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Simple Slow Cooker Lemon Butter Chicken

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Need a simple summer dinner recipe? Us too and this simple slow cooker lemon butter chicken totally hit the spot the other night.

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (that have been pounded to thin and brined in saltwater (*see note))
4 Cloves Garlic (peeled and minced)
3 Tablespoons Melted Butter
2 Tablespoons Freshly-Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves or 1/2 teaspoon Dry
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Freshly-Cracked Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
2 teaspoons Water

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Mini Cheesecakes with Salted Caramel Sauce

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These mini cheesecakes with salted caramel sauce feature a crunchy graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a homemade salted caramel sauce topping. A total crowd pleaser!

2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
20 Ounces Brick-Style Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature)
3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Sour Cream (room temperature)
3 Large Eggs
2/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter (cut into 8 pieces)
1/3 Cup Whipping Cream
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Salt

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Blackened Fish Burger and Sriracha Mayo

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This Blackened Fish Burger + Sriracha Mayo is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is healthy and bursting with flavor! Ready and on your table in 30 minutes!

1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Smoke Paprika
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Ground Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
4-6 Ounces Sea Bass Filet (or other firm fish)
1/2 - 3/4 Cup Chopped Purple Cabbage
1 Tablespoon Grapeseed Oil (extra virgin olive oil will also work)
2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 Cup Arugula
1 Brioche Bun (or any other type of hamburger bun you have)
3 Tablespoons Mayo
1/2 Tablespoon Sriracha

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One Pot Breaded Parmesan Shrimp Scampi Pasta

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If there's one thing I know, it's that people love their shrimp pasta, but this one pot breaded parmesan shrimp scampi pasta takes it to a whole new level.

8 Ounces Spaghetti
1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
Salt and Pepper
1 Pound Shrimp (cleaned )
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Butter
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
1/2 Lemon (zested)
Juice of 1 lemon
Parsley for garnish
Parmesan for garnish

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Raspberry Crumble Bars

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These raspberry crumble bars have a delicious shortbread base, a layer of juicy raspberries, and crunchy crumble topping. Delicious with ice cream, or a drizzle of sweet vanilla glaze.

3/4 Cup Raspberry Preserves (I used seedless)
4 Ounces Fresh Raspberries
1 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salted
10 Tablespoons Butter (melted )
1 Large Egg Yolk
1 Tablespoon Flour
1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar (packed )
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar (sifted)
3-4 Tablespoons Cream (or milk)
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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Greek Chicken Pasta Skillet

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This Greek Chicken Pasta Skillet is zesty and creamy and full of all your favorite Mediterranean flavors! With sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata Olives, garlic, chicken, pasta and more – it’s truly a meal the whole family will love!

6 Ounces Rigatoni Pasta
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Small Yellow Onion (chopped)
5 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1½ Pounds Chicken Breast Cut into 1-inch Cubes
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 Cup Chicken Stock
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
½ Cup Halved Sun-Dried Tomatoes (sliced)
½ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
3 Tablespoons Parsley (reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish)
1 teaspoon Sugar
½ Cup Fresh Cherry Tomatoes (cut in half)
1/3 Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives (halved)
¾ Cup Fat-Free Half and Half (or heavy cream if preferred)

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Deep Fried Seven Layer Dip Taquitos

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7 Layer dip is a favorite but these deep fried 7 layer dip taquitos take it to a whole new lever. Refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, & cheese!

1 Can Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans (16 oz)
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Package Corn Tortillas
3/4 Cup Sour Cream
1 1/2 Cups Guacamole
2 Cups Colby Jack Cheese (grated )
Pico De Gallo for serving
*Olives (optional)
1/4 Cup Canola Oil for Frying
Sea Salt (for garnish)

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Homemade Pizza Sauce

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Looking for a quick and easy homemade pizza sauce recipe that tastes even better than your local pizzeria's? This pizza sauce from scratch is just that!

2 teaspoons Olive oil
1 Tablespoon Butter (optional (or sub more olive oil))
4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 3/4 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Basil (chopped (or 3/4 teaspoon Dried))
1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano (chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon Dried))
5 Tablespoons Fresh Parmesan Cheese (grated)
2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
2 Cans Tomato Sauce (8oz cans)
4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
2/3 Cup Warm Water
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

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Copycat Milton's Creamy Chicken with White and Wild Rice Casserole

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Could the title of this post be any longer? Copycat Milton's creamy chicken with white and wild rice casserole is an easy, freezer friendly meal!

3 Tablespoons Butter
1 Clove Garlic (minced)
1/4 Cup Onion (minced )
1/2 Cup Celery (minced )
½ Cup Mushrooms (minced )
¼ Cup Flour
1 Cup Milk
½ Cup Chicken Broth
2 Cups Cooked Chicken (chopped *see note)
1 1/4 Cup Peas (frozen )
1 1/4 Cup Carrots (diced )
2 Cups Water
2 Dashes Tabasco
Salt and Pepper ( to taste *see note)
2/3 Cup White Rice
1/3 Cup Wild Rice
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Paprika

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Healthy Sausage Kale Quinoa Skillet

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Looking for healthy dinner ideas that are quick and easy and actually taste good? We are loving this healthy sausage kale quinoa skillet lately.

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 Zucchini (chopped)
2 Apple Chicken Sausages (chopped)
1 Cup Sweet Corn
1 Package Quinoa and Kale (frozen *or see note)
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)

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