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Air Fryer Cornbread Recipe

This incredible Air Fryer Cornbread recipe comes together in just a few minutes with basic pantry staples. Perfect for fast dinners, breakfast, or snacks, this from-scratch cornbread is a delicious treat the whole family...

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Scattered Sundays

Well, Bennett’s run of three-year hide and seek Covid champ has come to an end. We never thought he’d go this long, so it was a good streak while it lasted!

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Air Fryer Cookies

Soft and delicious Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are an easy dessert that won’t require heating up your kitchen. Make the perfect cookie in the air fryer for fast treats that your family will...

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Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup

Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup is the perfect meal for when you need an easy, and hearty dinner that the whole family will love. This cozy bowl of yum is a game-changer for weeknight...

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Scattered Sundays

Well, I have officially eased back into running after a season of surgeries and recovery. It’s going…well(ish). Maybe? I had no expectations that I would quickly be returning to pre-surgery level endurance. So, for...

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Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Delicious and fluffy, Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect tasty whole-grain breakfast. Made with 100% whole wheat, they’re super fluffy and packed with amazing banana flavor and a kiss of chocolate chips....

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Fried Artichoke Hearts

Crispy and dippable, you’re going to love these Fried Artichoke Hearts in the air fryer! Perfect as a healthy side dish or appetizer, a plate of air-fried artichoke hearts will be a new favorite!...

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Scattered Sundays

Happy 2023, my friends! May the best of your 2022 be the worst of your 2023. I’m wishing good and exciting things for everyone. You know that feeling when you score an amazingly close...

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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions are a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we...

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Vegan Quinoa Salad

This Vegan Quinoa Salad is packed with flavor and cooks in a flash! A delicious make-ahead quinoa side dish that is full of crunchy veggies and a homemade zesty sauce. As an Amazon Associate,...

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Easy Instant Pot Recipes

Make these healthy and delicious Easy Instant Pot Recipes For Beginners to help you learn to make amazing quick and simple meals. Tasty dinner, soup, breakfast, and other recipes to get you started on...