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WHITE ALMOND CAKE

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  There’s no cake quite like white almond cake. Also known as wedding cake. A light, fluffy and moist white cake is flavored with pure almond extract and frosted with the fluffiest and silkiest buttercream out there.   Serves: 8-10   Ingredients Cake 1 package white cake mix 1 cup flour 1 cup white sugar ¾ teaspoon salt 1⅓ cups water, room temperature 1 cup sour cream, room temperature 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1½ teaspoons pure almond extract 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 egg whites, room temperature   Frosting 1 cup whole milk, room temperature 5 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon pure almond extract 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1¼ cups granulated sugar pinch of salt     Instructions For full instructions you can go to stuckonsweet.com .

STEAK KABOBS WITH GARLIC BUTTER

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  These steak kabobs are pieces of sirloin beef skewers with mushrooms, peppers and onions, then grilled to perfection and finished off with garlic butter. An easy and hearty dinner option!   Servings: 4   Ingredients 1 pound beef sirloin cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup mushrooms 1 green bell pepper seeded, cored and diced into 1 inch pieces 1 red onion cut into 1 inch pieces 2 teaspoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon chopped parsley     Instructions For full instructions you can go to dinneratthezoo.com .

Mississippi Mud Brownies

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My favorite one-bowl brownie recipe topped with warm gooey marshmallows and chocolate frosting. Two things inspired this recipe. First, I just love brownies. I have tons of different brownie recipes on my site too. I’m thinking of sharing my favorite “brownie in a mug” recipe soon. Anyone interested? It’s our go-to treat when my husband and I want something sweet, fast, that doesn’t make a mess. Brownies are the best. Top them with marshmallows and the best creamy homemade chocolate frosting and I’m pretty much in heaven. Second, my Mississippi Mud Cake recipe totally went viral on facebook–it’s had over 9 MILLION views. Say whhhaa?! Obviously you all love the chocolate/marshmallow combo as much as I do, so it’s high time I shared these insanely delicious Mississippi Mud Brownies! I almost like these brownies even better on day 2. Something about the way the flavors blend together and settle after several hours makes them even more irresistible. I also feel like they’re a little less “...

Spinach Avocado Chicken Burgers (Whole30, Paleo, AIP)

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  These paleo spinach avocado chicken burgers are the ultimate healthy burger. They’re packed with healthy fats, protein, and even hidden veggies. Make them on a weeknight, or serve them at a backyard cookout. They’re paleo, Whole30, and AIP!   Yield: 4-5 burgers   INGREDIENTS For the chicken burgers 1 lb ground chicken 1/2 cup spinach, finely chopped 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped 2 tbsp coconut flour (optional- acts as a binder) 1 tbsp avocado oil (plus more if you’re frying or grilling) 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP) Juice of one lime 1 small avocado (or half a large avocado), diced into chunks Butter lettuce leaves (optional)   For the avocado mayo (optional) 2 medium avocados 4 tbsp avocado oil Juice of one lime 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)     INSTRUCTIONS For full instructions you can go to unboundwellness.com .

GARLIC RANCH MASHED POTATOES

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  Mashed potatoes are literally the perfect comfort food!  Whether you’re eating them in a casserole, as a potato cake or as my favorite mashed potato bombs snack I just can’t get enough of them!   Yield: 8 Servings   INGREDIENTS: 4 lbs red skinned potatoes 4 cloves fresh garlic 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup of sour cream or greek yogurt (I use greek yogurt) 2/3 cup Ranch Dressing (store bought or homemade, I love homemade!) salt & pepper to taste milk or cream as needed     DIRECTIONS: For full instructions you can go to spendwithpennies.com .