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FavoritePinShare An amazing asian marinade that makes this grilled chicken fantastic! I have been grilling a lot lately. And today when I was out in the hot North Carolina heat I realized something. This summer marks two years of blogging! If you need a good laugh, click here for one of my first recipes. I started my blog using a point and shoot camera with a flash. I have definitely come a long way in the last two years and can’t believe how much I have learned and grown along the way....

FavoritePinShare This Grilled Honey Lime Salmon is a light and tasty dish that is just perfect for summer. The honey and lime butter sauce is sweet, tangy and so amazingly flavorful! Hey guys! It’s Kelly here from Life Made Sweeter again. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite dishes to make once it gets warmer outside. With summer just around the corner, we’ve been using our grill nonstop. Salmon (with teriyaki sauce, with chili lime seasoning, cooked in foil packets) is hands down my favorite fish to eat....

FavoritePinShare Try these chimichangas either baked or pan fried with tender chicken, stuffed Mexican filling all wrapped in a soft but crispy crust on the outside. These will become a family favorite! Mexican food is one of my favorites to have! Add some Mexican Rice and a horchata drink to the dinner table and enjoy this complete Mexican dinner tonight! Chicken Chimichangas These are the best homemade chimichangas I have ever had!...

FavoritePinShare This Easter cake is absolutely divine! A perfectly moist cake with a lemon curd filling and a delicious buttercream frosting will be sure to get a “WOW!” From all of your guests this Easter season! Cake just makes its way to my heart… It’s perfect for every occasion, so if you want to try a few more delicious cakes, then you must make this classic chocolate cake, this Irish apple cake, or especially this butter pecan cake!...

FavoritePinShare Vanilla Fudge is rich, indulgent and absolutely amazing! This is going to be such a nice addition to your holiday sweet treats. Vanilla is a classic flavor that is up there as one of the topped ranked favorites. It can be a nice change from chocolate. Try Delicious Vanilla Cupcakes, Vanilla Soft Serve Frozen Yogurt, and White Hot Chocolate. Homemade Vanilla Fudge This is the perfect solution for when you need something sweet, rich, and indulgent but you don’t want chocolate....

FavoritePinShare Grilling watermelon helps the sugars to caramelize and gives it a delicious hint of smoky flavor! Add a drizzle of honey lime sauce and fresh chopped mint on top for the ultimate refreshing side dish. Fruity sides are the best addition to any barbecue. They’re delicious, refreshing, and perfect for hot summer days! Grilled pineapple, honey lime poppy seed fruit salad, and creamy grape salad are just a few tasty recipes to serve up all summer long....

FavoritePinShare Cream cheese frosting that is insanely delicious and piped to perfection is exactly what this recipe is! It tastes amazing, looks beautiful AND it’s super easy to make! A cupcake is only as good as its frosting. Let me tell you, this frosting is SOOO GOOD! It is sweet and the texture is creamy and smooth! If you want some ideas for what to use this frosting on, try my favorite Strawberry Cupcakes, Carrot Cake Cupcakes, and Pumpkin Cake....

FavoritePinShare Full of flavor and hearty veggies, this truly is the Best Vegetarian Lasagna! Smothered in tender pasta, exquisite sauce and melty cheese this Lasagna is going to hit the spot! And I promise you won’t miss the meat! This is such an amazing dish, I love to pair it with my Best Homemade Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread and some Greek Salad (with the Best Dressing). For me Italian dinners need a bit of chocolate afterwards so whip up this Easy Chocolate Pudding Pie for the perfect finish to a meal restaurant worthy!...

FavoritePinShare A creamy Mint Oreo Cheesecake served on a crisp Oreo cookie crust and made with no waterbath required! Top it off with a dark chocolate ganache and whipped cream for a decadent mint and chocolate treat! Can you think of any dessert that’s more satisfying than a decadent slice of cheesecake? This Mint Oreo Cheesecake takes this classically rich favorite and gives it a refreshing mint twist. Made with a creamy peppermint-flavored center that’s stuffed with Mint Oreo pieces, a crisp Oreo cookie crust, a thick chocolate fudge ganache, and light and airy whipped cream, this dessert is a surefire showstopper!...

FavoritePinShare This Fruit Pizza is a sweet refreshing dessert that is always a hit! Full of color, and pizzaz this is a delicious way to eat your fruit! When summer hits, all I want is fruit, it’s sweet, good for you and so refreshing. You have to try these summertime fruit favorites, Skewers, Salad, and Dip! Fruit Pizza I love this pizza! I do not think that this refreshing fruit pizza can claim its origins from Italy, but that doesn’t matter....

FavoritePinShare Feel good about what you are snacking on with these quick and easy Energy Bites. Keep your healthy goals afloat with these fun, pop-able bites. Take them on the go or just have them ready when needed. Great for kids and adults! They are simple to make and disappear just as fast! After the mixture is chilled, rolling the balls in their hands or using a cookie scoop is their favorite part before devouring them!...

FavoritePinShare This No-Bake Oreo Pie is going to steal the show! It’s so quick and easy you might find yourself making it everyday! Everyone loves Oreos, they are chocolatey, sweet, and crunchy. You have to try them in these other fan favorites: Balls, Cookies, and Oreo Fluff Dessert! Easy No-Bake Oreo Pie I am not sure I have ever met anyone who doesn’t like Oreos. They are chocolatey, but not overpowering, with a wonderful crunch and sweet cream filling....

FavoritePinShare We had a little farewell BBQ right before I left North Carolina. I decided to make these amazing queso burgers. We love queso and we love burgers… queso+burgers= mind blown! I have been watching what I eat right before our Hawaii trip at the end of the month. This was my hardest challenge to face not being able to eat one of these amazing burgers. The cheesey queso dripping down a freshly grilled burger?...

FavoritePinShare We have a fire pit in our backyard and we love making s’mores! We use our fire pit at least 2 times a week and making the perfect s’more is quite the skill to master. We have a friend that holds the title of making the perfect s’more. I always designate him to make my s’more because I usually burn the marshmallow because I am not very patient. His trick was to get the marshmallow perfectly golden and let the chocolate melt on the graham cracker by the fire....

FavoritePinShare A chocolate oreo crust with creamy cheesecake in the center and topped with coconut caramel and drizzled in chocolate. All of the things that you love in a Samoa Cookie in a delicious cheesecake dessert! Two obsessions. Cheesecake and Samoa Cookies. That isn’t a very big secret here on the blog though. I am always posting cheesecake… and I just posted a samoa thumbprint recipe the other day. It’s just something about that toasted caramel chocolate goodness that I love!...

FavoritePinShare This pörkölt is a delicious Hungarian meat stew cooked in a savory onion sauce. It is simmered until it reaches juicy and tender perfection that will make it fall off your fork and melt in your mouth! If you love a recipe that warms you up and fills your belly, then this pörkölt is it! Add in this salad, rolls and carrots and you have a meal that is hearty and filling that the whole family will love....

FavoritePinShare A lightened up garlic alfredo sauce that is delicious and creamy and coats the pasta perfectly! Half of the calories and you won’t even be able to tell! Carbs. Oh man. Carbs are my WEAKNESS. When I am trying to watch what I eat, chocolate and sweets do not tempt me at all. Its the carbs. I dream all day of a big bowl of pasta and carbs sitting right in front of me....

FavoritePinShare So, like I said, four boys. They eat me out of house and home (as my mom likes to say). But they are my built-in taste-testers, which I guess is a good thing, right? Who else would eat all the stuff I make?! Anyway, my oldest, who’s a big bad 6th grader now, loves breakfasts. Pancakes are his ultimate favorite thing in the whole entire world. If I announce that it’s breakfast for dinner, he seriously does a happy dance....

FavoritePinShare Chili is a beloved dish, it’s homey, comforting and super satisfying. If you’re looking for a variety of chili recipes to draw from add these winners to your collection for sure! The Best Ever Chili, Skyline Gold Star Cincinnati Chili, and The Best Instant Pot Chili. Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili I love an easy recipe for a busy day! You dump the chicken in, a few cans of veggies and top it with my favorite…....

FavoritePinShare This Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese is creamy, comforting and perfect for potlucks. Best of all, it comes together easily in the crock-pot — even the pasta! Hey everyone, Kelly here from Life Made Sweeter back again to share another easy dinner recipe! It’s officially fall which means bring on all the hearty comfort foods! Once the cooler weather hits, my kids crave for a giant bowl of mac & cheese regularly....