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Mac and Cheese with Peas
Friday Funday has morphed into "Everyday's A Fun Day" with half-day summer camp this last month. That means Mac and Cheese with Peas has been on repeat…
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Maggie J
Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip
Editor’s Note: This post comes to us from Sara B., one of our fav TRGL people. She first won me over by having a Pinterest board dedicated to dips. Then…
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Maggie J
Classic Peanut Butter and Chocolate Puppy Chow
Let's ease in to Slow Girl Summer with a classic that's so simple to make and even easier to snarf. Only way to make Puppy Chow better - put it on an…
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Maggie J
Homemade Chocolate Almond Magic Shell
Summer calls for ice cream and ice cream calls for magic shell chocolate ice cream topping.⁠ It's so easy to make your own so put it on your 2025 summer…
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Maggie J
Curried Chicken Salad
This one goes out to those who don't think they like chicken salad. That was me until this sweet, salty, and totally satisfying curried chicken salad…
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Maggie J
Kale and Pepper Hash with Eggs
I could eat this delicious kale and pepper hash at least once a week and now that CSA & farmers market season is upon us, I just might! Good for…
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Maggie J
The Easiest Spaghetti and Meatballs Of Your Life
If you have a true Italian Nonna, for the sake of our friendship, please pretend you never saw this. Everyone else, I’m about to blow your mind with the…
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Maggie J
Marshmallow & Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Being a human is hard. Baking and eating these great, gooey cookies is not. Inspired by the Chubby Rocco Cookies from The Kitchn.
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Maggie J
Crunchy Chickpeas
Is it a snack? A side? A crouton replacement or protein add-on for Meatless Mondays? A: These Crunchy Chickpeas are all of the above!
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Maggie J
Another Mac and Cheese Recipe
For my TRGL fans, this mac and cheese recipe is based on our meal delivery version. Big difference - it makes 6-8 servings vs. 400 at once. Bonus - the…
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Maggie J
Blueberry Lime Muffins
Three tries later, I think I've perfected the blueberry muffin. This one is definitely going in the cookbook as it's dairy-free and one of the few…
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Summery Sweet Cheese Ball Recipe
Are we doing cheese balls anymore? I want to, but if that's not fashionable, we could call this a spread. Whatever you call it, call it to your next…
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Maggie J
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