Deep Fried Peaches
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Deep fried peaches dunked in fluffy batter and rolled in cinnamon sugar? Oh yes. This family-friendly treat is warm, crispy, and tastes like peach pie took a spin through the county fair - only faster and easier!
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1 Cup Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 4 Large Peaches (sliced in half, pit removed)
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Peanut Oil
- Fresh Raspberries
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Fresh Whipped Cream
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Cheesecake Yogurt
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This 2-ingredient cheesecake yogurt is a high-protein dessert hack that tastes just like cheesecake. Made with vanilla Greek yogurt and Biscoff cookies, it turns creamy and indulgent after a few hours in the fridge—no baking required.
Pesto Pasta Salad
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This pesto pasta salad is fresh, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Tossed with pesto and simple ingredients, it’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or quick summer meals!
- 15 oz Pasta Spirals
- 1 ½ Cups Pesto
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise ((I prefer Dukes))
- 7 oz Marinated Bocconcini Mozzarella (drained and cut in half, see note)
- 1 ½ Cups Cherry Tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, halved)
- ½ Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes (oil packed, julienned in herbs, drained)
- 2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts (toasted in a pan and set aside)
- 1 Cup Arugula
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Cadbury Mini Eggs Protein Balls
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These no-bake Cadbury Mini Eggs protein balls are a fun, high-protein snack made with simple ingredients. Perfect for Easter treats or easy grab-and-go snacking.
- 2 Cups Quick Oats
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter (creamy)
- 3 Scoops Chocolate Protein Powder
- ½ Cup Honey
- 1 Bag Cadbury Mini Eggs (9oz, crushed)
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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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There are dozens of copycat PF Chang's lettuce wrap recipes, but this is are the best chicken lettuce wrap recipe out there!
- ½ Package Rice Noodles
- Oil
- 1 Pound Ground Chicken (see notes for other options)
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic (minced )
- 2 teaspoon Ginger (fresh, grated or 1 teaspoon ground)
- 2 Green Onions (Minced)
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (I prefer low sodium)
- 6-8 Leaves Iceberg Lettuce (or Butter leaf )
- Sweet Chili Sauce (optional)
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Chicken and Rice Casserole
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If you're craving a creamy and indulgent chicken casserole, then this cheesy angel chicken and rice casserole is a must-try! Made with juicy chicken, fluffy rice and lots of cheese, it's a family favorite!
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened and cubed)
- 1/2 Cup Butter (softened and cubed)
- 3 Cups Cooked Chicken (diced or shredded (I use rotisserie from Costco))
- 3 Cups Cooked Rice (I use 1/3 wild rice and the rest white rice.)
- 1 ¼ Cup Cream of Chicken Soup
- 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.7 ounce Good Seasons Dry Italian Dressing Mix
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 2 ½ Cups Colby Jack Cheese (shredded, divided)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh Parsley
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Grilled Corn on the Cob
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Juicy, tender grilled corn on the cob made with a simple salt-water soak and finished with a sweet-and-salty seasoning for the best summer side dish.
- 6 Ears Yellow Corn (or white sweet corn)
- 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 3 Tablespoons Ground Sea Salt (fine)
- 3 teaspoons Sugar
- Butter (unsalted)
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Zucchini Taco Boats
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These zucchini taco boats are loaded with seasoned taco filling, melty cheese, beans, corn, and salsa for a lighter twist on taco night that still feels hearty and satisfying. They’re easy to customize, packed with flavor, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- 4 Medium Zucchini (the stem removed and sliced lengthwise)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ pound Ground Turkey (ground chicken, beef or even chopped, cooked chicken can be used)
- 2 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Red Onion (diced)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (cored and diced)
- 1 Jalapeno (cored and diced)
- ¾ Cup Cooked Brown Rice
- ½ Cup Corn Kernels (frozen )
- ½ Can Black Beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 1 Cup Roasted Salsa
- ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped, plus more for garnish)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 ½ Cups Colby Jack Cheese (shredded )
- ½ Cup Tomatoes (diced)
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BBQ Chicken Kabobs
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Tender BBQ chicken kabobs grilled until caramelized and smoky, served with a fresh homemade ranch salad loaded with corn, avocado, herbs, and black beans. This easy summer grilling recipe is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights or backyard cookouts.
- 2 Pounds Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 Tablespoons Avocado or Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 Cups BBQ Sauce (divided)
- 8 Wooden Skewers (6 inch, pre-soaked)
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- ¼ Cup Fresh Dill (finely chopped)
- ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley or Basil (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- 4 Ears Corn
- Butter
- 2 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 8 Cups Romaine Lettuce (chopped)
- 1 Cup Green Cabbage (finely shredded (optional))
- 4 Green Onions (greens thinly sliced)
- 2 Cups Grape Tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 Can Black Beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 2 Tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley (chopped)
- ¼ Cup Basil (freshly chopped)
- 1 Avocado (peeled and diced)
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Chickpea Salad
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This easy chickpea salad is fresh, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Made with chickpeas, crisp veggies, creamy avocado, feta, and a bright lemon dressing, it’s the perfect healthy lunch, side dish, or meal prep recipe for summer.
- 3 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Can Chickpeas (14.5 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 2 Cups Mixed Yellow and Red Grape Tomatoes (halved)
- ½ English Cucumber (diced)
- ¼ Cup Red Onions (sliced)
- 1 Avocado (chopped)
- 1 Bell Pepper (roasted and chopped)
- ⅓ Cup Feta (*optional)
- ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- ¼ Cup Fresh Dill (chopped)
- ¼ Cup Fresh Mint (chopped)
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