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Welcome! I’m Amy

Hello there! I’m Amy from Denver, CO, along with my sister-in-law, Rachel.

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PISTACHIO PINWHEELS 🔷 Perfect for a party 🎉

PISTACHIO PINWHEELS 🔷
Perfect for a party 🎉 OR just you sitting on the couch binge watching another show 😁
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#appetizer #appsandzerts #pizza #italy #partyfood #pinwheels #yummly

🍅BAKED FETA topped with burst cherry tomatoes,

🍅BAKED FETA topped with burst cherry tomatoes, juicy peppers, and fragrant basil will have your taste buds begging for more. Add in our homemade PITA CHIPS and you'll really be #winning 😉
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#mediterraneandiet #feta #appetizers #appsandzerts #partyfood

Start this week off right with 🍐PEAR MUFFINS 🍐
Juicy pears with a healthy amount of streusel take this muffin to the next level.
Don't forget to tag us @theovenlight .
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#pear #muffin #brunch #makeahead #breakfast #sweets #homemade #buzzfeedfood

👏Sweet goodness, it's FINALLY the last day of s

👏Sweet goodness, it's FINALLY the last day of school, I honestly doubted if this day would ever come.
To celebrate my sons class is have a virtual ice cream party, so I whipped up a batch of 🍓MIXED BERRY COMPOTE 🍓to put on top. But do not be deceived I also made an obscene amount of hot fudge 🤗.
Link in bio for recipe
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#icecreamparty #berrysauce #vegan #paleo #wholefood #treatyoself #tasty

☀️Chocolate Popsicles ☀️ Shh! Don't tell m

☀️Chocolate Popsicles ☀️
Shh! Don't tell my kids these are healthy. Nothing but wholesome goodness in here. A perfect quick and simple warm weather "treat".
If you need me I'll be at the river eating these today 👌
Link in bio for "Healthy Chocolate Popsicles"
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#popsicle #wholefood #healthysnack #summerfood #icecream #dairyfree #vegan #glutenfree

💜NEW JALAPEÑO BLACKBERRY GRILLED CHEESE 💜 T

💜NEW JALAPEÑO BLACKBERRY GRILLED CHEESE 💜
This combo may sound weird but let me tell you it's sooo tasty! Creamy cheese with spicy jalapeños that is balanced out by sweet blackberry jam. And of course this can be made gluten and dairy free if desired 😘
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#grilledcheese #glutenfree #dairyfree #sweetandspicy #grilledcheesefanatic #specialtyfood #buzzfeed #udis

If you haven't already met, allow me to introduce

If you haven't already met, allow me to introduce you to 🏔The Mountain Burger. This is not your average burger. Crispy 🥓bacon, caramelized onions, spicy aioli, and to top it all off is a specialty cheese that will blow your mind 😱. Friday night I'm coming for ya.
Click link in bio for Mountain Burger recipe
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#grilltime #burger #baconburger #datenight #weekend #delish #mouthwatering

As far as I'm concerned bacon is magical 🥓🌈.

As far as I'm concerned bacon is magical 🥓🌈.
It takes something from ordinary to extraordinary. And this ITALIAN BACON SALAD is proof of that. Not to mention you top it all off with the homemade dressing of your dreams.
Link in bio for recipe
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#bacon #salad #greens #denverfood #fresh #cleaneating #paleo

Italian Meat Sauce 🇮🇹 For when you're looki

Italian Meat Sauce 🇮🇹 For when you're looking to step up your pasta game but have very little time or energy (uh me right now 😴) this recipe will take you there.
Fresh ingredients, full of meat, and perfect for a Monday night.
Link in bio for recipe
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#pasta #meatsauce #fresh #whatsfordinner #makeaheadmeal #realitalian

💕Happy Mothers Day from us @theovenlight Wishi

💕Happy Mothers Day from us @theovenlight
Wishing you it a day early because tomorrow we will be taking the day off to do nothing but relax🙌
Also we have a total of 5 kids between us, but getting pictures with ALL your kids is hard so these will have to do 😂
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#mothersday #denverfoodblog #relax #tastyfood

It's #teacherappreciationweek and normally I would

It's #teacherappreciationweek and normally I would be making 🍪ESPRESSO DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNCK COOKIES 🍪 for my kids school teachers and staff, but this year it looks like it's going to be a drive by parade with signs.
So instead I am making them for ME!!!!! After all I am currently teaching them (no matter how poorly) 🤦‍♀️
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#espressocookie #dessert #kingarthurflour #chocolatelover #coffeelover
#cookies

The Pièce de résistance ⭐️CARNITAS⭐️ Jus

The Pièce de résistance ⭐️CARNITAS⭐️
Just look at this tender, juicy pork,with crispy edges 🤤
I cannot stress enough how delectable, and simple this recipe is.
Happy Cinco De Mayo🎉
Link in bio for recipe .
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#cincodemayo #carnitas #pork #tacos #burrito #partyfood #buzzfeed

Let's talk QUESO 🧀 A breeze to make, no funky i

Let's talk QUESO 🧀
A breeze to make, no funky ingredients (unlike store bought), and once it's made you can dip, drizzle, or pour on just about anything.
Link in bio for recipe(s)
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#cincodemayo #queso #tillamook #dip #mexicanfood #crazygood

🌶Jalapeño Pinto Beans🌶 are a staple in my h

🌶Jalapeño Pinto Beans🌶 are a staple in my house. These are a cross between regular pinto and refried beans. And are a MUST for Cinco de Mayo (or burritos, tacos, taquitos, burrito bowls... so on and so forth) 👏🏻
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#cincodemayo #mexicanfood #simplerecipes #homemadetakeout #refriedbeans #kunersbeans

Countdown to Cinco De Mayo begins today 🎉 For t

Countdown to Cinco De Mayo begins today 🎉 For the next 5 days we will be bringing you our most delicious/easy/mouthwatering Mexican food so you are all ready for the big (or not so big this year) day 🙌
P.S. This is our Carnitas Burrito 🌯 and it is phenomenal .
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#cincodemayo #mexicanfood #carnitasburrito #queso #delish #yummly

Making our 🍪Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪

Making our 🍪Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪today for a friend who is stuck at home because he cut his arm with a chainsaw. 😱
These are Grandmas famous recipe and quite possibly the worlds best oatmeal cookie.
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#oatmealcookie #kingarthurflour #ghirardelli #yummy #simplerecipes

🔥New🔥 Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls with no yeast o

🔥New🔥 Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls with no yeast or rise time required! I got the idea for these after eating something similar at a restaurant in Denver except that their roll was the size of your head 😱. These are a combo of the buttery flakey layers of a biscuit with the added deliciousness of cinnamon. Super quick, no fuss, and magically delicious 🌈
Link in bio for recipe
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#kingarthurflour #quickcinnamonrolls #noyeastbread #brunch #castironskillet #buscuits

You would think 💭 being home all day would mean

You would think 💭 being home all day would mean I have time and energy to make amazing meals every night, but the truth is, it is the complete opposite. By 5 o'clock I'm wiped and all I want is something simple. That's where this Sausage Gnocchi comes into play. Quick, easy, and delicious. Can't make the sauce? Any pasta sauce/oil/butter will do the trick 👌
Link in bio for recipe
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#quickdinner #pasta #gnocchi #supersimple #buzzfeed #familymeal #quarentinefood

👋🌷Hello Spring! No flowers are blooming here

👋🌷Hello Spring! No flowers are blooming here yet but the grass is growing! And nothing says spring like 🍋Lemon Poppyseed Cake 🍋. This is another recipe that starts with box cake mix + a few ingredients = VOILA ✨a magically delicious cake. .
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#easter #lemon #poppyseed #lemoncake #easterdessert #simplerecipes #duncanhines #plusedupcake #spring #springeats #easterfood #feedfeed #buzzfeed #yummly #quarentinefood

Need some comfort? This time of year usually means

Need some comfort? This time of year usually means my parents are out visiting, but since that's not an option currently I decided to do the next best thing and make my moms Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes for Easter. This classic comfort food is creamy, delicious, and can be made ahead. And while I would rather be sitting around the table with my (whole) family this Easter, I am thankful for this taste of home☺️
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#easter #mashedpotatoes #makeahead #familytime #classic #holidayfood #delish #yummly #feedfeed #buzzfeed #potatoes #sidedish #dinner #creamy #freezermeal #familysize #comfortfood

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