This vibrantly-hued, throw-it-all-in-a-jar-and-shake, Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette is delicious drizzled over all kinds of autumn salads. I like to share this Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette each year in the early fall. It's one of those seasonal recipes that makes an autumn lunch with friends or a fall dinner party something really special.
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Make-Ahead Shrimp and Chicken Cashew Curry
Fresh, light and full of fabulous flavor, this Shrimp and Chicken Cashew Curry is easy enough for everyday dinner and fancy enough for your most special dinner party. Sometimes I feel like such a flip-flopper when it comes to the seasons of the year. Each time a new one rolls around, I'm (emphatically) sure it's my favorite. Currently, I'm quite smitten with the idea of fall and all the delights ...
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Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup
This Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup is bursting with the fabulous flavors of Italy and is chocked full of healthy veggies, lean chicken and ditalini pasta for a delicious splurge. It comes together easily and makes great leftovers! The minute the calendar flips to September, I start thinking about soup. Here in the mountains of North Carolina, the nights are getting cooler and we're spotting ...
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Ten Easy Bread Recipes that will Make You Look Like a Kitchen Rock Star!
Ten easy and delicious bread recipes that anyone can make! We've included plenty of tips and tricks to ensure success. Have you tried making homemade yeast bread? It's easier than you think! We've rounded up some of our favorite bread recipes, that anyone can make. And they are perfect for any occasion- to go with soups, entrees, for sandwiches or toast for breakfast. Pick up a bag of ...
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10 Fall Salads to Fall in Love With!
Celebrate fall with these delicious and seasonal salad recipes. With apples, butternut squash, pears, and more, you'll love these easy salads! Are you looking forward to Fall? We are too! We love to welcome the new season with a fresh salad. Using seasonal ingredients in a salad is a great way to transition your meals. These are some of our favorites! There are hearty grain salads as well ...
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Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
Love Starbucks Pumpkin Bread? Bet you'll love this moist, tender, incredibly delicious Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Bread even more! It's a one-bowl, no-mixer recipe that you can throw together in minutes! This pumpkin bread is our very favorite fall recipe. And although I love the super popular, Starbuck's pumpkin bread, this one is so moist, has such a tender, delicious crumb and it's SO easy ...
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Ten Easy Homemade Condiments to Pizazz Up Every Day Meals
Looking for a way to spice up dinner? These ten easy and delicious homemade condiments will add pizzaz to any meal! I love having a fridge full of delicious homemade sauces and condiments! You can be sure we always have pepper jelly, pickled onions, salsa and more on hand. They make a quick lunch or dinner much more exciting. We've rounded up some of our favorite, easy homemade condiments ...
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Sweet and Spicy Fig Spread
This super easy (no canning skills needed) Sweet and Spicy Fig Spread makes a delicious appetizer with crackers and cheese, but it's also a fabulous pizza base, sandwich spread, glaze for chicken, pork or beef... Another idea is to spoon it over goat cheese or cream cheese, so delicious! The idea for this Sweet and Spicy Fig Spread recipe was inspired by my daughter. As I mentioned in this post, ...
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Ridiculously Easy Brioche Dinner Rolls
These Ridiculously Easy Brioche Dinner Rolls practically make themselves! There's 15-20 minutes of light labor on your part (no-mixer, no-kneading!) then the yeast and oven work the crazy delicious magic! I started to call these rolls No-Knead, No-Mixer Brioche Dinner Rolls but, after making them again for the photoshoot, I knew they needed to be called Ridiculously Easy Brioche Dinner Rolls, as ...
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Sides, Salads and Sweets for a Delicious Labor Day Weekend
Easy, make-ahead, sides and desserts, perfect for the long Labor Day weekend. These delicious recipes are tried and true crowd pleasers! We're back with more easy recipe ideas for your Labor Day weekend. These delicious sides and desserts will be a welcome addition to any meal! From fresh, seasonal salads to decadent desserts, we've got you covered. These recipes pair perfectly with the ...
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Delicious, Easy Recipes to Take the Labor out of Labor Day
Easy and delicious main course recipes, perfect for your Labor Day celebrations. These recipes can be prepped ahead for easy entertaining! It's hard to believe that Labor Day is right around the corner! The long weekend signals the unofficial end of summer. If you're looking for some inspiration for what to serve besides burgers, this post is for you. From grilled chicken and steak to the ...
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Ridiculously Easy Farmhouse Buttermilk Cake
Everyone flips over this moist, delicious buttermilk cake with a fabulous pecan topping and crisp, candy-glazed edges. After the first bite, they beg for the recipe. They never believe how EASY it is! If your friends and family are anything like mine, the first bite of this Easy Farmhouse Buttermilk Cake will have them swooning, moaning, sighing and/or saying "Oh, my gosh!". I saw a ...
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