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Instant Pot Refried Beans

There is nothing fried about instant pot refried beans - but it sure tastes like heavy, luxurious food.

Roasted Acorn Squash

This roasted acorn squash is a breeze. We can all use a recipe that makes our lives easier.....

Kodiak Pumpkin Pancakes: Time for Pumpkin Pie Spice!

These Kodiak pumpkin pancakes will hit that pumpkin pie spice spot that starts to itch this time of year......

Zucchini Burgers: A Late Summer Treat

These zucchini burgers were almost gone before I photographed them. These are the hazards of having teenagers home when you work in your own kitchen.....

Kodiak Pancakes Recipe: A Delicious Upgrade

This Kodiak pancakes recipe does not follow the recipe on the box. Why? Because it is boring!....

Roasted Eggplant Salad

Roasted eggplant salad is for summer. Eggplant is fresh right now!

Blueberry Refrigerator Jam: No Canning!

This blueberry refrigerator jam uses chia seeds to get it to set. Chia seeds when blended will thicken recipes.....

Spicy Carrot Salad Recipe

This spicy carrot salad recipe hangs out in your fridge – ready to eat when you are looking for a snack.....

Healthy Homemade Coffee Creamer

This healthy homemade coffee creamer recipe is for those of you trying to cut back on the heavy stuff in your coffee.

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup Recipe

This vegetarian black bean soup recipe should be printed out and put in your favorite recipe spot.....

Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe: No Cook

This is the fresh tomato sauce recipe for now! Those tomatoes are literally rolling into stores and farmers markets and this is the time of year that they taste the best.....

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

These easy refrigerator pickles should live in your fridge. Bored with the same old food – add pickles!....

How to Brine Chicken Breasts for Grilling

Do you know how to brine chicken breasts for grilling? It is so easy!....

Waffle Iron Potato Cakes: Turn the Oven Off

Waffle iron potato cakes are a replacement for baking. You don’t need a hot oven right now....

How to Grill Tomatoes

Do you know how to grill tomatoes? Everyone will stop by if they hear you can do it.....

Roasted Vegetable Tacos: Change up Taco Tuesday

Roasted vegetables tacos are for Taco Tuesday. You need to change it up sometimes.....

Kodiak Cakes Muffins Recipe

This Kodiak Cakes muffins recipe is a Weight Watcher’s hit - but it should be an "everyone "hit because it is a great recipe.....

Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries: YUM!

Dark chocolate covered strawberries are for right now. The simplicity yet brilliance of this treat cannot be emphasized enough.....

WW Turkey Chili: You Need This Recipe

WW turkey chili is for all of us looking for tasty food that will keep us healthy....

How to Brine Chicken Breast

Do you know how to brine chicken breast? It is like magic!.....