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Prepared pancakes on a plate with a side of berries
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October 31, 2024

Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes

These cottage cheese protein pancakes are a new kid favorite in my house! This recipe was born from my quest to find a high-protein and highly preferred breakfast option, particularly before school or sports.  Even if your kiddo is not a fan of cottage cheese, these pancakes are sweet and delicious, even without syrup! Cottage Cheese Protein Pancake Ingredients For this recipe, you will need cottage cheese, four eggs, almond…
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Pistachio cookies drizzled with icing and decorated with candy monster eyeballs
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October 23, 2024

Favorite Halloween Cookies

Everyone has a favorite treat that marks a holiday or event. For us, these Halloween cookies are a staple for our pre-trick-or-treat gathering each year. They have such yummy flavor, and it's fun for the kids to get creative with decorating. We think the secret ingredients that make these cookies so irresistible are the Pistachio pudding mix and the almond extract. Favorite Halloween Cookie Ingredients Ingredients for these cookies include…
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Prepared coffee with coffee creamer, and topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice, with a backdrop of orange and white pumpkins.
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October 22, 2024

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

Welcome Fall and all things pumpkins and spice!  This homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer readily available in your home is a fun way to kick off the cooler mornings.  Have you been frequenting Starbucks to get your fill of pumpkin-spiced drinks?   Save some money and have it ready to go at home. Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer Ingredients For this homemade coffee creamer, you will need 2 cups of whole milk…
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Pumpkin pie square piece on a white plate, with a side of whipped cream and sprinkled with pumpkin pie spice
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October 21, 2024

Pumpkin Pie Squares

For all of those pumpkin pie fans out there, this is a fun recipe to try.  Inspired by what would have been our grandmother's 100th birthday this past September, I was looking through her recipe binder.  This was the first recipe I found! I love the textures, spices, and full fall flavors in this pumpkin pie squares recipe.  It has been fun to play with ratios, as her recipe has…
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Pumpkin apple spiced mule prepared in a copper mug, garnished with a cinnamon stick, a slice of green apple, and a sprig of rosemary
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October 14, 2024

Pumpkin Apple Spice Mule

This pumpkin apple spice mule is a perfect signature cocktail for fall festivities.  We have been serving it for our annual pre-trick or treat party for several years, and it is always a hit.  Initially, I was looking for inspiration for a fun party drink when I came across the Pumpkin Spice Vodka by Pinnacle.  Combining this seasonal flavored vodka with apple cider, ginger beer, and nutmeg results in a…
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baked pumpkin muffins with a crumbly muffin top presented in a white towel inside of a brown basket
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October 10, 2024

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

  Nothing says fall like the pumpkin spice flavor. These flavorful muffins are a fun way to invite in the season.  I mourn the end of summer but love the weather and recipes that fall brings. My kids and I have experimented with the spices to find our favorite combination. Try these pumpkin spice muffins and let us know what you think!   Pumpkin Spice Muffins Ingredients For this recipe,…
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Cooked potatoes in a white serving bowl with a silver spoon ready to serve it up.
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October 3, 2024

KJ’s Stovetop Fried Potatoes

With such a simple recipe, these stovetop-fried potatoes are so tasty and will greatly complement many meals. This is our mom's recipe, which she has made for us since we were kids.  This is also a man-favorite recipe in my house. My husband loves them!  When we have other family friends over, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.  Surprisingly, my kids will also enjoy these simple potatoes with a nice helping…
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Orange Ginger Mayonnaise, garnished with green onions in a small bowl with one orange and ginger on the side.
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September 26, 2024

Orange Ginger Mayonnaise Sauce

Try this sweet tangy sauce as a fun condiment for a mundane weeknight meal or lunch for kids.  With this orange ginger mayonnaise, suddenly a boring meal turns interesting! Orange Ginger Mayonnaise Sauce Ingredients For this tangy sweet sauce, you will need 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon orange juice, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, 2 tablespoons finely…
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Honey balsamic brussels sprouts prepared and being served in a bowl
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September 19, 2024

Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

This honey balsamic Brussels sprouts recipe yields a savory side dish you will want to try!  These yummy vegetables are a family favorite and adding the sweet tangy flavor of balsamic and honey offers a unique spin on typical roasted or sautéed Brussels sprouts.   Brussels Sprouts Fun Fact: According to thektchn.com, these tiny cabbages were named after the capital of Belgium, which is Brussels, as the vegetable was cultivated there…
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Ground Turkey Bolognese layered over spaghetti in a pasta bowl, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and a leaf of basil.
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September 12, 2024

Top Ten Easy Weeknight Favorites

The time is here! Schedules are crazy busy for families with school starting, sports, and ongoing commitments. The need for those easy weeknight go-to recipes is real!  We came up with this short list of our top ten weeknight favorites that help us get through the week. We hope there is something on this list that will help you in this or another busy season of life. #1.  Easy Ground…
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