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Blueberry Ginger Galette

A galette is a simple dessert requiring minimal ingredients. Still, it almost always wows guests. This Blueberry Ginger Galette celebrates seasonal blueberries by letting their flavor shine through. The addition of fresh ginger provides a zing that lifts the mellow blueberry flavor. A great summer treat as we move forward into August! Ingredients Method
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Decadent Mocha Ice Cream

In the summertime I love to take out my ice cream maker and experiment with different ice cream flavors. One of my favorite flavors is coffee so I figured I’d create my own version. My coffee ganache is an important component in many of my recipes including my Coconut Mocha Cupcakes and my Peppermint Mocha…
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Roasted Beet Spread

I love a beet salad. On a recent trip I ordered a beet salad only to be surprised that instead of chunks of beets in the salad they had been ground up and spread beneath the salad. I thought this was such a great presentation and had to recreate it at home. I made this…
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Mediterranean Inspired Zucchini Boats

If you are looking for a light, simple, yet still impressive meal this is the one for you! It is easy to prepare, very flavorful, and full of healthy ingredients. This recipe will be on repeat for me this summer! Ingredients Method
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Coconut Mocha Cupcakes

I LOVE the combination of coconut and coffee- add some chocolate in the mix and now you really have something good. These cupcakes are unbelievable moist (yes I said it) and decadent. Enjoy! Ingredients Method
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Homemade Chicken Stock

There are tons of different ways to make your own chicken stock at home. I love to use a crockpot because it frees me to go about life as usual without having to have a big pot simmering on the stove for several hours. I like to cook all grains (rice, quinoa, etc.) in chicken…
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Cheesy Balsamic Bacon Potato Stacks

The words cheesy and potato together make my mouth water. Potatoes are some of my favorite ingredients to work with because they are truly so versatile. There are so many ways to prepare them. These potato stacks make for an impressive side dish or fun appetizer and just might be my favorite way to eat…
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Sheet Pan Spring Chicken

We love to get our chicken meat from a local farmer at our town’s Saturday market. One thing that has kept me inventive is that they do not always have the cuts of meat I am looking for. At the grocery store I am likely to find what I need but the quality just is…
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

I love the taste of Mexican Hot Chocolate- rich, bitter chocolate combined with heat from a hint of spice. I was inspired to make cupcakes inspired by this warm treat and served them at my yearly Galentine’s Party. This year’s theme was Western Chic. Watch this video for more information on that party: You have…
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Loaded Buffalo Fries

My husband and I took a trip to Chattanooga this fall and when there shared a delicious serving of buffalo chicken fries at a brewery. Ever since I had those fries I have been determined to recreate them at home. With the Super Bowl approaching I thought now would be a good time to share.…