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Greek Salad Recipe

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on January 16, 2021January 15, 2021Leave a Comment

Greek Salad Recipe Greek salad has become one of the most popular salads! They have lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions, chickpeas, and so much more! They always leave me feeling full and refreshed, but also light at the same time. Here are some of my other favorite salads: Loaded Italian Salad Watermelon Arugula Salad Antipasto Salad BBQ Chicken Salad Greek salad isn’t for everyone but it is slowly becoming more popular and I am so about it! I think that this salad is refreshing and perfect for the spring time especially on a hot day. Not only is it …

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Chocolate Bundt Cake

by Scarlett Bendixenon January 15, 2021January 15, 2021Leave a Comment

Chocolate Bundt Cake There is only 1 chocolate cake recipe our family makes. This is the cake recipe! My mom lets us picks our favorites for dinner and this chocolate bundt cake makes an appearance regularly. It is a favorite. We are a family of foodies and if this one is our favorite there must be a great reason! Here are some of my favorite cake recipes funfetti cake strawberry coconut cake key lime cupcakes Chocolate Bundt Cake 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/2 t salt 2 cups flour 2 t baking soda 1 cup oil 1 …

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Mixed Berry smoothie

by Scarlett Bendixenon January 15, 2021January 15, 2021Leave a Comment

Mixed Berry Smoothie A yummy 6 ingredient smoothie, using frozen mixed berries, bananas, yogurt, almond milk, honey and water. Perfect for breakfast or a snack on a hot summer day! Smoothies are a great option for a quick and healthy breakfast. Mixed Berry smoothie 2 cups frozen mixed berries 2 bananas 1 cup yogurt 1 1/2 cups almond milk 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 cup water Blend up together and then serve. Check out some of my other drink recipes Coconut Raspberry Lime Smoothie Mango Smoothie Strawberry Banana Smoothie

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Spinach Salad Recipe

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on January 16, 2021January 13, 2021Leave a Comment

Spinach Salad Spinach salad with candied pecans, hard boiled eggs, feta cheese, onion, apple, mushrooms, and bacon. Topped with a delicious honey dijon vinaigrette. Need I say more? There are 2 types of spinach salads (in my opinion) ones with berries and poppyseed, and then there is this kind! Its a little more hardy then the berry salad and boy is it YUMMY! Spinach salad is perfect for the spring time because it is so refreshing and unique. This is one of my absolute favorite salads and it is actually very simple to make with not a ton of ingredients …

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How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries

by stefaniebeckeron January 12, 2021January 12, 2021Leave a Comment

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Have you ever tried making your own chocolate covered strawberries? Check out these easy steps and also my ultimate secret for making them absolutely perfect! Chocolate covered strawberries are one of my favorite desserts especially because they are so simple to make on your own! These become super popular around Valentine’s Day and I’ve found that they sell out really quickly. Try preparing them yourself this year and I promise they will turn out better than in store. Most store bought packages don’t even use fresh strawberries and this effects the flavor in this dessert by a …

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BLT Pasta Salad

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021Leave a Comment

BLT Pasta Salad Ready for a BLT pasta salad?! When it comes to the new year, I’m always brainstorming new ways to incorporate salads into my weekly meal plans. My family loves to have salad on the side of each meal and this one has become a new favorite! I envision this salad with a yummy BBQ meal or even as the main course! When you add pasta (bowtie is my fave!) to any salad, it definitely makes it more filling! Plus, if you’re not into the pasta addition – it is extremely easy to remove or substitute! BLT, Bacon …

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Sesame Chicken Salad

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on January 12, 2021January 11, 2021Leave a Comment

Sesame Chicken Salad Sesame chicken salad with coleslaw, chicken, cilantro, green onions, almonds, carrots, avocado, and Mandarin oranges. Topped with a simple sesame dressings makes for one delicious salad. I cannot wait for this sesame chicken salad! I have always been a huge fan of this type of salad. My husband works from home so a few times a week I whip up salads for us two to eat while the kids are gone at school. My husband loves this recipe just as much too! Here are some of our favorite salads that we like to eat. Interested in the …

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Caprese Salad

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on January 16, 2021January 8, 2021Leave a Comment

Caprese Salad This caprese salad recipe is delicious, easy, light, but fancy at the same time. Can be served as an appetizer or side dish. Either way it is absolutely delicious! This simple Italian salad has become a favorite in our home lately! Layering sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. Then drizzling with olive oil and a balsamic glaze and seasoning with salt and pepper. Talk about a healthy and yummy salad! This is so simple and easy to throw together last minute and I know that it is a lot of peoples favorite. Another way to make this …