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Blackberry Almond Cake

http://www.brighteyedbaker.com/2013/05/07/confession-120-i-could-get-used-to-this-blackberry-almond-breakfast-cake/

Blueberries are great in this too.

Shrimp Scampi

http://www.italianfoodforever.com/2008/08/shrimp-scampi/

Alton Brown’s Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2012/10/16/alton-browns-the-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookie/#

Coconut Curry Shrimp

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/coconut-curry-shrimp-recipe/index.html

Creamy Mushroom Rigatoni

http://www.ellesnewenglandkitchen.com/blog/2012/5/3/creamy-mushroom-rigatoni.html

Carrot Cake Balls

http://www.icookfree.com/cook/desserts/carrot-cake-paleo-balls/

Confetti Mac & Cheese

http://www.peasandcrayons.com/2012/12/confetti-mac-and-cheese.html

No-Bake Energy Bites

http://fabulousfoodblog.com/2012/12/31/my-favorite-snack-ever-so-healthy-no-bake-energy-bites-1-cup-dry-oatmeal-12-cup-chocolate-chips-12-cup-peanut-butter-12-cup-ground-flaxseed-13-cup-honey-1-tsp-vanilla-2/

Mashed Butternut Squash

http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2011/08/mashed-butternut-squash.html

Crescent-Wrapped Baked Brie

http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/crescent-wrapped-brie/3bc85655-bba2-44ec-88dd-9f2397a8d42b#

*This is a delicious recipe; the only change I recommend making is cutting the rind off the brie before baking, and adding some jam or chutney to the brie inside the crust! It’s divine.