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Gnocchi Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Gnocchi Broccoli Cheddar Soup

It's a very difficult time for all of us at the moment. No matter where you are, we're all experiencing the fear and nerves of this situation, but luckily we're in this together and we will get through it. We already have enough on our minds, and so the last thing we need to be worrying about right now is what to cook for dinner. So I thought it would be helpful if I started to share some very easy recipes with minimal ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry and fridge. You might ...

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Caesar Salad Tartines

Tartine is just a fancy word for an open faced sandwich or toast. So this is basically a not-so-fancy piece of bread piled high with chicken Caesar salad on top. The crusty bread acts like a garlicy crouton and it's topped with grilled chicken and a romaine salad tossed with homemade creamy Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese. It's basically a portable salad that you can make for lunch or a light weeknight dinner. It's great for parties as well, if you'd like to turn them into crostini instead! ...

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Savory Muffuletta “Cinnamon” Rolls

I had originally planned for this recipe to go up a bit earlier, so that you can make it for Mardi Gras, but of course life got in the way and I a got a bit busier than I had anticipated. But as they say it's better late than never. These Savory Muffuletta "Cinnamon" Rolls might be great at any Mardi Gras dinner, but the best part is that they'd actually be a star all year long. They're that perfect sandwich alternative when you're looking for something new and exciting for your next picnic, ...

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Taco Baked Potatoes

I love a baked potato every now and then, especially when eating a steak. I'm that basic I know, but they really do go hand in hand and there's nothing better. They don't even have to be fancy, a simple pat of butter and a dollop of sour cream will always do the trick. Yet, with that being said, I of course will never shun a fancied up baked potato either. Might I remind you of these Shepherd's Pie Baked Potatoes or even these Breakfast Baked Potatoes? They're out of this world. But I'm not here ...

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Breakfasts To Start Your Day

Denver Omelette Waffles

Denver Omelette Waffles

What do you get when you combine two breakfast classics into one delicious brunch meal? If you were going to say Denver Omelette Waffles then you would be right because that is exactly what you get. Savory crispy waffles topped with cheese, sautéed ham, onion, bell peppers, mushrooms and a fried egg. It’s all the…

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins with Bacon Streusel

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins with Bacon Streusel

Happy New Year, my friends! This is the first post of 2020 and although I know most of us vowed to make healthier choices when it comes to food, I think it’s still a very important part of life to indulge every now and then. I make it a point to eat healthier around this…

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Breakfast Tacos For A Crowd

If you’re looking to feed a large group this holiday season, perhaps these Breakfast Tacos for a crowd will help you out. Instead of standing in front of the stove making several batches of scrambled eggs, allow the oven and a sheet pan to do all the work for you. Baking the eggs like frittata…

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Chorizo Breakfast Burrito Casserole

Chorizo Breakfast Burrito Casserole

There’s absolutely nothing better than waking up on Saturday or Sunday morning and getting a breakfast burrito to wash away all of your previous nights’ drinking. I’ve eaten so many breakfast burritos (and often) throughout the years that I do believe myself to be a connoisseur on the subject. The best in the Los Angeles…

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Pumpkin Pie Waffles with Pumpkin Granola

Pumpkin Pie Waffles with Pumpkin Granola

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I think that can definitely be said about these Pumpkin Pie Waffles with Pumpkin Granola. If you make these, it’ll be the most important meal of the day for sure. The one meal you’ll want to make over and over again. This…

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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Butterscotch Cake for Two

Butterscotch Cake for Two

I’m such a firm believer that you should never go out to dinner on Valentine’s Day. There’s so much pressure and the restaurants are always crowded with dates and most times they only offer a pre-fix menu and the whole experience isn’t as fun or as romantic as movies make it out to be. That’s…

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Nutty Shortbread Bars

Nutty Shortbread Bars

I’m a sucker for shortbread anything and that’s mainly because it tends to not be overly sweet and has a touch of saltiness to it. That’s my kind of sweet treat. I don’t like when desserts are over the top, hit you across the face, with sweetness. These Nutty Shortbread Bars are the perfect blend…

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Babka Cookies

Babka Cookies

Every year I try to share a new and exciting cookie recipe for you for the holiday season. This year, I wanted to take the classic babka recipe, that we all know and love, and turn it into the ultimate cookie. That’s where these Babka Cookies come into the picture. Instead of spending hours making…

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Chocolate Hazelnut Tarts

Chocolate Hazelnut Tarts

Now that Thanksgiving is officially over and we’ve moved on from all talks of turkey and pumpkin, I think it’s the right time to start talking about Christmas desserts. Usually around this time of year it’s the cookies that get all of the spotlight, and while this will inevitably happen here soon, I think it’s…

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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Charlotte

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Charlotte

It’s officially November 1st and so we all need to start thinking about Thanksgiving. I’m not saying to plan everything out to a T already, but at least let’s have it in our peripheral. We don’t want to get caught off guard at the last minute and have to scramble for ideas in the final…

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Pumpkin Apple Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Apple Coffee Cake

We’re right in the full swing of pumpkin appreciation month over on Instagram and on this blog. Things got started earlier in the week with these Mini Arroz Con Leche Pumpkin Pies. If you follow me on Instagram, then you’ll know that this is a pumpkin blog now (for just a short while). I’m sharing…

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Let’s Cheers to the Weekend!

Cheers to the Weekend: Toasted Meringue Banana Pudding

Banana pudding is one of those desserts that I will never tire of. It’s nostalgic, incredibly easy to make and yet it still manages to be a show-stopping dessert that takes people’s breath away (or at least mine). Over the years, I’ve shared a few banana pudding inspired recipes on the blog, and I hold…

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Cheers to the Weekend: Roasted Sheet Pan Lomo Saltado

It’s time for another installment of my favorite ongoing series on the blog, Cheers to the Weekend! A) because it’s the weekend (finally) and B) because it’s been a while since the last one went up and that just won’t do. It’s also time for another much needed sheet pan dinner recipe. If you recall,…

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Cheers to the Weekend: Chocolate Walnut Tart

Everyone is always going on and on about pecans and chocolate or peanuts and chocolate or almonds and chocolate, but I think it’s high time we give walnuts their time to shine in the spotlight with chocolate. I’ve always been a fan of that combination, and I’ll admit it’s because my all-time favorite thing at…

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Cheers to the Weekend: Black Forest Fudge

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve made and shared a fudge recipe on here, and quite honestly I think this is my biggest regret in life. I figured the only respectable thing I can do to remedy this tragic situation is to share another decadent and delicious fudge recipe ASAP. If you recall, the…

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Cheers to the Weekend: One Skillet Cuban Chicken and Rice

Do you know how sometimes you just really don’t feel like washing dishes? Mostly because you’ve been working all day, but also because you’ve just slaved away for hours cooking dinner, and so the last thing you want to do is stand in front of the sink scrubbing away at the mess you just made….

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Cheers to the Weekend: Caramel Apple Slab Pie

The last slab pie I made on the blog, S’mores Slab Pie, was such a big hit that I decided I needed to try my hand on another variation. It just had to be done (but I’m most definitely not complaining about it). If there’s one thing I’ve learned through the years of blogging, it’s…

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