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Last week we had a big snow storm. School was cancelled and I was facing a day inside the house with the kids, trying to get my work done and still have a little bit of sanity left at the end of the day. I had already started planning for all kinds of fun games for them when I realized they hadn’t had breakfast yet, and we had run out of cereal! A couple of sad-looking, brown bananas were staring at me on the kitchen counter so I did a quick search online and ended up with this marvelous muffin recipe.

When the scent of baking these fills your kitchen, you can savor the air, like you’re already enjoying these warm, moist muffins! You can never go wrong with banana muffins. Their classic flavor has been on the favorites list for ages. This recipe is ready in 30 minutes, and yields 9 large muffins. Sprinkle the tops with cinnamon for a finishing touch!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Yummy.

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Quick tip: These are best served warm with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk!

What a mouth-watering combination! I bet you never would have thought of adding anchovies and poached eggs to your salad, or at least I wouldn’t. I had my doubts when I came across this recipe but decided to give it a go, anyway. It turned out so amazing, I made it again the next day! This recipe also gives you the option of making your own Caesar dressing from scratch, for extra creamy, homemade deliciousness.

Besides bacon, you can dress this up  like any other Caesar salad.  Toss in some grilled chicken, or some blackened shrimp, for an extra dose of protein, and a triple dose of yum! I served this salad for a brunch for our overnight guests, and they said it felt like they were dining in a fancy hotel restaurant!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Serious Eats.

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Chances are many people still have a candy cane or two (or a box full of them) around this time of year. Why not make this lovely fudge to get rid of those candy canes? This recipe is easy because you can crush the candy can yourself, and the fudge is done in minutes. Based on my very scientific studies I can also tell you this is a treat that will magically disappear within minutes!

I had purchased a huge box of candy canes before Christmas, just because they were so pretty. Ok, they were on sale, too… But after a while, you get a little bored of eating them. So I decided to switch it up a little and turn them into something even more delicious! I made a large batch of this fudge, ate about half of it myself, and packed the rest of it into pretty little cardboard boxes to give to friends and family.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Six Sisters’ Stuff.

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Quick tip: This recipe makes 48 pieces.

This is a new take on a classic veggie salad. I know every time I got to the deli counter I see this dish, but why not make a better version at home? Broccoli salad is not only healthy for you, it also happens to be delicious! For an even lighter dish, sub the mayonnaise for a low-fat version, or even for plain yogurt, and skip the bacon for a crunchy nut, like almonds.

Since I came across this recipe a couple of weeks ago, it has become a family favorite! I like to serve this as a side dish and believe me, even the picky eaters gobble it up so fast! But my favorite thing about this salad is that I can make a large batch, refrigerate it in an air-tight container, and I’ll have a tasty lunch waiting for me when it’s time to take a break from work!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Gourmandize.

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Quick tip: Use your favorite cheese for this salad!

Who doesn’t love a nice, creamy cheesecake and what better way to get your fix, than packing all that taste into neat and convenient little bars? Perfect for lunches or as a side appetizer or dessert during a dinner party. When you slide your fork through this delectable dish, one of the best parts is breaking through the crisp graham cracker crust. It’s a fruity, cheesy, and creamy recipe that is sure to be a hit at any party!

Here’s what our friends at 12 Tomatoes had to say about these raspberry cheesecake bars:

Cheesecake is one of those desserts that tastes light and refreshing (probably because it’s not overly sweet and cloying), but it can feel pretty heavy if you accidentally over-indulge. We love cheesecake, but wanted to make a version of it that was a little smaller than standard, so we whipped up these raspberry cheesecake squares, they’re super cute and super tasty!

 

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick tip: Use your favorite cookies or crackers for the crumb crust!

So what happens when you cook a particular meat in several different ways? Well, in this chicken dish, it brings out the most delectable and savory flavors. Otherwise known as “chicken kiev”, which basically translates to cheesy fried chicken. This recipe yields 6, so hurry up and test it out, because you’ll want to be making it again and again.

For some reason one of my picky eaters is going through an even pickier phase… He used to at least eat chicken but lately, not even that. I knew I had to come up with a new recipe that would make him eat at least something besides brownies and pretzels! The wonderful crust on top of this chicken kiev is what finally made him dig in! I was told; “Mom, you can make these anytime!” – and I sure will!

Recipe courtesy of 12 Tomatoes. Image courtesy of OverSixty.

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Quick tip: Mix even more of your favorite herbs to the butter!

 My husband is crazy about Mexican food. I swear, he could eat it every single day – AND for every single meal of the day! I do like it, too, but I’d rather have more variety when it comes to our dinner routine. However, every Monday we are having Mexican food simply because he can’t live without it! This awesome enchilada recipe has been his favorite for a while already, so today I’m going to share it with you.

The key to this incredible, cheesy-baked Mexican dish, is that it’s swirling in spicy, homemade enchilada sauce. Let the warm tortillas bake in this concoction, and you have an easy recipe, that will please the whole family. Ready in an hour, this recipe yields 6-8 servings, but be quick on the seconds, because this dish never makes it to leftover-land.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick tip: Add some hot sauce if you like your enchiladas spicy!