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Spiced Wafer Cookies
I know the “pumpkin spice latte” is pretty much the official sign of all things Fall, but when I was growing up it was Ivin’s Spiced Wafers. The iconic orange box would be stacked high in the local grocery stores like ACME and Shop Rite. My mom always bought them and when I got married,…
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Key Lime Pie with Coconut Graham Crust
I’ve made quite a few key lime pies in my life, and I’ve always been really happy with the outcome. There are a LOT of different variations to this tart treat. Key lime pie filling usually consists of three basic ingredients – egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and key lime juice. The range of choices…
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Bing and Ranier Cherry Galette
I love making galettes. They’re so easy to make, and the outcome is so delicious! They are both rustic and beautiful at the same time. I also love the crust to filling ratio😉. Last week our local grocery store had both bing and ranier cherries on sale, so of course I had to buy them. …
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Peach Cake
“You could be the tastiest, most juiciest, most delicious peach out there in the world; there’s still going to be people out there who don’t like peaches .”—Benson Henderson As far as I can remember, I have always loved eating peaches! I know a lot of people are not a fan. Maybe it’s a…
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Banana Streusel Chocolate Chip Muffins
I was on a mission to use 4 very ripe bananas I had sitting on my counter, and these muffins were the perfect recipe choice to make them shine! Paired with chocolate and walnuts, these gems are scrumptious from the first bite to the last! The streusel topping put these tasty bites of deliciousness over…
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Mojito Cupcakes
Mojito cupcakes have been on my baking list for a while now, so when I saw Nicole’s Mojito cupcake post on Instagram the other day, I knew I needed to make them pronto! Looking through my cabinets and refrigerator for ingredients I was pleasantly surprised I had everything to make these delicious gems! I did…
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Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins are my favorite! This recipe is one of my granddaughter Evie’s favorite to bake with me as well:). There’s something about summer with all the fresh fruits and vegetables, don’t you agree? These muffins can be made with frozen blueberries too, just don’t thaw them. Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 2½ cups (322 grams) all-purpose…
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Baked Strawberry Donuts
I love strawberries and I love donuts, so these confections are a win, win situation for sure! I made these with strawberries from my patch. They are really producing this year and I couldn’t be happier. Ingredients: 1/4 cup (54 grams)baking olive oil (vegetable or canola oil works too) 1/2 cup (120 grams) buttermilk 2…
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Light, fluffy and enticing, these buttermilk pancakes are perfect for breakfast or dinner. If you add my yummy strawberry sauce and a little whipped cream it will feel like you’re having dessert! Ingredients: 1 cup (142g) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoons salt 1…
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Fregola Sarda Pasta With Sauteed Veggies
This Italian inspired dish is not only easy, it tastes delicious too! What you’ll need to make Fregola Sarda Pasta: Fregola Sarda pasta – You can substitute Israeli Couscous, but I would suggest toasting it first in an oven or dry skillet. Shallot Garlic Cloves lemon Fresh Corn – You can substitute frozen or roasted…