Protein Packed Mac And Cheese

Protein-Packed Mac And Cheese

Everyone has a signature dish, and for my friend Megan, I like to think it is her Protein-Packed Mac and Cheese. (She also has an awesome cheese spread, but that’s another story.) The secret ingredient in her dish is cottage cheese. Until I tasted her mac and cheese, I had never …

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Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

Easy Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

One of my family’s favorite flavors is pesto, so when I was asked to create two pesto dishes sponsored by Barilla it was easy to come up with recipes my family loves: Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad and Pesto Parmesan Baked Tomatoes. Yum!  At 18 weeks pregnant, I am all about easy …

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Loaf

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

This chocolate chip banana bread recipe is sponsored by Simply Orange Low Acid.  Do not, I repeat, do not ever throw away a “too-ripe banana.” Don’t do it. Let it get really, really ripe. The blacker, the better! Peel off the skin, put it in a plastic baggie and throw it …

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Fruity Pebbles Cake Batter Cheeseball

Fruity Pebbles Cake Batter Cheeseball

A colorful Fruity Pebbles Cake Batter Cheeseball is sure to be a standout at your next party. This post is sponsored by Pebbles Cereal.    What do you get when you mix cream cheese, cake batter and Fruity Pebbles? The most colorful cheeseball on the dessert table. Colorful and delicious the Fruity Pebbles Cake …

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Red White And Blue Popsicle

Red, White And Blue Ice Pops Recipe

There is nothing more refreshing than a frozen treat on a hot summer day, and if my girls had their way every day would be filled with sweet frozen treats. To make frozen treats even more special (and a lot healthier), we like to create our own ice pops. Our newest creation …

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5 Minute Mocha Frappe

Homemade Mocha Frappe In Five Minutes

Your day just got a little sweeter. I am about to tell you how to make your favorite mocha frappe at home in less than five minutes for a fraction of the price of a fancy coffee shop. Oh yes, that means within minutes of your craving you can enjoy a sweet mocha frappe in your own home.