Recipe Roundups – Glue Sticks and Gumdrops

11 Big Mac Inspired Recipes to Get Your Fast Food Fix at Home

Donella Crigger — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 21:30:00 +0000

There’s nothing more satisfying than biting into a Big Mac when you’re craving fast food. But if you’re trying to save money by eating at home more, these Big Mac inspired recipes really hit the spot, too. This collection of recipes delivers Big Mac flavor in a variety of ways, like homemade pizzas, smash tacos, …

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13 Fun and (Mostly) Healthy Snacks for Kids

Donella Crigger — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:32:56 +0000

Summer will be here soon, and that means the kids will be home all day. And though their meals are meticulously timed during the school year, somehow, their stomachs become bottomless pits during the summer months. Keep up with their appetites with these fun and (mostly) healthy snacks to avoid those expensive packaged treats. Fruit …

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13 No-Fuss Poke Cakes for Every Potluck and Picnic

Donella Crigger — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:05:52 +0000

Want to make a fail-proof dessert that’s easy, delicious, and tastes even better the next day? You can’t go wrong with any of these simple poke cake recipes when you’re asked to bring something sweet to a potluck or family get-together. Whether chocolate is your weakness or you prefer light and refreshing flavors, you’ll find …

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11 Crispy Roasted Chickpeas Recipes for When You Get the Munchies

Donella Crigger — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:57:09 +0000

Feel like having a crunchy snack? Sure, it would be easy to grab a bag of chips, but who stops at just one serving of those? Instead of a high-calorie snack with absolutely no nutritional value, make a couple batches of crispy roasted chickpeas for the week. Packed with flavor and actually good for you, …

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21 Low Carb Green Bean Recipes to Add to Your Meals

Donella Crigger — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:01:56 +0000

When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, finding the right balance of delicious and nutritious can sometimes be a challenge. This is especially true when it comes to sides — who wants to eat bland veggies all the time? But fear not, because we’ve rounded up a list of mouthwatering low carb green bean …

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Easy Valentine’s Day Snacks for Kids + Printable Lunchbox Notes

Donella Crigger — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:47:12 +0000

With February just around the corner, it’s time to start planning those cute classroom treats and Valentine’s Day snacks for kids. We have lots of simple, creative ideas to make your kids’ breakfasts and lunches look adorable and filled with love, and we’ve even included some printable lunchbox notes for Valentine’s Day as well. Cute …

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10 Low Carb Soups to Warm Your Soul

Donella Crigger — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:15:34 +0000

I don’t know about you, but when winter arrives, I want to get under a big thick blanket and eat lots of carbs. Yikes! One of my favorite comfort foods is soup (of all kinds), so soup is a go-to dish for me when it’s cold outside. Instead of soups filled with starches and grains, …

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15 Tasty and Time-Saving Low Carb Crock Pot Recipes

Donella Crigger — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:52:10 +0000

When I know I’m going to have a busy day, I turn to my crock pot. I can pile the ingredients in the slow cooker and go about my day playing with the kiddo, working and catching up on chores. So when my husband started low carbing, I knew I’d need to find some go-to …

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9 No Guilt Carb-Conscious Desserts

Donella Crigger — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:00:38 +0000

Want to indulge in something sweet without ruining your low carb diet? You’re in luck! Plenty of desserts allow you to satisfy your sweet tooth without consuming loads of carbs that will only end up in disappointment on the scale in a few days. Try these low carb desserts to get your sweet fix! Before …

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15 Low Carb Breakfast Ideas

Donella Crigger — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 03:34:38 +0000

Tired of the same old breakfast when you’re low carbing? You’re in luck! We’ve found 15 delicious and easy low carb breakfast ideas to keep you from getting bored with your morning meal. ‘Tis the time of year when my husband gets back on track with his low carb lifestyle, and changing things up is …

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