One Pot Pasta with Lemon and Basil

With the summer heat across the country, who wants to turn the oven on? Let’s make dinner simple. This one pot dish requires very few ingredients and comes together in no time.

Why make dinner complicated, right?

Recipe of the Month from MSAA's MS Conversations blog
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BLT Hot Dog

Making a BLT Hot Dog is as simple as making the classic BLT sandwich. This fun twist is sure to please hot dog lovers. You can add additional toppings if you like, such as avocado and onion. This could also make for a fun topping bar at summer cookout. Give it a try!

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Keto Cookie Dough Bombs

If you are looking for a low-carb, keto-friendly recipe, look no further. These quick and easy bombs are delightful! They’re simple to make with cream cheese, peanut butter, vanilla, sugar substitute, and chocolate chips. Mix everything together and store in the freezer.

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Peep Rice Krispie Treats

These Peep Rice Krispie Treats are going to make you smile! They’re colorful, fun, and easy to make. I learned about these sweet treats on social media recently and thought I would give them a try. If you’re a fan of Peeps and Rice Krispie Treats, this recipe is for you! 

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Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats

Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats is a great way to start the day! This easy recipe combines oats, peanut butter, banana, cinnamon, and maple syrup into the most delicious meal. Can be eaten at any time of the day too!!  Get creative and add extra ingredients if you like; nuts, berries, hazelnut spread.  Yummy!!!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon whole flax seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1/2 banana (add when ready to eat)

Instructions

  1. Mix the oats, flax seeds, and cinnamon in a mason jar or a bowl.
  2. Add the milk and maple syrup and stir well.
  3. Drop in the peanut butter and mix it around.
  4. Place the lid on the jar or cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  5. When ready to eat, top with the banana slices or add any ingredients you like.
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Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

Happy New Year!  Here is a delicious healthy side dish to make with any meal.  Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese is a favorite in my house. You can make it as crispy as you like. I like to add the extra breadcrumbs on top to fill in all the little spaces in the broccoli.  Yum!!

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Nutella Crescent Rolls

These Nutella Crescent Rolls are a delicious little treat. Great to serve as a dessert or for breakfast.  Made with only 3 ingredients. They are wonderful served warm!

They are so easy to make.  Simply spread Nutella on each uncooked crescent roll triangle. Rolling it up and then bake as directed.    

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Tailgate Pizza Crackers

It is hard to believe it is September and the start of football season.  This fun recipe is perfect to share with family and friends while watching the game.  There are only 4 ingredients required in this recipe and can be enjoyed as a snack or a simple lunch:

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Grilled Watermelon

Watermelon wedges are fun to grill. Who knew!!! 

A refreshing, yummy summer dessert, this recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in your refrigerator. You can also eat it immediately. Seedless watermelons work best. Feel free to cut wedges into any size you like. 1” wedges seem to be just right.

Ingredients

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Frozen Cool Whip Summer Lemonade Delight

Welcome to Summer!   Nothing says Summer like lemonade or a frozen treat; especially if it is easy to make and is all in one. This recipe combines frozen lemonade concentrate with pudding, Cool Whip and a graham cracker crust.  What a tasty way to beat the heat!

Ingredients:

  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 box instant lemon pudding
  • 8 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate thawed
  • 1 ¾ cup cold milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 container Cool Whip
  • 2 pre-made graham cracker crust

Directions:

In a mixing bowl whisk together pudding mixes and milk until it thickens. Once thick, add in vanilla extract and mix again until combined.

Stir in 8 ounces of thawed lemonade concentrate and mix well.

Fold in Cool Whip gently until completely mixed together.   Pour mixture into 2 prepared pie crusts and refrigerate for about 8 hours. 

Enjoy! 

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