Currently Crushing On: What I’m Loving Right Now

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Hello and happy October! I absolutely love this season. On the blog this week I shared a delicious spaghetti squash and meatball bake, a savory pumpkin puff pastry pizza, a caramel apple cider crush cocktail, and the best pumpkin cheesecake baked oatmeal. Each recipe is perfect for cozy fall nights and easy entertaining. You can … Read more

Caramelized Pear, Crispy Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Pizza Video Recipe

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Doesn’t this look like dessert?! It might look sweet, but this pizza is delightfully savory — though if you love that sweet-and-salty combination, you could certainly serve it like a dessert. I sometimes wonder if I’ll ever get tired of pizza. Saying pizza is your favorite food is almost as predictable as picking Dirty Dancing … Read more

Jalapeño Pretzel Dogs with Cheddar Beer Dipping Sauce

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I promise this isn’t turning into a hamburger and hot dog blog. Err, at least I think. Over the last week I’ve shared trashed-up cheeseburgers, popsicles and now hot dogs. I swear it’s not an intentional theme, but if I were to host a backyard cookout, you’d all be invited. Bring your own solo cups. … Read more

Cantaloupe Coconut Lassi Recipe: Refreshing Summer Smoothie

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There are days when I wish you could be in the kitchen with me. And then there are other days when I’m grateful no one can see me. Yesterday was a bit of both. My kitchen produced a lot of tasty things. It also produced a very loud, off-key version of Lisa Loeb’s “Stay” on … Read more

Triple Berry Chickpea Crunch Salad Recipe for Summer Flavor

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Summer doesn’t truly feel here until you make a triple berry salad. This vibrant salad combines three berries, creamy avocado, crunchy seeds and cinnamon-roasted chickpeas — everything you want for a summer meal. It’s perfect for a 4th of July spread, a picnic, a potluck or a simple dinner at home. If you remember my … Read more

Currently Crushing On: Trends, Favorites, and What Everyone Loves Now

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{via} I’m currently craving a very decadent hot chocolate — rich, silky, and utterly indulgent. Blueberry crumb cake is calling my name. I’m so into blueberries lately; please be in season. The cutest Valentine’s Day cocktail ever — anything with a little heart detail is an automatic yes. Grilled sweet potato tacos with lime crema … Read more

Buffalo Chicken Cannoli Recipe: Spicy Chicken-Filled Appetizers

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Imagine a dessert-inspired twist on a classic appetizer.

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Not literally a chicken dessert—let’s be clear.

But it does pair buffalo chicken flavors with a crisp, crunchy shell.

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The result is buffalo chicken stuffed into perfectly fried shells for a playful, savory bite that echoes the shape and presentation of a cannoli.

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Orange Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Orange cake with coconut cream cheese frosting is the ideal spring dessert: a light, fluffy sheet cake flavored with bright orange and topped with a silky coconut-cream cheese frosting. It’s citrusy, comforting, and perfect for feeding a crowd. This truly is a crowd favorite. This cake is perfect for spring and holidays like Easter. It’s … Read more

2024 Holiday Baking Favorites: Must-Make Treats and Recipes

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This is my favorite Christmas baking list! Everything I’m planning to bake in 2024 is below — tried-and-true cookie recipes, a few new additions, and other holiday snacks I love to make and gift. It’s the best time of year — my holiday baking list is here! This huge tradition started with my grandma and … Read more