Scarlett Bendixen, Author at Made It. Ate It. Loved It.

German Chocolate Cake

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021Leave a Comment

German Chocolate Cake This German chocolate cake is one of a kind and an absolute MUST TRY! The coconut pecan filling is a signature and is the key to making this cake amazing! Attention all chocolate lovers! This is a cake you have to try. With the perfect filling and texture this German chocolate cake will become your new favorite dessert to make for the family. Not only is it delicious but it is so fun to make! My kids love helping with this recipe and it turns out looking great at the end. Want more cake recipes like this? …

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BLT Lettuce Wrap

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on January 20, 2021January 19, 2021Leave a Comment

BLT Lettuce Wrap Wraps are such an easy way to enjoy your favorite sandwiches! Fill a tortilla with your favorite sandwich ingredients, in this case BLT, and then roll up and enjoy! Some of my favorite sandwiches are these: Italian Sliders Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Buffalo Chicken Sliders BLT If you love a good BLT sandwich then this wrap is a MUST TRY. It has everything you love about a BLT plus some extra ingredients that makes it super delicious. This is also a healthier option to make instead of the sandwich version. I personally like it in …

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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 Bendixenupdated on January 20, 2021January 15, 2021Leave a Comment

Chocolate Bundt Cake There is only 1 chocolate bundt cake recipe our family makes. This is it and it’s absolutely delicious! My mom lets us pick our favorites for dinner and this chocolate bundt cake makes an appearance regularly. It is a family 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 other cake recipes Funfetti Cake Strawberry Coconut Cake Key Lime Cupcakes If chocolate bundt cake wasn’t your favorite dessert before then this recipe is definitely going to change your mind. It …

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Mixed Berry Smoothie

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on January 22, 2021January 15, 2021Leave a Comment

Mixed Berry Smoothie A yummy 6 ingredient mixed berry 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. Smoothies make for the perfect healthy snack and this mixed berry smoothie is my favorite to make! It doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and it tastes just as good as it looks. I love making this as a snack for lunch time and it is super refreshing during the summer time. It can easily be saved …

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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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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 …