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

Healthy Banana Breakfast Cookies

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 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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Appetizer

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

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

Healthy Banana Breakfast Cookies

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

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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 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

Overhead photo of Chicken Rice Paper Rolls with slices of lime and a small ramekin of peanut sauce on a large white serving platter.

Chicken Rice Paper Rolls

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Condiments & Sauces

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

Overhead photo of a bowl of Mushroom Spaghetti with serving utensils inserted into the pasta and slices of artisan bread and a ramekin of crushed black pepper next to the bowl.

Easy Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce

Overhead photo of Chicken Rice Paper Rolls with slices of lime and a small ramekin of peanut sauce on a large white serving platter.

Chicken Rice Paper Rolls

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Dessert

Overhead landscape photo of a spread out stack of soft and chewy almond sugar cookies on a white wood surface - the bottom cookies are plain while the cookies on top of the stack are covered with a cookie icing and decorative sliced almonds.

Soft Almond Sugar Cookies (Easy Drop-Style!)

Overhead photo of Peppermint Bark cut into pieces on a piece of parchment paper.

Peppermint Bark Recipe (Christmas Candy!)

Overhead photo of Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies haphazardly arranged on a blue surface with ramekins of sanding sugar and whole pecans next to the cookies.

Pecan Cookies Recipe

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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 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 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

Eye of Round Roast Beef

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Healthy

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

Healthy Banana Breakfast Cookies

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 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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Holiday

Overhead landscape photo of a spread out stack of soft and chewy almond sugar cookies on a white wood surface - the bottom cookies are plain while the cookies on top of the stack are covered with a cookie icing and decorative sliced almonds.

Soft Almond Sugar Cookies (Easy Drop-Style!)

Overhead photo of Peppermint Bark cut into pieces on a piece of parchment paper.

Peppermint Bark Recipe (Christmas Candy!)

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

Easy Baked Camembert Recipe

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Lunch

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 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 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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Meat

Eye of Round Roast Beef

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

Overhead, landscape photo of Sausage Baked Ziti garnished with fresh basil and mini pepperonis in a white casserole dish with serving spoons tucked into the bottom corner of the ziti exposing ziti noodles and sausage; with a tan linen and ramekins of chopped parsley and grated parmesan arranged around the casserole dish.

Easy Sausage Baked Ziti

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Party Food

Overhead photo of Peppermint Bark cut into pieces on a piece of parchment paper.

Peppermint Bark Recipe (Christmas Candy!)

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

Easy Baked Camembert Recipe

Eye of Round Roast Beef

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Pasta

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

Overhead photo of a bowl of Mushroom Spaghetti with serving utensils inserted into the pasta and slices of artisan bread and a ramekin of crushed black pepper next to the bowl.

Easy Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce

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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 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

Overhead, landscape photo of Sausage Baked Ziti garnished with fresh basil and mini pepperonis in a white casserole dish with serving spoons tucked into the bottom corner of the ziti exposing ziti noodles and sausage; with a tan linen and ramekins of chopped parsley and grated parmesan arranged around the casserole dish.

Easy Sausage Baked Ziti

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Salad

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

Overhead landscape photo of Israeli pearl couscous with sun-dried tomatoes, arugula and chickpeas in a large white bowl with a jar of lemon vinaigrette and ramekin of toasted pine nuts next to the bowl.

Israeli Pearl Couscous 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 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 Honey Garlic Shrimp garnished with scallions and lime wedges on a white plate with more lime wedges next to the plate.

Garlic Honey Shrimp Recipe

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Side

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

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

Overhead photo of Creamed Spinach Casserole in an oval baking pan with two serving spoons tucked into the casserole exposing the creamy spinach interior; with two wine glasses and a ramekin of chopped parsley next to the dish.

Easy Creamed Spinach Casserole Recipe

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Soup

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 photo of Creamy Sweet Potato Soup garnished with walnuts, thyme, gorgonzola and swirls of cream in a neutral colored bowl on a plate with sprigs of fresh thyme, a spoon, additional bowl of soup and small brown ramekins of walnuts and salt surrounding the bowl.

Easy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

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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Vegetarian

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

Healthy Banana Breakfast Cookies

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 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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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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What’s in Season Now – Pumpkin

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

Overhead landscape photo of Pumpkin French Toast Casserole in a white baking dish with a neutral colored napkin, spoons and ramekin of maple syrup next to the dish.

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

Overhead landscape photo of pumpkin chocolate chip muffins in a muffin pan with roughly chopped dark chocolate and cinnamon sugar strewn on top of the pan.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Overhead, landscape photo of Pumpkin Pie Cake topped with swirled maple cream cheese frosting on a wire rack with a ramekin of pumpkin pie spice and a neutral linen next to the cake.

Easy Pumpkin Pie Cake

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Comfort Food

Overhead landscape photo of a spread out stack of soft and chewy almond sugar cookies on a white wood surface - the bottom cookies are plain while the cookies on top of the stack are covered with a cookie icing and decorative sliced almonds.

Soft Almond Sugar Cookies (Easy Drop-Style!)

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

Easy Baked Camembert Recipe

Eye of Round Roast Beef

Overhead photo of Creamed Spinach Casserole in an oval baking pan with two serving spoons tucked into the casserole exposing the creamy spinach interior; with two wine glasses and a ramekin of chopped parsley next to the dish.

Easy Creamed Spinach Casserole Recipe

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