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Ahh…summer is finally here! Whether you’ve planted a garden, belong to a CSA, have a favorite farm stand or simply want to take advantage of …

Made any marshmallow crispy treats lately? Well, today I’m going patriotic and making a red, white and blue version for you, aka Very Berry Marshmallow …

I thought we could do with a little whimsy this week. Enter Mermaid Birthday Sugar Cookie Bars. Yep, it’s all about rainbows, unicorns and mermaids …

Herbed Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. Golden brown and juicy chicken, tender potatoes with slightly crispy skin and perfectly cooked asparagus. Learn the secrets to …

I thought these One Bite Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies would be an exercise in portion control. Turns out…that was not the case at all. Let’s …

What’s one of the best things you can make for Mom on Mother’s Day? I’m thinking that Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Scones should be somewhere …

Easy Chicken Tamale Casserole. A layer of moist, savory cornbread is topped with chicken, enchilada sauce and cheese. Makes an easy weeknight meal or festive …

I don’t have any pretty food photos for you today. Instead, I’m sharing how I prep chicken to use in future recipes. And for the …

I’ve got a great round up for you today! 15 Recipes to Make for Cinco de Mayo! I’m covering breakfast, appetizers, main dish, side dish, …

For those of you who read last week’s post on how to make Caramelized White Chocolate, it will probably come as no surprise that I …

class=”aligncenter size-full wp-image-14335″ /> Did you know you can make Caramelized White Chocolate? I’ve been wanting to try it for the longest time. It’s really …

So, it’s finally spring. Woo hoo! (She said while still seeing piles of melting snow in the yard.) I thought I’d round up some recipe …

Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cream Cake. Layers of mandarin orange cake, filled with pineapple coconut pastry cream and covered in pineapple whipped cream and coconut chips. …

You’ve gotta love when a recipe idea comes out even better than expected. Such is the case with these Iced Lemon Pillow Cookies. It’s not …

Here in the northeast, we’re facing the second major storm in less than a week. Schools are closed and we’re all stuck at home. Seems …

Consider these Mint Chocolate Pudding Parfaits my “green” offering for St. Patrick’s Day. I don’t think I’ve posted anything green yet for that holiday. My …

I’m coming to you today with something a little different…Lemon Almond Chia Bread! It’s gluten free, low carb and protein rich. Oh wait….you’re not looking …

These Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cannoli Scones started out as a cake. I don’t mean I tried to make a cake and ended up with a …

And just like that, Valentine’s Day is just one week away. I often make brownies around Valentine’s, but this year I thought, why not a …

Hey…you know the big game is this weekend…how ’bout we make some Philly Cheesesteak Sliders to celebrate? You know, they often take polls asking people …

Hey, are you ready for some cookies? How about some Hazelnut Mocha Coffee and Cream Cookies? Yeah. That’s right. Hazelnut. Mocha. Coffee. Cream. Cookies. That’s …

These Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pizza Rolls are just the latest example of the wonderful things you can do with my Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuit dough. I …

This Healthy Winter Fruit Crisp is perfect for dessert. But guess what? It can also be a great choice for breakfast! It’s like a homemade …

I thought I’d kick off the new year with a hearty, healthy and easy breakfast recipe. I wanted something that was both protein and fiber …

[layerslider id=”6″]It’s the day before Christmas and we’re in the final stages of preparation at our house. All gifts are wrapped and ready to gift. …

The holidays are here! Overnight Eggnog French Toast is an easy, festive, make ahead breakfast. Hearty slices of bread are baked in a creamy eggnog …

  Rustic Caramel Iced Brown Sugar Cookies are a sweet twist on a sugar cookie. Brown sugar brings a hint of warm caramel notes and …

I developed these Pistachio Bark Oatmeal Cookies last year at the tail end of my Christmas cookie baking extravaganza. Unfortunately, it was an idea I …

This is the last of my gift guides for the season. It’s my 2017 Holiday Gift Guide for the Kid or Kid at Heart. In …

We’re going to take a quick break from gift guides and start the wheels turning on cookie baking. I’m rounding up a list of favorites …

Time to kick back and relax with my next 2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Coffee, Tea and Tranquility. There’s something for all of the senses on …

Need some inspiration for gift giving this year? I’m working on a few lists to help get you going. Now…it only makes sense that I start …

    This post for Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting was originally published on February 7th, 2015. It has been updated with additional photos, text …

This Triple Layer Pumpkin Nutella Cheesecake was originally going to be a simple pumpkin cheesecake. But, having just made a classic pumpkin pie with no …

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, and an Easy All Butter Pie Crust just waiting to be used…I figured now was as good a time …

Yes. That’s right. EASY all butter pie crust!   I offer up my sister as testament to how easy this process can be. I only …

I’ve been waiting for a nice, chilly morning to make this lovely bowl of Toasted Coconut Pecan Steel Cut Oats. But, geez, it’s still like …

Hey, do you remember last summer when I told you I joined a CSA? I haven’t talked about it much this season, but it’s the …

Okay kids, here is my last installment of recipes of the caramel apple variety this season…Upside Down Caramel Apple Spice Rolls! Are you tired of …

These Chewy Toffee Apple Cookies may look like your average cookie, but I assure you, they are not. We’ll get to how amazingly delicious and …

I had planned to post this Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail this past Monday. It was the day that marked the third anniversary of The Merchant …

I’m going caramel apple crazy over here this month. This time, I’m bringing those flavors to breakfast with these Spiced Applesauce Pancakes. Though, I suppose …

Last week I posted No Churn Cinnamon Ice Cream to go with all of your favorite apple or fall desserts. Today, I’ve got another little …

“Be prepared.” It’s the traditional Girl Scout motto. That’s why I’m sharing this super easy No Churn Cinnamon Ice Cream. It shouldn’t matter that summer …

This list of Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes is for all of you who cherish breakfast but have little time in the morning to prepare something …

Last week, I took advantage of the last of the season’s blueberries with Blueberry Crumb Cake. This week, it’s time for peaches! Peach Ricotta Olive …

This has definitely been the year of the crumb cake for me. Once I posted my Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake, I looked for every opportunity …

Remember that Fresh Sweet Cherry Sauce that I posted last week? You know…the one that would be great on ice cream, cake, pancakes, waffles, pork, …