Strawberry Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe 1 hour birthday cake ideas cream cheese frosting dessert recipes family favorites homemade cakes serves 10 spring recipes strawberry recipes Apr 15, 2025

This strawberry cake takes me right back to my daughter’s 8th birthday. I remember staying up late, folding fresh berries into the batter and sneaking little spoonfuls of the tangy cream cheese frosting. When we cut the first slice, the whole kitchen smelled like summer. Ever since, this has been ou...

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Homemade Chick-fil-A Market Salad Recipe 25-minute meals chicken recipes clean eating dairy optional easy dinner family favorites gluten free healthy salads high protein meal prep friendly Apr 11, 2025

You know that one fast food salad that actually feels fresh? The one with grilled chicken, juicy apples, blueberries, and a tangy dressing? Yep, the Chick-fil-A Market Salad. I used to grab it on the go all the time—until I realized I could make a better, fresher version right at home.

This Homemad...

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Fresh Peach Milkshake Recipe 2 servings 5 minutes classic recipes family favorites kid-friendly milkshake recipe easy quick desserts summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

There’s something magical about peach season — and this milkshake is one of the sweetest ways to celebrate it.

I first made it with a few ripe peaches that were just about to go too soft. I blended them up with ice cream, a splash of milk, and vanilla… and it instantly became our favorite summer mi...

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Classic Vanilla Milkshake Recipe 2 servings 5 minutes classic recipes family favorites kid-friendly milkshake recipe easy quick desserts summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

Some recipes just bring you right back — and this one tastes like old-school ice cream parlor happiness.

I started making this with the kids one summer afternoon just for fun… and now it’s our go-to for movie nights and impromptu treats. Just vanilla ice cream, milk, and a splash of real vanilla ex...

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Creamy Easy Banana Milkshake Recipe 2 servings 5 minutes family favorites healthy-ish treats kid-friendly milkshake recipe easy quick desserts summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

This is one of those sweet little recipes I started making “just to use up ripe bananas” — and now it’s a weekly thing.

All you need is a ripe banana, milk, vanilla, and a scoop of something creamy. Blend it up and you’ve got the easiest, dreamiest milkshake ever. It’s cold, cozy, and naturally swe...

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Strawberry Dream Milkshake Recipe 10 minutes 2 servings family favorites healthy-ish treats kid-friendly milkshake recipe easy quick desserts summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

This milkshake is pure childhood summer in a glass — creamy, frosty, and full of sweet strawberry flavor.

I first made it with the kids on a hot afternoon when we needed a treat but didn’t want to go anywhere (or turn on the oven). We used frozen strawberries, a little vanilla, and almond milk — an...

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BBQ Chicken Tenders Recipe 30 minutes 4 servings clean eating family favorites healthy summer recipes high protein meal prep quick dinners Apr 10, 2025

This is one of those meals I know everyone will eat — no complaints, no negotiating.

It all started on a weeknight when I needed something fast and easy that the kids wouldn’t argue about. I tossed chicken tenders with a few simple spices, brushed on BBQ sauce, and baked them until sticky and golde...

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Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe 30 minutes 4 servings clean eating family favorites healthy summer recipes high protein meal prep friendly quick dinners Apr 10, 2025

This is one of those back-pocket recipes I’ve been making for years — and it never gets old.

I remember the first time I made it: we had nothing fancy in the fridge, but I had chicken, mustard, and honey. I mixed them together with a little garlic and olive oil, threw it in the oven, and crossed my...

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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Summer Berry Compote Recipe 15 minutes 6 servings clean eating easy fruit desserts family favorites healthy desserts no-churn ice cream summer recipes Apr 10, 2025

There’s just something about berries and cream that feels like summer in a bowl. I remember the first time I made this — it was one of those golden hour evenings when the house finally cooled down and we needed something sweet but not heavy.

The vanilla ice cream is no-churn (yes, really!) and full...

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One-Pan Cheesy Enchilada Skillet Recipe 30-minute meals enchilada recipes family favorites gluten-free option healthy fast food at home one-pan dinners serves 4 skillet meals Apr 10, 2025

All the flavors of classic enchiladas — without the rolling, stuffing, or baking.
This One-Pan Cheesy Enchilada Skillet is weeknight magic.

It’s a bold, saucy skillet filled with seasoned ground meat, beans, corn, and soft tortilla strips — all simmered in enchilada sauce and topped with melty chee...

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