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Cherry Almond Thumbprint Sugar Cookies

December 8, 2019 By Rachel 6 Comments

Cherry Almond Thumbprint Cookies

Achieve the perfect balance of texture and flavor with this delicious recipe for a sometimes challenging cookie!

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Filed Under: Baking, Cherries, Christmas, Desserts, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Almond, almond extract, baking, Cherry, Christmas Cookie, cookies, Jam, sugar cookie, Thumb Print Cookies

Spiced Hasselback Butternut Squash

November 27, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Spiced Hasselback Butternut Squash

Beautifully tender and dripping with a glaze of fall and winter spices, this tasty little side dish can hold it’s own against any main course on your holiday table!

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Filed Under: Butternut Squash, Christmas, Dietary Needs, Fall, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: butter, Butternut Squash, caramelized, Christmas, Cinnamon, Fall, hasselback, Nutmeg, sage, Thanksgiving, Winter, Winter Squash

Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast with Gravy

November 25, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

slow cooker boneless turkey breast with gravy on a plate

Whether you’re trying to simplify Thanksgiving, or just want to enjoy a traditional turkey meal without all the fuss, this recipe is for you!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Fall, Gluten-Free, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Seasons, Slow Cooker, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Winter Tagged With: butter, Christmas, Crock Pot, Fall, family dinner, gravy, Herbs, slow cooker, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Winter

Glazed Sheet Pan Delicata Squash and Pears

November 20, 2019 By Rachel 1 Comment

glazed sheet pan delicata squash and pears

With equal parts sweet and savory, you may be surprised how widely appealing this yummy winter squash side dish is at your next family gathering!

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Filed Under: Cherries, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Delicata, Dietary Needs, Fall, Fruits, Gluten-Free, Holidays, Meal Types, One Pot, Onions, Pears, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: brown sugar, Christmas, Cinnamon, Delicata, dried cherries, holiday meal, pears, red onion, sides, Thanksgiving, Winter Squash

Honey Butter with a Touch of Cinnamon

February 21, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Honey Butter with a Touch of Cinnamon

More than just honey and butter, this heavenly recipe includes a few other secret ingredients that make it absolutely irresistible!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Dietary Needs, Dressings and Sauces, Easy, Fall, Holidays, Honey, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Bread, butter, Cinnamon, dairy, Honey, spread, Vanilla

Oyster Stew

February 10, 2019 By Rachel 2 Comments

Oyster Stew

Prepared with a deliciously flavorful base, this rich, creamy oyster stew is the perfect way to express your love to that certain special someone!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, celery, Christmas, Entrees, Fall, Seafood, Shallots, Soups, Valentine's Day, Winter Tagged With: butter, Milk, Old Bay, oyster crackers, oysters, recipe for two, seafood, Shallots, soup, Stew, Valentine's Day

Phyllo Wrapped French Baked Brie

December 24, 2018 By Rachel 4 Comments

Phyllo Wrapped French Baked Brie

Steal the show with a dose of French flair at your next party when you show up with this rich, savory hors d’ oeuvre!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Apricots, Cheese, Christmas, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, New Year's Day, Raspberries, Recipes, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, apricot, Brie, butter, Christmas, French, Holiday, hors d' oeuvres, Jam, New Year's, party food, phyllo, raspberry

Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles

December 22, 2018 By Rachel 1 Comment

Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles

Simple to make and utterly delicious, these unique and delectable little truffles will quickly become a household holiday favorite!

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Filed Under: Casserole, Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Oranges, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Chocolate, Christmas, citrus, Handmade Gift, Holiday, Homemade Christmas Gift, Orange, oreo, Philadelphia cream cheese, truffles

Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze

December 16, 2018 By Rachel 1 Comment

Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze

Whether serving them as a meal or a fun appetizer at your year-end party, these zesty little meatballs are the perfect complement to the holiday season!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Apples, Christmas, Cranberries, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Entrees, Fall, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Seasons, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Winter Tagged With: apple, Christmas, cocktail meatball, Cranberries, Cranberry, Ginger, Holiday, meatballs, Orange, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Belgian Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

December 6, 2018 By Rachel 1 Comment

Belgium Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Indulge your inner chocoholic with these buttery and delicious shortbread cookies dusted with Belgian chocolate shavings!

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Belgium chocolate, butter, Chocolate, Christmas Cookies, cookies, Holiday Cookies, Homemade, shortbread

Scalloped and Candied Sweet Potatoes and Apples

November 19, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Scalloped and Candied Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Perfect for your next holiday gathering, this delicious side dish is both beautiful to behold and just bursting with fresh fall flavors!

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Filed Under: Apples, Casserole, Christmas, Dietary Needs, Fall, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Sweet Potatoes, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: apple, brown sugar, candied, Christmas, Cinnamon, Ginger, Orange, scalloped, side, Sweet Potato, Thanksgiving

The Best Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

October 29, 2018 By Rachel 6 Comments

The Best Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

Level up your Rice Krispies treats with this chocolatey and delicious spinoff of the original recipe!

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Easy, Gluten-Free, Halloween, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: Chocolate, chocolate chips, Christmas Cookie, Dairy-Free Options, Dessert, Gluten-Free, halloween treat, Kids, real chocolate, rice krispies treats, Vegan Options, vegetarian options

Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 6, 2018 By Rachel 15 Comments

Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Searching for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe? You know, the ones that are crunchy and buttery on the outside but soft on the inside? Well, you’ve just found it!

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Filed Under: Back to School, Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Fall, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: baking, brown butter, chocolate chip, cookies, cream of tartar, Crunchy, dark brown sugar, Dessert, Kids, soft batch

The Best Pennsylvania Dutch Ham, Green Bean and Potato Soup

April 3, 2018 By Rachel 32 Comments

Pennsylvania Dutch Ham, Green Bean and Potato Soup

This reboot of an old Pennsylvania Dutch standard will make you a believer – and hungry for a second bowl…

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Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Bacon, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Easter, Easy, Green Beans, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, One Pot, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pork, Potatoes, Recipes, Seasons, Soups, Specific Audiences, Spring, Vegetables, Winter Tagged With: 30 minute meal, bacon, bow tie pasta, farfalle, Green Beans, ham, leftover ham, Pennsylvania Dutch, red potatoes, soup

Baked Honey Brown Sugar Grapefruit

January 21, 2018 By Rachel 27 Comments

Baked Honey Brown Sugar Grapefruit

Have a bubbly-sweet start to your day with this simple breakfast recipe that’s both beautiful and delicious!

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Filed Under: Breakfasts, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Easy, Fruits, Grapefruit, Holidays, Honey, Meal Types, Mint, Mother’s Day, Recipes, Seasons, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Baked, Breakfast, brown sugar, Brunch, Christmas, citrus, grapefruit, Honey, Mint, Mother's Day, Winter

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