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a vegetable side that’s crowd pleasing and delic

a vegetable side that’s crowd pleasing and delicious but easy to make: roasted sweet potatoes with a honey glaze 🤯

Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3-4 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 Tablespoons honey

full recipe linked @layersofhappinessblog or google “layers of happiness honey oven roasted sweet potatoes”
#sweetpotato #sweetpotatoes #fall #roastedveggies

stale pie? no problem 😎 shoutout to @pinchofyum

stale pie? no problem 😎 shoutout to @pinchofyum for the inspiration
#thanksgiving #homemadepie #applepie #milkshake

Happy, happy thanksgiving 🤎🍂 grateful for th

Happy, happy thanksgiving 🤎🍂 grateful for the best day of the year, family, knockout food, and all of you!!!
#thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #fall

my non-negotiable thanksgiving dish: THIS APPLE PI

we made the “magic faux rotisserie chicken” fr

we made the “magic faux rotisserie chicken” from the @dudediet cookbook! it was a ~knockout~ 😉
#friendsgiving #sundayfunday #sundaydinner #recipes #recipe

The spaghetti squash recipe that will convert any

The spaghetti squash recipe that will convert any spaghetti squash hater 🧐: this cheesy spaghetti squash bake!!! 👏🏼💪

Ingredients:
Spaghetti Squash:
2 medium spaghetti squash
Olive oil spray
Salt + pepper to taste

Sauce:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 lb ground chicken, turkey, or beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup red wine (don’t skip!!!)
1 1/2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (I like Rao’s or Classico Four Cheese)
1/4 cup shaved parmesan
1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

Spaghetti Squash Bake:
1 cup alfredo sauce (I use store bought)
1 (8 oz) package cheddar cheese, shredded
Fresh basil, for topping (optional)

Full recipe is on the blog @layersofhappinessblog or google “layers of happiness spaghetti squash bake”

#spaghettisquash #spaghetti #recipe #recipes #healthyrecipes

A super easy appetizer 🤝 fall: caramel apple na

A super easy appetizer 🤝 fall: caramel apple nachos!!!

Ingredients:
Green apples and/or honeycrisp apples
Caramel sauce
Milk chocolate chips
Peanuts

#fall #caramelapples #fallrecipes #easyappetizers #appetizers #fallsnacks

The perfect easy chili that doesn’t require a mi

The perfect easy chili that doesn’t require a million ingredients… & can actually be made on a weeknight 🍁👏🏼

Ingredients:
2 white onions, small diced
3 bell peppers, small diced (any color works)
1/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground chicken (ground turkey or beef also work)
4 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons smoked paprika
3 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoon cumin
2 (14 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
2 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 oz) can chicken stock (~1 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon cornstarch (plus enough water to make a slurry)
Desired toppings: crushed fritos, shredded cheese, sour cream, cornbread, and/or green onions

Full recipe is on the blog @layersofhappinessblog or google “layers of happiness easy chili recipe” ✨

#chili #chilirecipe #fallrecipes

The best thing to serve with your soups, chilis, a

The best thing to serve with your soups, chilis, and crockpot meals: this gluten free sweet cornbread recipe 👏🏼👊🌽✨

Ingredients:
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream style corn
1 (8 oz) container sour cream (or 1 cup)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
2 eggs
1 (15 oz) box Krusteaz Honey Cornbread mix (I use the gluten free one!)
1/3 cup all purpose flour (I use Cup4Cup GF Flour)

Full recipe is on the blog @layersofhappinessblog or google “layers of happiness gluten free cornbread” ✨

#glutenfreerecipes #glutenfree #glutenfreefood #cornbread

a hocus pocus cheeseboard ✨🎃💀 happy Hallow

a hocus pocus cheeseboard ✨🎃💀 happy Halloween!!!! We found those edible eyes at the grocery store but I’ve seen other people use olives!!

Ingredients:
2 Brie cheese wheels, cut in half
Edible eyes
Strawberries (for the dress and mouth)
Clementines
Apples
Grapes
Salami
Cheddar cheese cubes
Peanut butter butter cups
Pretzel sticks
Nut mix
Rice crackers

#hocuspocus #hocuspocuscharcuterie

Snicker’s stuffed brownies!!! Halloween is lit

Snicker’s stuffed brownies!!!

Halloween is literally right around the corner… and these are the perfect thing to use up all the extra candy.

The recipe calls for snickers but you can add whatever candy you have. reeses cups, m&m’s, 3 musketeers, milky ways, and Twix bars would all work 🎃🍫👻

BBQ CHICKEN NUGGETS 🧡 these have become a weekn

no noodle zucchini lasagna with burrata!!! this is

The side dish of my dreams 😭 also known as Arug

Orange Glaze Cajun Salmon: A super quick family-fa

Orange Glaze Cajun Salmon: A super quick family-favorite salmon recipe - just 15 minutes in the broiler. #ontheblog

Lazy Saturdays call for one-pot lasagna - otherwis

Lazy Saturdays call for one-pot lasagna - otherwise known as happiness in one pot! Happy Saturday! #ontheblog

Hash Brown for breakfast is Necessary, especially

Hash Brown for breakfast is Necessary, especially if they are extra crispy and super flavorful. Enjoy! #ontheblog

These extra crispy roasted potatoes are the perfec

These extra crispy roasted potatoes are the perfect side dish to your dinner tonight! No more soggy potatoes. #ontheblog

It's #internationaldayofhappiness and this loaded

It's #internationaldayofhappiness and this loaded veggie sandwich makes me pretty happy 😉😉 #ontheblog

Cookies & Creme Pretzels are on the blog today - t

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