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Quick and Tasty Cookie Dough Dip Recipe

April 5, 2019 by Nia Shanks

cookie dough dip

Raw cookie dough is not something I've been tempted to eat. Nor do I like cookie-dough flavored foods like ice cream. But this Cookie Dough Dip is mighty tasty. It's especially great when you want something on the sweet side but would rather not dive face first into a box of fried donuts. Not only is this delicious, but it does provide nutritional value: it's fiber rich (from the beans, dates, …

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The Chocolate Protein Shake That Actually Tastes Like a Milkshake

April 16, 2018 by Nia Shanks

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Would you rather listen to this article? Use the player below or download on iTunes. How many times have you tried a “healthy” recipe that boasted it tastes just like the real thing! only to be immensely disappointed...again? My list of never-make-this-food-abomination-again recipes is a lengthy one; I don’t care if it’s healthier than the original recipe it impersonates because if it …

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The Best (And Easiest) Brussels Sprouts Recipe Ever

June 16, 2016 by Nia Shanks

best and easiest brussels sprouts ever

Forget what you think you know about Brussels sprouts, and if you've never had a Brussels sprout in your mouth and enjoyed it, you must give this super easy recipe a try. Even people who claim to hate Brussels sprouts end up loving this recipe. I can't take credit for this delightful cruciferous vegetable goodness; my wife got this recipe from one of her coworkers, and we've made it several times …

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3 Kitchen Tools That Save Time and Money That I Wouldn’t Want to Live Without

November 30, 2015 by Nia Shanks

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Convenient. Quick and easy. These are a few of my favorite words, especially when it comes to preparing delicious, good-for-you meals. If you too like home cooked meals that save time and money, then check out these three kitchen tools I wouldn’t want to live without that make life easier, and better. First to answer your questions … how do these tools save time and money? They save time …

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Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Recipes

October 28, 2015 by Nia Shanks

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Yes, I know calling these oatmeal recipes apple pie and pumpkin pie is a lofty claim. But rest assured, they're delicious and will remind you of their glorious dessert equivalents. Seriously. Make one of these right now and delight your nasal passages (these smell fantastic when cooking), your taste buds (deliciousness), and your tummy (they're quite satiating and sure to keep you going). The …

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Simple 4 Ingredient Apple Sundae

September 29, 2015 by Nia Shanks

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Since last year apple sundaes have been a fall-time favorite in our house. And why should pumpkin get all of the attention? Apples are amazing too. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? And what better way to enjoy an apple than in this simple, tasty apple sundae. You may prefer to call it a deconstructed caramel apple. Either way, it's dang delicious ... and somewhat nutritious. Tip: use …

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A Tasty Smoothie That Actually Keeps You Full

May 28, 2015 by Nia Shanks

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By far the greatest complaint I hear (and said before in the past myself) is that smoothies don't keep people full or satisfied for long. "An hour after my smoothie I'm already hungry!" was one reader's comment. That's because most people don't make their smoothies with satiating ingredients. Heck, a lot of "smoothies" I see people drink include nothing but fruit juice, ice, and some pieces of …

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3 Ingredient Crock Pot Shredded Chicken (Cheap, Fast to Prepare, and TASTY)

March 26, 2015 by Nia Shanks

crock pot shredded chicken

First, allow me to acknowledge my terrible photography skills. They're just horrible, I know. But that doesn't matter because this crock pot (or slow cooker, if you prefer) shredded chicken recipe is AMAZING, and that totally makes up for the crap-tastic pictures. There are a few reasons why this recipe is so dang good and why you need to make it. (The sooner, the better). 1. It's very …

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