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March 2, 2022

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Nutella oatmeal cookies and soft, chewy, and loade

Nutella oatmeal cookies and soft, chewy, and loaded with rich Nutella flavor. Top with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect bite!

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#theheartylife #Nutella #NutellaCookies #OatmealCookies #EasyBaking #ChocolateOatmealCookies #SoftCookies #ChewyOatmealCookies

This copycat recipe for Zoe’s Kitchen pasta sala

This copycat recipe for Zoe’s Kitchen pasta salad is a super simple side dish or main dish! Tomatoes, feta, garlic, and plenty of fresh basil tossed in an easy olive oil dressing. Add grilled chicken or steak for a more filling meal.

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#theheartylife #PastaSalad #ZoesKitchen #CopycatRecipe #Pasta #CapreseSalad #SideDish MainDish #EasySalad #Feta

These coffee cupcakes with espresso buttercream ar

These coffee cupcakes with espresso buttercream are light & airy with the perfect rich coffee flavor. Perfect for anytime of the year or add a little gingerbread cookie for a fun holiday theme!

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#theheartylife #HolidayBaking #Gingerbread #Coffee #Espresso #EspressoCupcake #CoffeeCake #EspressoButtercream #HolidayCupcakes #Cupcakes #BakingFromScratch

#ad Let’s make this cheesy skillet pepperoni piz

#ad Let’s make this cheesy skillet pepperoni pizza dip with help from @bushelboyfarms – hand-picked right here in Iowa at their high-tech greenhouses and available year-round at @hyvee! The perfect one pan appetizer for game day or really any gathering! Blistered tomatoes, topped with pizza sauce, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and pepperoni. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and serve with warm baguette or chips for a snack everyone will love!

Ingredients:
* 2-3 @bushelboyfarms vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
* 2 tbsp Olive oil
* 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
* Fresh cracked black pepper
* 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
* 8 oz. Cream cheese, softened
* 6 oz. Shredded mozzarella cheese
* 8 oz. Shredded cheddar cheese
* 6 oz. Pepperoni
* Baguette or chips for dipping
* Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Add chopped tomatoes to an oven safe skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Toss to combine and roast for 10-12 minutes until slightly blistered.
2. In a small mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese and mozzarella.
3. Remove tomatoes from the oven, top with pizza sauce and spread evenly. Dollop the cream cheese mixture evenly over the sauce. Top with cheddar cheese and pepperoni. Bake at 425 for another 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
4. Serve with warm baguette or chips for dipping and garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy immediately.
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Air fryer teriyaki chicken skewers are the perfect

Air fryer teriyaki chicken skewers are the perfect weeknight meal for the whole family! Seasoned chicken skewered and air fried until tender brushed with a homemade teriyaki sauce! Serve with steamed rice and veggies.

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#theheartylife #Chicken #AirFryerChicken #TeriyakiChicken #HomemadeTeriyaki #FamilyMeal #WeeknightMeals

Chewy brown sugar cookies can be made in one bowl

Chewy brown sugar cookies can be made in one bowl and require just 8 ingredients! Perfect to add to holiday treats bags or trays!

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#theheartylife #Cookies #BrownSugarCookies #OneBowlBaking #HolidayCookies #Treats #HolidayCookieExchange

This one-pan chicken piccata is perfect served wit

This one-pan chicken piccata is perfect served with leftover mashed potatoes! Lightly breaded chicken in rich lemon caper sauce!

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#theheartylife #ChickenPiccata #Leftovers #Chicken #OnePan #WeeknightMeals #ThanksgivingLeftovers #Capers

These banana bread muffins are a quick, 8 ingredie

These banana bread muffins are a quick, 8 ingredient addition to any holiday brunch spread! Serve warm with Nutella or honey butter!

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#theheartylife #BananaBread #BananaMuffins #HolidayBreakfast #Brunch #Breakfast #Banana #HolidayBrunch #BrunchBuffet

Green bean casserole from scratch is easier than y

Green bean casserole from scratch is easier than you’d think! Fresh green beans in a rich bacon, mushroom cream sauce topped with crispy fried onions!

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#theheartylife #GreenBeans #GreenBeanCasserole #Thanksgiving #ThanksgivingSides #GBCasserole #FreshGreenBeans #HolidaySides

These shortcut chocolate chip Oreo cookie brownie

These shortcut chocolate chip Oreo cookie brownie bars are the easiest, decadent dessert. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a last minute dessert!

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#theheartylife #DessertBars #Oreos #CookieBars #BrownieCookies #ChocolateChipOreoBars #HolidayDesserts

Creamy Cajun pasta is full of flavor and could t b

Creamy Cajun pasta is full of flavor and could t be easier to make. Seasoned breaded chicken and pasta in a creamy cajun sauce with peppers and tomatoes!

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#FarewayPartner Let’s head to @farewaystores for

#FarewayPartner Let’s head to @farewaystores for a weekly grocery haul! Pick up everything you need to make these sweet sriracha meatballs and have your meal prep done in no time.

Ingredients:
*4 cups cooked brown rice
For the meatballs:
*1 lb. Lean ground beef
*1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
*1 egg
*1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
*2-3 cloves garlic, minced
*1/2 red onion, finely diced
*1 tsp salt
*1 tsp black pepper
For the broccoli:
*1-1/2 lbs. broccoli, cut into florets
*3 tbsp olive oil
*1/2 tsp salt
*Fresh cracked black pepper
For the sauce:
*1/4 cup soy sauce
*2 tbsp sriracha
*3 tbsp honey
* 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
*1 tbsp garlic chili sauce
*Limes and green onion, for garnish

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, red onion, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Using a portion scoop or measuring spoon, scoop about 1 oz. portions, roll into balls. You will get roughly 20, 1 oz. meatballs.
2. Transfer to the prepared cookie sheet, bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside to cool.
3. On a large cookie sheet combine broccoli, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
4. In a small saucepan combine the soy sauce, sriracha, honey, garlic chili sauce, and minced ginger. Heat over medium high heat until warm and reduced, 5-8 minutes. Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze, reserve any extra glaze to spoon over bowls.
5. Evenly divide steamed brown rice into 5 meal prep containers. Evenly divide the roasted broccoli and glazed meatballs, spoon over any leftover glaze. Garnish with sliced green onions and lime wedges. Seal and store.

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