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BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES WITH JAM
The blondie is the cousin of everyone’s favorite, the brownie. It substitutes the cocoa powder for vanilla and brown sugar. This dessert is quick and easy to make, and very versatile for anyone who is on the go. My recipe uses brown butter in the mixture which adds a nutty flavor with hints of caramel.…
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APPLE BERRY GALETTE
Galettes have recently become a favorite of mine to bake. Whenever I make it, it feels like I am getting ready to bake a pizza, that’s also a pie, that’s also a tart. It’s marvelous. They are also very versatile and can be savory or sweet. This is a fantastic recipe incorporating delicious spiced apples…
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SHEPHERD’S PIE
This is one of my favorite comfort foods. It has everything from sauteed meat and veggies, to creamy mashed potatoes, all stuffed in a flaky, buttery crust. Although it is customary to make the Shepherd’s pie without a crust, I decided to take the path less traveled and make it into an actual pie like…
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POACHED PEAR, CRANBERRY, AND ALMOND FRANGIPANE GALETTE
Galettes are French tarts best described as a combination of a pie and a pizza. It is a very versatile baking treat in that it can be savory or sweet, and can be eaten at any time of the day as a meal, snack, or even dessert. The crust is flaky and crispy, while the…
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OVEN BAKED RIBS
What could be better that a Sunday Roastday?! How about these juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs! The flavor they pack will have you enjoy those summer BBQs year round. These are especially perfect for those football Sundays when you entertain guests. I have included two recipes with this post, one for BBQ style ribs and one for…
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BAILEY’S BREAD PUDDING
Do you have some leftover, somewhat stale and dry bread? Do you know what to make with it? Most people opt to add some herbs and make their own homemade breadcrumbs, however, there is a much, much tastier option: Bread Pudding. My recipe for bread pudding takes your boring, dry, old bread and converts it…
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CHICKEN FAJITAS
A quick and easy dinner (or lunch) idea is cooking up some fajitas. Not only are fajitas simple and versatile to make, but assembling them as you are getting ready to eat them makes the meal even more fun, especially if you have kids in your family. You can substitute the protein to whatever you…
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S’MORES PIE
One of my favorite activities in the summer months is making s’mores over a nice fire while relaxing with friends and telling stories. Whether young or old, eating s’mores will always bring a smile to a person’s face. The crispy graham crackers, melty chocolate, and gooey marshmallows conduct a happy symphony in the mouth when…
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Puff Pastry Pockets
Puff pastry is one of my favorite ingredients not only to cook with, but also to eat. It is very versatile and it can be baked using savory or sweet ingredients, or a combination of both. Making puff pastry pockets is an excellent way to have delicious snacks handy, and are an even easier to-go…