Vibrantly healthy, this easy Fresh Spinach Dahl could win a culinary beauty contest! We love that it's chocked full of veggies and it's as delicious as it is pretty! The inspiration for this Fresh Spinach Dahl came about in an unusual way. An email from Epicurious appeared in my inbox a few weeks ago. One of the images they featured was a gorgeous green soup that was paired with a scoop of rice. ...
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15 Great Recipes Ideas to Share with Someone Who's Sick or in Need
Have a friend that could use some love? These easy recipes can be made ahead and reheated well, plus they're super delicious! Taking a meal to a friend in need is such a wonderful way to show you care. We've been on the receiving end of a meal train and it was such a gift to our family. Whether someone is going through a hard time or a big life transition like a new baby, food is a ...
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12 Easy One-Bowl Shortbread Recipes for Delicious Spring Baking
If you need a delicious dessert for a Spring occasion or are in the mood to bake something to cheer up a neighbor, co-worker or friend, the answer is shortbread! These are our favorite Easy One-Bowl Shortbread Recipes - they're buttery, melt-in-your-mouth recipes that will put a spring in your step and a smile on everyone's face! If you're a regular reader here at the Café, you already know about ...
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When Life Gives You Lemons... Make Cake! Four Fabulous One-Bowl Lemon Cake Recipes
A delicious collection of One-Bowl Lemon Cake Recipes - easy enough (no mixer needed!) for everyday and elegant enough for fancy parties! You'll want to keep this sweet little collection of one-bowl lemon cake recipes somewhere close (or pin it to your Pinterest board). Each cake is totally unique yet have a common, universally beloved bond - lots of bright, sunny lemon flavor! And, in addition ...
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12 Muffin and Scone Recipes You Absolutely Need to Try
12 easy, delicious, no-fail muffin and scone recipes, perfect for spring! These recipes are perfect for a fun breakfast treat. Have you tried one of our fabulous muffin or scone recipes yet? They are well-tested recipes with lots of tips and tricks so to ensure success. Muffins and scones make a wonderful special breakfast for overnight guests or a delicious treat with coffee and tea. ...
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12 Amazing Seasonal Salads to Celebrate Spring
Wanting to eat a little lighter and leaner now that spring is here? These salads are healthy, fresh and full of flavor! Spring is here! And with it comes warmer weather. We're craving lighter and fresher meals these days. If you're feeling the same way, we've got 12 delicious salad recipes for you. You can eat a little lighter and leaner without sacrificing any flavor. These recipes are ...
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No-Knead Scandinavian Seeded Carrot Rolls
These Seeded Carrot Rolls are popular across Scandinavia and require no kneading. The carrots keep them nice and moist and create a beautiful golden hue. Stir these no-knead Scandinavian Seeded Carrot Rolls together at night then bake the next day or make them, start to finish the same day! You can thank my sweet sister, Annie (a fantastic cook), for this Scandinavian Seeded Carrot Rolls recipe. ...
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Hello Spring! 15 Recipes to Welcome Spring (it's coming whether it looks like it or not!)
Welcome the Spring season with these 15 easy and delicious recipes. There's everything from salads to desserts! Spring is almost here! And while we are in a cold spell here in the mountains of North Carolina, the calendar says the first day of spring is tomorrow. We love welcoming a new season with fresh flavors and recipes. These are some of our favorite spring dishes that are perfect ...
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Ridiculously Easy Orange Fig Jam (made with dried figs)
This Ridiculously Easy Orange Fig Jam is almost embarrassingly easy- combine dried figs (yes DRIED figs), sugar, orange juice and zest along with a splash of vinegar - cook, stir, puree - you're done! Then it's time to enjoy! Scott and I were in one of those fun little home and kitchen boutique shops last weekend. He spotted a jar of Orange Fig Jam and placed it on the counter with a few other ...
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15 International-Inspired Recipes to Enjoy with Homemade Flatbreads
Travel the world with these easy and delicious recipes that pair perfectly with homemade flatbread. These recipes are sure to please! Did you see yesterday's post? It's all about easy, delicious homemade tortillas, naan and Turkish flatbread. They are wonderful with all types of cuisines and we've rounded up lots of options for you today. There's everything from curries to enchiladas and ...
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Three Super-Easy, Life-Changing Flatbread Recipes
These 3 flatbread recipes are easy, delicious and perfect to serve with a zillion different entrées! Don't be intimated - there are step-by-step directions for each one. Once you try them, you'll want (and get requests) to make them again and again! My eyes have always lit up when I've perused a restaurant menu and spotted flatbread, naan or fresh homemade tortillas as am p[topm. There's ...
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Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Cake with Bailey's Buttercream
One bite of this Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Cake with Bailey's Buttercream (shh... no one else needs to know it's a one-bow, now-mixer, 10-minute hands-0n recipe) will have you smitten, it's moist, tender and SO delicious! Just a little warning... well, perhaps it would sound better to call it a promise. If you're a chocolate lover, this Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Cake with Bailey's ...
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