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The Café Sucre Farine

A food blog with healthy, delicious recipes.

Delicious Gifts from the Kitchen

Looking for some holiday inspiration?  We've rounded up some of our favorite treats that make wonderful gifts from the kitchen!

There are so many times in the holiday season that you'd love to have a gift on hand. Whether it's for teachers, neighbors, or delivery workers, there's always someone that needs a little treat. Below is a list of our favorite gifts from the kitchen, perfect for ...

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30-Minute Clementine Pepper Jelly

Clementine Pepper Jelly - it's fabulous for appetizers, glazes and gifts. Oh, and it's insanely delicious on warm biscuits with butter!

I'm on my second batch of Clementine Pepper Jelly since I first came up with the recipe in mid-November and everyone who's tried it has loved it. And when I give them a little jar to take home, their eyes have lit up! I thought it was high time I shared ...

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Make Ahead Dinner Party Meals

Whether you're entertaining family or friends, we've got you covered with delicious, make-ahead, dinner party meals!

While the holidays are such a special time of year, it can feel crazy with a to-do list a mile long. We've rounded up some of our favorite make-ahead, dinner party meals to help simplify entertaining. All these recipes would be hits with your guests.There are ...

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Easy Decorated Christmas Cookies

Don't fancy yourself as a fancy cookie maker? Check out these Easy Decorated Christmas Cookies, they're one-bowl, no-mixer and simply delish!

Happy December! Hope this post finds you beginning to get prepared for lots of sweet celebrations with family and friends this month. We are finally feeling a bit more settled in our new home in the mountains of North Carolina. The chilly ...

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2018 Gift Guides – A Few of Our Favorite Things

Our holiday gift guides- lots of ideas for the people in your life that love to cook and entertain!

Our 2018 gift guide is here! We have ideas for the hostess, cook, baker, and griller in your life. These are some of our tried and true favorites with something for everyone. The suggestions are things we love and use frequently, and we are sure you will love them too! Shop from the ...

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Peppermint Candy Cane Tart

This easy, make-ahead Peppermint Candy Cane Tart is a super festive crowd pleaser. It's also melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Everyone needs a simple yet sensational dessert recipe for holiday celebrations. With an easy graham cracker crust and a short ingredient list, this make-ahead Peppermint Candy Cane Tart will be a huge hit at any party or family get-together!Did you know it's ...

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Ridiculously Easy Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

These easy cinnamon raisin biscuits are tender, flaky and studded with sweet, plump raisins. Ridiculously easy, ridiculously delicious!

I started to call these delicious biscuits, Ridiculously Ridiculously Easy Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits - but then I thought ...um... that might sound... sort of ridiculous. So, just between you and me (because we're friends), they really are ridiculously, ...

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8 Delicious Recipes for Leftover Turkey

From soups to salads, we've got you covered with delicious ways to transform your leftover turkey!

We love traditional Thanksgiving food around here. But when Thanksgiving's over, we're ready for new and different ways to eat all that leftover turkey. Having leftover turkey on hand can be such a time saver when making new meals.Plan ahead when you're making your grocery list for ...

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Make-Ahead Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

These Bacon Wrapped Green Beans are extraordinarily delicious and can be prepped a day in advance for easy entertaining!

I can't believe I haven't shared these wonderful Bacon Wrapped Green Beans with you before. My daughter-in-law, Lindsay, has been bringing this delicious veggie side to our Thanksgiving celebration for years. She preps them at home and all we have to do is pop the ...

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Holiday Appetizers for Easy Entertaining

A round-up of our favorite, holiday appetizers that are perfect for easy entertaining!

Whether you're hosting a large crowd or having some friends for dinner, we have all kinds of ideas for easy, make-ahead, holiday appetizers. Sometimes when you're making a really nice meal, you might want something light to serve as an appetizer. The Maple Glazed Pecans and Parmesan Crisps are perfect ...

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Easy Thanksgiving Shortbread Cookies

These one-bowl, no-mixer Thanksgiving Shortbread Cookies are perfect for snacks, gifts and entertaining. Each one is a work of art!

I made these Thanksgiving Shortbread Cookies for our grandchildren while Scott and I were in Memphis last week. The kids loved the buttery, festive cookies and literally gobbled them up (like little turkeys). I saved (hid) a few to take to school for Luke's ...

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The Easy Way to Remove Pomegranate Seeds

This super easy way to remove pomegranate seeds is amazing! And it takes less than a minute for a whole pom - no fuss, no mess, no water!

If you've ever felt intimidated by pomegranates, this post is for you! This easy way to remove pomegranate seeds technique totally eliminated my fear of the beautiful, crimson fruit.Sometimes people ask me, “Do you ever get tired of ...

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