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Berry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
Cheesecake is always a good idea, but when you swirl it with berry jam… well thats just a whole new level of YUM! OH the Crust… One of my favorite parts of cheesecake is the crust. I am a sucker for a good graham cracker crust. There is just something so yummy about a buttery graham cracker crust. I know you can make it with other crusts but for me I am a graham cracker girl all the way. Cheesecake Time! In my opinion a good cheesecake is rich, creamy, a little tart and a little sweet. This one is all that and more because I used vanilla…
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Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Banana Pudding Cheesecake… yes you read that right, I am using banana’s in one of of my recipes. Let’s talk Nilla Wafer… I am all about a Nilla wafer. Anytime I have a box of them in the house it disappears quickly. I also love turning them into crust, and for this cheesecake they are the perfect crust option. I mean you have to have Nilla Wafers with banana pudding… right? Banana’s are a must… I guess It is no secret I am not a fan of bananas AT ALL. I don’t buy them, eat them, cook with them… nothing ever. So when a sweet friend of mine asked me…
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Butter Biscuits… yep butter biscuits
Butter Biscuits= YES PLEASE! For real… y’all these are so, so good (and super easy)!! Butter Biscuits = No rolling! Growing up in the south I am no stranger to biscuits… but I am not the biggest fan of making them. If I do make them I typically made drop biscuits, or now these butter biscuits. Well… unless I am feeling super ambitious I will make these Magnolia Biscuits, but typically just for special occasions. But these butter biscuits… well I will make these anytime. It starts with what else… Butter! I love these because you melt the butter in the dish you will be baking the biscuits in. Not…
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Strawberry Bread – aka your summer bread
Strawberry Bread is all I can think about… honestly I am all about the berries right now and especially strawberries. Strawberry Bread Time! Y’all I am so, so excited about this bread. Not only is it super quick to make, but it is LOADED with strawberry goodness. I mean just look at all the strawberries! The bread itself is pretty dense, making it perfect to hold the strawberries in place, and not let them sink to the bottom of the bread. It is also buttery, which I so love! It is on the sweeter side… but not too sweet. It is just so pretty! Not only is…
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Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potatoes
Oh hello, sweet potatoes. I am always down for some sweet potatoes and especially these!! Sweet Potatoes = Yummy There is just something so yummy about sweet potatoes. I love them baked, roasted, alone, stuffed (like this BBQ stuffed version), in salads, in breakfast hash, as a side, as the main… ANYWAY really. One of my favorite recipes for sweet potatoes are these Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potatoes. They are not only delicious but also super easy. Roasted and So Good! If I am not eating a whole sweet potato or mashed ones, I roast them. I roast them for several reasons. First, I love how it intensifies the flavor of…
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Berry Puff Pastry Galette – Your Summer Dessert
Berry season is here & I am so excited!! Let’s make anything and everything with berries and let’s start with this galette. Berry Season!! I am all about berry season. I love pretty much all berries… blueberries, blackberries, raspberries & strawberries, heck even gooseberries. My go to berries are strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. I make jam (check website soon), muffins, bread, cookies, bars.. etc. They are so versatile, so yummy and just sweet enough. Puff Pastry + Berry Goodness = So Good! So most galettes I have had, are made with a more traditional pie crust, but for this one I used puff pastry. Yep, puff pastry. I mean…
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Instant Pot Pulled Pork Verde
I am obsessed with this Instant Pot Salsa Verde Pulled Pork… truly OBSESSED!! LIKE REALLY OBSESSED! Pulled Pork Love! I love me some good pulled pork, but when you add in a little heat from some salsa and green chilies it takes it to a whole new level. This pork is cooked in a delicious mixture of salsa, chilies, stock and spices. Once it all cooks down it becomes this amazing concentrated spicy sauce that takes this pork to the next level. Broil it a bit… In the idea of a carnita I pulled the pot from the broth and broiled it for just a bit to give it some…
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Oatmeal Cranberry Bran Muffins
Oatmeal Cranberry Bran Muffins are my answer to my mom’s bran muffins. Growing up mom always had these Bran Muffins in the refrigerator ready to bake, well I have updated them just a bit. Cranberry + Oatmeal + Bran = Yes! I love a good muffin for breakfast, or a snack, but I especially love them when there are cranberries, oatmeal and the sweetness of my bran muffins. The cranberries and oats really help cut the sweetness of the muffins while adding in great texture and a bit if tartness. If cranberries are not your thing you can use dried cherries, or another dried berry if wanted, or leave out…
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Key Lime Cookies- The Perfect Spring Treat
Key Lime anything is a must have in the warmer months… and according to the calendar it should start warming up soon. That means it is time to celebrate that cute little green fruit! Key Lime Cookies for the Win! Pie is what most people, including myself, think of when they hear “key lime” but that is changing. Don’t get me wrong I love a good pie, but they are also more involved to make. These cookies literally come together in about 15 minutes and are ready to indulge in within a hour. No chilling, no wait time to set up… mix, bake, ice and eat. DONE! Yes… you can…
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Skillet Sesame Chicken
Sesame Chicken just makes me smile. It is one of my most favorite take out options from my local Chinese restaurant. What is yours? Better than Take Out The beauty of this sesame chicken is that you know exactly what is going in it and you can change it up as needed. If you want it a little sweeter you can add in some brown sugar or more honey. If you want it less, then leave it out. Want it more acidic, throw in some lime. So many options. All in One Pan Once the chicken is marinated (which can be done is as little as 30 minutes)…
