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Greek Salad

This take on a classic Greek salad has so much flavor you just won’t believe that nutrition label! I’ve added some bell pepper for extra crunch and some great fresh ingredients like fresh thyme and oregano for a special Greek salad dressing to take this salad to the next level. What is Greek Salad Dressing...

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Tres Leches Cake

Should tres leches cake be served cold? Yes! This cake actually gets better after some resting time in the fridge as that delicious milk soaks further into the cake. Can I make tres leches cake in advance? This cake does well in the fridge for a day or two. If you’re planning on making it...

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Flower Tart

This tart was a fun one! I LOVED the white chocolate strawberry mousse inside and that cake was a nice texture to complement the crunch of the tart and creaminess of the mousse. It’s probably a bit unrealistic to expect most people to make the two-tone tart shell with that wave pattern BUT the tart...

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Blackened Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa

What is Blackened Salmon? Blackened salmon gets its name by the black, charred outside of the salmon fillets. The charring comes from a mix of spices, usually orange and red in color such as paprika, cayenne pepper or chili powder. They’re mixed with butter or oil and brushed onto the salmon where it deepens in...

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Turkey Meatballs with Smoky Marinara Sauce

How to Form Meatballs Meatballs are really easy to shape and you can make sure they are uniform by using an ice cream scoop (a small sized one works best) or a tablespoon measure. Roll the meat in between the palms of your hands until the surface of the meatball is smooth and shiny. By...

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Chipotle-Orange Slow Cooker Carnitas

What are Carnitas? Carnitas is a Mexican dish that literally means “little meats”. It’s made by slow cooking pork until soft and tender, it’s traditionally cooked in oil or lard with some spices and tastes incredible. It’s so easy to make this dish at home using a slow cooker and the best part about it...

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Honey-Jalapeño Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

This party-perfect app is quite addictive. They’re also easy to make ahead of time, and then broil just before guests arrive. If you’d like, triple the jalapeño-honey mixture, and serve it alongside the shrimp for dipping. The Best Bacon to Use You want to use bacon with enough fat running through it that it’ll be...

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Chocolate Sheet Cake

My easy chocolate sheet cake is basically perfect. So fluffy and FULL of chocolate flavor, without being oily and sad like so many store bought cakes. A nice dollop of fudge transforms this buttercream into something almost magical but if you don’t have any handy try adding in some ganache! There’s something so comforting about...

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Easy Breakfast Ideas

When convenience, deliciousness and nutritiousness combine you’ve got to take notice and add something to your shopping list! I’ve prepared MorningStar Farms Original Sausage Patties with three different pairings. I’ve got twin boys that are almost two so I need to all the shortcuts I can get. Mornings are super packed with getting YouTube and...

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Strawberry Matcha Tart

Laminating doughs is a bit of work but the visual effect is truly spectacular! For this tart I used strawberry and matcha powders as well as a fresh strawberry reduction to create a bright, delicately flavored dessert to wow your guests WHAT TOOLS do you need for THESE TARTS? You’ll want to buy some perforated...

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Cake Mix Cookies

Everyone seems to have a box of cake mix hanging out in the pantry but it can be used for more than just cake! Cake mix is great for making soft chewy cookies that might just have a healthy dose of rainbow sprinkles in them! How can you make box cake mix better? While box...

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Shrimp Boil

What do you eat with shrimp boil? Shrimp boils are almost complete meals but they’re wonderful with a salad or some biscuits! Take a look at these recipes and see what strikes your fancy! Cheesy Sage Biscuits Strawberry Salad with Candied Walnuts Raspberry Avocado Salad Best Buttermilk Biscuits Classic Caprese Salad How long do you...

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Crispy Orange Chicken

Sweet, tangy, and spicy, this orange chicken is worlds tastier than takeout, and ready in just about 30 minutes. The best part is the crispy chicken—starting it in a cold skillet gets the skin extra crunchy. If you’ve never tried gochujang, add it to your shopping list—this not-too-spicy Korean chile paste adds big flavor stir-fry,...

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Easter Basket Cupcakes

Easter baskets are one of my favorite gifts to give and receive in the spring! I load mine up with chocolate bunnies, eggs and various marshmallow treats. My cupcake easter baskets are a delicious little treat to make for your next Easter gathering or spring fete! You’ll enjoy the rich moist chocolate cupcake inside but...

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