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Jalapeño Onion Animal-Style Fries

Crank up the heat with Jalapeño Onion Animal-Style Fries! Crispy fries loaded with spicy jalapeños, caramelized onions, melty cheese, and tangy sauce. Perfect for...

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Muffin Pan Tajin Tomato Tarts

Spice up your summer with Muffin Pan Tajín Tomato Tarts! These zesty, flaky bites burst with chili-lime flavor and juicy tomatoes—perfect for parties or...

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Chicken Shawarma Meatball Subs with Za’atar Slaw

Spice up your dinner game with Chicken Shawarma Meatball Subs with Za’atar Slaw! Juicy, spice-packed meatballs meet crisp, tangy slaw in a soft bun—perfect...

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Easy Patriotic Grilled Rice Krispies

Fire up your summer with Easy Patriotic Grilled Rice Krispies! These red, white, and blue treats add a smoky twist to the classic dessert,...

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Easy Sour Cream & Onion Potato Salad

Whip up Easy Sour Cream & Onion Potato Salad for your next BBQ! Creamy, tangy, and oh-so-simple, that’s the perfect summer side! As a...

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Grilled Greek Chicken Wings with Spiced Lemon Dressing

Fire up the grill for Grilled Greek Chicken Wings with Spiced Lemon Dressing! Zesty, smoky, and packed with Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for backyard barbecues! ...

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Jalapeño Onion Animal-Style Fries

Muffin Pan Tajin Tomato Tarts

Chicken Shawarma Meatball Subs with Za’atar Slaw

Easy Patriotic Grilled Rice Krispies

Easy Sour Cream & Onion Potato Salad

Grilled Greek Chicken Wings with Spiced Lemon Dressing

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Spring Appetizers

Easy Smoky Carrot Dip

Easy Shakshuka Deviled Eggs

spring naan nachos with smoky chipotle dressing

Caramelized Carrot Tart with Fresh Dill

Spring Breakfast + Brunch

Greek Croissant Egg Casserole

Skillet Huevos Rancheros with Ground Lamb

Egg-Stuffed Greek Bagels

Giant Skillet Cinnamon Roll

Spring Side Dishes

Deviled Egg Chickpea Pasta Salad

Spring Roasted Potatoes with Tamarind Butter

Peas and Greens with Cacio e Pepe Dressing

Caprese Roasted Asparagus

Spring Mains

Spring Pesto Lamb Pasta

Garden Veggie Ravioli with Smoky Dorothy Lynch Dressing

Ground Lamb and Vegetable Frittata

Feta, Spinach, & Pea Shakshuka

Spring Desserts

Chocolate Easter Brownies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake Blondies

Carrot Cake Bread with Tahini Coconut Buttercream

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Ginger Marshmallow Frosting

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Spring Mocktails + Cocktails

Morning Mule Cocktail

Pink Champagne Margaritas

Lemongrass & Basil Lime Sparkling Soda

Sweet Tea Sangria with Fresh Mint

Spring Grilling Favorites

Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Peaches

Grilled Romaine Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

Greek Grilled American Lamb Shoulder Chops

Grilled Steakhouse Lamb Pizza

Spring Easy Dinners

One Skillet Coffee Rubbed Steak with Bacon & Spring Vegetables

Lamb Za’atar Panzanella Salad

Easy Green Goddess Chicken Pizza

Grilled Jerk American Lamb Loin Chops with Peach Salsa

Slow Cooker Favs!

Slow Cooker Greek Gyro Bowls

Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Pizza

Slow Cooker Chipotle Bourbon Chicken Wings

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Summer Vacation Destinations

Rapid City, South Dakota: Where to Stay, Eat, and Visit!

Fredericksburg, Texas: Where to Stay, Eat, and Visit!

24 Hours in Golden, Colorado: Ultimate Travel Guide

Dublin, Ireland – Where to Stay, Eat, and Visit!

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