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A serving of Sarah's Salad in a bowl with a fork sitting on the rim on the left. The bowl is sitting on a cloth yellow and white dotted napkin. The text of the title is at the top and underneath the title are the words "One bite and you'll be hooked."

Sarah’s Salad

Five Minute Orange Fluff Jello Salad

Creamy Parmesan and Asparagus Risotto

Perfect Oven Roasted Asparagus

Creamy Parmesan and Pea Risotto

Split Pea Soup

Pierogi Stuffed Shells {A great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes}

Tapioca Pudding

Layered Christmas Jello Salad

Layered Christmas Jello Salad {TMH}

Layered Salad of lettuce, celery, water chestnuts, carrots, hard boiled eggs, crispy bacon, tomatoes, frozen peas, and dressing.

Layered Salad {The Dressing is DELISH!} {TMH}

Best Green Beans EVER!!!! Gluten Free

The Best Green Beans Ever {Gluten Free}

Stove top Spanish Rice in a serving bowl with a few cilantro leaves on top in the middle. The words Stove Top Spanish Rice is in the upper right corner overlaid on the photo.

Stove Top Spanish Rice

Oven baked Spanish rice in a serving dish with a few cilantro leaves on top. In the upper right corner the words Oven Baked Spanish Rice are overlaid on the photo.

Oven Baked Spanish Rice

Garlic Ginger Noodles with Zucchini and Scallions

Basmati Rice with Turmeric and Peas

Basmati Rice with Turmeric and Peas

Baked Carrot and Potato Fries

Baked Carrot and Potato Fries {Perfectly Seasoned}

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Hi, I'm Maria. A mom of five and a total foodie. My superpower is taking ordinary recipes and making them DELICIOUS. Your family will LOVE these meals! Come cook with me, I promise it will be amazing! Get started here or search my archives below.


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