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Parmesan Chicken Tenders

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Get ready for a dinner that will have everyone begging for more. These oven-baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders are coated in crunchy golden panko crumbs and have a delicious parmesan flavor. No one can resist this classic meal!

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Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Crispy parmesan chicken tenders with homemade ranch dressing is an easy dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Serve them alone or with a creamy mac and cheese and sweet and spicy cole slaw for a full meal.

Skip the store-bought or drive-thru chicken fingers, though, and make restaurant-quality food in your own kitchen! Not only is it easy to do, but it will save you money. Stores charge over $6 a pound, while your favorite restaurants charge even more.

You won't be able to get enough of these homemade parmesan tenders! Each one is coated in crunchy, flavorful panko crumbs before being baked. Don't be surprised when they disappear in a hurry. It's just a sign to make more next time!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • Easy to Make - Breading chicken is easy to do with just a few ingredients.
  • Great Flavor - A parmesan and panko coating gives them a delicious and crunchy taste. They bake up crispy on the outside and tender and juicy in the middle.
  • Baked, not Fried - Bake these in your oven to save time, calories, and an oily mess. There is no need to use oil to get that crispy texture.
  • Save money - Use your hard-earned money to make fresh tenders and nuggets for almost half the cost of frozen ones.
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Strawberry Granola Bars

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These Strawberry Granola Bars are a delicious snack when you're on the go or just need a quick pick-me-up. With a chewy texture and fruity flavor, these are sure to become your new favorite breakfast bars.

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Granola bars are such a versatile snack. You can make them healthy like these zucchini oatmeal bites, or you can load them with candies like my favorite no bake M&M granola bars.

If you're looking for a new and exciting snack to take on-the-go, look no further than these homemade granola bars!

Why Make These

Our strawberry granola bars are soft and chewy and perfectly sized for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Not only are these oatmeal bars easy to make, but they will satisfy your sweet cravings. The pan of snacks is made with just enough freeze dried strawberries to give it a delicious fruity flavor.

  • Easy to Make - Skip the store bought oatmeal breakfast bars and make these granola bars in under 30 minutes.
  • Soft and Chewy - They are a sweet cross between an oatmeal cookie and a baked granola bar.
  • Snack Size - Enjoy them for breakfast, school lunches, after school snacks, or pre or post workout fuel.
  • Loaded with Flavor - Freeze dried strawberries add a pop of fresh strawberry flavor without adding any extra moisture.

You can even create seasonal breakfast treats like these caramel apple spice bars or peppermint hot chocolate bars. With so many options, you can enjoy them year round or whenever the craving hits.

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Chocolate Donuts

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Enjoy a delicious breakfast treat that is sure to satisfy any chocoholic's cravings with these baked Chocolate Donuts. Topped with even more chocolate and colorful sprinkles, this treat is sure to put a smile on your face in the morning.

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Whenever we visit a new city I love finding donut shops to visit. Having a good donut while on vacation is the best.

Since I am such a donut fan, I love making homemade baked donuts for special occasions. A few of our favorites are these orange donuts, apple cider donuts and blueberry filled donuts.  

Why This Recipe Works

If you haven't had cake donuts then you are missing out. There are so many ways to make them. Since I love chocolate, I had to make a chocolate donut version.

These sweet baked donuts turned out absolutely amazing! They are moist and delicious with a cake-y crumb texture that melts in your mouth.

  • Triple the Chocolate - Dark cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and a chocolate glaze makes these everything a chocolate lover will go wild for.
  • Baked Not Fried - Traditional donuts are fried in oil, but this recipe is easy to bake in the oven.
  • Sweet Breakfast Treat - The soft crumb texture goes perfectly with a cup of milk or a chocolate latte.
  • Perfect for any Occasion - Sprinkles add a pop of color that you can match to any theme or event.

Not a chocolate fan? Try these funfetti donuts or blueberry key lime donuts in your donut pan.

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Broccoli Egg Bake

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Start your day off right with this easy Broccoli Egg Bake. Loaded with veggies and cheese, this egg casserole will be a hit with everyone in your house. Plus, you can make it ahead of time for a quick breakfast all week long.

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Why You Will Love This

Eggs are a great way to enjoy a high protein and low carb breakfast. We love making egg muffins, egg burritos, and egg casseroles ahead of time, so we can enjoy them for breakfast on busy weekday mornings.

This delicious and easy to make broccoli egg casserole is loaded with veggies and topped with cheese. It's perfect for busy families or anyone looking for a low carb breakfast recipe.

Keep things simple by making the egg bake ahead of time. It reheats quickly, so you can reheat squares any day of the week.

  • Packed with Veggies. Use whatever veggies you have on hand or whatever veggies are in season to create a new egg bake every time.
  • Make Ahead. This egg recipe can be made ahead of time, so all you have to do is heat and serve on busy mornings.
  • Healthy Breakfast. Packed with proteins and veggies, this low carb egg dish is a nutritious breakfast choice.
  • Great for holidays! Make and serve this egg bake for Easter morning, Mother's day, or any special brunch.
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Lucky Charms Cookies

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Add some magic to your baking with these soft Lucky Charms Cookies. Each one is packed full of colorful marshmallows, making them the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day.

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Why Make These

I love making cookie recipes for every holiday. Kiss cookies for Valentine's Day, carrot cake mix cookies for Easter, fireworks cookies for the 4th of July, and chocolate peppermint crunch cookies at Christmas.

So, of course for St. Patrick's day I had to use my favorite childhood cereal in some cookies. These soft cake mix cookies are loaded with white chocolate and colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows. Every bite will have you feeling like a kid again.

  • Kid Friendly - The kiddos will have a blast pulling all the marshmallows out of the cereal box and mixing them into the cookie dough!
  • Easy Cake Mix Cookie - If you haven't ever made cake mix cookies you will be amazed at how easy they are to make.
  • Funfetti Flavor - Funfetti chips and Lucky Charms marshmallows make them magically delicious.
  • Colorful Rainbow Cookie - Bright rainbow colors make them perfect for rainbow themed parties.
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Orange Muffins

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Add a little sunshine to your day with these Orange Muffins. These glazed muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor. An orange glaze adds the perfect final sweet touch.

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Why Make These

Muffins are an easy treat to make for breakfast or brunch. The best part is that they can be made in a variety of flavors. Some of our favorites are these banana muffins, these blueberry zucchini muffins, or apple muffins.

One muffin you must add to your list are these orange glazed muffins. Fresh squeezed juice adds the perfect touch of orange sweetness to the soft fluffy muffins. It's like eating sunshine for breakfast.

  • Bright Flavor - Fresh orange juice and orange zest add a delicious taste.
  • Soft and Fluffy - Cake-like texture that is so good.
  • Orange Glaze - A sweet mixture of sugar and juice makes a delicious topping.

Serve these muffins with a glass of pineapple orange juice for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. If you love orange, try out these orange sweet rolls.

Love baking muffins? Try our chocolate banana muffins, carrot muffins, or monkey bread muffins.

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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There is nothing like a warm bowl of Loaded Baked Potato Soup when it's cold outside. This potato soup recipe is easy to make and packed with the flavors of a classic baked potato. It's is sure to become a favorite.

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Soup is the perfect comfort food to make during the winter months.  There is something so relaxing about eating a warm bowl of soup when it is cold outside.

A few of our favorites are chicken noodle soup, broccoli cheddar soup, or Dr. Pepper chili with a pan of easy skillet cornbread.

Potatoes are an inexpensive ingredient and can be made into so many great things like french fries, potato salad, or a creamy potato bacon soup.

Why this is the Best Potato Soup

This easy baked potato soup has so much flavor from the crispy bacon, shredded cheese, and veggies. Plus, there are no extra ingredients needed to make it thick and creamy.

  • Ultimate Comfort Food - Everything you love about a baked potato in a creamy bowl of soup.
  • Hearty and Delicious - Lots of bacon and cheese make this a hearty main-dish soup.
  • Easy to Customize - Load your soup bowl with all your favorite baked potato toppings.
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Chocolate Oreo Cookies

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These Chocolate Oreo Cookies are the ultimate chocolate cookie! Each cookie is packed with chunks of Oreos and white chocolate chips, making each bite absolutely delicious.

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Chocolate Oreo Cookies

There is something about the crunch and flavor of an Oreo that I adore. Not only do they taste good, but they work great in so many easy dessert recipes. The most common way we use them is in a cookie crust or in these cookies and cream cookies.

I was craving chocolate this week, so I made chocolate cookies with Oreos. These fat cookies are so easy to make and are loaded with cookie chunks and white chocolate chips.

If you love Oreos, you will fall head over heels in love with these white chocolate Oreo cookies made from scratch.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to make in minutes. The chocolate dough comes together quickly in one bowl.
  • They are loaded with chocolate goodness. They are made with cocoa powder, chocolate cookie chunks, and white chocolate chips.
  • No chilling is required! You can roll and bake this dough as soon as you mix it.
  • Super thick and puffy cookies. These cookies are meant to be fudgy and chewy.

Make sure you have a glass of milk ready. These dark chocolate cookies are decadent and insanely delicious.

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Chocolate Bon Bon Cookies

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Enjoy a delicious surprise when you bite into these Chocolate Bon Bon Cookies. Each bite-sized shortbread cookie is dipped in white chocolate and has an unexpected Hershey kiss hidden inside. Get ready to fall in love as they melt in your mouth.

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Chocolate Bon Bons

I love finding fun ways to incorporate Hershey's kisses into cookies. There is something so exciting about eating a cookie with chocolate in the middle.

A batch of these chocolate cookies with kisses is so easy to make. Adding a white chocolate coating and colorful sprinkles make the bon bons look so fancy.

Get ready to satisfy your inner chocolate lover with these chocolate bon bon cookies.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Quick and easy to make. The dough comes together in minutes using a mixer and one bowl.
  • No chilling time required. Fill and bake these secret kiss cookies right away.
  • Use any Hershey's Kisses. Feel free to use your favorite kiss flavor for the centers.
  • Perfect for every holiday. Change up the sprinkles on top of the bon bons to match the holiday or theme of any party.

Looking for more chocolate cookies to munch on? Try our dark chocolate Butterfinger cookies, chocolate blossom cookies, or these chocolate Oreo cookies.

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Banana Split Cheesecake

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This Banana Split Cheesecake has all your classic ice cream sundae flavors. Layers of creamy banana cheesecake, strawberry pie filling, and a fun chocolate topping creates a delicious dessert that everyone loves.

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In college, I worked as a waitress at Friendly's. One of my favorite desserts to make and serve was the banana split sundae. There is just something about the combination of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and banana that is so delicious.

Over the years I have been inspired to add those flavors to different banana split desserts. Some of our favorites are banana split pie, banana split cake, and this dessert salad.

Since we love cheesecake, I decided to add the sundae flavors to a full sized cheesecake too. I changed the toppings on this banana pudding cheesecake and added a graham cracker crust. The end result was the most delicious banana split cheesecake!

Bonus: Love cheesecake? Check out our favorite 37 cheesecake recipes.

Why You Will Love This

This banana cheesecake with ice cream toppings is a gorgeous dessert to make for summer parties, picnics, or potlucks. It looks impressive, but is actually quite easy to make.

  • Combination of banana cheesecake and banana split toppings makes it taste so good.
  • Takes the flavors in a banana split sundae to a whole new level.
  • Easy and fun to customize with your favorite ice cream toppings.
  • Great dessert for special holidays or fun family gatherings.
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