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Bloomin’ Cinnamon Rolls

These Bloomin’ Cinnamon Rolls are full of ooey, gooey caramel goodness. Make this blooming cinnamon roll monkey bread like recipe for breakfast or dessert.

Cinnamon rolls of one of the desserts that bring me back to my childhood. My mom has always made the most amazing cinnamon rolls. She makes pans of big fluffy cinnamon rolls, sticky caramel rolls, cinnamon roll loaves and cinnamon sticks.

I remember one time when I was little, my mom had just pulled a pan of caramel cinnamon rolls out of the oven and had me run one over to our elderly neighbor’s house so she could enjoy them too!

Today’s Bloomin’ Cinnamon Rolls recipe reminds me of those delicious caramel rolls. Like the Bloomin’ Baked Apples and Bloomin’ Baked Potatoes, these Bloomin’ Cinnamon Rolls are sure to become a family favorite!

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Baked Apple Chips

Baked Apple Chips are simple to make with only four ingredients. These crispy, crunchy snacks are perfect for when you are craving something sweet.

Although apple chips really shine during the fall apple season, they are a snack that my family loves year-round. They are a portable, on-the-go snack for road trips and bag lunches, but we also like them after school and bedtime snacks.

The only thing you really need to make sure you have when making baked apple chips is TIME. They need to bake on low heat for a longer period of time.

So, plan to make them on a day or evening when you will be staying close to home.

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One Pan Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

This One Pan Lemon Chicken with Asparagus is full of flavor and done in only 10 minutes! A great way to use leftover chicken or make with rotisserie chicken.

A local grocery store sells prepacked, cleaned and trimmed veggies with seasonings in their produce department.

When I spotted the asparagus with lemon slices and lemon pepper seasoning last winter, I just had to try it for lunch and it turned into one of my very favorite meals.

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Garlic and Herb Chicken Marinade Recipe

This Garlic and Herb Chicken Marinade recipe makes the BEST juicy, tender, flavorful chicken that is a perfect main dish or delicious on a salad and pasta.

Chicken is a staple in many family dinners since it is so versatile and generally affordable. There is a large variety of cut and an endless number of ways to prepare it. When cooking chicken on the grill, I always marinate it first to give the chicken a little flavor boost and garlic and herb chicken marinade is my family’s favorite. I often buy a bottle of ready-to-go garlic and herb spices but have found that it isn’t always available. So, I decided to make my own version and I’m excited to share it with you today.

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Grilled Cowboy Caviar

This Grilled Cowboy Caviar recipe is a flavorful, healthy appetizer that can also be served as a salad side dish. Grilled veggies are a fabulous addition!

Grilled Cowboy Caviar is an even better choice than salsa for an appetizer or snack because it is so filling. We like eating it with tortilla chips but it can also be served as a salad. I’ve shared recipes for cowboy caviar in the past but decided to try grilling the vegetables before adding them to the salad the last time I made it and I love how it turned out! Grilling the vegetables gives them a flavor boost and they are a great addition to cowboy caviar.

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