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Category: Seasonal Recipes

Perfect Easy Baked Brie How to Bake Brie

Perfect Easy Baked Brie How to Bake Brie

Baked Brie: The Cheesiest and Easiest Party Appetizer   As we find ourselves hurtling into the heart of party season, a familiar question arises: What should I serve or bring to the gathering? Fear not; I have the perfect solution – baked brie. Yes, bake …read more

Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

Spice Up Your Autumn with Homemade Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies   Who is ready for pumpkin spice whoopie pies? Well, the answer is clear—everyone! As we transition from “BBQ-flavored-everything-time” to “peppermint-flavored-everything-time,” we find ourselves in my personal favorite season: “pumpkin-spice-flavored-everything-time”! In this blog post, I’m …read more

PUMPKIN APPLE CIDER SOUP & CHEESE CROUTON

PUMPKIN APPLE CIDER SOUP & CHEESE CROUTON

Savor the Season: Pumpkin Apple Cider Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons   Autumn has arrived, And with it comes the delightful season of pumpkin-flavored everything. From lattes to pies, the humble pumpkin takes center stage in kitchens everywhere. But why settle for the ordinary when …read more

Best Summer Dessert – Mixed Berry Pavlova

Best Summer Dessert – Mixed Berry Pavlova

Fluffy Clouds and Berry Dreams: Pavlova is a show-stopping summer dessert Look at this dessert! But wait! A Mixed Berry Pavlova is not just any dessert; It’s a spectacular showstopper that’ll leave your guests in awe. Picture this: a delicate meringue with a crisp outer …read more

Easy 5-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Dip

Easy 5-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Dip

Effortless (healthy!) Snacking with a Mediterranean Chickpea Dip!   Hey there, busy, hungry people everywhere! I get it! Life can be a whirlwind of tasks and responsibilities, leaving you with little time for yourself, let alone time for preparing elaborate snacks. But don’t worry! I …read more

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Nostalgic TV Dinner Classic Reimagined: A Lip-Smacking Salisbury Steak Makeover! Perhaps best known as an iconic TV dinner, Salisbury steak has been a favorite dinner in my family for decades. It’s such an old school, comforting meal from back in the day.  So, in honor …read more

Easy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Easy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Indulge in the Zesty Delight: Easy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Recipe to Savor Summer’s End! Summer may be coming to an end, but in much of the country the weather is still warm enough to appreciate the refreshing zing of citrus and the ease of a …read more

Mixed Melon Salsa Fresca

Mixed Melon Salsa Fresca

Basking in Summer’s Juicy Delights: The Magic of Summer Melons   As the sun reaches its peak and the warm breeze caresses our skin, nature offers us a delectable gift in the form of summer melons. These juicy, mouthwatering fruits are in their peak season, …read more

10 Minute Avocado Tuna Stack

10 Minute Avocado Tuna Stack

How to fine tune a can of tuna With food prices rising across the board, it’s nice to see that (so far) the price of canned tuna remains affordable. In fact, I bet you have a can or two in your pantry right now. I …read more

How to Throw an Afternoon Tea Party

How to Throw an Afternoon Tea Party

  To celebrate Mother’s Day and honor the influential Mother figures in your life, may I suggest serving Afternoon Tea? Let me share with you how to throw an afternoon tea party.    Afternoon Tea is a most elegant and proper custom and has many …read more

Spice up your corn for Cinco de Mayo

Spice up your corn for Cinco de Mayo

    ELOTES – MEXICAN STREET CORN It’s almost Cinco de Mayo (AKA drink margaritas all day, day) and we’re going to be seeing lots of themed parties over the weekend. So, in honor of all the things we’re celebrating, the beautiful weather, the coming …read more

Marshmallow Easter Peep Kabobs

Marshmallow Easter Peep Kabobs

  Marshmallow Easter Peep Kabobs have a secret!   There’s a secret ingredient in this colorful Easter Bunny Peep Kabob.   An ingredient that costs hardly anything but makes your kabob stand out from the crowd!   I’ll give you a hint . . . …read more