There are a zillion butternut squash soup recipes out there, but this one takes things over the top! Literally! This silky smooth, flavorful soup is topped with crispy pancetta, salty Feta and a sprinkle of fresh thyme... so delicious! Early this fall, I came across a recipe from Food and Wine for Butternut Squash Soup with Crisp Pancetta. It sounded so good that I made it with the first ...
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Delicious Halloween Treats for Spooks of All Ages!
No tricks here just treats! These easy and delicious festive sweets are the perfect way to celebrate Halloween. Halloween might look different this year than other years, depending on where you are. It seems like we keep saying that over and over again! But kids still want a way to celebrate. These fun and festive treats are a great way to do that! Any of these recipes would be a great baking ...
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Brown Sugar Honey Shortbread Cookies
Crisp, buttery and super delicious, these Brown Sugar Honey Shortbread Cookies come together quickly with just one bowl and no mixer required! It's always nice to have a recipe you don't need any special ingredients for, one you can throw together quickly with simple pantry ingredients. And if the recipe requires just one bowl and you don't even have to pull out a mixer, it's even better! These ...
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A friend in Need is a Friend Indeed – Easy Delicious Meals to Share with Others!
Have a friend in need of a homecooked meal? These delicious and comforting meals are the perfect thing to take to a friend for dinner. Have you ever been on the receiving end of a meal someone brought for dinner? If you have you know what a wonderful gift that can be! Whether a new baby, illness, surgery, or other reason, dinner is a true gift for someone going through a hard time. These meals ...
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Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Soup
If you're looking for a creamy, delicious comfort soup that's loaded with healthy veggies lean chicken AND comes together quickly, this Chicken Parmesan Pasta Soup is IT! Although we have lots of delicious chicken soup recipes on the blog, I had a craving for something a little different. Something creamy, comforting and hearty, but also healthy. I wasn't sure that all those adjectives could be ...
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Delicious Season-Inspired Muffins and Scones
If you're in the mood for fall baking, this post is for you! Our favorite muffin and scone recipes, full of fall flavors. These ridiculously easy muffin and scone recipes are what fall baking dreams are made of! You can mix these up in no time, plus most require just one bowl and no mixer! They are full of the best flavors of fall- pumpkin, apple, maple, and caramel. Whether you are hosting ...
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Ridiculously Easy Caramel Pecan Buttermilk Cake
This Caramel Pecan Buttermilk Cake might just be one of the easiest and most delicious cakes you'll ever make! The cake mixes up in less than 10 minutes and the fabulous pecan caramel topping won't even take that long! If you need an easy and impressive dessert in a hurry, you've definitely clicked yourself over to the right place. This fabulous Caramel Pecan Buttermilk Cake is one of those ...
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Huli Huli Chicken Meatballs
With a sweet, savory, soy-pineapple glaze sauce these Hawaiian-inspired Huli Huli Chicken Meatballs make delicious appetizers, rice bowls sandwiches and more! These Huli Huli Chicken Meatballs came about from a fun ongoing project Scott and I have been doing with two of our grandchildren that live nearby, Emmy (7) and Hayes (4). When school started this fall and we learned that it would be an ...
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Delicious Fall Gifts from the Kitchen
Some of our favorite, sweet and savory treats, perfect for sharing during fall and at Halloween. These festive sweet and savory treats are a delicious way to celebrate the season. It seems that 2020 has taught us to accept things looking a little different than "normal". Spring was VERY different as was all of summer. Recently we've seen things transition a bit but no one knows what's ahead. So ...
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Irish Shortbread Pumpkin Patch Cookies
These Irish Shortbread Pumpkin Patch Cookies are fun and delicious with an easy decorating technique. They are sure to brighten any day and, with the pretty printable labels, make a great gift for celebrating fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving! Each year when fall rolls around, ideas for pumpkin recipes start rolling around in my head, especially pumpkin cookies. If you check our archives we've got ...
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Fabulous, EASY Bread Recipes that will Change Your Life!
If you've shied away from making your own bread, now's the time to surprise yourself (as well as family and friends!) These recipes are super easy and so... delicious! Each one is tried and true and has lots of 5-star reviews! If you think making your own bread is difficult, we're sharing some recipes today to change your mind. So many Café readers, many who have never made bread before, have ...
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Easy Recipes for Your Instant Pot and Slow Cooker
A round-up of our favorite recipes for the Instant Pot and slow cooker (or the oven if you prefer). Perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead entertaining! Both the Instant Pot and slow cooker can be such wonderful kitchen tools. We love the way you can prep a meal, walk away, and then come back to it fully cooked. They're perfect for tougher cuts of meat, transforming them to tender and ...
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