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Chocolate Brownies

Delicious, thick and chewy Chocolate Brownies made in just one bowl. Enjoy them plain, with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or with chocolate frosting on top.

Two chocolate brownies stacked on top of each other with more brownies in the background.

Chocolate Brownies

You know those yummy  “lunch lady” brownies we got at school as a kid? Thick, chewy, (sometimes topped with a frosting that totally melts in your mouth)?  Well, you’re welcome, because now you can make them from home!

This easy brownie recipe is made in just one bowl with simple pantry ingredients. Enjoy them freshly baked, or top them with chocolate frosting or make them into mint brownies!

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Easy Healthy Granola

A homemade healthy Granola recipe that is incredibly easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack idea. At just 100 calories per serving you can feel good adding this granola to your morning yogurt, or even eating it plain with a bowl of milk.  Easy Healthy Granola I’m completely obsessed with homemade […]

Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Protein Pancakes

These low-carb Protein pancakes are a delicious and healthy recipe thats packed with protein, fiber and whole grains, all from whole foods. One pancake has 5 grams of protein and just 100 calories. Protein Pancakes My mom gave me this recipe for protein pancakes a few years ago from a personal trainer and nutritionist and […]

Baked Fontina Cheese Dip

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Instant Pot

Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

I’m confidant this delicious Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe will be your family’s new favorite! It’s so flavorful and healthy too, loaded with vegetables, protein and fiber from the carrots, celery, bell pepper, onion, black beans and chicken.  It makes an easy instant pot soup and can be made in the slow cooker too. Instant Pot […]

Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

This easy Instant Pot Chicken Marsala recipe is one of the tastiest dishes I have made in my instant pot.  Perfectly cooked chicken thighs with cremini mushrooms cooked in a sweet marsala wine mixture and served with pasta or mashed potatoes. Instant Pot Chicken Marsala I’m not lying when I say this could be my […]

Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup with Parmesan

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Desserts

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Sides

Potatoes Au Gratin

This easy Potatoes Au Gratin recipe is made with thinly sliced potatoes, a creamy cheese sauce,  and topped with sharp cheddar cheese. Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes Au Gratin is definitely a weakness of mine when it comes to holiday side dishes. Basically, if it has carbs and cheese, it’s a favorite of mine 🙂 You wont […]

Roasted Vegetables

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Twice Baked Potatoes

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