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Welcome! We’re Amy & Rachel

Hello and welcome! I’m Amy from Denver, CO, (left) along with my sister-in-law, Rachel (right).

As moms of 5 small kiddos (between us), we consider every day an opportunity to improve the lives of other hard working moms and dads who need a break from the to-do lists and want more time to say “yes” to the kids—so we strive to bring you simple recipes, full of shortcuts, that save you that precious commodity of time, while staying healthy, easy and kid-friendly.

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Need a fresh take on ordinary potatoes? 🍋Lemon

Need a fresh take on ordinary potatoes? 🍋Lemon Parmesan Potato Wedges are ☀️bright, crispy, and a snap to throw together. Can you dip them in aoili? Ranch? Ketchup? Yes. Yes. And Yes.
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#potatoes #wedges #lemongarlic #brightandfresh #sidedish #dippitydip #fries #burgerandfries #yummly #buzzfeed #idahopotatoes #snack

🖤Chocolate Ganache Tart 🖤is chocolate at its

🖤Chocolate Ganache Tart 🖤is chocolate at its purest form. Dark, silky smooth ganache poured into a nut & oat crust, topped with berries 🍓and whip cream you'll find yourself with a little (or large) slice of heaven on a plate. All with being gluten and dairy free so all can enjoy.
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#ganache #chocolatelover #glutenfree #dairyfree #dessert #darkchocolate #darkandrich #nobake #justchill

Chicken Tortilla Soup to warm you up this Wednesda

Chicken Tortilla Soup to warm you up this Wednesday. 😊
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#howyoudo505 #soupweather #chickentortillasoup #takeouthack #mmm #cozy

💙Blueberry Muffin Cake 💙is scrumptious all o

💙Blueberry Muffin Cake 💙is scrumptious all on its own but then top it off with streusel, and oh man is it 😇HEAVENLY! Perfect with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, this is sure to please.
Drop us a comment if you 'll be making it soon!
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#blueberrycake #coffeecake #pastry #streusel #summercake #springcake # coffeeandpastry #hightea #teatime

🖤Milano Cookies! Skip the store bought and make

🖤Milano Cookies! Skip the store bought and make your own with two light & crispy butter cookies sandwiched together with super simple chocolate filling. Nothing weird or fake, just plain old delish.
Oh yeah, and they're 🙌 gluten free.
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#milano #milanocopycat #gf #glutenfreecookie #dairyfree #sandwichcookie #chcolatelover #yummly #delish

Fan of Philly Cheesesteaks? Then you will love its

Fan of Philly Cheesesteaks? Then you will love its south of the boarder cousin, Southwestern Cheesesteak! Thinly sliced meat cooked in 505SW™ Pineapple Mango Salsa 🍍and topped with veggies and 505SW Queso Blanco (!) that make any night a fabulous celebration.
Trust us on this one, you are going to need some extra napkins! 😂‹
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#howdoyou505 #phillycheesesteak #cheesesteak #southwestern #pineapplesalsa #sweetandspicy #eatup #quesofordays

Moist and full of flavor, this Apricot Balsamic Po

Moist and full of flavor, this Apricot Balsamic Pork Loin seems 🤫fancy, but really it's incredibly simple and a breeze to throw together. Plus the glaze is only 2 ingredients and makes my mouth 😋water just thinking about it.
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#familydinner #makeaheadmeal #pork #porkloin #simplerecipes #familyfriendly #buzzfeed #eatup

This one goes out to my mom (hi 🙋‍♀️mom!)

This one goes out to my mom (hi 🙋‍♀️mom!), who told me recently that she needed a cinnamon roll recipe. So as the amazing perfect daughter I am (hard core sarcasm there) I was quick to oblige. Do you think that one gesture makes up for my teenage years??🤔
Search Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls on the blog.
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#cinnamonroll #biscuitcinnamonroll #pastry #breakfastfood #lodgeskillet #easypeasy #easycinnamonroll

We partnered up with Breckenridge Distillery to i

We partnered up with Breckenridge Distillery to introduce you to your date ❤️ for Friday night - Salted Caramel Bourbon Chocolate Cake. This 6 inch chocolate cake (perfect for two✌️) is topped with salted caramel sauce infused with Rum Cask Finish Bourbon, creating a smoky sweet experience. So really only one question remains...should you pour two or three fingers 🥃bourbon to sip on while indulging?
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#breckdistillery #bourbon #rumcask #chocolatecake #cakefortwo #saltedcaramel #chocolatecaramel #datenight #dessertfortwo #delish #decedent #homemadecaramel #coloradoproud

Do you call these 🐶Dog Bones? Yule Logs? or lik

Do you call these 🐶Dog Bones? Yule Logs? or like us Toffee Log Cookies? No matter what you call them, these cookies can be savored all year long with a hot cup of tea, or a tall glass of milk.
Let us know if you try Toffee Log Cookies!
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#cookie #dogbones #toffeecookies #cookiemonster #dessert #bakingwithkids #yummly

Is there a certain flavor that instantly make your

Is there a certain flavor that instantly make your 🤤mouth water? Buffalo Chicken Burger 🧡with all its buffalo saucy goodness does it to us every time. Smothered in blue cheese coleslaw on a perfectly toasted bun, how can you resist?
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#chickenburger #buffaloburger #sweetbabyrays #yummly #datenight #takeouthack #drool

Tired of boring old 🍳eggs? Time to spice it up

Tired of boring old 🍳eggs? Time to spice it up with our new Crustless Spicy Quiche with 505 SW™ Salsa Picante! No crust saves you time & energy (both of which I have a limited supply of these days🙅), and makes this naturally gluten free. While the Salsa Picante adds in all the flavor with the ideal amount of pep. Don't forget to give us a shout out 📣if you try this.
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#howdoyou505 #505southwestern #quiche #eggsitswhatsforbreakfast #protein #glutenfree #brunchsohard #breakfast #spicyeggs #spiceitup #crustlessquicherecipe

A little Morning Glory Muffin tutorial to brighten

A little Morning Glory Muffin tutorial to brighten up your day!

Do you love☕ Coffee? Chocolate? Baileys? Then do

Do you love☕ Coffee? Chocolate? Baileys? Then do we have a drink for you. Baileys Irish 🍀Cream Mocha is warm, rich, and oh so chocolatey, for the ultimate cozy winter beverage. So if you'll excuse us we have a couch that needs some company.
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#mocha #warmandboozy #baileysirishcream #baileyscoffee #winterdrink #mommyspickmeup #spikedcoffee

🧀Spicy Mac & Cheese is the ultimate 🏈super b

🧀Spicy Mac & Cheese is the ultimate 🏈super bowl food. So whether it's all your friends getting together or just you on the couch, lets be honest... i'm just here for the snacks. 😜
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#superbowlfood #superbowlsnacks #howyoudo505 #imjusthereforthefood #feedfeed #apps #sidedish #mac&cheese #cheesy

Cold snowy days have us dreaming of brighter thing

Cold snowy days have us dreaming of brighter things, like Almond Lemon Cake. 5 ingredients, gluten free, dairy free, and just like that you'll be imagining the sunshine in no time.
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#glutenfree #dairyfree #simplecake #lemoncake #almondflour #dietfriendly #springtimefood

Super Greens Pesto is the ultimate I-hid-a-bunch-o

Super Greens Pesto is the ultimate I-hid-a-bunch-of-nutritious-things-in-dinner-and-my-kids-didn't-compain-once food.
Kale, spinach, basil, and almonds are all super foods that's good for the brain and body alike. And don't be afraid, it all comes together in the food processor. I'd call that a parenting win!
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#superfood #brainfood #workoutfuel #healthy #diettime #pesto #kale #spinach #healthyeating #healthfood #hiddenveggies #eatup #bluediamondalmonds

Was your weekend as exhausting 😴as ours? The th

Was your weekend as exhausting 😴as ours? The thing is we didn't do anything, how does that even happen? So it's time for Chicken and Rice Bake with Salsa Verde, a 🤩simple, healthy, and tasty dinner that requires no real effort on my part. Want to make this even simpler (that's a rhetorical question, of course you do) use a pre done rotisserie🍗 chicken!
Bookmark this for a Monday where you need a break.
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#makeaheadmeal #healthydinner #chickenbake #salsaverde #mondaymonday #casserole #kroger #dinnerhack #chickenandrice #eatup

New 🌅Morning Glory Muffins 🌅 are a great way

New 🌅Morning Glory Muffins 🌅 are a great way to start out your day! Filled with healthy ingredients like, carrots🥕, apples, and nuts, these have the power to keep you going all morning. They are also naturally dairy free, with no refined sugar, and with a gluten free option so that all may enjoy. Good morning starshine, the earth says👋 hello!
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#healthybreakfast #measureformeasure #quickeats #glutenfree #dairyfree #norefinedsugar #breakfastofchamps #cookingwithkids #plantbased

🛫Fasten your seatbelts, its time for a 🔥spic

🛫Fasten your seatbelts, its time for a 🔥spicy twist on an old classic. Presenting....
505 SW™ Green Chile Spicy Mac & Cheese!!!
Four types of cheeses 🧀mixed with spicy Green Chile Sauce, and then topped with bacon, can you say mouthwatering? So put down your phone and get to baking! It's time to spice up your life (colors of the world, spice up your life!) 10 points if you can name that oldie but goodie below 👇.
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#howyoudo505 #greenchile #505southwestern #partyfood #macandcheese #cheesefordays #pasta #makeahead #spicy #spiceupyourlife #comfortfoodrecipes

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