Bloody Mary Burger with Bloody Mary Toppings #BurgerMonth A hot, fresh Bloody Mary Burger is the other best way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite abundantly-garnished brunch beverage! I’m excited to share this recipe with you in celebration of #BurgerMonth (more on that below)! These juicy grilled burgers are topped with melted cheese, homemade Bloody Mary Ketchup (of course!) and a…
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Rhubarb BBQ Sauce While I love delicious Rhubarb Muffins, cakes, and other rhubarb desserts, this savory Rhubarb BBQ Sauce – or Rhu-B-Que Sauce as it’s known in our house – is one of the first things I make when rhubarb season comes around! There are just a few ingredients needed for this sauce… Nothing too crazy. What you’ll need to…
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Berries, Brie and Brioche Brunch Bake – the name says it all! Just a few simple ingredients make up this beautiful dish… Eggs, milk, cream, and a little sugar and butter bring it all together. After a few minutes of prep and some time in the oven, the reward is a truly delicious dish that the whole family will love….
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This Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese Spread entered our lives several years ago. We’ve enjoyed it countless times since then, and I love sharing the recipe and the story of the friend who inspired it! Recipe originally published September 2017. Updated April 2021. On August 31, 2014, we were just waking up in our new home – a 45’…
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FOUR SEASONS SOFTSMOKED SALMON For those of us who love it, smoked salmon always has a place on the table. To start with, it’s delicious and it’s good for you. It’s a lovely addition to any menu, at any time of year, and for just about any occasion. Whether you dress it up a little or a lot, it’s always…
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BLT Caesar Salad – aka, our House Favorite “BLT-aesar” This BLT Caesar Salad (or, “BLT-aesar” Salad as we fondly refer to it in our house) is a knock-out for anyone who loves a wonderfully bold Caesar. And if you happen to love BLTs as much as I do, you’ll fall more in love with this salad with every bite! I…
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This recipe for Chocolate Irish Cream Cake Bites is easy to make – and can be made a day or two ahead. The recipe begins with a boxed cake mix, and ends with everyone wanting more. We fell in love with these boozy bites and after one taste, and I’m sure you will too! Sponsored Product Note The Irish Whiskey…
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“Internet Famous” Baked Feta Pasta : If you haven’t tried this yet, there’s no time like the present! If you like feta, tomatoes, garlic, pasta, and lots of fresh basil, you’ll absolutely love this easy and fabulously adaptable recipe! In fact, there are so many ways of making this, I’m classifying it as a no-recipe recipe. It’s that flexible. Here’s what I…
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Turkey Burger Rachel Sandwich You’ve got to love a good mash-up, and this Turkey Burger Rachel Sandwich recipe is definitely a good one! We enjoy both versions of this sandwich around St. Patrick’s Day, but we re-visit it often because it’s too good to only enjoy once a year. Rachels vs. Reuben Sandwiches I can wax poetic for days about…
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This ‘Signature’ Butternut Chowder with Corn, Sage and Bacon is quite literally one of my favorite recipes of all-time. It’s so flavorful and delicious! Serve it as a main course or a side dish anytime of year – it’s just as wonderful warm as it is at room temp. Recipe originally published July 2015. Post and images updated February 2021. I’m not…
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Sauces, Seasonings, Spices and Spreads – Easy upgrades to everyday meals Sometimes, adding simple flavors is all it takes to “elevate” meals without a lot of fuss or special preparation. Here are a few ways to add something different to your favorite – and potentially NEW favorite – meals! This post is in process… More is being added as we…
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Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate-Port Wine Sauce and Cherry Smoked Pork Loin with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach (below) For the love of pork tenderloin and pork loin, we decided to cook up “His & Hers” versions of a couple of our favorite dinners for Valentine’s Day this year. Actually, we do this kind of thing a lot because we…
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Arugula Oil (aka That Really Good Green Sauce) Arugula Oil is a condiment, dressing, drizzle or sauce that adds brightness, fresh flavor and gorgeous green color to just about anything! I had never heard of anything like it until a similar sauce was served to me at Café Seiche on Madeline Island. They’re known for their steaks, and fresh Lake…
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