Did you know that buttermilk is a magical ingredient? It contains lactic acid which activates baking soda. The result is tangy complex flavor and lighter doughs and batters... in a nutshell, fabulous baked goods! Buttermilk is one of our favorite ingredients to bake with. It has a subtle, tangy flavor that is delicious in all kinds of recipes and to me, it's simply magical! From biscuits to ...
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Take Your Salads from Ordinary to Extraordinary - 9 Jewel-Toned, Fresh Herb Salad Dressings
Savor the most fabulous flavors of the season with these 9 delicious, super-easy fresh herb salad dressings that will have everyone wanting salad on repeat Fresh herbs are an amazing way to add delicious flavor to all sorts of recipes. We love the way they enhance so many other ingredients and can make an ordinary meal extraordinary! A wonderful side benefit of cooking with fresh herbs is that ...
Read More →15 Easy, Delicious Recipe Ideas to Take to a Friend in Need
15 easy and delicious meals to take to a friend in need. These recipes can be made ahead of time and travel well. Taking someone a meal is an easy way to show you care! Whether they are welcoming a new baby or recovering from illness or surgery, a homecooked meal is such a blessing. We've got lots of great ideas for you today. These recipes can be made ahead and travel well. There are many ...
Read More →Key Lime Cooler Cookies (with free printable labels for gifts)
These Key Lime Cooler Cookies are crisp, buttery shortbreads, cloaked in a cool cloud of powdered sugar. There is an EXPLOSION of fabulous lime flavor as they melt in your mouth! These Key Lime Cooler Cookies were inspired by a trip to Savannah, Georgia that Scott and I enjoyed a few weeks ago.
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I'm generally not a fan of store-bought cookies even if they come ...Read More →Let's Celebrate Spring - 15 Easy Recipes for a Seasonal Brunch!
Spring is the perfect time to host family and friends for brunch. We've got 15 great brunch recipes that everyone will love! Who's ready for brunch? We are! With Mother's Day, graduations, wedding showers and all the events this time of year, brunch is a wonderful way to celebrate. We've rounded up some of our favorite easy and delicious recipes that can be made ahead for easy ...
Read More →Rainbow Asian Noodle Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
With ramen noodles, a rainbow of fresh veggies and a fabulous Ginger Peanut dressing, you'll find yourself craving this Asian Noodle Salad again and again! This is THE salad you'll want to bring to every picnic, potluck, party and/or get-together you get invited to. In fact, go ahead and tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers that you have dibs on "salad" for any events coming up. ...
Read More →Better (and Healthier) Than Takeout! 15 Fresh Asian-Inspired Recipes!
15 Asian-inspired recipes that are way better than takeout. Everyone will love these easy and delicious meals! Are you looking for some fresh dinner ideas? We've got 15 easy and delicious Asian-inspired recipes to try. They are great for busy weeknights or easy entertaining. Plus they're way healthier and better than takeout. There's everything from rice bowls to noodle dishes to ...
Read More →Ridiculously Easy Strawberry Coulis (with free printable labels for gifts)
This Ridiculously Easy, Fresh Strawberry Coulis pairs deliciously with yogurt, ice cream, cheesecake, chocolate, panna cotta and so much more! It comes together in less than 15 minutes and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. On top of all that, there are free printable labels for gifts! My "go-to" for a dessert sauce for the past few years has been our super easy Raspberry Coulis. It's ...
Read More →13 Ridiculously Easy, Ridiculously Delicious Weekend Baking Projects
12 of our favorite easy and delicious recipes that are perfect for a spring baking project. We've included cakes, bread, muffins and more! Are you in the mood to bake this weekend? We've got 12 incredibly delicious and surprisingly easy recipes for you. (Actually, 13! Since we're talking baking, I threw in an extra recipe to make it a "baker's dozen"!) There's everything from bread to ...
Read More →Make-Ahead Basil Chicken Meatballs Parmesan
Looking for a make-ahead dish that everyone will love? These Basil Chicken Meatballs Parmesan are it! They're bursting with fabulous flavor and are perfect for weeknight family dinners and easy entertaining! I've been making these Basil Chicken Meatballs Parmesan for several months now and thought it was past WAY past time to share it with you.
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I love serving this recipe ...Read More →Lemony French Green Bean Asparagus Salad
Looking for a new salad that's not your same-old, same-old? This delicious French Green Bean Asparagus Salad has a bright lemony dressing and lots of healthy veggies. Each bite is a burst of fabulous fresh flavor! My daughter, Cait, served a beautiful, unique salad for Easter dinner. It was loaded with haricot verts (those long skinny French green beans), snow peas, baby peas and asparagus. The ...
Read More →15 Easy Italian Recipes for Outrageously Delicious Entertaining
15 delicious and make-ahead Italian favorites that everyone will love! These recipes are great for easy entertaining. A go-to, crowd-pleaser in our house is Italian food. If I want a meal that everyone will love, we're having Italian! These recipes are some of our family favorites and we think you'll love them too. They are perfect for easy entertaining because you can make them ahead, ...
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