Cinnamon Chip Scones Recipe — Tender Spiced Scones with Chips

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Cinnamon chip scones, coming right up! I got this scone recipe from a friend’s sister and it’s absolutely delicious. I’ve said before that I’m not usually a big pastry or scone fan — pastries can be too bready and scones often run dry — but these are different. Imagine a scone with real cinnamon flavor … Read more

Creamy Hot Lobster Roll Dip Recipe for Serving with Bread or Chips

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This hot lobster dip is bubbly and cheesy and topped with crunchy potato chips! Always a huge crowd-pleaser and feels wonderfully fancy. Let’s send summer off on the most delicious note. This lobster dip is a perfect warm-weather treat. A bowl of this with a sliced baguette and a chilled glass of wine is all … Read more

Currently Crushing On: Who I’m Obsessed With Right Now

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This Wendy’s copycat Frosty looks almost too good to be true.

These homemade firecracker popsicles are a refreshing summer treat — Ashley, one of my closest friends, has been on a roll with recipes lately and these are a must-try.

The blueberry cheesecake pie is gorgeous, and the entire “Desserts for Dudes” series is packed with delicious ideas.

Smoked chicken with chipotle-peach and bourbon barbecue sauce has already made it onto my weekly menu — it’s smoky, sweet, and irresistible.

Summer shandy beer floats are a simple way to upgrade warm afternoons — my summer just got better.

Spicy grilled shrimp quesadillas with smoky avocado cream sauce are on my list to make immediately — bold flavors and creamy finish.

BBQ Hawaiian pizza quesadillas combine sweet pineapple, savory bacon, and melty cheese — quesadillas done in a whole new way.

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Currently Crushing On: Top Trends and Favorites Right Now

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{via} I know it sounds cliché, but I can’t believe it’s already September and Labor Day weekend. Summer flew by faster than I expected. Somehow I’m starting to look forward to fall — it’s my favorite season and I missed fully enjoying the last couple of autumns. For the next couple of weeks though? I’ll … Read more

Caramelized Shallot, Spinach & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe

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This is my give-me-a-break-from-candy-canes dinner. My no-more-cookies-and-it’s-only-the-second-week-of-December dinner. The it’s-the-holiday-season-so-I’m-on-a-dinner-making-strike-until-January dinner. The truth is that I need a dinner intervention. Big time. The last few weeks my dinner ideas have been totally shot. My brain turns into a black hole after mid-afternoon—empty and uninspired—so I found myself digging through a thesaurus for dinner words. I … Read more

Merry Everything! — Holiday Wishes for Every Celebration

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Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and happiness. May this time bring peace to your home and good cheer to everyone you hold dear. I appreciate your presence and support more than words can say. Thank you for being here — it truly means the world to me. With love and gratitude, … Read more

Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Tortellini Bake

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This sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini is an ideal easy weeknight dinner. Smoked turkey sausage, sweet peppers, onions and cheese tortellini roast together on one pan for a simple, flavorful meal that comes together in about 40 minutes. This is dinner solved. Smoked sausage sheet pan dinners are a staple for a reason: they’re fast, … Read more

Cabernet Latte: How to Make a Wine-Infused Coffee Drink

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Wait a minute! Yes—I’m actually making this: chocolate, coffee and wine together. A red wine latte. A WINE LATTE! Served warm in a comforting mug of love. This is exactly how I want Valentine’s Day to look. And yes—this is a cabernet CHOCOLATE latte. We’re doing it. I originally considered a plain red wine latte, … Read more

Roasted Tomato Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

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I did something a little monumental this weekend. Well, monumental for me. I actually planted something — a vegetable — in a pot at my house. I even had a bag of manure on the driveway. I’d like to think this is the start of a new, green-thumbed me, although I complained through the whole … Read more

Romantic French Onion Soup for Two: Cozy Homemade Recipe

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Hello lover! I’m sharing my favorite French onion soup with you. Rich, caramelized onions, plenty of melty gruyère and a little splash of bourbon make this soup decadent and comforting. It’s perfect for a chilly day or a cozy Valentine’s dinner—personally, I’d pick this for Valentine’s every time. I have an older slow-cooker version on … Read more