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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

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I love smoothie bars. Once when we were in Knoxville visiting family, I went to The Juice Bar literally every day to get a smoothie for lunch. They were amazing! The great thing about smoothies is you can make them at home -- and you don't have to know how to cook! Smoothies are easy to make, healthy for you, and so delicious! This chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie is no different. Here's what you'll need: Cocoa powder Peanut butter (or almond butter) Bananas, sliced and frozen Honey Milk (or almond milk) Start by slicing the bananas and putting them in the Continue Reading

Deviled Eggs with Bacon

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This year for Easter, I brought my first dish to our family get-together. No one had signed up for deviled eggs, and you can't not have eggs for Easter. So I decided to try my hand at making deviled eggs for the first time! I knew I didn't want just any deviled eggs. You see, my sister-in-law made the best deviled eggs I'd ever had at Thanksgiving last year. And well, I just had to give my family a chance to try them too! Deviled Eggs with Bacon. Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Green Onion. Now that's what I'm talking about! (This post contains affiliate links. View my disclosure Continue Reading

Buckeyes

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I had never had buckeyes until I started dating Travis, and that goof ball loves them despite the fact that he hates chocolate. It makes no sense people, but I love the man. So when he left for South Korea, I made him a batch to take with him. Unfortunately, he got food poisoning before his flight and the last thing he wanted to do was stuff himself with peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. This week, I decided to make another batch. This time I was going to take them to my new neighbors who I've never met. I wanted to introduce myself and let them know who was living next door now. I Continue Reading

Warm Winter Punch

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Living in Georgia, Travis and I never really experienced winter. And it was great. I'd much rather be on the beach or going for a walk in the sunshine. But now we have moved. Indiana is much different than Georgia. As soon we got here, the snow started coming down. Huge flakes were falling as we moved our furniture in to our new house. And the temperatures have been freezing. As much as I hate the winter, having warm comfort foods makes it all so much better. This warm winter punch is comforting and great for drinking while the snow is falling. Here's what you'll Continue Reading

How to Fry Fish

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My husband loves deep sea fishing. He and his dad try to go together every year. They bring home a whole lot of fish to freeze and eat all throughout the year. Travis is always the one who makes fish for dinner because he's just the best at it. I decided it was time for him to share his secrets with ya'll! Here's what you'll need: Fish filets - we used Red Snapper, but you can use any type of fish, fresh or frozen (be sure it's thawed) Old Bay Seasoning Fish Rub Seasoning Whole Wheat Flour Vegetable Oil Coconut Oil Travis starts by adding the two seasonings to the fish filets, Continue Reading

Chili Soup

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I have shared a recipe for chili before, but it was more Chili Mac than Chili Soup. This recipe is more of a soup. It's the way I like chili best. It's my mom's recipe. You know how moms and grandmas often don't have recipes? Like they just know them by heart and throw things in without measuring and it turns out great every time? That's how my mom makes her delicious chili. So it took me several trial runs before I got this recipe right. Here's what you'll need: Tomato juice Diced tomatoes (chili ready with onions) Tomato paste Black beans Kidney beans Chili seasoning mix Garlic Continue Reading

French Toast Casserole

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Some friends of ours are in the process of adopting five little people. All of the kids are moved in and the overwhelming transition period has begun. My friend went from being a married woman to a mother of five (six if you count her husband!) -- all in a matter of weeks. I know there are moments when she feels stressed from all the scheduling, overcome with tasks and tantrums, and down right exhausted from trying to handle it all with a smile. It's a huge change for her and her husband. But they long to give these five children, who they have fallen in love with, a place to call home and a Continue Reading

10+ Chocolate Mint Recipes

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Peanut butter + Jelly. Chips + Salsa. Macaroni + Cheese. Some combos just go together like Batman and Robin. And one of my favorite combos is Chocolate + Mint. I love mint chocolate chip ice cream. I love chocolate with mint creme. Andes chocolate mints are the best part of Olive Garden! Raise your hand if you love chocolate and mint together. Well for all those with hands in the air, I've compiled a list of some of the best chocolate mint recipes for you to make this holiday season. Let me know which is your favorite! Peppermint Chocolate Cake Cookies -- Just Us Continue Reading

Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies

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Ready for a really, really easy recipe? Something to satisfy your chocolate craving? A recipe that's perfect for fall? How about these Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies made with only TWO ingredients. Here's what you'll need: Devil's food cake mix Can of pumpkin Mix the two ingredients together in a bowl. Scoop the dough into balls on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-14 minutes. Let them set up and cool for a couple minutes before serving. Print Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies Author: Tiffany Recipe type: Dessert Cook time:  10 mins Continue Reading

Chicken N’ Dumplings

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I can't believe how easy this recipe is, and yet it still turned out tasting delicious! This for all of us who don't have time to make dumplings from scratch, but still want that home cooked taste! Here's what you'll need: Chicken broth Chicken Canned biscuits (Tip: Don't use the flaky layers biscuits because the dish will turn out mushy. If you use regular home style biscuits, it turns out just right!) Cream of chicken soup Pepper Bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add in the shredded baked chicken. Turn the heat to medium. Cut the biscuit dough into quarters. Add these to the Continue Reading

Blackberry Gin Lemonade

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It's been a long time since I posted a recipe for a beverage. So how about we do something with a kick? This blackberry gin lemonade is made with fresh blackberries! Here's what you'll need: Sugar Blackberries Water Honey Club soda Gin Lemon juice Bring the sugar, blackberries, and water to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Turn the heat down and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften the blackberries. Stir in the honey. Remove from heat. If you have a fine mesh sieve, use it to push the blackberries mixture through so the beverage won't be full of Continue Reading

Honey Garlic Rolls

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Prepare to drool. It has been years since I had these amazing yeast rolls made by my friend Sarah. Recently, I couldn't stop thinking of them so I dug around until I found the recipe she gave me, seriously, probably two years ago. Maybe three. I decided it was time to try to make them for myself. I was for sure they weren't going to turn out anything like Miss Sarah's. But to my delighted surprise, they turned out just as delicious as her's! These Honey Garlic Rolls are mouth watering, and I dare you not to eat three or more in one sitting. Actually, go ahead and eat as many as you want Continue Reading

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