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Easy Homemade Granola

Easy Homemade Granola is a family favorite! I have been making variations of this for years.  Easy Homemade Granola is delicious, crunchy, customizable, and made without refined sugars or artificial ingredients. Make a batch today for breakfast, parfaits, or a quick snack. Perfect to take along on hiking or camping adventures, or even give as […]

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Cookies Desserts No Eggs Tree Nuts or Soy Recipes

Eggless Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Eggless Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the perfect cookie to share with my great nephew Benny who has allergies to eggs, nuts and soy. But he is not missing out! These Eggless Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are amazing! They are soft and chewy, have crispy edges, and are full of plump raisins. You don’t need to have food […]

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Appetizers Main Dish Recipes Soups

Creamy Potato Soup

Creamy Potato Soup is a family favorite around here. It’s creamy, cheesy, satisfying and ready to eat in just under an hour. The weather turned a little cooler today, reminding us that its still early spring in St. Louis. When that happens, I always think of a warm soup. I love a quick meal that […]

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Bars Desserts Recipes

Butterscotch Brownies

Need a quick treat? These chewy Butterscotch Brownies are the answer. Butterscotch Brownies have a wonderful chewy, caramel-y butterscotch flavor, a touch of chocolate, and crunchy pecans. Mix up the batter in less than 10 minutes with pantry staples. Don’t like pecans? Leave them out. Want a different variety of chip? Try vanilla milk chips […]

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Appetizers Recipes Side Dish

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs Dying Easter eggs with kids is a fantastic family activity. It makes for a great family tradition and gives us time to create memories with our kids. When I was a kid,  we used the old-fashioned PAAS dye kits with the fizzy tablets and vinegar. The egg holders that helped transfer the eggs […]

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Candy Desserts Recipes

Chocolate Covered Vanilla Easter Eggs

Chocolate Covered Vanilla Easter Eggs Looking for a new Easter tradition? Make your own Chocolate Covered Vanilla Easter Eggs. Kids love to help shape and dip these delicious chocolate covered eggs. Things could messy when the kids help, but that’s part of the fun. They love it! Don’t let the instructions list scare you off! […]

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Main Dish Recipes

Easy Oven Baked Ribs

Easy Oven Baked Ribs are tender, moist and so easy, you’ll want to make them on repeat. These amazing ribs are perfect for any occasion or gathering. They are meaty and so deliciously seasoned, you won’t need barbeque sauce. My family loves these without any sauces whatsoever. Now that’s a great rib recipe! No sauce […]

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Recipes Salads Side Dish

Easy Fresh Broccoli Salad

  Easy Fresh Broccoli Salad I love to serve a fresh, crunchy salad with meals. My go-to is always something green and this Easy Fresh Broccoli Salad is one of my favorites. Broccoli, red onion, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and bacon combine with a creamy homemade dressing to give a satisfying crunch to your meal. […]

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Main Dish Recipes Side Dish

Easy One Pot Macaroni & Cheese (No Flour)

Easy One Pot Macaroni & Cheese adults will love? You bet! This Easy One Pot Macaroni & Cheese is so delicious and satisfying that adults and kids alike love this classic. It’s comfort food, and it’s FAST! This easy, one pot recipe is going to be your new family favorite! So many mac & cheese […]

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Cakes Desserts No Eggs Tree Nuts or Soy Recipes

Coconut Cake with No Eggs, Tree Nuts, or Soy

Coconut Cake with No Eggs, Tree Nuts, or Soy Coconut cake is such a beautiful, easy, showstopper dessert and perfect for presenting to your family and guests at Easter. But if a loved one has food allergies, it can be really difficult to find a delicious dessert recipe that is free from allergens. That was […]

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