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This Classic Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Icing is simply the best carrot cake I’ve ever had. Incredibly moist, full of sweet carrot flavor, topped with a smooth and creamy, luscious frosting, and garnished with a candied pecan crunch, it is inarguably a show stopper!
This completely scratch made cake might be the oldest recipe in my repertoire as I’ve been making it since I was eleven with the help of my Dad.
…The BEST Teriyaki Marinade – This quick and easy, asian-inspired marinade will tenderize the toughest cuts of meat with all the flavors of soy, ginger, garlic, sesame, and chili, sweetened a touch of brown sugar.
Teriyaki Marinade is of Japanese origin, but in my house, Teriyaki always brings to mind The Great One. The Great One is my Grandpa, but my kiddos gave him this rather grand title and it has stuck.
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Cherry Swirl Cheesecake with Graham Crust is an ultra-creamy and decadent, no-fail New York style cheesecake swirled with a luscious Cherry Pie Filling and then baked to perfection over a buttery, crisp graham cracker crust. Is it the ultimate combination? Um, yes please!
Sure, you could just garnish this soft, luscious bite of cheesecake heaven with a Homemade Cherry Pie Filling, but why not swirl it into the batter before you bake it? Even better? Absolutely!
…Truffled Goat Cheese & Arugula Pizza with Caramelized Mushrooms! Yum!
I read about food a lot. By a lot, I mean that when I open Facebook, my feed is like 90% food related. I get excited when there is a brand new cookbook in my library’s new release section. Half the apps on my phone are food related. You get the point. So when I stumbled across an article about top searches in Pinterest that mentioned naan pizza, I was like ‘Oooohhh, that sounds yummy! Now I know what we are having for dinner tonight!’ Sort of random, but based on some of the ingredients I had on hand, that’s the inspiration behind this crazy good, Truffled Goat Cheese & Arugula Pizza with Caramelized Mushrooms.
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Blistered Cherry Tomatoes takes the innate ‘tomato’ flavor and condenses and enhances these little bites of heaven, making them even more sweet and juicy! Highly recommend!
Blistering tomatoes is as simple as a quick sauté in olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, but the technique does something a little magical to them.
…Grilled to crispy, golden flavorful perfection, these zucchini (or yellow squash) fries are tender and luscious on the inside with a buttery, herbed Panko and Parmesan crust. Grilled Panko Parmesan Zucchini Fries will be the Summer side dish you didn’t know you were missing!
I LOVE how easy these crispy bites of heaven truly are. While they have became an overnight sensation in our side dish line-up, they are also a fantastic appetizer with the decadent dipping of HOMEMADE BANG BANG SAUCE!
…Excellence in simplicity! Oven Roasted Asparagus shows off these tender, crisp spears to perfection!
While Asparagus is available year round, Spring is when it is best! The flavor is bright and clean with earthy undertones and is very mild when the spears are fresh.
One of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables is to roast them. The flavor and texture of vegetables roasted in the oven or on the grill may surprise even a picky eater. The combinations are endless like Fresh Roasted Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots, Roasted Brussels Spouts, and even Pumpkin with Crispy Sage and Brown Butter. Best part, the preparation is so incredibly simple! And have you tried more non-traditional roasted vegetable choices like Roasted Butternut Squash or Roasted Sweet Mashed Potatoes? I’m telling you, Roasting can elevate and improve on a vegetable’s taste and texture in the most unexpected and delightful ways! Don’t be surprised if you discover a new favorite!
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What’s at the end of the rainbow? These sunlit, golden Pot o’ Gold Jello Shots that taste even better than they look!
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Lemon Jello, pineapple juice, and whipped cream flavored vodka create the perfect combination of tropical, sweet, creamy, with a hint of tart brightness. Topped with whipped cream, gold sprinkles and a rainbow candy, these shots are the ultimate, gourmet crowd pleaser!
…Purple Cilantro Lime Coleslaw is a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth! It’s bright, fresh, and sure to be a new family favorite. The perfect side dish that comes together in under 10 minutes, it’s a great main course accompaniment, on a taco, over a burger, sandwich, and so much more!
Something about the crisp bite of this slaw is so delightful. The purple cabbage pops like a party for both your eyes and mouth and the subtle cilantro and lime combination is slightly unexpected, but so refreshingly delicious!
…These easy refrigerator pickles require no special equipment or canning – PLUS Sweet and Spicy Peach Jalapeno Pickles combine the best gorgeous summer produce for a crisp, crunchy peach-infused, flavor packed treat!
It’s that time of year again. The fresh, ripe peach juices are dribbling down your chin with every bite and the cucumbers are taking over the garden. There is absolutely nothing better then vegetables and fruit at their perfect summer flavor peak.
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