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Paperback copies of Back to Basics are in stock and ready to order!

It has been a dream and a goal of mine to write a cookbook for as long as I can remember and I am so excited to say that it is FINALLY HERE! It’s time to shop my cookbooks!

Thanks to quarantine and life slowing down (hello COVID) I found myself with the time to sit down and write my very first cookbook. This is the book I’ve been wanting to write since I started my blogging journey back in 2015.

I truly believe that anyone can cook! For my first cookbook, I wanted to create one with simple and easy recipes that would help YOU build confidence YOUR kitchen!

Introducing: Back to Basics

I am sharing my most tried and true recipes that turn out every time! I want to inspire and encourage you to cook more meals at home!

I hope you enjoy my most tried and true favorites. These are simple and easy recipes to take you back to the basics!

Inside you will find: 

-34 tried & true recipes with ingredients, directions, tips, & nutrition info

-Recipe categories are broken down by breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert

-50 full pages

Beyond recipes, you’ll find many helpful information pages such as how to stock your pantry with staples, what kitchen appliances I love, an Instant Pot cook time cheat sheet, baking substitution list, easy & helpful conversion, plus my top general tips for successful cooking!

I feel this book is great for ALL AGES but was written with the intent of best serving college students, missionaries, newly weds, beginner cooks, and small families. 

*SHIPPING NOTES: The hardcopy books are batch printed. They may take up to two weeks to deliver. Thank you for your patience! 

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Easy family meals + real mom life 🍽️
Feeding a family without loosing your mind
👇🏼Recipes you’ll actually make

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Patriotic Popsicle Salad!!! Fourth of July Food I Patriotic Popsicle Salad!!!

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Mexican Street Corn Dip 🌽 Creamy, tangy Mexican Mexican Street Corn Dip 🌽 

Creamy, tangy Mexican Street Corn Dip is packed with sweet corn, lime, spices, cilantro, and cheese. It comes together fast, and you’ll watch it disappear even faster!

3-4 cups corn (shaved off the cob or frozen)
1 Tablespoon olive oil, for frozen corn
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup sour cream
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 diced jalapeno
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Comment recipe for the link 🔗 #summerrecipes #cornrecipes #summerdip #streetcorn
Cowboy Caviar 🤠 Cowboy Caviar is the best chip d Cowboy Caviar 🤠 

Cowboy Caviar is the best chip dip! It’s simple and easy to throw together and always feeds a hungry crowd! I make mine with black beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas, corn, peppers, tomato, avocado, and a delicious simple sauce that brings it all together. Enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips! 

Comment cowboy 🤠 for the recipe link 🔗 

https://alexdaynes.com/cowboy-caviar/ 

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All the flavors of s’mores, in a batch of homemade All the flavors of s’mores, in a batch of homemade muddy buddies!

S’more Muddy Buddies 

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips, divided
4 cups Chex cereal
5 cups s’mores cereal, divided (you can also use golden graham)
2 cups mini marshmallows, divided
2 cups powdered sugar

Comment s’more for the recipe link 🔗 

https://alexdaynes.com/smore-muddy-buddies/ #smorerecipe #smorestime #summerrecipes #smoresseason
Fourth of July Party Menu Air Fryer Hot Dogs Nu Fourth of July Party Menu 

Air Fryer Hot Dogs 
Nuts About Berries Salad 
No Bake Pretzel Cheesecake 
Dads Root-beer

Ingredients & more from @harmonsgrocery @shopatstationpark @worldmarket @homegoods 

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Comment slush for the recipe link 🔗 #fourthofjuly #julyfourthfood #patrioticspirit #summerfoods
the cutest baby shower theme 🍊🩷 Featuring: Darli the cutest baby shower theme 🍊🩷 

Featuring:
Darling paper products by @mymindseyeinc 
A fruit inspired menu including pear salad, fresh fruit, pink lemon water, chocolate covered strawberries & lemon bars!
Beautiful pink & orange flowers with cuties in the vases
Fresh citrus doubles as decor pieces 
Banners, invites, & posters made on @canva printed at Walgreens

Darling & Fun!! The perfect summer shower idea!! 

#babyshower #babyshowertheme #babygirlshower #summerpartyideas #summerfoods
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The best mini me 🤍💙❤️ Matching in our new @kiavac The best mini me 🤍💙❤️

Matching in our new @kiavaclothing swimsuits! Code thealexdaynes10 saves you at checkout! 

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PATRIOTIC SWIMS ARE HERE 🇺🇸🤍💙❤️ @kiavaclothing kn PATRIOTIC SWIMS ARE HERE 🇺🇸🤍💙❤️

@kiavaclothing knocked it out of the park with this fun & festive summer swim launch!! I’m obsessed with this color block swimsuit and I love having a mini version that matches my daughter!! 

This suit comes in red too plus tons of other colors and styles are in this drop so be sure to check them out and let me know which one is your favorite ⭐️ 

Code ALEX always saves you money at KIAVA!! #kiava #kiavaswim #swimsuitseason #fourthofjulyoutfit
These Baked French Toast Cups are an easy way to e These Baked French Toast Cups are an easy way to elevate your everyday breakfast. Made with day-old bread, a cinnamon struesel topping, and a drizzle of icing. Yum!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE BAKED FRENCH TOAST CUPS

10 cups of day-old bread, cut or torn into ½ inch cubes
2 cups milk
6 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Icing
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon milk

Comment recipe for the details and link 🔗 

https://alexdaynes.com/baked-french-toast-cups/ #frenchtoast #breakfastcups #breakfastinspo #brunchathome
ICE CREAM IN A BAG 🍦 SUMMER FUN 💡 No ice cream m ICE CREAM IN A BAG 🍦 SUMMER FUN 💡 

No ice cream maker? No problem! Make delicious vanilla ice cream at home in a plastic bag in just 15 minutes!

For One Serving

1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup half and half
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 sandwich-sized ziplock bags
1 gallon-sized ziplock bag
1/3 cup ice cream, rock salt
3 cups or more of ice 

For more ideas comment summer and I’ll send you my food fun roundup!! 

https://alexdaynes.com/summer-food-fun/ #summerfood #summerfun #homemadeicecream #icecreamparty #summerkids
DOT PROTEIN BITES My take on the viral nonpareil DOT PROTEIN BITES 

My take on the viral nonpareils dot cake trend I’ve been seeing around! Here’s how to make them! 

2 cups old fashioned oats
12 ounces cashew butter
1/2 cup honey 
2 servings cake batter protein powder @cleansimpleeats 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon vanilla 
1/2 teaspoon almond extract 
1 Tablespoon milk 
3 Tablespoons nonpareils sprinkles, divided 

Mix together together all the ingredients in a stand mixer. Add 1 tablespoon of sprinkles to the dough, reserving the remaining sprinkles for the topping. 

Roll the protein bites into balls, press each ball into the sprinkles to create a crunchy topping, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy! 

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Let’s get grilling!! These 4 Easy Chicken Marina Let’s get grilling!! 

These 4 Easy Chicken Marinades are a great way to boost the flavor in your favorite grilled chicken! Here, you’ll find recipes for teriyaki, BBQ, lemon, and Italian chicken marinades. Marinating your chicken also promotes juiciness.

Perfectly seasoned and ready for summer grill season! 

Comment marinade for the recipe link 🔗 

Which one will you try first??

https://alexdaynes.com/4-easy-chicken-marinades/ #chickenmarinade #grilledchicken #summerrecipe #grillrecipes
Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated! Make this d Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated! Make this delicious mango salmon plate in 15 minutes or less!!!

What you’ll need: 
2 salmon fillets 
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 
1 lemon 
Prepared Mango Salsa 
Broccoli 
Cilantro Lime Rice (microwaveable from Costco)

Season the salmon fillets with garlic salt and paprika and cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes at 380 degrees. 
Steam the broccoli in the microwave. 
Heat up the cilantro lime rice. 
Plate the rice & broccoli. Place cooked salmon on the rice, and top with lemon juice & mango salsa. Enjoy!! 

If you like this idea, be sure to hit follow for more throw together dinners!! 

Let me know if you try this one! What should we make next? 

#throwtogetherdinner #easydinners #mealtime #weeknightmeal #weeknightdinner
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Delicious Oatmeal Fudge Bars. Thick, chewy oatmeal Delicious Oatmeal Fudge Bars. Thick, chewy oatmeal cookie layers sandwiched around a thick layer of homemade chocolate fudge. Yum!! 

Order them at Starbucks or make them at home for a fraction of the price 💰 

Comment fudge for the recipe link 🔗 https://alexdaynes.com/oatmeal-fudge-bars/ 

#oatmealfudgebars #oatmealcookie #fudgebars #fudgeribbons #fudgesauce
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My name is Alex Giles Daynes and I am from North Salt Lake, Utah.

The purpose of this blog is to share all of the recipes I develop. I love sharing my recipes with all of you and I am always creating new recipes! Read More…

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