut flavors are often repetitive. It is not common to...

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Video For Hire

March 14, 2019 · Updated March 15, 2021 ·

Apple Walnut Chicken Salad Toast Cups

March 14, 2019 · Updated March 15, 2021 ·

A slight twist to your ordinary chicken salad. My son ate two and half and my husband ate 4. I don't want to say how many I ate lol. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of cooked chicken (we used leftover rotisserie) 4 tbs of mayonnaise (substitute: avocado) 1 tbs raisins (optional) ¼ cup chopped walnuts ½...

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Pineapple Curry Fried Rice

March 14, 2019 · Updated March 15, 2021 ·

Easy Yogurt Popsicles

March 10, 2019 · Updated March 15, 2021 ·

Hi There! It's Charisse from Easy Toddler Meals. Summer is just around the corner! Beat the heat with these do it yourself yogurt Popsicles. The twist is you don't need a fancy Popsicle mold!  It's also a fun activity to do if you have 3 foot tall humans running around at your house. Press play and...

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School Lunch Box Tips

August 29, 2018 · Updated January 11, 2021 · Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again! Are you ready for it? The kids are heading back to school soon, and it won’t be long before they’re asking you what you’re going to make them for lunch. That means we’re once again faced with the age-old dilemma: how do we give our young ones the healthy,...

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BBQ Turkey Zucchini Meatballs

July 21, 2018 · Updated February 19, 2019 ·

My two-year old goes through shape phases and this week he's really into anything round. Last week it was anything bunny shaped aka cheddar bunnies. On a serious note though, I love making hearty meatballs because I can easily sneak in some veggies in there. These BBQ Turkey Zucchini Meatballs recipe is tasty and delicious...

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Instant Pot Chicken Rice Bowls

July 6, 2018 · Updated September 15, 2020 ·

Do you own an Instant Pot yet? It's the ultimate mom life saver. I use it weekly to cook spaghetti in 8 minutes, tender beef stew in half the time and these one pot instant pot chicken rice bowls. If you don't know what it is, it's an all in one pressure cooker that doubles...

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Cherry Peach Yogurt Bark

July 2, 2018 · Updated March 15, 2021 ·

  This recipe has such minimal steps I'm not sure I could fill up this blog post. It's seriously that easy. Do you have a favorite yogurt? If you do, then use it. We love so many varieties, so it's not hard to choose, but I would suggest a flavored one. You can also choose...

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Sunshine Egg Pies

April 12, 2018 · Updated March 14, 2021 ·

Sunshine Egg Pies

Keeping an egg on a piece of toast is never easy with toddlers. One part falls to the ground, the other lands on their head.  You feel me? After months of getting my youngest to eat a breakfast sandwich, I threw in the towel. At least for now anyway. No toddlers? Not to worry -...

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5 Minute Apple Crisp

March 19, 2018 · Updated March 15, 2021 ·

Breakfast is the most challenging meal to fix because I'm always running out the door.  This 5 minute apple crisp recipe definitely saves the day. It's so delicious and is our family's favorite. The tasty delight is fiber rich with fruit and tasty butter. If you didn't know, butter is  great for brain development! Often...

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Spinach Egg Sandwich

March 16, 2018 · Updated March 14, 2021 ·

We add spinach to everything. From smoothies, dinner dishes, and sandwiches it's one of my favorite veggies to sneak in. My son recently participated in some fun activities involving leprechauns for St. Patrick's Day at school. My old spinach egg sandwich trick came to mind. This is a super easy way to include vegetables in...

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March 14, 2018 · Updated March 15, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Simple & Clean Lettuce Tacos     Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 min Total Time: 25 min Servings: 8 tacos Recipe Type: Lunch, Dinner   Ingredients 1lb ground turkey 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika TT salt & pepper 10...

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