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Fruit Salad
September 26, 2025

Fruit Salad

Made with a bright honey-lime dressing and colorful fresh fruit, this easy fruit salad recipe is a perfect summer side dish! It’s super flexible feel free to toss in your favorite in-season fruit. Prep Time: 30 minutes minsServes 12 Ingredients Dressing Instructions

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Egg Bites
September 24, 2025

Egg Bites

Inspired by Starbucks, these easy egg bites are a healthy, delicious grab-and-go breakfast! Packed with protein and flavor, these egg bites are perfect for busy mornings or a quick snack anytime. Soft, creamy, and customizable with your favorite mix-ins. Prep Time: 10 minutes minsCook Time: …

Breakfast
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Strawberry Donuts
September 22, 2025

Strawberry Donuts

Soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, these buttermilk strawberry donuts are a sweet treat that feels as cheerful as they look. The buttermilk keeps them tender and light, while the strawberries add a fruity brightness perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a little pick-me-up anytime of day.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 donuts

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar*
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup buttermilk*
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced strawberries, fresh*

Strawberry Glaze

  • 1/3 cup strawberries
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 F and spray the donut pan with non-stick cooking spray
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
  3. Melt the coconut oil in a separate bowl in the microwave, then allow to cool for a few minutes until slightly warm to the touch.
  4. Add the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla to the coconut oil, and whisk together.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced strawberries; be careful not to overmix. The batter will be very thick.
  7. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe in the donut pan until just full.
  8. Bake the donuts for 7-9 minutes; mine took 7.
  9. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, and then turn the pan onto a wire rack to completely cool.
  10. While the donuts are baking, prepare the glaze by pureeing the strawberries completely and slowly adding in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time and whisking until smooth.
  11. Dunk the cooled donuts into the glaze 1 by 1, allowing to set on the wire rack for a couple of minutes before eating. Top with sprinkles if desired.

Notes

  1. If you do not have or want to use coconut palm sugar, you can substitute for granulated sugar
  2. If you do not have buttermilk, can you substitute by adding 4 1/2 tsp of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of whole milk.
  3. Frozen strawberries can be used as long as they are pre-diced; do not allow them to thaw before using them in the batter
  4. Donuts are best if enjoyed immediately, but will keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container. The glaze will begin to melt into the donuts after a day or so if left at room temperature.
Donuts
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Cuban Sandwich
September 16, 2025

Cuban Sandwich

The ultimate pressed Cuban Sandwich layered with juicy roast pork, smoky ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, all toasted until golden and melty. Prep Time: 15 minutes minsCook Time: 45 minutes minsServings: 4 sandwiches Ingredients  Marinade Pork Roast Cuban Sandwiches Instructions  Notes Tips for Success: …

Dinner & Lunch
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Cranberry Donuts
September 15, 2025

Cranberry Donuts

Imagine biting into a cloud of tender dough, studded with bursts of tart crimson jewels. These cranberry donuts are little rings of joy crisp at the edges, pillowy within, and kissed with sweetness that dances with the fruit’s bright tang. Each bite turns a simple …

Donuts
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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
August 25, 2025

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are one of the most favorite go-to easy dinners. They’re loaded with tender chicken, tangy bbq sauce, tender veggies, melty cheese, and a little crunch from the tortilla. It all gets cooked up to golden, crispy perfection that comes together fast, and tastes amazing!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 min

Ingredients  

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

  • olive oil
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup bacon bits (or cooked and crumbled bacon)
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded cheese (I like a mix of mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  • Add a little oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for a couple minutes until the onion starts to soften. olive oil, 1 cup diced red onion
  • Add in the bacon bits and cook for a couple more minutes until it crisps up. 1 cup bacon bits
  • Add the chicken, and bbq sauce to the pan and mix it all together. Scoop into another bowl and set it aside. 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • Add a little more oil to the pan and add in a large tortilla. 6 large flour tortillas
  • Sprinkle a little shredded cheese over half of the tortilla, then a scoop of the chicken mixture. Add a couple more Tablespoons of cheese over the mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. 4 cups shredded cheese, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • Fold the tortilla in half and let it cook on the bottom side until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on the other side until the tortilla is golden, and the inside is warm and melted.
  • Repeat with additional tortillas and filling.
  • Let the quesadillas sit for about 2 minutes, then slice and serve with sour cream, and more bbq sauce if desired.

Ingredients  

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

  • olive oil
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup bacon bits (or cooked and crumbled bacon)
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded cheese (I like a mix of mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  • Add a little oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for a couple minutes until the onion starts to soften. olive oil, 1 cup diced red onion
  • Add in the bacon bits and cook for a couple more minutes until it crisps up. 1 cup bacon bits
  • Add the chicken, and bbq sauce to the pan and mix it all together. Scoop into another bowl and set it aside. 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • Add a little more oil to the pan and add in a large tortilla. 6 large flour tortillas
  • Sprinkle a little shredded cheese over half of the tortilla, then a scoop of the chicken mixture. Add a couple more Tablespoons of cheese over the mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. 4 cups shredded cheese, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • Fold the tortilla in half and let it cook on the bottom side until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on the other side until the tortilla is golden, and the inside is warm and melted.
  • Repeat with additional tortillas and filling.
  • Let the quesadillas sit for about 2 minutes, then slice and serve with sour cream, and more bbq sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 35gFat: 21gS
aturated Fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 82mg
Sodium: 1103mg
Potassium: 352mg
Fiber: 4gSugar: 11g
Vitamin A: 380IU
Vitamin C: 3mg
Calcium: 275
mgIron: 2mg

Dinner & Lunch
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Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters
August 23, 2025

Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters

Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters baked instead of fried is a great way to deliciously stash veggies for both children and adults! Prep Time: 10 minutes minsCook Time: 15 minutes minsServings: 8 -10 Fritters Ingredients  Instructions  Notes Nutrition Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g …

Breakfast
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Chocolate Almond Biscotti
May 10, 2024

Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Chocolate Almond Biscotti crunchy, twice-baked perfection with a deep cocoa richness and the irresistible nuttiness of toasted almonds. Imagine dunking one into a steaming cup of velvety espresso, the crisp edges softening just enough to melt in your mouth. The chocolate lingers, the almonds add …

Biscotti
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