An apple crumb pie so good, it literally got me a husband. This is my signature dessert that I created several years ago for Thanksgiving and is now the centerpiece at our holiday table. Consider it a level-up on homemade apple crumb pie–if that’s even POSSIBLE, right?! Even my husband who is a lifelong apple…
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Continue ReadingI love sweater weather. And there’s almost nothing I love more than cozying up with a hearty Sunday dinner when the weather gets crisp. And beef stew is one of my favorite. I’ve tried for years trying to replicate my mom’s beef stew. I struggled to develop the deep umami flavors I craved. Now that…
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Continue ReadingI don’t get a lot of time to cook during the week, especially breakfast. Most mornings, I’m doing good if I can throw frozen waffles at my kids before running out the door for work (somehow still late!). So when the weekend comes, I like to take advantage of my few extra minutes to make…
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Continue ReadingMexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is the ultimate side dish for any cookout.
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Continue ReadingSour cherry season is somewhat of a sacred time for me. It’s here and gone within the blink of an eye, which makes it even more special. What’s more, is you really can’t find sour cherries at the grocery store–in season or out of season. Which is why each year, I anxiously await the last…
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Continue ReadingOk but really, who doesn’t love candied yams?? I think there’s something so comforting about candied yams or a delicious sweet potato casserole (you know, like the one with marshmallows on top?). Packed with sugary goodness, I mean what’s not to love? Ok, ok, so it’s not exactly a health food… But these are not…
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Continue ReadingLooking for the perfect spring and summer dessert? Well let me tell you, this is IT! This sugar cookie fruit pizza recipe is a huge hit with my family. It’s the dessert of choice for any warm-weather gathering because it’s fresh and feeds a crowd! It’s the perfect balance of sweet sugar cookie with not-too-sweet…
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Continue ReadingScared of making homemade pie crust? You’re not alone! Homemade pie crust was a staple in my house growing up. My family doesn’t mess around when it comes to pie. I realize now that not everyone prepares 4-6 pies for a casual Thanksgiving gathering of 8-10 people, but that’s just how we roll. My mom…
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Continue ReadingEasy Buttermilk Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
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Continue ReadingSpinach Risotto with Leeks and Baked Lemon Salmon Raise your hand if you’ve made homemade risotto before! No? That’s ok if you haven’t but I promise it’s not as difficult as you may think. Risotto makes a delicious, filling dinner that can be customized in a number of ways. I love this spinach risotto recipe…