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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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theovenlight

😍NEW HEALTHY POPPYSEED DRESSING 🥗 Take your

😍NEW
HEALTHY POPPYSEED DRESSING 🥗
Take your salads to the next level with this simple and delicious dressing. To make simply add all ingredients and shake, shake, shake. The end.
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#homemadedressing #saladdressing #poppyseed #light #simple #shake #denverblog #saladfordays

💫SUGAR SPICED PECANS All new recipe is up on th

💫SUGAR SPICED PECANS
All new recipe is up on the blog and I am pretty sure you guys are going to LOVE ❤️ these.
While the original purpose was a salad topping, these have become my favorite mid afternoon snack.
So go nuts 😉
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#spicednuts #pecans #samsclub #plantbased #nuts #sugarandspice

❤️NEW ❤️ESPRESSO DOUBLE SHOT A copycat rec

❤️NEW ❤️ESPRESSO DOUBLE SHOT
A copycat recipe of Starbucks Double Shot. This is refreshing, simple, and slightly sweet. It's not hard to see why this is my all time favorite summer drink! ☀️
Link in bio for recipe
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#starbucks #espresso #icedcoffee #coffee #summerdrink #refreshing #buzzfeed

🍅NEW 🍅 PICO DE GALLO 🌶🍈 This salsa has

🍅NEW 🍅
PICO DE GALLO 🌶🍈
This salsa has a secret ingredient, and now that I have it I will never have bland salsa again 💃
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#picodegallo #salsa #fresh #sofreshandsocleanclean #wholefood #spicy #tacotuesday #mexicanfood

EASY SEASONED FRENCH FRIES 🍟WITH BLUE CHEESE AI

EASY SEASONED FRENCH FRIES 🍟WITH BLUE CHEESE AIOLI 🧀
Perfectly crisp with fresh toppings and of course some yummy dipping sauce.
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#frenchfries #bugertime #homemade #yummers #sofresh

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.
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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.
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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
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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🎉
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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.
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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

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