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Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Salad

5 · Nov 13, 2018 · 6 Comments

Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Salad served in a round wood bowl with pomegranate and apple slivers scattered around on the table.

This crunchy, tangy, brussels sprouts and pomegranate salad is what your Thanksgiving spread needs. It adds texture, color, and no oven space required! You're going to love this easy, healthy ...

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Recipe, Salad Recipes brussels sprouts, pancetta, salad, Thanksgiving, pomegranate, brussel, apple

Green Bean Casserole

4 · Nov 12, 2018 · 8 Comments

Creamy green bean casserole topped with crispy fried shallots in a rectangle baking dish with a wooden spoon scooping out a serving.

This is not your grandma's green bean casserole! Inspired by the casserole of my youth, but reimagined with fresh green beans, roasted wild mushrooms, creamy béchamel sauce, and a crispy shallot ...

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Holiday Recipes, Recipe, Side Dish Recipes, Veggie Recipes Thanksgiving, béchamel sauce, Christmas, crispy shallots, green bean casserole, green beans, side dish

Lemon Thyme Caramel Corn

0 · Nov 11, 2018 · 6 Comments

A close up of a bowl of Lemon Thyme Caramel Corn with lemons in the background and fresh thyme scattered in front.

Tangy, sweet, and crunchy caramel corn flavored with lemon and thyme is a grown up twist on classic caramel corn. It makes a great starter for the holidays because it can be made well in advance and ...

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Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipe Thanksgiving, appetizers, cocktail parties, caramel herb popcorn, caramel popcorn, holidays, lemon popcorn, lemon thyme popcorn, party, popcorn, snack, starter

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

98 · Nov 10, 2018 · 7 Comments

Creamy Mashed Potatoes topped with melted butter and chives in a bowl with a serving spoon on the side, on top of a folded fall napkin.

Is there anything more satisfying than a scoop of mashed potatoes? Smooth and creamy, these mashed potatoes make the perfect nest for turkey gravy, a pat of butter, or a sprinkle of chives. You need ...

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Holiday Recipes, Recipe, Side Dish Recipes Thanksgiving, vegetarian, butter, Christmas, cream, holidays, mashed, mashed potatoes, potato, side dish

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

17 · Nov 8, 2018 · 9 Comments

Overhead shot of Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup in a pot with spoons, apples, and garnishes scattered around.

Roasted butternut squash and apple soup is a creamy, autumn spiced soup that is the perfect Thanksgiving starter. Pureed and silky, it can be made in advance and will fill your house with fall ...

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Recipe, Soup and Stew Recipes, Veggie Recipes soup, squash, Thanksgiving, vegetarian, auntum soup, butternut squash, Christmas, fall soup, lunch, roasted butternut squash, side dish

Caramel Apple Slab Pie

1 · Nov 6, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Overhead shot of Caramel Apple Slab Pie baked on a half sheet tray decorated with pastry leaves and twists.

Entertaining a crowd? A caramel apple slab pie is the perfect fall dessert. Sliced apples are doused in homemade caramel sauce and baked in a buttery, flaky crust. Extra points for fun fall ...

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Holiday Recipes, Pie and Tart Recipes, Recipe apple, apple pie, caramel, pie, Thanksgiving, slab pie, caramel apple

Chili Con Carne

9 · Nov 5, 2018 · 6 Comments

Overhead shot of Chili con Carne in a pot with a serving of chili alongside topped with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and scallions.

Chili con carne is spicy, satisfying comfort food for the soul. Hearty beef, beans, peppers, and onions are slow simmered in a richly seasoned tomato sauce for a stick-to-your-ribs meal for the ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe, Soup and Stew Recipes chili con carne, comfort food, lunch, one pot meal, spicy, main dish, beans, beef, chili

Banana Bread

7 · Oct 31, 2018 · 4 Comments

Baked Banana Bread straight out of the oven with a sugared crust.

Quick breads have their name for a reason. Easy and fast to make, but big on taste. This classic banana bread recipe is a family favorite, impossibly moist with a crunchy crust and loads of banana ...

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Chicken and Herb Dumplings

16 · Oct 31, 2018 · 18 Comments

A serving of Chicken and Herb Dumplings in a white crock with carrots, peas and chicken.

Creamy, hearty chicken stew is topped with fluffy herbed dumplings...this is the kind of comfort food that makes you wish for rain. The stew is simple and homey, the dumplings pillowy with a little ...

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Recipe, Soup and Stew Recipes stew, herbs, dumplings, biscuit, carrots, celery, chicken, comfort food, soup

Italian Style Shrimp and Grits

6 · Oct 26, 2018 · 6 Comments

Close up of Italian Style Shrimp and Grits in a white bowl sprinkled with parsley and scallions.

You're going to love this Italian spin on the southern classic shrimp and grits. I've topped creamy parmesan polenta with crunchy cornmeal crusted shrimp and a zesty tomato sauce. Pure cozy comfort in ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe, Seafood Recipes grits, polenta, shrimp and grits, cornmeal, Italian, pancetta, shrimp, tomato sauce, tomatoes

Autumn Caramel Popcorn (Spicy!)

2 · Oct 25, 2018 · 20 Comments

Autumn Caramel Popcorn in a mason jar and scattered around on a plaid towel with candy corn.

This sweet, spicy autumn caramel popcorn has just the right amount of fall seasonings in the mix. Crunchy, buttery, popcorn and nuts means while the kids are out trick or treating, the grown-ups can ...

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Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipe carmel corn, fall, Halloween, party, popcorn, pumpkin, snacks, spicy, appetizer, sweet, autumn, Thanksgiving, caramel

Easy Ghost Cupcakes [+ Video]

2 · Oct 22, 2018 · 34 Comments

Close up of an easy ghost cupcake with marshmallow frosting and a cute chocolate face!

Boo! These easy ghost cupcakes are simple to decorate and the perfect treat for your Halloween party. My favorite no-fail chocolate cupcake is topped with a swirl of marshmallow frosting and a ...

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White Chicken Chili

28 · Oct 12, 2018 · 15 Comments

Two bowls of white chicken chili topped with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro served with toppings.

Creamy, tangy, with just the right amount of heat, this white chicken chili will become your tailgating staple. It's loaded with shredded chicken, white beans, spices, and cheese, but with an ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe, Soup and Stew Recipes tailgating, chiles, white, chili, comfort food, Mexican, party, peppers, poblano, poultry, side dish, beans, stew, chicken

Homemade Granola Bars

0 · Oct 6, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Close up of homemade chocolate coconut pecan granola bars on plate with pecans scattered around.

Starving kids raiding the snack cabinet after school? These homemade granola bars will satisfy their cravings with a toasty mix of coconut, pecans, and chocolate. Chewy, chocolatey bliss! It's ...

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Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Recipe chocolate, coconut, granola, snacks, pecan, homemade granola bars, granola bars, after school

Apple Cider Pork Chops

25 · Oct 4, 2018 · 15 Comments

Close up of apple cider pork chops cooked with caramelized apples, onions and sage.

Juicy bone-in pork chops are served in a slightly sweet and tangy apple cider glaze with caramelized onions and apples.  Apple cider pork chops are pure fall comfort food, pretty enough for guests, ...

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Oven Fries with Sriracha Ketchup

3 · Sep 30, 2018 · 12 Comments

Oven fries in paper-lined metal serving bucket served with spicy sriracha ketchup.

Crispy fries without all the guilt? Yep! These oven fries are tossed with garlic olive oil, baked, and served with spicy sriracha ketchup. Crunchy, golden brown goodness, super easy, and quick. You ...

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Recipe, Side Dish Recipes sriracha, olive oil, oven fries, baked fries, russet potato, fries, ketchup, potatoes, side, snack

Fig, Blue Cheese, and Arugula Flatbread

9 · Sep 24, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Fig, blue cheese, and arugula flatbread sliced and served on a wooden cutting board.

Looking for an inspired fall appetizer or light dinner? This fig, blue cheese, and arugula flatbread hits the sweet, savory, salty trifecta and is ridiculously easy to make. Creamy blue cheese, fresh ...

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Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Recipe appetizer, arugula, blue cheese, fall, fig, flatbread, figs, balsamic vinaigrette, flatbread pizza

Apple Challah

2 · Sep 10, 2018 · 9 Comments

A braided round apple challah bread sweetened with apples and honey.

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with an apple challah bread for a sweet new year. Apple challah is a  special woven round loaf of spongy, eggy bread, flecked with apples, and sweetened with honey. The round ...

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Seared Scallops with Fresh Corn Risotto

35 · Aug 30, 2018 · 9 Comments

Close up shot of a serving of seared scallops over creamy fresh corn risotto.

Fresh summer corn is stirred into a creamy parmesan risotto, studded with pan seared scallops and a drizzle of brown butter sauce in this elegantly simple dish. Do you have that one food or dish ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe, Seafood Recipes brown butter, Corn, risotto, seared, scallops, fresh corn, corn risotto, brown butter sauce, pan seared scallops

Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

32 · Aug 10, 2018 · 3 Comments

Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

Shrimp and sausage skewers are summertime surf and turf...quick and easy grilling for hot, sultry days. Surf and turf. What does your mind conjure up when you hear those words? Is it filet ...

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Grilling Recipes, Recipe, Seafood Recipes sausage, shrimp, skewers, summer, kielbasa, andouille, grilling, surf and turf, onion, peppers

Moscow Mule Push-Pops

14 · Aug 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Moscow Mule Push-Pops

Cool off with a child-like spin on grown-up cocktail...frozen Moscow mule push-pops! A frosty and frozen moscow mule push pop is an oasis on a hot summer day. Picture this...You're walking ...

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Cocktail and Drink Recipes, Frozen Treat Recipes, Recipe summer, vodka, frozen, moscow mule, push-pop, limeade, cocktail, ginger beer, lime, popsicle

Caramel S’mores Cupcakes

2 · Jul 18, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Caramel S'mores Cupcakes

Sinfully decadent, these over-the-top s'mores cupcakes are a summer dream. It's no secret that I'm a sucker for s'mores. I've already shared recipes for my s'mores cake and s'mores ice cream, but ...

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Cake and Cupcake Recipes, Recipe Ghiradelli, stuffed cupcake, caramel, graham cracker, chocolate, crust, cupcakes, marshmallow, s'mores, summer, toasted marshmallows

Ruby Slipper Cocktail

18 · Jul 5, 2018 · 2 Comments

Ruby Slipper Cocktail

Grapefruit juice and fresh rosemary pair up in this refreshing cocktail perfect for a hot summer day. Oh boy, the heat is on. Summer has arrived and with it the quest for the perfect summer ...

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Zucchini Noodle Cobb Salad

3 · Jun 20, 2018 · 2 Comments

Zucchini Noodle Cobb Salad

Add a little zip to your Cobb salad with zucchini noodles (zoodles) and a tangy buttermilk dressing. A zucchini noodle cobb salad is a tasty way to up your veggie game because getting kids to not ...

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