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Sustaining the Powers

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5 Minute Chocolate Pecan Footballs

February 1, 2016 by Steph Powers Leave a Comment

These 5 Minute Chocolate Pecan Footballs are a super cute and quick game day snack!  Since the Broncos are going to the Big Game, you know we are going to be partying big time around here!! Last year I put together this round up of 25+ Game Day Appetizers and I think we will be pulling out our favorites from the list again this year too. For us, the Big Game is usually 1/3 eating, ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Holiday, My Cooking Spot, Party, Recipes, Simple, Sweets Tagged With: appetizer, chocolate, football, game day, My Cooking Spot, pecan, the big game

Microwave Gingerbread Toffee, A Reader Survey + Meal Plan Monday Week 50

December 14, 2015 by Steph Powers 2 Comments

Happy Monday! Did you know that there are only 11 days until Christmas?! I feel like the holidays snuck up on me waaaaaay too fast this year. I've got 4 important things to share with you today. First - Microwave Gingerbread Toffee   In case you're looking for a quick last minute gift or treat for a holiday party, I wanted to make sure I shared this Microwave Gingerbread Toffee over ...

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Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Holiday, Meal Plan Monday, My Cooking Spot, Party, Recipes, Sweets, Vegetarian Tagged With: gingerbread, microwave, My Cooking Spot, sweet treats, toffee

Rosemary Sea Salt – Quick Hostess or Neighbor Gift

November 20, 2015 by Steph Powers Leave a Comment

A quick and delicious recipe for Rosemary Sea Salt that makes a great holiday hostess gift!  Raise your hand if you love to give hostess gifts. Raise your hand again if you love to receive hostess gifts! Maybe it’s because I’m from Texas, but my mom always taught me you should never show up at a party empty handed. Today I wanted to share a recipe for one of my favorite quick and easy ...

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Filed Under: Cooking Tips, Gluten-Free, Holiday, My Cooking Spot, Recipes, Sides, Simple, Vegetarian Tagged With: christmas, holiday, hostess, My Cooking Spot, rosemary, salt, sea salt, Spices, thanksgiving

5 Minute Rolo Stuffed Rice Cakes // My Cooking Spot

August 28, 2015 by Steph Powers Leave a Comment

Happy Friday!! Last month I told y'all that I'm now a contributor over at My Cooking Spot. I'm back over there again today with a 5 minute gluten free treat that's sure to set your weekend off right - Rolo Stuffed Rice Cakes! These Rolo Stuffed Rice Cakes are pretty much the best 5 minute treat you will ever have. I've got three different variations for you, and one of them tastes like a ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Holiday, My Cooking Spot, Party, Recipes, Simple, Snacks, Sweets, Vegetarian Tagged With: caramel, chocolate, desserts, My Cooking Spot, rice cakes, rolos

Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip – I’m Contributing at My Cooking Spot!

August 5, 2015 by Steph Powers 2 Comments

Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip - a delicious and quick anytime snack!

A creamy and slightly sweet Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip recipe. I just realized that I never officially announced over here that I'm now a monthly contributor for My Cooking Spot! My Cooking Spot is a spin-off of recipes from My Thirty Spot. I've already had a lot of fun being a contributor and getting to know the other ladies who are part of the team. So many delicious things to drool over ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Party, Recipes, Sides, Simple, Snacks, Sweets, Vegetarian Tagged With: apples, bananas, My Cooking Spot, peanut butter, snack time, yogurt dip

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I'm Stephanie. I'm an Austin, Texas native living in Denver, Colorado who blogs about my favorite Tex-Mex and travel-inspired recipe creations, food photography tech resources for bloggers. I want to make it easier for you provide sustenance to your family and show hospitality to others. Click here to learn more about me.

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