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Better than Sex Cake

Better than Sex Cake

this post may contain affiliate links     Better than Sex Cake is known for its rich, indulgent flavors and textures. The name suggests that the cake is so delicious that it rivals or exceeds other pleasurable experiences. I'll let you be the judge of that....

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High Protein Pepperoni Pizza (Chicken Crust)

High Protein Pepperoni Pizza (Chicken Crust)

this post may contain affiliate links   This high protein pizza made with a chicken crust is the perfect answer to pizza night for those that have health goals they still want to crush. This isn't low calorie but it is very high protein and relatively low carb....

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Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad

this post may contain affiliate links     Pesto pasta salad is the great Ina Garten's pesto pasta pea salad with the volume turned up.  Crispy bacon, mozzarella pearls and halved cherry tomatoes are the perfect additions to this already wonderful recipe. The...

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Coconut Cream Pie Bars

Coconut Cream Pie Bars

this post may contain affiliate links    Coconut cream pie bars are a variation of the classic pie where a buttery shortbread replaces the pie crust and the filling is thicker so you can eat these with your hands. These are decadent without being overly sweet....

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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

this post may contain affiliate links     Scalloped potatoes have long been a side dish I had no interest in making. Every time I ate them, I always thought, "meh." With all the amazing ways to prepare potatoes (which is my favorite savory food) why prepare...

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Cinnamon Roll Cake

Cinnamon Roll Cake

  Cinnamon Roll Cake is a light vanilla crumb cake with thick swirls of cinnamon and sugar throughout and topped with a thin layer of vanilla glaze. If you are cinnamon roll fan, you're going to want to save this recipe. This cinnamon roll cake is all the flavors...

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Taco Pizza

Taco Pizza

this post may contain affiliate links     Taco Pizza is a fun way to turn taco night into pizza night. A traditional crust gets topped with taco meat, cheese, queso, tortilla chips, lettuce, sour cream and salsa. The toppings are of course optional, and you...

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Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Shake

this post may contain affiliate links     This protein shake tastes like blueberry cheesecake, packs 30 grams of protein and doesn't contain protein powder. The source of the protein comes from low fat cottage cheese, and once blended with almond milk,...

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Bang Bang Chicken

Bang Bang Chicken

    Bang Bang Chicken features seasoned chicken breasts pan seared til golden brown then smothered in a sweet Asian mayo. It's the same flavor profile as Bang Bang Shrimp just with chicken rather than deep fried shrimp. The chicken is served with white rice...

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