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Mexican Street Corn Salad

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Mexican street corn salad!!! The flavors of a cob of Mexican street corn, all in a bowl.  August in Iowa means one thing: sweet corn season! Our sweet corn is THE BEST! So sweet, crunchy, and flavorful. Perfection on it's own. But, have you ever had Mexican street corn?! It's pretty much sweet corn on steroids! Sweet corn is so good, all you need is a little butter and salt, maybe some pepper. But, if you want to try an unusual spin on things, then try Mexican street … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Cheesecake with Cherry Topping

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Wow!! It's been a minute.  We just moved into our new house this past Friday. As I am writing this post, it is the first day that I have been working in my new office. We are officially moved in, but still in the process of unpacking. Due to the rush of packing up our old house so that we could be moved out on time, and then moving into our new house - I took a somewhat longer then expected break from blogging. Never fear, I AM BACK!  And I have so many delicious … [Read more...]

Healthier Scotcharoos (Without Corn Syrup)

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If you're from the Midwest I am sure the title of this post got you super excited! And if you're not from the Midwest, then you might be wondering what the heck are scotcharoos?!?! Let me introduce you to a true Midwest treat! Trust me, once you take a bite, you will be hooked. What are scotcharoos? Scotcharoos are essentially a peanut butter rice crispy treat that's topped with a melted layer of chocolate and butterscotch chips. The result is a delicious crunchy, chewy, treat with a … [Read more...]

Sonoma Chicken Salad (Whole Foods Copycat)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Hi friends. If you have never had sonoma chicken salad before you are in for a treat!!!   Of all the chicken salads out there THIS chicken salad is the queen of them all. It's just got that perfect balance between crunchy celery and pecans, and juicy, sweet grapes with tender, savory chicken and a dressing that's just the right amount to keep everything moist, but … [Read more...]

Socca Pizza with Pesto (Gluten Free)

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Pizza! Pizza! PIZZZAAAA!!!! Who doesn't love some pizza?!? This pizza isn't just any pizza. It's socca pizza!!!! If you remember about a year ago, I shared a recipe for rosemary socca. It's essentially a flat bread that's tender in the center and crisp around the edges. SO GOOD!!! Ever since trying socca I have wanted to use it as a pizza crust. I mean, why not?!  It's the perfect blank canvas for an array of toppings. Similar to an artisan pizza. Best part: there is no … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins (Healthy)

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Welcome to the land of fluffy muffins studded with juicy blueberries and topped with crunchy sugar. It's a lovely place to be. Sit. Stay a while. Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake. I think it's because I LOVE the idea of a muffin, but usually, they are pretty much cake trying to disguise itself as a healthy breakfast food.  What if I told you muffins don't have to be that way? That a muffin can be relatively healthy,  yet still taste delicious? Would you be on … [Read more...]

Lemon Dill Salmon with Asparagus (One Pan)

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As the weather gets nicer I want to spend less time in the kitchen cooking and more time outside. That's when a sheet pan meal comes into play, especially one that features fish, because fish cooks so dang fast! Lemon dill salmon with asparagus only takes 20 minutes to make, and only requires one pan!!! It can't get much easier then that!  The other best part is that this is a complete meal. It provides a healthy protein with healthy fats, and a super healthy vegetable form the … [Read more...]

Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Flourless)

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OMG!!! I so want a bite of that cookie. Don't you?! I am so obsessed with these healthy chocolate oatmeal cookies!!!  I could eat them multiple times a day, every day, and never get sick of them. They are soft, so chocolate-y and, fudgy, perfectly sweet, and studded with chocolate chips, and chewy oats. Even though they are a healthier cookie, they satisfy my sweet tooth and craving for baked goods like crazy. A few years ago I shared a recipe for banana peanut butter oatmeal snack … [Read more...]

Easy Jalapeno Sauce (For Dipping, or Drizzling)

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!! 🥳 Today, I have for you a super easy Jalapeno sauce that can be used in so many different ways. I first tried this sauce last summer on our family vacation when my cousin made it. He said he had it at a Mexican, or Tex-Mex restaurant, in Texas, where he lives - of course, Texas has delicious Mexican food, so good! Anyways, when he was describing it to me, that all it is is jalapenos blended with avocado oil and lime juice.... I was skeptical. Then I tried it. It … [Read more...]

Chile Relleno Enchiladas

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Are you familiar with chiles relleno?  They're so, so good. One of my favorite things to order at a Mexican restaurant, but when I set out to make them at home I felt overwhelmed. I wanted to make an easier spin on chiles rellenos without as much work. This recipe for chile relleno enchiladas was inspired by Laura in the Kitchen. Thanks Laura for the idea to turn a time consuming recipe into something more manageable. Chile relleno enchiladas are corn tortillas stuffed with roasted … [Read more...]