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Easy Gluten Free Brownie Cookies

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Gluten Free Brownie Cookies are deliciously fudgy and so easy to make. The inside is soft and chewy like a brownie while the outside has the texture of a cookie. You truly get the best of both worlds!

Gluten Free Brownie Cookies

Using a brownie mix makes this recipe fast and easy to prepare. You can literally mix all the ingredients together in one large bowl. We used the 15.5 oz Pillsbury Gluten Free Brownie mix in our recipe.

Gluten Free Brownie Cookies

About 1 in 100 people worldwide are affected by celiac disease, for which the only effective treatment is committing to a life-long gluten free diet.  However, a growing number of people without celiac disease are claiming to have a gluten sensitivity. Many claim that their gastrointestinal health has improved after cutting out all gluten from their diet. Do you know someone who has benefited from a gluten free diet?

Gluten Free Brownie Cookies
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Gluten Free Brownie Cookies

Gluten Free Brownie Cookies are deliciously fudgy and so easy to make. The inside is soft and chewy like a brownie while the outside has the texture of a cookie. You truly get the best of both worlds!

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

  • 1 box gluten free brownie mix 15.5 oz
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp coffee
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

  2. Mix the brownie mix, melted butter, eggs, coffee, chocolate chips, and toffee bits together in a large bowl.

    Gluten Free Brownie Mix Cookies

  3. Scoop a tablespoon of batter onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spread cookies at least two inches apart on the baking sheet.

    Gluten Free Brownie Cookies

  4. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Cookies should be firm on the edges and soft in the center.

  5. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for at least five minutes before moving them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

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Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

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These Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits are guaranteed to satisfy your cheesecake cravings without the guilt of eating too many calories or fat grams. They require minimal effort to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, a mid-day snack or a healthy dessert.

Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

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Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Pour yogurt in a large bowl.

    Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait - Greek Yogurt

  2. Slowly add pudding mix a bit at a time, stirring between each addition until all the pudding mix has been added.

    Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait - Pudding Mix

  3. Layer 1/3 cup yogurt mixture and strawberries in each jar until the jar is filled and one cup of yogurt has been used.

    Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

  4. Place jars in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour before serving.

  5. Top with lite whipped topping (optional and may increase Weight Watchers Points value).

    Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Recipe Notes

Each jar has 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle point.

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Thai Chicken Dinner

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Instead of ordering takeout, I much prefer making this Thai Chicken Dinner at home. It’s a healthy meal with simple ingredients and the result is tender, moist and sticky chicken thighs packed with delicious flavor!

Thai Chicken Dinner

Thai Chicken Dinner
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Thai Chicken Dinner

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

  2. In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and garlic until combined.

  3. Set the sauce mixture aside.

  4. Chop up the asparagus and place in a large bowl with the broccoli and carrots.

    Thai Chicken Dinner Vegetables

  5. Toss 1/4 cup sauce in with the veggies until coated.

  6. Spray baking dish with PAM spray and pour veggies in the dish.

  7. Place the chicken thighs on top of the veggies.

  8. Brush the remaining sauce on the chicken with a BBQ brush until all covered. Sprinkle a little bit of sesame seeds on top.

    Thai Chicken Dinner Thighs

  9. Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes.

  10. At 35 minutes check the chicken and if its not crunchy on top, pull off the chicken and place on a cookie sheet.

  11. Add more sauce to the chicken.

  12. Turn the oven to low broil, and then place the chicken back in the oven for 10-15 minutes.

  13. Once the chicken is to your desired crispiness, take out of the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

  14. Serve and enjoy!

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Copycat Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread

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Nothing says home like the smell of banana bread in the air…..and this Copycat Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread is my favorite of them all. It’s super moist and tender and the walnuts add the perfect crunch!

Copycat Starbucks Banana Nut Bread

We highly recommend using ripe or even brown bananas…..because the riper the bananas, the sweeter and better the bread will taste.

Copycat Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread

Copycat Starbucks Banana Nut Bread
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Copycat Starbucks Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

  2. Sprinkle some flour in a loaf pan and swirl it around to coat evenly.

  3. In a medium sized bowl add your flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Whisk until combined.

  4. In another small bowl, add the egg, sugar and vegetable oil. Mix until combined.

  5. Add the dry mixture to the egg mixture and stir until well blended.

  6. Add the milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas into your mix. Combine until well incorporated. 

  7. Chop the walnuts into small pieces and fold 1/2 cup into your batter. 

  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

  9. Top with remaining walnuts.

  10. Bake for 60-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

  11. Let cool to room temperature, then remove from the loaf pan.

  12. Enjoy!

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Sheet Pan Jambalaya

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This Sheet Pan Jambalaya is chock-full of bold, zesty, Creole flavors that everyone will love. I made it for a family reunion recently, and everyone was going back for seconds and thirds.

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What is Sheet Pan Jambalaya?

Jambalaya is an exceptionally popular dish that has French and Spanish influence. It consists of meat, rice and vegetables and, let’s be real—it’s straight up comfort food!

Sheet Pan Cajun Jambalaya

I agree with Mark Twain when he said, “New Orleans food is as delicious as the less criminal forms of sin.”

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Sheet Pan Jambalaya
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Sheet Pan Jambalaya

A heavenly jumble of smoky sausage, chicken, bell peppers and rice.
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 

  2. Line a very large sheet pan with foil.

  3. Remove the stem and seeds and chop the bell peppers into small pieces. 

  4. Thinly slice the onion. 

  5. Slice the sausage into rounds.

  6. Slice your chicken in half to make thinner and then slice into small chunks. 

  7. Place the peppers, onion, chicken and sausage on a large sheet pan. 

  8. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning. 

  9. Toss and bake for 12 minutes.

  10. Take the sheet pan from the oven and add in the tomatoes. Cook for another 6-8 minutes. 

  11. Remove from the oven and add the rice.

  12. Toss and then place back in the oven for 2 more minutes.

  13. Remove from the oven.

  14. Sprinkle with fresh green onions.

We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did and that you get the chance to try it out soon!

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Southern Peach Cocktail Recipe

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Looking for a refreshing summer beverage for any social gathering or just one of those lazy summer days by the pool? This easy-to-make Southern Peach Cocktail is sure to be your new go-to drink for summer. How can you go wrong with Peaches and Whiskey, right?  And if you in the mood for something even colder, these are great for turning into Southern Peach Popsicles!

This Southern Peach Cocktail is one of the best tasting and refreshing drinks you can make.

Southern Peach Cocktail

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Southern Peach Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a blender add your ice, lemonade, whiskey, lime juice, peach and peach syrup

  2. Blend to a puree

  3. Add the mint flavoring and pulse for 2 seconds to combine 

  4. Pour the drink into glass and garnish Mint, Lemons or Peaches

  5. Enjoy!!!


…And since we are making a “Southern” Peach Cocktail, it would only be fitting to use a southern whiskey for this recipe.  Although there are many distillers in the south to choose from, it’s sure hard to go wrong with the top selling American Whiskey in the world:  known other than Jack Daniels!

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JOLLY RANCHER MOONSHINE RECIPE

This Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe was inspired by my all-time favorite piece of hard candy!  Not only is it an easy and inexpensive recipe for you to enjoy yourself, but it also makes for a perfect homemade gift to friends and family!

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Lavender Lemonade Recipe

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Nothing beats the summer heat like a tall glass of ice cold Lavender Lemonade! Not only will you love the refreshingly delicious taste it has to offer, but you may find yourself more relaxed since the mere scent of lavender has been shown to reduce anxiety.1  In addition, the odor from essential oils that are released from lavender blossoms may provide migraine and insomnia relief.2

Lavender Lemonade

You just can’t beat the combination of fresh, juicy lemons, sweet honey and fragrant lavender. It is my go-to beverage when I need to unwind after a hard, stressful day! We hope you think so too. So give this easy recipe a try and then kick back, relax and enjoy the wonderful days of summer while sipping on a glass of refreshing Lavender Lemonade!


We strongly encourage you to research all of the wonderful health benefits3 that are associated with the use of lavender.

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Lavender Lemonade

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Put the dried lavender flowers into a bowl and pour 2 cups of boiling water over it.

  2. Add the honey and then allow it to steep for about 15-20 minutes.

  3. Strain out the lavender flowers.

  4. Add ice cubes to a 2-quart pitcher.

  5. Pour the honey and lavender mixture into the pitcher.

  6. Add the lemon juice and top it off with cold filtered water.

  7. Stir and enjoy!

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Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos

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These Carne Asada Street Tacos are incredibly delicious and so easy to make! The marinade is what gives them the authentic “street” taco flavor!

Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos

Why wait for a food festival or street fair when you can make these wonderful Carne Asada Street Tacos in the comfort of your own home?

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Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos


Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, chopped garlic, salt, chile powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

  2. Place steak into bowl and let it marinate for 3 hours.

  3. Once marinated, cut the steak into 1/4 in pieces.

  4. Turn on your Instant Pot to sauté.

  5. Add the oil and 1/2 cup of onions and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring a few times.

  6. Turn off Instant Pot.

  7. Add meat to Instant Pot and set to meat/stew.

  8. Adjust down to 6 minutes.

  9. Allow pressure to cook for 15 minutes.

  10. Once done, pull meat out and set in a bowl.

  11. Grab some cilantro leaves and chop.

  12. Add cilantro to the 1/4 cup of onions and mix.

  13. Take a tortilla and scoop some meat onto it as well as the onion, cilantro mix and pico de gallo. Enjoy!

Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos

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Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe

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This Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe was inspired by my all-time favorite piece of hard candy!   What could be better than a smooth drink that tastes like liquid Jolly Ranchers?  Not only is it an easy and inexpensive recipe for you to enjoy yourself, but it also makes for a perfect homemade gift to friends and family!

Jolly Rancher Moonshine

Ingredients

  • 12-15 pieces of Cherry Jolly Ranchers in each Mason Jar
  • 5 C Everclear 40% ABV
  • 3 8 oz Mason Jar
  • 1/4 C Grenadine
  • 1 C of Sprite
  • 1 tube of Edible Pearl Dust



Directions

  1. Unwrap the Cherry Jolly ranchers and place into the mason jars.
  2. Fill the jars half way with the Everclear.
  3. Pour in 1/4 C of Grenadine.
  4. Top off with a little bit of Sprite.
  5. Let sit for 8-10 hours or until the Jolly Ranchers have fully dissolved.
  6. Add in 1/3 of the Edible Pearl Dust.
  7. Shake.
  8. Enjoy!

Jolly Rancher Moonshine

We hope you enjoy this high proof mix of Jolly Rancher deliciousness.  In our opinion, there’s not a better way to have a legal moonshine experience without needing a lot of technical knowledge about distillation and fermentation.

In our opinion, Jolly Rancher Moonshine tastes much better with age!  It was yummy at 2 weeks….but at 4 weeks it was heavenly!  So be sure to make your moonshine a few weeks ahead of any big event or holiday for optimum flavor.

NOTE: Jolly Rancher Moonshine contains more alcohol than it tastes like so please exercise caution and moderation while consuming.

Jolly Rancher Moonshine
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Jolly Rancher Moonshine Recipe

Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

  • 12-15 pieces Cherry Jolly Ranchers
  • 5 cups Everclear 40% ABV
  • 3 8 oz Mason Jars
  • 1/4 cup Grenadine
  • 1 cup Sprite
  • 1 tube Edible Pearl Dust

Instructions

  1. Unwrap the Cherry Jolly Ranchers and place into the Mason Jars.

  2. Fill the jars half way with the Everclear.

  3. Pour in 1/4 C of Grenadine.

  4. Top off with a little bit of Sprite.

  5. Let sit for 8-10 hours or until the Jolly Ranchers have fully dissolved.

  6. Add in 1/3 of the Edible Pearl Dust.

  7. Shake.

  8. Enjoy!

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Olive Garden Copycat Fonduta

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This Olive Garden Copycat Fonduta is my favorite appetizer of all time.  You just can’t beat baked gooey cheese served with toasted Italian bread!

Olive Garden Copycat Fonduta

The recipe calls for just regular mozzarella and provolone cheese.  It’s a personal preference, but I like to use smoked versions of these cheeses.  Just a hint of that smokiness can make a big difference in taste!

In a large bowl, combine the sour cream with the mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.

Mix together and then pour into the prepared cast iron skillet.

Bake for 15 minutes, until the mixture is melted and bubbly. If you’d like the top extra browned, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, but make sure to keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.

Garnish with diced tomatoes and parsley.  Bake the bread slices for 5 minutes then serve immediately.

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Olive Garden Copycat Fonduta

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 450F.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream with the mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.

  3. Spray a medium-size cast iron dish with Pam Cooking Spray.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared cast iron dish.

  5. Bake for 15 minutes, until the mixture is melted and bubbly. If you’d like the top extra browned, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, but make sure to keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn. 

  6. Garnish with diced tomatoes and parsley.
  7. Bake the bread slices for 5 minutes then serve immediately.

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