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Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft and Delicious

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Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

There really aren’t many desserts that are better than warm homemade chocolate chip cookies. Something about them just makes me feel like a kid again. My kids (like most others) go crazy for M&M’s, so I decided to take our favorite chocolate chip cookies and add some in to create these Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are so soft, chewy and delicious, that both the kids and adults in your family will be begging you to make them over and over again. These are great for bake sales, parties or just a random weekday. You can also make a large batch of the cookie dough, scoop it, freeze it and save it for later. Go ahead and save this one now, because it may just be your new go-to cookie recipe!

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Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Chocolate Glaze

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Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Chocolate Glaze

I am going to sound like a broken record saying this, because I have said it a million times before, but there is no better combination in the world than peanut butter and chocolate. This Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Chocolate Glaze is a delicious dessert that is perfect for parties and get togethers. Because it is a sheet cake, it bakes much faster than some other cakes, and it is much more convenient to serve.

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Creamy Southwest Pasta Salad – Quick and Easy

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Creamy Southwest Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is one of those classic side dishes that you can find at almost any summer cook-out or get together. The traditional version is great, but I always like to do things just a little different and come up with a new version. This Creamy Southwest Pasta Salad is loaded with corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion and a chipotle ranch. It is super quick and easy to make, loaded with flavor and is sure to be a hit with all of your friends and family! Making this is as simple as tossing the cooked pasta with the rest of the ingredients, letting it chill and then serving. It is the perfect recipe for hot summer days when you want to get in and out of the kitchen as quickly as possible.

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Key Lime Pie Smoothie – Quick, Easy and Healthy!

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Key Lime Pie Smoothie

With this Key Lime Pie Smoothie, you can have dessert for breakfast and you don’t need to feel bad about it! This is a refreshing, creamy, sweet, tart, and healthy way to start your day. Fresh lime juice, a banana, greek yogurt, a touch of honey and your favorite milk come together and in just a minute or two you have a breakfast (or dessert) that you can enjoy on the go. If you are crazy busy in the mornings like I am, smoothies are a great breakfast choice for you. They are so quick and easy, and are typically packed with healthy ingredients. This is also a great way to get your kids to have a healthy breakfast!

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Homemade Baked Cinnamon Twists with Vanilla Icing

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Homemade Baked Cinnamon Twists

Okay, I have a confession to make. If I ever find myself inside a convenience store, I have THE HARDEST time passing up those cinnamon twists that can always be found with the donuts. Because I don’t often find myself in the convenience store (not many things can get me to take four kids inside of any store!), I decided to make my own Homemade Baked Cinnamon Twists. Now I am not saying that these cinnamon twists are the healthiest thing you can eat, but they are a better choice than the fried ones you typically see. I also thought that a quick and easy to make vanilla icing would give these just what they need to satisfy any sweet tooth. I hope your family loves these as much as ours!

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Spicy Zucchini, Corn and Tomato Salad – Quick and Easy!

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Spicy Zucchini Corn and Tomato Salad

One of the best things about summer is all of the fresh garden vegetables. This Spicy Zucchini, Corn and Tomato salad is a great way to use those vegetables in a delicious recipe. This side dish is full of flavor and easy to make. A delicious vinaigrette dressing that you will whisk together in just a few seconds will add just what these fresh veggies need to take them to the next level. Enjoy this dish hot or chilled. This would be excellent served with some simple grilled meat, as a side with tacos or double the recipe or even more and serve it at your next summer gathering.

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Rosemary Parmesan Focaccia Bread – Fresh and Easy!

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Rosemary Parmesan Focaccia Bread

Focaccia bread is such a simple, rustic and amazing thing to make from scratch. In my opinion, store bought bread can never really stack up to homemade, and focaccia bread is no exception. This rosemary parmesan focaccia bread is made with just a few easy steps. It is soft with crisp edges and has just the right amount of parmesan, salt, rosemary and olive oil on top. Serve this with anything from a fresh, crispy salad to a hearty bowl of pasta or use it to make a fantastic sandwich. This bread may be the star of the show at your next dinner!

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S’mores Bars | Ooey, Gooey and no Campfire Needed!

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S'mores bars

If you love S’mores, but you don’t always want to build a campfire just to enjoy them, these S’mores Bars might just be for you. If I am being completely honest, I do not usually love s’mores. I am not a huge marshmallow fan usually, but these bars are a different story. A fantastically delicious cookie base holds the perfect amount of graham crackers, Hershey bars and marshmallows together. This would be a great dessert to serve at a summer gathering, just don’t expect leftovers!

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Easy Homemade No Churn Brownie Batter Ice Cream

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A cone with no churn brownie batter ice cream

This No Churn Brownie Batter Ice Cream is so very easy to make, and the best part is that you don’t even need an ice cream maker! Using only your mixer, this ice cream is made in just a few minutes. Throw it in the freezer for a few hours, and then dig in! My brownie batter ice cream is super chocolatey, brownie batter flavored and loaded with chunks of brownie. This is the perfect summer treat and your whole family will thank you for it!

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The Best Alfredo Sauce – Quick, Easy and Low Carb

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A plate of fettuccine Alfredo

If you are looking for a recipe that will satisfy just about everyone – here it is! This really is The Best Alfredo Sauce, and it will please so many people! Have picky kids? Someone doing a low carb diet? Pasta lovers? Vegetarians? Just about anyone! This sauce has only 3 net carbs per serving (this does NOT include pasta!), and it would be amazing tossed with zucchini noodles or another low carb option. You can also add chicken or shrimp to this, or just toss it with some fettuccini for a classic favorite. Either way – enjoy!

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