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A slice of tres leches cake on a white plate topped with a sliced strawberry fanned out.

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Big platter of antipasto salad with salad spoons in the side.

Antipasto Salad

Straight on shot of strawberry shortcake cup. Garnished with mint and mint and strawberries scattered around cup.

Strawberry Shortcake Cups

Close up of Macaroni Salad in a bowl with a spoon.

Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe

Overhead view of mexican rice in a pan garnished with cilantro.

Mexican Rice

Overhead view of pork taco meat on a plate with forks off to the side.

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

Overhead view of Mexican Green Rice in a skillet garnished with limes and cilantro.

Arroz Verde

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My name is Malinda, the gal behind the blog Countryside Cravings. I primarily blog about the food but I will also share little glimpses of what is going on in my life. I’m a country girl by heart living in a small town in Colorado. I love bringing my family together at the dinner table with a homemade meal. But don’t let that fool you, there have been plenty of times we have eaten cereal for dinner!

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4th Of July

The classic burger piled high with toppings and burger sauce. Fries off to the side.

Classic Burger

Overhead view of bruschetta pork chops on a serving platter garnished with fresh basil.

Bruschetta Pork Chops

These Easy Berry Cheesecake Cups are a quick and simple dessert. They are perfect for the 4th of July or any party!

Easy Berry Cheesecake Cups

Fourth of July Cookie Sticks -a chewy chocolate chip cookie bar dipped in white chocolate then sprinkled with red, white and blue sprinkles! | www.countrysidecravings.com

Fourth of July Cookie Sticks

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Overhead view of salad in a white bowl with a spoon ready to serve. Green napkin in the corner.

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

Stack of lemon brownies with sliced lemons around.

Lemon Brownies

Overhead view of creamy lemon tortellini in a skillet with wood spatula to the side.

Creamy Lemon Tortellini

Overhead view of taco salad in a blue bowl with cilantro and chips off to the sides.

Dorito Taco Salad

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Overhead view of taco bowl with fork and napkin off to the side.

Chicken Taco Bowls

Overhead view of roasted chicken fresh from the oven. Lemon and fresh herbs off to the side.

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

A pan filled with chicken kebobs fresh off the grill. Garnished with fresh lime slices and cilantro.

Chicken Fajita Kebabs

These BBQ Marinated Chicken Kabobs are marinated in an easy homemade BBQ sauce then grilled for that perfect sticky sweet chicken kabob!

Kabobs with Homemade BBQ Chicken Marinade

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Close up of cheesy homemade hamburger helper garnished with fresh parsley.

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Close up of a sloppy joe.

Homemade Sloppy Joes

Slice of pizza with an awesome cheese pull.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Homemade Ground Beef Taco Meat -a great taco meat recipe that can be made with beef, turkey, or ground chicken. Quick and easy and perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos!

Homemade Ground Beef Taco Meat Recipe

10 Ingredients or Less

Overhead picture of taco dip on a plate with chips surrounding it.

Taco Dip with Cream Cheese

Overhead view of carnitas in tortillas all lined up on a blue plate.

Slow Cooker Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

Overhead view of cheeseburger pie with a slice taken out.

Impossible Cheeseburger Pie

Overhead view of scoops of chocolate ice cream in a container.

No Churn Dark Chocolate Ice Cream