15 healthy and delicious soups to welcome fall! These recipes are comforting meals in a bowl and so full of flavor. Are you ready for soup season? We are! The weather is starting to change here in Western North Carolina and we've had some lovely cool evenings. Soup is the perfect meal to welcome fall. We love that you can make a big pot early in the day and it's ready when you are. Plus, ...
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Microwave Caramel Corn? Yes! Two Ridiculously Easy Seasonal Recipes (free printable labels for gifts)
If you've never tried our super-easy, crazy-delicious microwave caramel corn recipes. you're missing out! Both have free printable labels for fun gifting. I've been making microwave caramel corn for, what seems like, a zillion years now but I'll never forget the first time I heard about it. "Caramel corn in the microwave??? You have to be kidding!". When I tried it, I was even more amazed. ...
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French Bistro Spinach Quiche
This French Bistro Spinach Quiche comes together quickly, can be made ahead and tastes like something you might enjoy at a charming little Parisian Café. I love the versatility of quiche; it's a perfect dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner and can take on so many flavor profiles. This French Bistro Spinach Quiche is loaded with healthy fresh spinach, comes together quickly and warms up well for ...
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Jump into the Flavors of Fall! 11 Seasonal Muffin and Scone Recipes
11 easy, one-bowl, muffins and scones to make this fall. These recipes come together quickly and are sure to please! Looking for a little fall baking project? We've got ten super delicious muffin and scone recipes to welcome the season. They're full of fall flavors, like apple, pumpkin, and maple. Plus these recipes are easy- one bowl, no mixer needed and turn out perfectly every time. ...
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12 Seasonal Salads to Get You in the Mood for Fall!
12 of our favorite fresh, fall salads to enjoy right now! They are full of flavor and great for every occasion. While it's not officially fall, it feels close! The weather is starting to change and all the fun fall produce is showing up in the grocery stores. A delicious salad using seasonal produce is the perfect way to welcome fall. We've rounded up 12 of our favorites if you need some ...
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Unique Twists on an Old Favorite - 7 Delicious Tomato Soup Recipes
7 Delicious Tomato Soup Recipes - A collection of easy, unique recipe twists on an iconic round-the-world favorite. I don't want to sound sacrilegious or unpatriotic, but I was never a fan of tomato soup ( the All-American soup of choice) as a child. I had a very limited, picky palate and back in those days, the only tomato soup people knew about was the condensed stuff in the red and white can. ...
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5 Fabulous Fall-Inspired Cakes (One Bowl, No Mixer!)
Need a great dessert in a hurry? We've got you covered! Each one of these Fall-Inspired Cakes requires just one bowl, with no mixer needed. We call them "ridiculously easy" - your guests will call them ridiculously DELICIOUS! No matter what the weather's like, it seems when the calendar flips to September, there's also a flip in my culinary mindset. All of a sudden apples, pumpkins, caramel, ...
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Hello Fall! Hello Apples! 15 Easy Apple Recipes to Welcome Fall
15 easy and delicious apple recipes to welcome fall! There's everything from fresh salads to decadent desserts. September is here! We're hoping for some cooler temperatures soon and look forward to welcoming the delicious flavors of fall. I just saw a farmstand with fresh mountain apples the other day and it made me very excited for all of these recipes. We've rounded up some of our ...
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A Postcard from Paris - Hidden Treasures from The City of Light
A peek into our Parisian home away from home and a few lesser-known treasures for visitors to explore in Paris. Scott and I are finishing up an amazing two-week trip to France. The first week was spent at a lovely Airbnb, right in the heart of Paris. After that, we transferred our bags to a Viking riverboat and spent the next 8 days traveling up the Seine to Normandy. We're back in Paris now for ...
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14 Savory French Recipes - When You Want to Feel a Little Fancy But Don't Have Much Time
Think French cooking is complicated? It doesn't have to be! These recipes come together easily and are incredibly delicious. If you want to feel a little fancy, with minimal effort, these recipes are for you! French-inspired cooking doesn't have to be difficult. These are some of our favorite, savory French recipes that are great for any occasion. With everything from the best bistro ...
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Beef Bourguinon Meatballs (Boulettes de Bœuf Bourguignon)
Want to feel a little fancy without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen? These make-ahead Beef Bourguinon Meatballs are outrageously delicious, work well for entertaining and will make an ordinary day quite special! I created and tested this Beef Bourguinon Meatballs recipe in preparation for a culinary-inspiration trip to France (we're there as I write this post!). After ...
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Ridiculously Easy French Plum Galette (Galette de Prunes Française Ridiculement Facile)
Although this French Plum Galette looks quite fancy, it's ridiculously easy to make and more than ridiculously delicious to eat! I made this French Plum Galette several times over the past few weeks. It makes a gorgeous dessert that never fails to delight family, friends and guests around the table. We're actually on a French culinary inspiration trip as I write this post. We spent a week ...
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