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Lots of frosted Swig sugar cookies with sprinkles on white tray.

The Best Swig Sugar Cookies {Copycat Recipe}

February 4, 2019

The Best Cinnamon Rolls {Cheryl’s Famous Recipe} – with step-by-step tutorial and tons of tips

January 21, 2019
Bite taken out of peanut butter chocolate chip bar on white platter.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

January 9, 2019
Bite out of healthy egg and veggie muffin.

Healthy Egg and Veggie Muffins

January 2, 2019
Extra Fudgy Brownies {One Bowl!}

Extra Fudgy Brownies {One Bowl!}

February 21, 2018
Easy Homemade French Bread

Easy Homemade French Bread

November 2, 2017
Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Smoky Honey Cilantro Chicken

Instant Pot Smoky Honey Cilantro Chicken {Bonus: Slow Cooker Directions}

September 25, 2017
The best zucchini muffins - so light and fluffy and packed with whole grains! Chocolate chips optional (or not!).

The Best Zucchini Muffins {Whole Grain}

July 10, 2017
15-Minute Quick Weeknight Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Quick Weeknight Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

March 29, 2017
Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin

Sweet Balsamic Glazed Pork {Slow Cooker + Instant Pot}

February 22, 2017
Cheesy Bacon Smashed Red Potatoes

Cheesy Bacon and Garlic Butter Smashed Red Potatoes

October 15, 2015
The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Super Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

July 20, 2015

Foil Packet Sweet Potato Tacos

May 11, 2015
Best Romaine Salad with Sweet Mustard Vinaigrette

Amazing Romaine Salad with Light Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

January 26, 2015
Scoop of baked sweet and sour chicken from the pan.

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

July 28, 2008

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      Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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      Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Pork

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      Tuna Quesadilla Melts {20-Minute Meal}

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      The Best Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese

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