There’s something magical about the holiday season that brings out the baker in all of us—even those who don’t typically step foot in the kitchen. But let’s be honest: as much as we love the idea of spending a whole day making Christmas cookies, the reality is that December gets busy fast. Between shopping, wrapping, school events, holiday dinners, decorating, and trying to squeeze in a moment to actually enjoy it all, sometimes we just need a recipe that’s festive and impressive without all the effort. I typically start my Christmas baking in late September or early October because I…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for a banana muffin recipe that feels a little more special than the classic, these Banana White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Muffins are exactly what you need. They’re soft, moist, flavorful, and packed with the perfect blend of sweet banana, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy macadamia nuts.…
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Continue ReadingThese sweet and spicy pork lettuce wraps are perfect for those times when you want something quick but still healthy and delicious. They come together in about 20 minutes, simple to make, with just a few ingredients you can be enjoying these little treasures in no time at all. If…
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Continue ReadingScalloped potatoes are easy. They may seem like a bit of work, but they really aren’t much more work than making mashed potatoes. Okay, so you need to thinly slice the potatoes once they are peeled (or you could just wash them and skip the peeling altogether, it’s up to…
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Continue ReadingHomemade caramel sauce is not as daunting as it sounds. Water, sugar, butter and cream make a pretty good caramel, but the addition of your favorite rum makes it amazing! Trust me. You can enjoy this easy rum caramel sauce over a scoop of ice cream, a piece of pie,…
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Continue ReadingThere’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked goods wafting through the air. A basic sweet dough – for cinnamon rolls, twists and other sweet breads is at the heart of many baked delights. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, having a go-to sweet dough recipe…