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Mango Shrub Margarita

8 · May 3, 2023 · 8 Comments

Mango Shrub Margarita

This mango shrub margarita is sharp and sweet and will shake up your classic margarita just in time for Cinco de Mayo.  I love that the art of the cocktail has made such a resurgence in ...

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Cocktail and Drink Recipes, Recipe cinco de mayo, cocktail, lime, margarita, shrub, mango

Margarita Grilled Shrimp

21 · May 2, 2023 · 11 Comments

Margarita Grilled Shrimp on an oval wood platter with cilantro,lime wedges and a white table linen.

Easy and healthy margarita grilled shrimp will be your summer grilling staple! Serve these shrimp right off the skewer, on top of a salad, or even in a taco...just make sure to pair them with a ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe, Seafood Recipes holidays, margarita, party, shrimp, skewers, snack, 4th of july, starter, bbq, tequila, cilantro, main dish, fish, grilled

Mother’s Day Mimosa Bar

27 · Apr 28, 2023 · 6 Comments

Mother's Day Mimosa Bar

Celebrate mom with a sparkly, bubbly, and festive Mother's Day mimosa bar! Gather up your favorite juices, slice the garnishes, and pop the cork for the special moms in your life. May means ...

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Cocktail and Drink Recipes, Recipe cocktails, grapefruit, mother's day, orange, berries, mimosa, prosecco, blond orange, pomegranate, juice, champagne

Roasted Cauliflower Gratin

1 · Apr 27, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Close up of a Roasted Cauliflower Gratin out of the oven.

Dive into this creamy, cozy, roasted cauliflower gratin which is an easy make-ahead dish and a great alternative to potatoes. If you're tired of the same old boring side dishes say hello to this ...

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Recipe, Side Dish Recipes, Veggie Recipes

Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Ball

17 · Apr 14, 2023 · 5 Comments

Close up of Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Ball on a platter with veggies, pumpernickel toasts and herbs.

Smear this everything bagel smoked salmon and cream cheese ball on crackers or veggies for all the flavors of a bagel sandwich (minus all the carbs). If you're hosting a brunch soon, you will ...

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Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Recipe seasoning, brunch, cream cheese, dill, smoked salmon, spread, everything bagel, lox, bagel

Everything Bagel Salmon with Tomato Cucumber Salad

1 · Mar 29, 2023 · Leave a Comment

An everything bagel salmon filet served with tomato cucumber salad and a cream cheese smear.

We're bringing brunch to dinner with this everything bagel salmon with tomato cucumber salad that tastes just like your favorite bagel with all the fixings (minus the bagel!). Today I'm bringing ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe, Seafood Recipes cream cheese, salad, salmon, tomato, everything bagel, cucumber

Irish Whiskey Braised Short Ribs

55 · Mar 13, 2023 · 9 Comments

Irish Whiskey Braised Short Ribs in a cast iron dutch oven with thyme sprigs scattered around and a white linen towel draped in the corner.

These melt in your mouth Irish whiskey braised short ribs are delicious served over a scoop of mashed potatoes slathered in a deep, rich sauce. I am straight up obsessed with this recipe for ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe irish whiskey, whiskey, comfort food, st. patrick's day, ribs, braised, braised short ribs, short ribs, boneless short ribs

One Pot Creamy Sausage Tortellini with Spinach and Tomatoes

5 · Feb 28, 2023 · 2 Comments

A pan of Creamy Sausage Tortellini with Spinach and Tomatoes just off the stove.

Quick and delicious, this one pot creamy sausage tortellini with spinach and tomatoes can be on your table in just 30 minutes! If you're a fan of 30 minute meals that taste like they've been ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe one pot, comfort food, pasta, sausage, spinach, tomatoes, tortellini, comfort food one dish

Cheddar and Scallion Soda Bread

13 · Feb 23, 2023 · 4 Comments

Cheddar and Scallion Soda Bread in a baking dish with scallions on the table.

Cheddar and scallion soda bread is a deliciously savory spin on a traditional soda bread and St. Patrick's Day ready! This savory, crusty cheddar and scallion soda bread will perfectly with a ...

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Bread and Muffin Recipes, Recipe irish, soda bread, baking, irish soda bread, scallions, savory bread, cheddar and scallion soda bread, bread, cheddar, st. patrick's day

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

5 · Feb 11, 2023 · 5 Comments

Buffalo Chicken Sliders skewered with knotted toothpicks on a sheet tray with beer in the background and a bottle cap on the table.

All of your favorite classic wing flavors sandwiched inside a mini brioche bun in these Buffalo chicken sliders. Tangy, spicy shredded chicken, crunchy lettuce, and creamy blue ...

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Recipe, Sandwich Recipes wings, buffalo chicken sliders, blue cheese, chicken, sliders, tailgating, buffalo, super bowl, football, slider

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dip

5 · Feb 9, 2023 · 4 Comments

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dip served on a white square platter with celery stalks and a beer in the background.

Easy Buffalo cauliflower bites with blue cheese dip are a must for your Super Bowl or tailgating party! These spicy little bites are a healthy twist on your favorite chicken wings. I love ...

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Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Recipe, Veggie Recipes appetizer, football, blue cheese, dip, game day, party, spicy, vegetarian, buffalo, cauliflower, super bowl

Pork Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes

11 · Feb 8, 2023 · 1 Comment

Pork Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes on an oval wood board with lemon and arugula scattered around.

Pork Milanese with arugula and tomatoes can be on your table in minutes! Tender pork chops coated with a crispy parmesan panko crust are nestled on a bed of greens in this simple and satisfying ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe weeknight, pork chops, milanese, arug, panko, arugula, buttermilk, parmesan, pork, tomatoes, breaded

Soft Molasses Cookies

7 · Dec 20, 2022 · 2 Comments

A stack of Soft Molasses Cookies on a small flowered plate.

These soft molasses cookies are brimming with warm spices and have a crunchy sugar crust. Planning a holiday cookie exchange? Add these soft molasses cookies to the list pronto! These classic ...

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Cookie and Bar Recipes, Recipe molasses cookies, soft molasses cookies, ginger cookies, cookies, molasses

French Onion Tart

381 · Dec 7, 2022 · 61 Comments

French Onion Tart cut into square slices, golden brown, and scattered with thyme sprigs.

A tender pastry crust topped with sweet roasted onions and just a hint of herbs make this French onion tart a party favorite. A sprinkle of thyme and a handful of gruyere pair deliciously with ...

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Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipe snack, starter, tart, appetizer, Thanksgiving, Breakfast, vegetarian, brunch, veggies, Christmas, flatbread, Hanukkah, herbs, holiday, Vidalia, onion, party

Best Sweet and Sour Brisket

15 · Dec 5, 2022 · 6 Comments

Close up of the Best Sweet and Sour Brisket on a wood board with a serving fork.

Tangy and melt-in-your-mouth tender, this is the BEST sweet and sour brisket! Perfect for your holiday table or any day of the week. This is cozy. This is comfort. This is the BEST sweet and ...

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Holiday Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Recipe rosh hashanah, jewish, braised, brisket, sweet and sour, sweet and sour brisket, beef, braised beef, passover

Snowflake Cookies

98 · Nov 30, 2022 · 27 Comments

Snowflake Cookies

Snowflake cookies decorated with blue and white icing make a sweet holiday display. These simple cut out cookies are decorated with royal icing and will wow at your cookie exchange! The holiday ...

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Cookie and Bar Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipe rolled sugar cookies, sugar cookies, decorating tips, Christmas, cookies, cut-out cookies, decorated cookies, Hanukkah, holidays, party

Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Whipped Cream

0 · Nov 17, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A sweet potato pie with marshmallow whipped cream ready for serving.

This classic sweet potato pie with marshmallow whipped cream is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu or anytime you're craving a slice of heaven! It's that time of year again when I ...

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Holiday Recipes, Pie and Tart Recipes, Recipe marshmallow whipped cream, pie, pie crust, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving desserts, sweet potato pie, buttery pie crust

One Pot Lasagna Soup

4 · Oct 13, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A serving of one pot lasagna soup in a gray bowl with a spoon and parmesan alongside.

Dive head first into a bowl of this hearty one pot lasagna soup - pure comfort! If you're looking for a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs meal, then this one pot lasagna soup is for you! When it comes ...

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Recipe, Soup and Stew Recipes one pot lasagna soup, comfort food, one pot meal, soup, comfort food one dish, one pot, lasagna, lasagna soup

Caramelized Banana Muffins

1 · Oct 7, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Caramelized banana muffins on a cooling rack fresh out of the oven.

Delicious paired with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee, these caramelized banana muffins are an amped up version of the classic. All you banana lovers are going to go bananas for these ...

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Bread and Muffin Recipes, Recipe caramelized, caramelized bananas, banana, Breakfast, brunch, muffin, banana muffins

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

2 · Sep 29, 2022 · 5 Comments

Two bowls of chicken tortellini soup on a metal tray with baby kale and basil scattered around.

Quick and easy, this creamy chicken tortellini soup is hearty, satisfying, and the perfect way to welcome back soup season. Dreamy, creamy chicken tortellini soup is the ideal weeknight meal. ...

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Recipe, Soup and Stew Recipes weeknight, chicken soup, poached chicken, chicken, cream soup, creamy, easy, pasta, soup, tortellini

Classic American Goulash

49 · Sep 14, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A close up shot of Classic American Goulash with a wooden spoon in it for serving.

American goulash is straight up, easy peasy, one-pot comfort food made from ingredients that you can pluck from the pantry! This dish is pure Americana comfort food: Classic American Goulash. ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe one pot meal, macaroni, one pot, ground beef, classic american goulash, goulash, american goulash, hamburger helper, pantry, comfort food, easy

Classic Macaroni Salad

48 · Aug 22, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Classic Macaroni Salad in a glass bowl on a wood board garnished with parsley.

You'll love this easy recipe for creamy, classic macaroni salad. The perfect addition to your backyard bbq! For me, summer meals translate to easy recipes, best shared outside around a picnic ...

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Recipe, Side Dish Recipes summer, macaroni, macaroni salad, pasta salad, american, pot luck, mayo, bbq, mayonnaise dressing, easy, salad, side dish

Shortcake Dessert Board

2 · Apr 27, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Shortcake dessert board piled with all the fixings and ready to serve.

Not a chance anyone can resist this make-your-own shortcake dessert board stacked with homemade biscuits, whipped cream and loads of fruit and berries. With berry season afoot, I'm already ...

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Recipe, Specialty Dessert Recipes party food, make your own, peaches, cherries, shortcake, whipped cream, biscuits, berries, fruit, macerated, grazing board, dessert board

Spring Pea Risotto

9 · Apr 19, 2022 · 8 Comments

Spring Pea Risotto

Creamy, bright flavors make this vibrant spring pea risotto sing. Inspired by the new buds on trees and flowers shooting up from the soil, I’m bringing green into the kitchen in this vibrant ...

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Main Dish Recipes, Recipe Italian, mascarpone, risotto, spring, pea, arborio, rice

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