Chicken Feta Spinach Sandwiches with Cucumber Ranch
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Chicken, Feta, Spinach Sandwiches with Cucumber Ranch ~ Soooo Good!

ByMariel

I love swiping recipes from my mom. Seriously, if she makes it and serves it, it’s good. Well, unless it has mayo or onions in it… then, it can’t be good, cause I’m still 5 years old. But, THIS sandwich, folks… one of my faves. In the past, I’ve coerced my mommy to make them for me. But, then I thought of you. And, me. You know, how we share everything? I share my tastiest recipes, you share them on Pinterest and Facebook. It’s a lovely BFF relationship. Blog Friends Forever, that’s us. So, I convinced mom that you need in on this goodness, and she agreed. Heck, you’re already the proud owners of her other recipes: Cookie Cutter Sugar Cookies, Awesome Potato Salad, Chicken Pesto Sandwiches, and Tongan Toast, why not this one too? Add it to your Mariel’s Mom’s Recipe Collection.

Cherry-Vanilla Chocolate Squares by www.cookingwithruthie.com
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Cherry-Vanilla Chocolate Squares (she: Ruthie)

Byruthie

Hi everybody… It’s Ruthie from Cooking with Ruthie.

I hope you’re having a totally fabulous morning and I’m so excited to share one of my favorite “health-ish” treats with y’all today! It’s so easy to throw these cherry-vanilla chocolate squares together and they’re perfect for the kids after school treat too. I hope you love them as much as I do 🙂

Made with Greek yogurt, they’re one of those indulgences you don’t have to worry about. It’s a win-win!

after school snacks
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After School Snacks, Featuring Cheesy Ham Bagel Bites (she: Jana)

ByJana

Hello! I’m Jana from Double the Deliciousness and I’m so excited to be here to share with you some great, easy, kid & teen friendly after school snacks. School is in full swing now & I don’t know about you, but the first thing I hear out of my kids mouths when we enter the house after school is “what can I have for a snack?”
My must-have for after school snacks is that they be quick and easy. Something that we can throw together before we get working on homework or start carpooling the kids to their different activities. I try to get/make healthy snacks throughout the week, but always make a fun sweet treat for Friday’s after school snack to welcome in the weekend!:)
This recipe is one of our favorite after school snacks, and it pleases my teenagers down to my 7 year old. Win!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake 5b
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake (she: Cathy)

Bycathy

This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is perfect for fall…..and not just because of the pumpkin, but because it’s a great way for kids to get involved in the kitchen! With the start of the school year, my kids want nothing more than a little extra time with mom. What better place to get it than the room I clearly spend the most time in??

Come check out this delicious recipe and 9 more brand new ideas, ‘Just for Kids!’ From recipes, to crafts… and, anything that brings the family together, during this busy time of year.

peach syrup
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Peach Syrup… Great for Adding to Drinks! (she: Holly)

ByHolly - Bits of Everything

Hi everyone, it’s Holly from Bits of Everything again. We have had a huge harvest with our garden this year, did you? We have a garden that is about 30 ft by 60 ft, plus an orchard with 9 fruit trees and raspberries and strawberries. I love it all, but it is a lot of work too. My very favorite thing we harvested this year is peaches! 4 of my 9 fruit trees are peaches, all different kinds. One tree gave us over 200 peaches!! Yay! I have bottled peaches, made peach fruit leather, peach pie, peach dessert, and peach jam, and still had some to share with my family and friends! This year I tried one new peach recipe — Peach Syrup.

mushroom soft tacos
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Mushroom Soft Tacos with Parmesan Cheese (she: Cathy)

Bycathy

Hey, friends! It’s Cathy from Lemon Tree Dwelling….back again to share some yumminess with you! I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I CAN’T BELIEVE summer is over! It seriously flew by….and I must say….now that fall is here I’m not sure I’m exactly ready!
Don’t get me wrong…..I’m definitely excited for the kids to be back in school and for our lives to have a little more structure. I’m excited for them to get to know their new teachers and meet some new friends and get back into all their activities. And I’m more than excited to have a little more time to myself!
But. Back to school means back to a busy schedule. And less time than ever to make (and eat) dinner together as a family! Which is exactly where this recipe for delicious Mushroom Soft Tacos comes in.

Whatchamacallit Chewy Cereal Bars
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Whatchamacallit Cereal Bars ~ Knock-Off

ByMariel

Dudes. We’re in trouble. These babies are addicting. My kids came home from cooking class with plates full of these. After taking just one bite, we headed straight to the neighbors to give away an entire plate. The last thing I needed was to scarf 3 plates of Whatchamacallit Cereal Bars, 2 was enough. So, I think most of us have tried peanut butter bars, as well as caramel bars… Whatchamacallit combines the two, and you have to try them!

I have a special place in my heart for the actual Whatchamacallit candy bars. When I was little, my family went to Hershey World. While touring the factory, an employee pulled me and a few siblings aside and asked if we would be part of a special experiment…

Cherry Pie Ice Box Cake from Gina @ kleinworthco.com
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Cherry Pie Ice Box Cake (she: Gina)

ByGina Kleinworth

Hello my OSSS friends! It’s Gina from Kleinworth & Co. Can you believe it’s nearing September?! Seems like we just started summer & now we are talking fall. Well anyhow, I’m back today to share this simple & quick dessert that will become a new favorite. This time of year schedules are fuller than ever & I don’t think anyone has time to spend all day in the kitchen making treats. I’m sure you have noticed by now- I like desserts that whip up fast & yet still bring all the ooohhs & aahhhhs from everyone. This Cherry Pie Ice Box Cake certainly does just that.

Black Raspberry Smoothie
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Black Raspberry Smoothie (she: Zainab)

ByZainab

Hello OSSS readers, this is Zainab from Blahnik Baker stopping in with another recipe today! I hope you all had a great summer. I can’t believe we are saying that already meaning summer is winding down. I’m sure most of you already have kids that are back in school and the new school year schedule is just starting to kick in. Or they are about to start next week after Labor Day weekend. Unbelievable how this particular summer flew by. I hope you got to do everything on your summer bucket list!!
I’m trying to get used to the new rhythm of school too as I start my last year of graduate school. It’s called fast-paced life and now more than ever I am in dire need of quick, nutritious and energy boosting breakfasts to keep up with my demanding days. I am sure most of you can relate to this. That’s why I always love reaching for smoothies. They are one of my favorite ways to get more fruits in my diet but with so many add-in possibilities, I can increase the nutritious value beyond just fresh fruits.
This black raspberry smoothie has a secret ingredient high in protein but low in fat. Can you guess what it is??

Fried Mozzarella Sticks
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Fried Mozzarella Sticks ~ Cooking with Kids!

ByMariel

So, this fun little cooking school, Spoon and Spatula, opened up near my house and my girls just finished their first ‘camp’ there… pizza camp! Each day of the week, the classes revolved around pizza. The first day was bubble pizza, then fruit pizza, calazones, pizza wontons, and fried mozzarella sticks.

The girls have been anxious to make some of their newly-learned recipes for the family. So, this past Sunday, I did my own little cooking class with the kids. They taught me how to make their Fried Mozzarella Sticks from the Spoon and Spatula class, and I taught them how to make homemade marinara for spaghetti, Jana’s Awesome Breadsticks, and Cherries and Cream Dessert Squares. Mmmm! It was a ‘free day’ (from the diet) to remember.

Easy Caramel Croissant Bread Pudding | FiveHeartHome.com for OneSheTwoShe.com
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Easy Caramel Croissant Bread Pudding (she: Samantha)

BySamantha

Hi there, Or So She Says readers! It’s Samantha from Five Heart Home, and I’m excited to be back today sharing a doozy of a dessert!

Croissants, meet caramel. That’s right, folks…as if flaky, buttery croissants weren’t already decadent enough, today’s recipe drowns them in a custard of homemade caramel sauce and bakes the whole concoction into luscious bread pudding goodness.
As an added bonus, the caramel sauce is homemade yet takes less than five minutes to whip up! Sound too good to be true? It’s not…the recipe is actually deceptively easy to make. But nobody will ever guess that when they taste it.

sweet and sour shrimp skewers
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Sweet and Sour Shrimp Skewers (she: Ruthie)

Byruthie

Goodmorning everybody! It’s Ruthie from Cooking with Ruthie back to share a quick and easy end of the summer grilling recipe…

If you’d like a fresh take on shrimp, try grilling it on a skewer with a sweet and sour sauce. It’s a nice flavor combination you can enjoy as you say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. The sauce is easy to whip up, and you keep the shrimp moist by basting while grilling for just a few minutes on each side. It really is easy and so worth the prep work.