I can still remember the first time I experienced the true bliss of eating a poached pear. I was living in Germany and had yet to blossom into the adventurous food lover I am today. I mean, I loved food! That’s never been the problem. I just had boundary issues. New things freaked me out….
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20 Minute Baked Salmon with Maple Chipotle Sauce
Have you been looking for a healthy dinner recipe that’s quick on time and loaded with flavor? This 20-minute Baked Salmon with Maple Chipotle Sauce is for you! Fresh salmon gets covered in a sweet and spicy maple chipotle sauce then baked to flaky, flavorful perfection – it’s sure to be a new favorite.
Continue ReadingHot Ham, Swiss, and Jalapeño Sandwiches
What a beautiful sight. Hot ham, gooey melted swiss, spicy jalapeños, and a delicate swirl of dijon, all enveloped in a crusty poppyseed bun. Does this Hot Ham, Swiss, and Jalapeño melt tickle your sandwich soft spot or what?
Continue ReadingUltimate Cookies and Cream Blondies
The only thing better than leftover Halloween candy? Mega on SALE Halloween candy! I found myself at CVS yesterday afternoon heading to the counter with 8 bags of fun-sized candy bars (and 3 bottles of nail polish) all marked 75% off. SCORE! I seriously cannot resist a good deal! And why should I? You can never…
Continue ReadingSoft and Chewy Brown Butter Gingersnaps
My Soft and Chewy Brown Butter Gingersnaps host all the classic appeal that you know and love – plus SO much more! The edges are irresistibly crunchy, while the thick centers stay soft and chewy. They’re a Christmas cookie miracle!
Continue ReadingCranberry Apple Coffee Cake
Cranberry Apple Coffee Cake —>>> SO many buttery crumbs (like, so many!)… sweet juicy apples… tart pops of bright cranberry… lots of toasted pecan CRUNCH… and that’s just the topping! There’s still the actual cake part. Which is rich and buttery and basically the best coffee cake your teeth are ever going to sink into. Can you tell I’m…
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