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Overhead, close-up photo of double chocolate muffins in a muffin baking pan.

Double Chocolate Muffins (Easy Recipe!)

Overhead photo of Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu Bolognese over papparelle pasta in a neutral colored serving bowl with slices of toasted baguette, fresh basil leaves, a ramekin of grated parmesan cheese and a pale blue linen arranged around the bowl.

Ragu Bolognese (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead, landscape photo of Roasted Cauliflower Salad with chickpeas, crispy quinoa and avocado in a large white serving bowl with a ramekin of fresh lime wedges and a jar of avocado dressing next to the bowl.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

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Appetizer

Overhead, landscape shot of Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs on a bed of rice with sliced avocado and carrot ribbons in a white bowl with ramekins of salt and sliced scallions arranged around the bowl.

Korean Beef Short Ribs (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead photo of Broccoli Dip in a white oval baking dish with a slice of toasted baguette inserted into the dip and slices of baguette, a green linen, and ramekins of sliced scallions and salt surrounding the baking dish.

Broccoli Dip (Easy Oven or Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead, landscape shot of crispy Asian Brussels Sprouts drizzled with peanut sauce in a white serving bowl with a pale blue linen, ramekin of peanuts, lime wedges, and forks surrounding the bowl.

Asian Brussel Sprouts Recipe

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BBQ

Overhead photo of a small, deep-sided serving bucket filled with ice and topped with Perfect Poached Cocktail Shrimp with a small container of Remoulade sauce next to the shrimp and an individual shrimp dunked into the sauce.

Perfect Poached Shrimp Cocktail recipe

Overhead photo of prepared Tuna Macaroni Pasta Salad with peas and fresh herbs in a teal serving bowl with a ramekin of sliced scallions and pale tan napkin next to the bowl.

Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

Overhead photo of Mexican coleslaw with corn in a white bowl with two serving spoons inserted into the slaw and a ramekin of fresh lime wedges and jar of vinaigrette dressing next to the bowl.

Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

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Bread

Overhead landscape photo of Chocolate Cranberry Muffins dusted with powdered sugar in a muffin pan with a ramekin of fresh cranberries, glass of milk and pale tan napkin next to the pan.

Chocolate Cranberry Muffins Recipe

Overhead landscape photo of a glazed cream cheese danish braid sliced into individual servings with a jar of jam next to the danish.

Easy Cheese Danish Recipe

Overhead photo of Baked Apple Cider Donuts on a a gold wire rack with a ramekin of glaze tucked into the corner of the shot.

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

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Breakfast

Overhead, close-up photo of double chocolate muffins in a muffin baking pan.

Double Chocolate Muffins (Easy Recipe!)

Straight on photo of three individual jars of Banana Overnight Oats on a white plate with spoons next to the jars and a glass jar of rolled oats blurred in the background.

Banana Overnight Oats Recipe

Overhead photo of healthy breakfast cookies on a large wire rack with a ramekin of cinnamon next to the rack.

Healthy Banana Breakfast Cookies

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Burgers/Sandwich

Straight-on, up close photo of two hands holding a black bean burger topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion.

Perfect Black Bean Burger Recipe

Straight on shot of a Creamy Bacon Everything Spice Chicken Salad Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, avocado and red onions on multigrain bread on a gray wood board with a small ramekin of everything spice and green bottle of water blurred in the background.

Creamy Bacon Chicken Salad

Overhead, landscape shot of homemade burger patties on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.

How To Grind Your Own Burger Meat

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Chicken

Overhead landscape photo of Chicken Corn Chowder topped with crispy tortilla strips and lime wedges in a white bowl with ramekins of sliced jalapenos and lime wedges next to the bowl.

Easy Chicken Corn Chowder

Overhead photo of Cranberry Chicken Salad garnished with sliced scallions and fresh thyme in a serving bowl with a spoon inserted into the salad and a ramekin of dried cranberries and a jar of dressing next to the bowl.

Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe

Overhead landscape photo of creamy chicken tortellini soup with tomatoes and spinach in a white serving bowl with a ramekin of red pepper flakes, crusty bread and a pale beige napkin next to the bowl.

Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Condiments & Sauces

Overhead photo of Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu Bolognese over papparelle pasta in a neutral colored serving bowl with slices of toasted baguette, fresh basil leaves, a ramekin of grated parmesan cheese and a pale blue linen arranged around the bowl.

Ragu Bolognese (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead, landscape photo of Roasted Cauliflower Salad with chickpeas, crispy quinoa and avocado in a large white serving bowl with a ramekin of fresh lime wedges and a jar of avocado dressing next to the bowl.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Overhead landscape photo of Orange Cranberry Relish garnished with fresh orange zest in a white serving bowl with a serving spoon inserted into the relish; with a ramekin of pomegranate arils and a pale tan napkin next to the bowl.

Orange Cranberry Relish Recipe

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Dessert

Overhead, close-up photo of double chocolate muffins in a muffin baking pan.

Double Chocolate Muffins (Easy Recipe!)

Straight on photo of three individual jars of Banana Overnight Oats on a white plate with spoons next to the jars and a glass jar of rolled oats blurred in the background.

Banana Overnight Oats Recipe

Overhead landscape photo of Sweet Chex Mix on a parchment-paper lined sheet pan.

Sweet Chex Mix Recipe (White Trash Snack Mix)

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Drinks

Straight on, landscape photo of a Strawberry Basil Vodka Cocktail in a stemless wine glass garnished with a sugar rim, fresh strawberry and basil leaf; with another cocktail, pitcher of cocktails, fresh strawberries and lime wedges surrounding the glass.

Strawberry Basil Vodka Cocktail Recipe

Overhead photo of three Rum Runner cocktails garnished with slices of lime and orange with a ramekin of maraschino cherries and a glass shot glass off to the side of the cocktails.

Rum Runner Cocktail Recipe

Straight on shot of two Lime Milkshakes topped with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers and lime zest with halved key limes surrounding the glasses and a bottle of tequila in the background.

Key Lime Milkshake

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Entree

Overhead photo of Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu Bolognese over papparelle pasta in a neutral colored serving bowl with slices of toasted baguette, fresh basil leaves, a ramekin of grated parmesan cheese and a pale blue linen arranged around the bowl.

Ragu Bolognese (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead, landscape photo of Roasted Cauliflower Salad with chickpeas, crispy quinoa and avocado in a large white serving bowl with a ramekin of fresh lime wedges and a jar of avocado dressing next to the bowl.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Overhead, landscape shot of Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs on a bed of rice with sliced avocado and carrot ribbons in a white bowl with ramekins of salt and sliced scallions arranged around the bowl.

Korean Beef Short Ribs (Slow Cooker Recipe)

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Healthy

Overhead, landscape photo of Roasted Cauliflower Salad with chickpeas, crispy quinoa and avocado in a large white serving bowl with a ramekin of fresh lime wedges and a jar of avocado dressing next to the bowl.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Overhead landscape photo of Vegetarian Bean Chili garnished with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, scallions, lime wedges and a dollop of sour cream in a white bowl; with a pale neutral colored napkin and ramekins of oyster crackers and sliced scallions next to the bowl.

Vegetarian 3 Bean Chili Recipe

Overhead photo of Easy Vegetable and Chickpea Soup in a white bowl with slices of crusty bread, a ramekin of fresh basil and a pale tan napkin next to the bowl.

Easy Chickpea Soup

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Holiday

Overhead photo of Shrimp & Crab Seafood Bisque garnished with snipped chives in a white soup bowl with a ramekin of fresh cracked pepper and a small pitcher of cream next to the bowl.

Shrimp & Crab Seafood Bisque

Overhead photo of Broccoli Dip in a white oval baking dish with a slice of toasted baguette inserted into the dip and slices of baguette, a green linen, and ramekins of sliced scallions and salt surrounding the baking dish.

Broccoli Dip (Easy Oven or Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead landscape photo of Sweet Chex Mix on a parchment-paper lined sheet pan.

Sweet Chex Mix Recipe (White Trash Snack Mix)

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Lunch

Overhead, landscape photo of Roasted Cauliflower Salad with chickpeas, crispy quinoa and avocado in a large white serving bowl with a ramekin of fresh lime wedges and a jar of avocado dressing next to the bowl.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Overhead, landscape shot of Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs on a bed of rice with sliced avocado and carrot ribbons in a white bowl with ramekins of salt and sliced scallions arranged around the bowl.

Korean Beef Short Ribs (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead landscape photo of a bowl of creamy parsnip soup garnished with crispy bacon and fresh herbs with slices of crusty bread and a ramekin of ground pepper next to the bowl.

Easy Creamy Parsnip Soup

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Meat

Overhead photo of Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu Bolognese over papparelle pasta in a neutral colored serving bowl with slices of toasted baguette, fresh basil leaves, a ramekin of grated parmesan cheese and a pale blue linen arranged around the bowl.

Ragu Bolognese (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead, landscape shot of Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs on a bed of rice with sliced avocado and carrot ribbons in a white bowl with ramekins of salt and sliced scallions arranged around the bowl.

Korean Beef Short Ribs (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Eye of Round Roast Beef

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Party Food

Overhead, landscape shot of Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs on a bed of rice with sliced avocado and carrot ribbons in a white bowl with ramekins of salt and sliced scallions arranged around the bowl.

Korean Beef Short Ribs (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead photo of Shrimp & Crab Seafood Bisque garnished with snipped chives in a white soup bowl with a ramekin of fresh cracked pepper and a small pitcher of cream next to the bowl.

Shrimp & Crab Seafood Bisque

Overhead landscape photo of Vegetarian Bean Chili garnished with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, scallions, lime wedges and a dollop of sour cream in a white bowl; with a pale neutral colored napkin and ramekins of oyster crackers and sliced scallions next to the bowl.

Vegetarian 3 Bean Chili Recipe

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Pasta

Overhead photo of Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu Bolognese over papparelle pasta in a neutral colored serving bowl with slices of toasted baguette, fresh basil leaves, a ramekin of grated parmesan cheese and a pale blue linen arranged around the bowl.

Ragu Bolognese (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead photo of Butternut Squash Pasta topped with whipped ricotta and crispy sage leaves in a white serving bowl with a tan napkin and ramekins of walnuts and grated parmesan off to the side of the bowl.

Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe

Overhead photo of Healthy Mac and Cheese garnished with sliced scallions in a white saucepan with ramekins of sliced scallions and grated cheese next to the pan.

Healthy Mac and Cheese

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Pizza

Butternut Squash Flatbread Pizza Recipe

Tex-Mex Charred Corn, Bacon & Jalapeno Pizza

Overhead, landscape shot of Loaded Spring Salmon Pizza on a white surface with a wooden handled knife, fresh dill and vine ripe tomatoes surrounding the pizza.

Loaded Spring Salmon Pizza

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Pork

Overhead photo of Broccoli Dip in a white oval baking dish with a slice of toasted baguette inserted into the dip and slices of baguette, a green linen, and ramekins of sliced scallions and salt surrounding the baking dish.

Broccoli Dip (Easy Oven or Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead landscape photo of a bowl of creamy parsnip soup garnished with crispy bacon and fresh herbs with slices of crusty bread and a ramekin of ground pepper next to the bowl.

Easy Creamy Parsnip Soup

Overhead, landscape photo of a bowl of Cheddar Cheese Apple Soup garnished with pumpkin seeds and crispy bacon with a blue linen, spoons and orange flowers in a vase surrounding the bowl.

The Best Cheddar Apple Soup

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Salad

Overhead, landscape photo of Roasted Cauliflower Salad with chickpeas, crispy quinoa and avocado in a large white serving bowl with a ramekin of fresh lime wedges and a jar of avocado dressing next to the bowl.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Overhead photo of Cranberry Chicken Salad garnished with sliced scallions and fresh thyme in a serving bowl with a spoon inserted into the salad and a ramekin of dried cranberries and a jar of dressing next to the bowl.

Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe

Overhead photo of Wild Rice Salad featuring roasted delicata squash, pomegranate arils and sliced scallions on a white platter with serving spoons inserted into the salad; and ramekins of pomegranate arils, sliced scallions and a small container of honey balsamic vinaigrette arranged around the salad.

Squash & Wild Rice Salad Recipe

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Sandwich

Overhead photo of Cranberry Chicken Salad garnished with sliced scallions and fresh thyme in a serving bowl with a spoon inserted into the salad and a ramekin of dried cranberries and a jar of dressing next to the bowl.

Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe

Straight-on, up close photo of two hands holding a black bean burger topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion.

Perfect Black Bean Burger Recipe

Overhead shot of a platter of Asian Crispy Pan Fried Falafels on a bed of Asian slaw with pita bread; with a pale green linen, knife, lime wedge, ramekin of sliced scallions and small ceramic jar of miso tahini surrounding the platter.

Easy Healthy Falafels recipe

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Seafood

Overhead photo of Shrimp & Crab Seafood Bisque garnished with snipped chives in a white soup bowl with a ramekin of fresh cracked pepper and a small pitcher of cream next to the bowl.

Shrimp & Crab Seafood Bisque

Overhead photo of a small, deep-sided serving bucket filled with ice and topped with Perfect Poached Cocktail Shrimp with a small container of Remoulade sauce next to the shrimp and an individual shrimp dunked into the sauce.

Perfect Poached Shrimp Cocktail recipe

Overhead photo of prepared Tuna Macaroni Pasta Salad with peas and fresh herbs in a teal serving bowl with a ramekin of sliced scallions and pale tan napkin next to the bowl.

Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

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Side

Overhead, landscape photo of Roasted Cauliflower Salad with chickpeas, crispy quinoa and avocado in a large white serving bowl with a ramekin of fresh lime wedges and a jar of avocado dressing next to the bowl.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Overhead photo of Easy Vegetable and Chickpea Soup in a white bowl with slices of crusty bread, a ramekin of fresh basil and a pale tan napkin next to the bowl.

Easy Chickpea Soup

Overhead, landscape shot of crispy Asian Brussels Sprouts drizzled with peanut sauce in a white serving bowl with a pale blue linen, ramekin of peanuts, lime wedges, and forks surrounding the bowl.

Asian Brussel Sprouts Recipe

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Soup

Overhead photo of Shrimp & Crab Seafood Bisque garnished with snipped chives in a white soup bowl with a ramekin of fresh cracked pepper and a small pitcher of cream next to the bowl.

Shrimp & Crab Seafood Bisque

Overhead landscape photo of Vegetarian Bean Chili garnished with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, scallions, lime wedges and a dollop of sour cream in a white bowl; with a pale neutral colored napkin and ramekins of oyster crackers and sliced scallions next to the bowl.

Vegetarian 3 Bean Chili Recipe

Overhead landscape photo of Chicken Corn Chowder topped with crispy tortilla strips and lime wedges in a white bowl with ramekins of sliced jalapenos and lime wedges next to the bowl.

Easy Chicken Corn Chowder

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Vegetarian

Overhead, close-up photo of double chocolate muffins in a muffin baking pan.

Double Chocolate Muffins (Easy Recipe!)

Overhead, landscape photo of Roasted Cauliflower Salad with chickpeas, crispy quinoa and avocado in a large white serving bowl with a ramekin of fresh lime wedges and a jar of avocado dressing next to the bowl.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Straight on photo of three individual jars of Banana Overnight Oats on a white plate with spoons next to the jars and a glass jar of rolled oats blurred in the background.

Banana Overnight Oats Recipe

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Welcome to No Spoon Necessary! My name is Cheyanne - I am the blogger and girl behind the camera. I'm a culinary school graduate with a degree in culinary arts, and I have years of experience in a professional kitchen. I have a passion for seasonal ingredients and I believe anyone can create sensational food! Thank you for stopping by! I hope you stay awhile!

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Overhead, landscape photo of Baked Camembert Cheese topped with burst Cranberries; with crackers and red grapes next to the cheese.

Easy Baked Camembert Recipe

Overhead landscape photo of a dozen Cake Mix Lemon Crinkle Cookies topped with powdered sugar haphazardly arranged on a white wooden board, with fresh halves of lemon scattered around the cookies.

Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Overhead, landscape shot of Vegetable Couscous with Lemon Basil Pesto with a teal linen, bowl of almonds, lemon wedge, basil leaves, and serving spoons surrounding the bowl.

Easy Vegetable Couscous recipe

Straight on shot of Glazed Jumbo Lemon Crumb Muffins on a wooden board with spring flowers and lemon halves in the background and the focus of the shot on one individual muffin.

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Comfort Food

Overhead, close-up photo of double chocolate muffins in a muffin baking pan.

Double Chocolate Muffins (Easy Recipe!)

Overhead photo of Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu Bolognese over papparelle pasta in a neutral colored serving bowl with slices of toasted baguette, fresh basil leaves, a ramekin of grated parmesan cheese and a pale blue linen arranged around the bowl.

Ragu Bolognese (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

Overhead photo of Shrimp & Crab Seafood Bisque garnished with snipped chives in a white soup bowl with a ramekin of fresh cracked pepper and a small pitcher of cream next to the bowl.

Shrimp & Crab Seafood Bisque

Overhead landscape photo of Vegetarian Bean Chili garnished with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, scallions, lime wedges and a dollop of sour cream in a white bowl; with a pale neutral colored napkin and ramekins of oyster crackers and sliced scallions next to the bowl.

Vegetarian 3 Bean Chili Recipe

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