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30 Minutes or Less Breakfast Recipes Dessert Recipes Holiday Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Decadent cake and frosting without the guilt! Red Velvet Donuts are a fun way to portion out this classic dessert so you can stay on track while still indulging. As you might be able to tell, I've been on a donut kick lately. I finally bought some molds given the whole stay-at-home situation, so experimenting has given me some creative relief from the chaos of online teaching.Cinnamon Roll Baked Donuts was my first venture into the world of healthier donuts, and boy have they been a success! ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Dinner Recipes Italian Recipes Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

A lighter version of the Italian favorite. My recipe for Penne alla Vodka has all of the luscious, creamy texture of the original but is completely guilt free!I'll be honest, this was a hard one to lighten up. It has been so highly requested on Instagram, so I tried about 3 or 4 variations until I arrived at this magical combination. Traditional Penne alla Vodka has tomatoes, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese as the base. For lighter cream sauces, I usually rely on a combination of: half and and ... continue reading...

Breakfast Recipes Dessert Recipes Holiday Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Cinnamon Roll Baked Donuts pack a flavor punch that will satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping you on track. The best two breakfast treats in one!Oh. my. My oh my oh my. Do you ever eat something so delicious that you just don't know if you can truly express how satisfying it is? Words can't do it justice? Well, I'm going to do my best here. These donuts are moist and fluffy, kind of cake-like. That soft pastry is topped with a crunchy, sweet cinnamon streussel. The result tastes something like ... continue reading...

Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes Italian Recipes Recipes by Course Recipes by Ingredient Recipes by Type

This easy dinner is a hybrid of two Italian favorites--classic meatballs and chicken parmigiana. Serve Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Homemade Marinara over whole wheat pasta with a side salad and some garlic bread. You family will be totally impressed, and they don't need to know that it only took you 30 minutes to prepare!Making meatballs can seem like a lot of work. Mixing the meat, forming the balls, cooking them in batches in a skillet. And cooking your own marinara? Forget it. That all ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Casserole Recipes Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes Mexican Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

With just a few pantry and refrigerator items, you can throw together these flavorful Green Chili Enchiladas in no time! Simple, inexpensive, and delicious. To add a little excitement to our lockdown situation, Jeff and I have declared Fiesta Fridays. Margaritas and Mexican food! Something to look forward to after a long week of remote teaching. Green Chili Enchiladas it is!Normally, I like to make as much as I can from scratch. When I see a recipe with mainly canned ingredients, I try to ... continue reading...

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