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Easy 5 Ingredient Sweet and Spicy Meatballs Recipe

August 19, 2023 by Lynneah

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Easy 5 Ingredient Sweet and Spicy Meatballs Recipesimplylakita.comEasy 5 Ingredient Sweet and Spicy MeatballsRecipeLearn moreInstant Pot Sweet and Spicy Meatballs are an easy appetizer recipe or addition to dinner that is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smokey. Made in minutes with just five ingredients.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 1 cup water โ€“ 32 ounces frozen plain meatballs โ€“ 2 jalapenos, diced โ€“ 16 ounces seedless blackberry jam โ€“ 16 ounces original barbecue sauceLearn moreBegin the … [Read more...]

Easiest Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

August 13, 2023 by Lynneah

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Easiest Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipesimplylakita.comEasiest Homemade Chicken Pot PieRecipeLearn moreTry making this Easy Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe that is filling, comforting, and delicious. Made using a refrigerated pie crust to cover the top and the bottom of this savory pie.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 1 ยฝ pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon paprika โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon dried sage โ€“ ยผ teaspoon dried oregano โ€“ ยผ teaspoon salt โ€“ ยผ teaspoon ground black pepper โ€“ 3 … [Read more...]

20 Minute Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipe

August 6, 2023 by Lynneah

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20 Minute Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipesimplylakita.com20 Minute Beef Stuffed PeppersRecipeLearn moreInstant Pot Stuffed Peppers is a delicious recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes. Green peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, onion, condiments, and seasoning.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 5 medium green bell peppers โ€“ 1 pound lean ground beef โ€“ 1 cup rice (cooked, 90-minute, or Ready Rice) โ€“ ยฝ cup onion, chopped โ€“ 1 cup ketchup โ€“ 1 teaspoon mustard โ€“ 1 teaspoon seasoned salt โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon … [Read more...]

6 Hour Classic Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

August 5, 2023 by Lynneah

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6 Hour Classic Crockpot Beef Stew Recipesimplylakita.comClassic Crockpot Beef StewRecipeLearn moreCrockpot Beef Stew is a hearty, comforting, flavorful meal that is loaded with meat and vegetables that are simmered low and slow to perfection.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 2 pounds beef chunked beef stew meat โ€“ 3 medium celery ribs, sliced โ€“ 1 ยฝ cups baby carrots, whole โ€“ 1 medium red onion, sliced โ€“ 5 baby red potatoes, sliced โ€“ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper โ€“ 1 teaspoon garlic salt โ€“ 1 teaspoon garlic … [Read more...]

30 Minute Southern Mac and Cheese Recipe

July 23, 2023 by Lynneah

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30 Minute Southern Mac and Cheese Recipe30 Minute Southern Mac and CheeseRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreLearn how to make the easiest and tastiest southern style mac and cheese with this simple recipe! Follow the instructions for making deliciously easy southern style mac and cheese now.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 6 cups cooked elbow macaroni โ€“ 8 tablespoons unsalted butter โ€“ 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour โ€“ 2 cups half and half โ€“ 1 cup heavy cream โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon dry ground mustard โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon … [Read more...]

30 Minute Southern Style Cornbread Recipe

July 22, 2023 by Lynneah

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30 Minute Southern Style Cornbread Recipe30 Minute Southern Style CornbreadRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreLearn how to make the easiest and tastiest southern style cornbread with this simple recipe! Follow the instructions for making deliciously easy southern style cornbread.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil โ€“ 2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal โ€“ 1 โ…“ cups buttermilk โ€“ 1 large egg โ€“ ยผ cup vegetable oil โ€“ 1 tablespoon butter plus extra for servingLearn moreBegin … [Read more...]

4 Ingredient No Churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe

July 14, 2023 by Lynneah

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4 Ingredient No Churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe4 Ingredient No Churn Cookies and Cream Ice CreamRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis Cookies and Cream Ice Cream is the perfect no churn homemade ice cream that only requires four simple ingredients and is so creamy and delicious.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 2 cups whipping cream โ€“ 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk โ€“ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract โ€“ โ…” cups chocolate sandwich cookies, crushedLearn moreUsing a medium size mixing bowl, pour in … [Read more...]

30 Minute Easy Jerk Tacos Recipe

July 2, 2023 by Lynneah

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30 Minute Easy Jerk Tacos Recipe30 Minute Easy Jerk TacosRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis recipe for Jerk Chicken Tacos is loaded with the flavor of jerk seasoning. Simple to make, ready in less than 30 minutes, and perfect for Taco Tuesday or any sunny day this summer!Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 1 ยฝ teaspoons jerk seasoning โ€“ 2 tablespoons canola oil โ€“ 2 large chicken breasts (1 pound) โ€“ 2 ยฝ tablespoons mayonnaise โ€“ 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning โ€“ 1 cup slaw mix โ€“ 4 corn tortillas โ€“ lime wedgesLearn … [Read more...]

Easy Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf Recipe

July 1, 2023 by Lynneah

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Easy Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf RecipeEasy Greek Yogurt Lemon LoafRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis Lemon Bread Recipe with Glaze Icing is a great recipe for lemon lovers. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy in a quick greek yogurt bread. An easy recipe made with simple ingredients.Learn moreIngredientsLemon Loaf: โ€“ 1 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour โ€“ 2 teaspoons baking powder โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon salt โ€“ 3 large eggs โ€“ 1 cup (8 ounces) plain Greek yogurt โ€“ 1 cup granulated sugar โ€“ ยฝ cup vegetable … [Read more...]

20 Minute Warm Macaroni Salad Recipe

June 25, 2023 by Lynneah

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20 Minute Warm Macaroni Salad Recipe20 Minute Warm Macaroni SaladRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis Warm Macaroni Salad recipe is a savory, comforting, and delicious side dish. It is packed with vegetables and easy to make using a few simple ingredients. Make a bowl to share with the family today.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 1 ยฝ cups elbow macaroni pasta โ€“ ยฝ cup grated carrot โ€“ 3 tablespoons onion, chopped โ€“ 1 stalk celery, chopped โ€“ 3 tablespoons pickle relish โ€“ โ…” cup vegan or … [Read more...]

10 Minute Keto Ranch Dressing Recipe

June 24, 2023 by Lynneah

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10 Minute Keto Ranch Dressing Recipe10 Minute Keto Ranch DressingRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis delicious Keto Ranch Dressing that is tangy, creamy, and flavorful. Low in carbs and perfect to top a salad or drizzle over your favorite vegetables. Whips up in minutes.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 1 cup mayonnaise โ€“ 1 cup sour cream โ€“ ยผ cup buttermilk โ€“ 1 tablespoon onion powder โ€“ 1 tablespoon dried or fresh parsley โ€“ 2 teaspoons garlic powder โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon dried or fresh dill โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon salt โ€“ ยฝ … [Read more...]

Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Baked Pasta Recipe

June 17, 2023 by Lynneah

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Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Baked Pasta RecipeEasy Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Baked PastaRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Baked Pasta combines the flavor of enchiladas with pasta. It's spicy, cheesy, flavorful, and so easy to make. The perfect weeknight meal the whole family will love for busy summer evenings!Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 1 tablespoon olive oil โ€“ 1 pound chicken breast, diced โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon salt โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon ground black pepper โ€“ 1 pound pasta, penne or … [Read more...]

Easy Greek Chicken Salad Recipe for Summer

June 11, 2023 by Lynneah

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Easy Greek Chicken Salad Recipe for SummerEasy Greek Chicken SaladRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreTry making this Greek Chicken Salad that is hearty and full of flavor. Made with fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and topped with a delicious dressing.Learn moreIngredientsChicken Marinade: โ€“ 1 ยฝ pounds chicken breasts, boneless skinless โ€“ 1 tablespoon olive oil โ€“ 1 clove garlic, minced โ€“ 1 small lemon, juice & zest โ€“ 1 tablespoon … [Read more...]

Easy Southern Style Egg Salad Recipe

June 10, 2023 by Lynneah

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Easy Southern Style Egg Salad RecipeSouthern Style Egg SaladRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis Easy Southern Style Egg Salad Recipe is thick, chunky, and make with a few simple ingredients. A classic recipe that can be eaten on its own or used to make a deliciously filling sandwich.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 6 large eggs, hard-boiled โ€“ ยผ cup mayonnaise โ€“ 1 teaspoon mustard โ€“ 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish โ€“ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon salt โ€“ ยผ teaspoon ground black … [Read more...]

10 Minute Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe for Summer

June 4, 2023 by Lynneah

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10 Minute Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe for Summer10 Minute Lemon Pasta SaladRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreTry making this simple Lemon Pasta Salad for a delicious combination of your favorite pasta, grape tomatoes, red pepper, and lemon. The perfect side dish that's easy to make, flavorful, and delicious. The salad of the summer!Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 4 tablespoons olive oil โ€“ 2 tablespoons lemon juice โ€“ 1 tablespoon brown mustard โ€“ 1 teaspoon honey โ€“ 1 clove garlic, minced โ€“ 1 teaspoon lemon … [Read more...]

Summer 30 Minute Grilled Corn Salad for BBQ's

June 2, 2023 by Lynneah

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Summer 30 Minute Grilled Corn Salad for BBQ's30 Minute Grilled Corn SaladRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis deliciously simple corn salad recipe is perfect for summer BBQ's outside in the sunshine and is packed with flavor. Here you will find how to make the easiest grilled corn salad recipe for summer!Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 3 ears fresh corn on the cob, remove husk and silk if needed โ€“ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil โ€“ 2 cups crusty bread, cut into cubes โ€“ 3 tablespoons butter, melted โ€“ … [Read more...]

30 Minute Southern Style Cornbread Recipe

May 27, 2023 by Lynneah

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30 Minute Southern Style Cornbread Recipe30 Minute Southern CornbreadRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis old fashioned Southern Cornbread is moist, fluffy, and made in a cast iron skillet. It's a classic cornbread recipe that is best served warm straight from the oven with a pat of butter.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil โ€“ 2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal โ€“ 1 โ…“ cups buttermilk โ€“ 1 large egg โ€“ ยผ cup vegetable oil โ€“ 1 tablespoon butter plus extra for servingLearn … [Read more...]

30 Minute BBQ Chicken Sliders Summer Dinner Recipe

May 21, 2023 by Lynneah

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30 Minute BBQ Chicken Sliders Summer Dinner Recipe30 Minute BBQ Chicken SlidersRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThese BBQ Chicken Sliders are simple and easy to make, loaded with flavor, and the perfect quick dinner or game day recipe. Made with pulled chicken and your favorite barbecue sauce.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 12 slider buns โ€“ 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded โ€“ 1 ยฝ cup barbecue sauce, divided โ€“ ยฝ cup cooked red onion, thinly sliced โ€“ 7 ounces thinly sliced smoked gouda โ€“ 1 tablespoon butter, … [Read more...]

Best Sun Drop Pound Cake Recipe

May 13, 2023 by Lynneah

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Best Sun Drop Pound Cake RecipeBest Sun Drop Pound CakeRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreTry making the best ever Sun Drop Pound Cake Recipe from scratch! Itโ€™s a southern classic, decadent, moist cake thatโ€™s made with sun drop soda for a subtle lemon, lime and orange flavor.Learn moreIngredientsCake: โ€“ 1 cup butter, softened โ€“ ยฝ cup shortening โ€“ 3 cups granulated sugar โ€“ 5 large eggs โ€“ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract โ€“ 1 teaspoon lemon extract โ€“ 3 cups all-purpose flour โ€“ ยพ cup SunDrop sodaLearn … [Read more...]

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Shake Recipe

May 5, 2023 by Lynneah

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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Shake Recipe3 Ingredient Peanut Butter ShakeRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis peanut butter milkshake recipe is ready in minutes and uses only three ingredients that you already have on hand at home! Here is the easiest peanut butter shake recipe you will find!Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 2 ยผ cups vanilla ice cream โ€“ ยผ cup whole milk โ€“ 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butterLearn moreAdd ยผ cup milk, 2 ยผ cups vanilla ice cream, and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter into the … [Read more...]

Southern Style Green Beans and Potatoes

April 15, 2023 by Lynneah

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Southern Style Green Beans and PotatoesSouthern Style Green Beans and PotatoesRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreTry making Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes for the best side dish to pair with any meal. Filling, comforting, and the perfect Southern-style green beans everyone will love.Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 2 tablespoons olive oil โ€“ 1 pound ham โ€“ 1 medium white onion, finely chopped โ€“ 2 cloves garlic, minced โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon seasoning salt โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon crushed red pepper โ€“ 6 cups low sodium chicken … [Read more...]

Simple Sweet and Sour Cabbage Recipe

April 2, 2023 by Lynneah

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Simple Sweet and Sour Cabbage RecipeSimple Sweet and Sour CabbageRecipesimplylakita.comLearn moreThis sweet and sour cabbage recipe is super easy to make and the perfect side dish for spring recipes. Here is the easiest sweet and sour cabbage recipe you will find that is very yummy!Learn moreIngredientsโ€“ 5 cups roughly chopped green cabbage โ€“ ยฝ cup cooked bacon, chopped โ€“ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour โ€“ 3 tablespoons brown sugar โ€“ ยผ cup vinegar โ€“ ยฝ cup water โ€“ ยผ cup onion, chopped โ€“ ยผ teaspoon … [Read more...]

Quick Pickled Red Onions

October 12, 2021 by LaKita

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Quick Pickled Red OnionsQuick Pickled- Red Onions - Learn moreLEARN MOREQUICK PICKLED RED ONIONSPREP TIME10 MinutesRATINGCOOK TIME0 MinutesCALORIES 14 KcalINGREDIENTSRed onionVinegarCoarse saltGranulated sugarJar with a lidFull Ingredients ListINSTRUCTIONSUsing a knife, remove the top and bottom of the onion and peel any excess off to reveal the skin of the onion.Full RecipeThinly slice the red onion into round strips. Place the slices in a medium-sized wide-mouth jar with a lid.Full … [Read more...]

Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies

June 26, 2021 by LaKita

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Chocolate Chip Pretzel CookiesCHOCOLATE CHIP PRETZEL COOKIESLEARN MOREChocolate Chip Pretzel CookiesYIELD24 ServingsRATINGTOTAL TIME30 MinutesCALORIES269 KcalINGREDIENTSBaking sodaSea saltGranulated SugarButterBaking powderAll-purpose flourBrown SugarEggsVanilla extractChocolate chipsPretzels choppedINSTRUCTIONSIn a medium bowl, whisk together the  all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the butter granulated sugar, … [Read more...]

Peach Margarita

June 22, 2021 by LaKita

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Peach MargaritaPEACH MARGARITALEARN MOREPeach MargaritaYIELD1 ServingRATINGTOTAL TIME5 MinutesCALORIES278 KcalINGREDIENTSLime JuiceOrange-flavored LiqueurIceMaple SyrupPeach PureeTequilaBrown Sugar (optional)Lime Wedge (optional)INSTRUCTIONSAdd tequila, peach puree, lime juice, orange-flavored liqueur and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker or jar with a lid. Carefully shake for 10 to 15 seconds.Grab your favorite glass, rub the rim with a slice of lime and then rub it in brown sugar until … [Read more...]

Strawberry Smoothie

June 19, 2021 by LaKita

Strawberry Smoothie- SMOOTHIE -STRAWBERRYHealthy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe that is made with frozen strawberries, protein powder, and water. Pretty, thick, creamy, and delicious!LEARN MORESTRAWBERRY SMOOTHIEPREP TIME2 MinutesRATINGTOTAL TIME5 MinutesCALORIES78 KcalINGREDIENTSCup waterFrozen strawberriesProtein powder  (plain or vanilla flavor)INSTRUCTIONSPlace the water, protein powder, and frozen strawberries into a high powered blender.Process until creamy and smooth. Pour in two glasses … [Read more...]

Warm Macaroni Salad

June 10, 2021 by LaKita

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Warm Macaroni SaladMACARONI SALAD- WARM - LEARN MOREWARM MACARONI SALADYIELD8 ServingsRATINGTOTAL TIME20 MinutesCALORIES291 KcalINGREDIENTSmacaroni pastagrated carrotceleryonionpickle relishmayonnaisesalt & pepperINSTRUCTIONS Cook & drain pasta according to package instructions. Gently stir in carrot, onion, celery, pickle relish, and mayonnaise.Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.Serve immediately while still warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the … [Read more...]

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