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This Easy Apple Quick Bread in 60 Minutes is packed with tart apples, pecan pieces, and just the right amount of sugar and spice. If fall has you thinking about getting back to basics, this easy apple cake recipe will earn a place among your favorites. This simple apple cake […]
There are 2 Ways to Slay Your Holiday Gift List Early this year, and I’m going to share with you my bifurcated approach to online purchases and shopping local. Naturally, this post is going to take a food-focused approach to gifting, but the techniques discussed within can be applied across […]
This Stunning 8-Ingredient Purple Sweet Potato Pie is as delicious as it is beautiful – with floral notes of purple sweet potato, lemon and cardamom. A delicate cream cheese pie crust nicely compliments this variation on a traditional sweet potato pie. Although I love the warm spice notes of ginger, […]
These Easy as 1-2-3 Soft Herb Rolls are soft, light and packed with fresh herb flavor. In this recipe, I use fresh Thyme and Rosemary, but you can mix it up by using any combination of fresh herbs. In their petite form, they are sized perfectly as a slider bun […]
This Simple 6-Spice Slow Roasted Paprika Pork is perfect fall fare when the weather turns cooler. A quick 6-spice rub is applied to a pork butt or pork shoulder, which is slowly roasted in the oven until perfectly succulent. I like to serve this roast with a side of chive […]
These Vibrant 2-Color Sweet Potato Pierogi feature two beautiful fillings seasoned with caramelized onions, butter and fresh rosemary. Whether you choose to finish these little dumplings cooked in boiling water or pan-fried until golden and crispy, they are delicious. Serve with grilled onions, crisp, thick-cut bacon and a little sour […]
This recipe for Easy Classic Mexican Polvorones in 2 Hours has a light, crumbly texture and a hint of cinnamon. They’re easy to make and even easier to nibble on. Don’t let the 2-hour wait time deter you from trying this recipe. Although the dough needs to rest for 90 […]
Authentic Mexican Pozole Rojo in 45 Minutes is a delicious pork and hominy stew simmered in a flavorful stock that’s seasoned with achiote paste, cumin and cilantro, and finished with assorted fresh toppings. I love to make a pot of this flavorful, brothy stew in the fall and winter. It […]
This Super Simple Homemade 4-Ingredient Gummy Candy recipe is sure to spark your childlike creativity in the kitchen, while still satisfying your big kid taste buds. Fresh fruit juice, a hint of sugar, unflavored gelatin, and just a pinch of salt to elevate – because you know by now it’s […]
This Easy Mushroom Arancini in 2 Hours does take some time to prepare, but the steps are easy and the taste is worth the effort. Mushrooms, shallots and fresh herbs are sauteed in butter and white wine, and blended with rice and cheese. A pearl of mozzarella is hidden in […]
