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Stovetop Baked Beans
$2.94 recipe / $0.49 servingThese Stovetop Baked Beans are super-fast to whip up and taste great. They're made with pantry staples in just 20 minutes!
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Avocado Smoothie
$2.80 recipe / 2.80 servingThis avocado smoothie is my latest obsession. Avocado is packed with healthy fats and the secret to an ultra-rich, dessert-like smoothie!
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Sheet Pan Pancakes
$2.22 recipe / $0.55 servingThese sheet pan pancakes make breakfast on weekends a breeze! They’re easy to whip up and they’re freezer-friendly. Perfect for breakfast meal prep!
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Avocado Toast
$2.61 recipe / $1.30 servingA classic avocado toast recipe with 3 easy variations. Perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch or midday snack!
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Orange Julius
$1.87 recipe / $0.94 servingThis perfect Orange Julius recipe is refreshing, easy-to-make, and packed with creamy citrus flavor for a quick summer treat or healthy snack.
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Air Fryer Carrots
$2.51 recipe / $0.62 servingThese Air Fryer Carrots are savory, super easy to make, inexpensive and the perfect compliment to any weeknight dinner meal.
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Deviled Eggs
$1.73 recipe / $0.29 servingThis easy Deviled Eggs recipe is perfect for parties, potlucks and holidays. They’re guaranteed to disappear fast!
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Glazed Carrots
$1.92 recipe / $0.48 servingFive ingredients and 20 minutes is all you need to make these easy & delicious Glazed Carrots. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday meals!
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Air Fryer French Fries
$1.75 recipe / $0.87 servingThese 5-ingredient Air Fryer French Fries are simply seasoned and the perfect side dish for any meal!
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Dutch Baby
$1.60 recipe / $0.40 servingThis Dutch Baby recipe looks super fancy, but is so easy to make! Perfect anytime you want an extra special breakfast or weekend brunch.
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Creamy Polenta
$2.32 recipe / $0.58 servingThis creamy polenta has a rich flavor, creamy texture, and deep corn flavor. It's the perfect base for stews, saucy beans, and braised meats.
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Egg Muffins
$2.01 recipe / $0.34 servingThese super easy and delicious high protein egg muffins are the perfect meal prep breakfast to make weekday mornings a breeze.