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These ultra easy Puff Pastry Cream Cheese and Berry Danishes are quick to assemble, quick to bake, and yield impressive results! Feel free to use any flavored jam or preserves you like for the filling, or serve them with cheese filling alone. I especially like to do a red, white, and blue combo for patriotic… Read Post
The word “cake” is a bit misleading- this amazing flaky-yet-soft Crinkle Cake is more of a hybrid pastry! This traditionally middle eastern dish started gaining popularity and fame on the interwebs thanks to @Ramenasaidwow on TikTok. Once you learn the easy method, there are endless possibilities for flavor riffs. It can be served as dessert,… Read Post
This easy overnight casserole is layered with bread, cheese, crumbled sausage and green chilis, and soaked in a seasoned egg custard overnight. It couldn’t be simpler to put together and the best part is in the morning when your kitchen is clean and your dishes are done and all you have to do is pop… Read Post
A delicious deli-style sandwich which is perfect to make after you serve corned beef for dinner and have leftovers. Use a good quality hearty bread from the bakery, which will both stand up to toasting, and also soak up the juices from the coleslaw. This sandwich is loaded with both flavors and textures and perfect… Read Post
Taziki’s is a quick-serve Greek style chain restaurant, found mostly in the Southwest US. We had one here in Idaho that sadly closed during the pandemic. A friend and I would frequent there often, and only ever order one thing: the whipped feta dip. It came with both crispy and soft pita chips and was… Read Post
This huge, soft, sugar cookie is an addition to our popular collection of Giant Cookies! Each recipe makes one HUGE cookie, perfect for gifting or snacking. They are easy to mix up in one small bowl and quick from start to finish. This Giant Red Hot Sugar Cookie is inspired by my love of red… Read Post
So last year, when we were traveling to Lafayette and Baton Rouge and New Orleans every few weeks for my son’s scoliosis…I don’t even know what to call it. Drama? Diagnosis? Treatment? Anyway. When we were doing that, we would always make a point of going to stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, places… Read Post
Italian Turkey Soup is incredibly lean, and comes together quickly (under 30 minutes start to finish) with lots of pantry staples. You can use ground turkey (which includes dark and light meat and has a little more flavor) or ground turkey breast (which will be leaner). Fresh ingredients like spinach leaves and grated parmesan make… Read Post
This spin on traditional chicken soup hits all the right notes with tender chicken and vegetables, hearty and comforting rice, and a finish of bright fresh lemon juice. Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice is the comfort in a bowl! Try it with a grilled cheese sandwich, or a slice of crusty bread for dipping. Step… Read Post
This fresh cranberry salsa dip is sweet, tangy, and flavorful. Fresh cranberries are whizzed up in a food processor with onions, cilantro, a hit of sugar, and lime juice. It’s the most gorgeous color and our favorite way to serve it is to spread over room-temp cream cheese and spread on crackers! It’s totally addicting… Read Post
Before I get into these delightful little cranberry-orange goat cheese bites, I wanted to mention my Instagram. We’ve gotten a number of concerned messages about my whereabouts. My Instagram is currently disabled; I was “cleaning house” with accounts that I followed and they decided that was suspicious and have disabled my account. I’m so sad… Read Post
This holiday twist to a crowd-favorite is hands down one of my favorite treats! Some people call them Muddy Buddies, some call it Puppy Chow, but everyone agrees that Chocolate Peppermint Chex Mix is a hit. My version has a cool hit of peppermint and bits of crushed candy cane. one of the greatest tricks… Read Post
