Category: Fillings, Sauces and Toppings
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Mini Heart-Shaped Happiness: Strawberry Yogurt & Blueberry Oatmeal Tarts

Forget your fancy pastries, we’re doing tart-tastic on a Tuesday! These little oat beauties are like a breakfast hug, but way more photogenic. Picture this: crunchy oat crust, creamy yogurt, and a burst of berries. Yeah, you need this in your life. Ingredients: Yields 4 Individual 4-Inch Tarts For the Oatmeal Crust: 1 cup (81…
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Mediterranean Beef Bowl

Hi Foodie Friends! Are you craving a meal that’s both incredibly flavorful and packed with nutrients? Look no further! Today, we’re diving headfirst into a vibrant and satisfying dish that will transport your taste buds straight to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean: the Mediterranean Beef Bowl. This isn’t just another bland bowl of protein…
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Shakshuka – Classic Mediterranean Breakfast for Two

When it comes to breakfast, few dishes are as satisfying and vibrant as shakshuka. Originating from North Africa and popularized in Israel, this Mediterranean classic features poached eggs nestled in a rich and spicy tomato sauce, often enhanced with bell peppers, onions, and an array of aromatic spices. It’s a dish that not only pleases…
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Homemade Caramel Candy

Chocolate covered caramels sprinkled with salt flakes are one of my daughter Melissa and my daughter-in-love Melissa’s favorite holiday treats. Every time I buy them, I say to myself, “I can make these!”. After researching a lot of recipes and YouTube videos I discovered I had my work cut out for me. Making a delicious…
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Gianduja-Stracciatella Gelato

I’m not Italian, but I play one in my kitchen☺️. When I cook and bake Italian recipes, I can only imagine how much better they would taste if I was, in fact, eating them in Italy. I came across this gelato recipe in David Lebovitz’, “The Perfect Scoop”. It did NOT dissapoint! The texture is…
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

In my opinion, fruit topped cream cheese pies are such a refreshing dessert, especially in the summer. The saltiness along with the crunch of the pretzels adds to the texture of the crust, and the overall taste of the finished pie. *The cornstarch helps to firm up the crust and is used to achieve the…
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Greek Meatballs and Tzatziki

When I posted this meal on my Instagram page last month, I received many requests for the recipe. There are several different components on the plate in my Instagram photo, but this post includes the meatballs and tzatziki. Using a little olive oil and panko breadcrumbs binds the meatballs. Fresh and dried herbs along with…
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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

If you are a fan of all things lemon, then you are going to be very happy with this lemon meringue cheesecake. From the crust made with meyer lemon wafers, a cheesecake with lemon juice and zest (swirled with lemon curd), and topped with a luscious toasted meringue, your tastebuds are going to be doing…

