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Apple Pecan Salad (Quick Maple Dijon Dressing)

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5 Minute Candied Pecans with Maple Syrup

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Gooey Frosted Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe

a stack of cut pancakes with a strawberry on top and syrup dripping down

Extra Fluffy Flourless Pancakes with Banana

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Speedy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup (Instant Pot)

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20-Minute Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe

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Simply THE BEST Blackberry Martini

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Easy Nutella Puppy Chow (Without Peanut Butter)

Charcuterie Board Ideas

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Bark (Fail-Proof Recipe)

Homemade Peanut Brittle (Easy, Foolproof Recipe)

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No-Fail Chocolate Bark Recipe (Easy Pro Tips)

Hi, I’m Melissa!

Hey! I’m Melissa, mother of 4, who loves to make soul-warming comfort food that keeps the taste, but takes out the fuss. My family-friendly recipes are deceptively gluten free, using simple grocery store ingredients that appeal to all food lovers.

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Quick and Easy

Apple Pecan Salad (Quick Maple Dijon Dressing)

5 Minute Candied Pecans with Maple Syrup

Gooey Frosted Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe

Extra Fluffy Flourless Pancakes with Banana

Speedy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup (Instant Pot)

20-Minute Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe

Simply THE BEST Blackberry Martini

Easy Nutella Puppy Chow (Without Peanut Butter)

Charcuterie Board Ideas

Salted Caramel Chocolate Bark (Fail-Proof Recipe)

Homemade Peanut Brittle (Easy, Foolproof Recipe)

No-Fail Chocolate Bark Recipe (Easy Pro Tips)

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Quick and Easy

Apple Pecan Salad (Quick Maple Dijon Dressing)

5 Minute Candied Pecans with Maple Syrup

Gooey Frosted Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe

Extra Fluffy Flourless Pancakes with Banana

Speedy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup (Instant Pot)

20-Minute Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe

Simply THE BEST Blackberry Martini

Easy Nutella Puppy Chow (Without Peanut Butter)

Charcuterie Board Ideas

Salted Caramel Chocolate Bark (Fail-Proof Recipe)

Homemade Peanut Brittle (Easy, Foolproof Recipe)

No-Fail Chocolate Bark Recipe (Easy Pro Tips)

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Gluten Free Dinners

Gluten Free Baking

Seasonal Staples

Free guide! 5 easy tips for baking like a gluten-free pro!