Behind the Bites

Cinnamon Crispy Rice Treats

My first craving for sweets came at a young age. At Christmas, my mom would make several treats to fill up trays to take to holiday parties. Of all the treats she made, one stood out early on: Rice Krispie’s Treats – they were my original sugar rush – before…
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Turkey Meat Loaf with Southwest Stuffing

Turkey Meat Loaf with Stuffing is an easy alternative to the traditional whole turkey cooked for Thanksgiving. An easy recipe that can be ready in 90 minutes.
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Turkey Smash Tacos with Dressing and Chipotle-Cranberry Sauce

Turkey smash tacos featuring dressing and chipotle cranberry sauce are the perfect alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner.
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Sautéed Apples with Cinnamon over Vanilla Ice Cream

Sautéed apples with cinnamon over vanilla ice cream is a simple treat that combines warm comfort with cold sugary bliss.
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Crispy Cheddar Baby Back Rib Tacos Topped with Creamy Coleslaw on Corn Tortillas

I had a half slab of baby back ribs and a partial container of coleslaw leftover from the weekend and decided it was time to use it up in a crispy cheddar taco! I have been making these crispy cheese tacos on the griddle all summer long and I can’t…
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Homemade “Chinese take-out sauce” for Meatballs over Rice

This meatball recipe is super easy – especially since it utilizes pre-made frozen meatballs. In fact, the meatballs pictured in this recipe are from Dollar Tree. I had picked up two seven-ounce bags just to see if they were any good. Sometimes the freezer aisle can bring a tasty surprise,…
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Seasoned & Seared Asparagus

I think asparagus is an underrated vegetable. For many of us, our experience with it is tainted. For years, the only asparagus I knew were soft, mushy and basically over-cooked. It also contains a unique compound, asparagusic acid, that produces a distinct odor after it has been consumed. Years ago,…
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Zucchini and Mushrooms Served Over Brown Rice

Earthy Delicious. That’s the best way to describe the vibe of this dish. Nothing says mother nature like fresh mushrooms and zucchini. Ingredients that seem to be low maintenance and in abundance. For those living in the northern half of the United States, it is the time of year where…
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