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Easy Recipes

Easy Summer Salad Recipe

• Whole grain penne pasta salad (cooked)

• Diced cucumbers

• Chopped onion

• Divided cherry tomatoes

• Feta cheese

• Italian dressing (I use light Italian Olive Garden)

No measurements needed, just toss it all together!

Note: Full box of pasta will make a shareable amount for gatherings

Easy Blueberry Crisp

FILLING

Coat blueberries with flour & sugar then place into a baking dish

4 cups of fresh blueberries (or frozen blueberries)
2 tablespoons flour (or 1 tablespoon of cornstarch)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

CRISP

Use mixer to combine ingredients below, then evenly sprinkle over berries

1 cup sifted flour
1/2 cold butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Bake @ 375 in an 8x8 dish for 45-55mins

Note: A 9x13 baking dish can be used depending on desired thickness of crisp :)

Easy Berry Croissant Bake

Sliced into small pieces and spread evenly in baking dish

4 large croissants

Place all berries on top of croissants

1 cup strawberries sliced
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries

Use mixer to combine ingredients below, then pour over baking mixture

1 block cream cheese (softened)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Bake @ 350 degrees in a 9x9 dish for 35-40 mins

One Pan Oven Baked Mac N Cheese

Family recipes are the best!

Dump 1/2 of the elbow macaroni into square pan
Pour 1/2 a stick of melted butter over noodles and mix
Sprinkle 4 handfuls of cheddar or colby jack cheese over noodles and mix
Pour milk into pan until noodles are submerged
Add pepper for taste (optional)

Bake @ 375 in an 8x8 pan for 15-20mins

Note: pan size can increase, to 9x13 if baking full box of macaroni. Ingredients will just double!

Easy Homemade Fruit Smoothie

Makes 2 smoothies

Add fruit to blender (1 cup of each)

Strawberries
Blueberries
Mango

Add 3 big spoonfuls of yogurt

strawberry Greek yogurt (or regular)

Add honey

1-2 tablespoons depending on desired sweetness

Add Milk

1/2 cup or more for desired thickness

Press smoothie mode on the Ninja and it will run a full cycle. Shop my favorite blender below!

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About Me

Hi, my name is Kenzie!

My husband and I live on a 120 acre farm in central Illinois where we raise showpigs and love on our 6 dachshunds. I have always enjoyed the “easy“ or simple things in life like cooking, baking, country living, and of course… online shopping! On here, you will find some of my favorites.