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Soups

Loaded Potato Soup

My husband always says he’s not a “soup person“, but every time I make this soup, he always asks for more! He loves this creamy loaded potato soup so much, that I had to make it two days in a row. Its creamy, its warm, it tastes just like the best loaded baked potato you’ve…
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Sides

Garlic Roasted Broccoli

My mom originally introduced me to this recipe, although if you ask her, she will tell you it was the other way around and I introduced her to it first, however, regardless of where it came from, this has been recurring hit in both houses. Even my husband and my dad, who are both picky-ish…
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Salads

Napa Cabbage and Shallot Slaw

I was introduced to coleslaw back in 2013 and I hated it at first, although through the years I’ve grown quite fond of it, my husband has not. That is, until I began making my own rendition of it. If you aren’t a coleslaw fan, give this recipe a try and I may just make…
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Dressings & Sauces

Cilantro Lime Crema

I love making a quick cilantro lime cream to top my tacos or to use as a dipping sauce for empanadas. It’s versatility is what makes it so amazing and the ease and minimal amount of time it takes to make is what keeps us coming back for more. INGREDIENTS : STEPS : Alternatively, Enjoy!
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Salads

Napa Cabbage and Cucumber Salad

Napa Cabbage, or Peking Cabbage as its commonly called, is a delicious and sweet tasting cabbage that is full of nutrition. Packed high with Vitamin B9, folate and vitamins C and K, its a great way to introduce these nutrients (along with the antioxidants and minerals it contains) into your daily diet, whether you want…
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Dinner Main

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata is one of those simple recipes that is ready in under 30 minutes, yet is full of flavor and is going to become a frequent option in your dinner rotation. With a nice mix of salty, lemony and buttery, it checks all the boxes of being an ideal dinner meal. * If you…
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Russian Meals, Soups

Mama N’s Borscht

With every household in the Slavic countries, there is its own borscht recipe. Whilst commonly referred to as “beet soup”, a real borscht, will have a plethora of flavors aside from just beets, and considering the fact that beets change color when they’re cooked, if you’re ever given a purple borscht, it is not cooked…
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Breakfast

Turkey, Egg and Cheese Croissant

I’m back with yet another super easy and quick breakfast idea that deviates from your boring scrambled eggs and toast. A turkey, egg and cheese croissant !I personally love a nice runny yolk and this breakfast sandwich is the perfect thing to soak up a good warm yolk from your plate. The best part? It…
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Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks

Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

If you have any leftover bread, buns or croissants, then I’m about to change your life. This bread pudding tastes like a decadent French toast and is SO easy and quick to make, its going to become a weekly staple in your house. You can use fresh or stale bread for this. I personally used…
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Homemade Goods

Homemade Butter

Homemade butter is honestly the easiest possible thing to make in any kitchen. Whether you use a stand mixer, a hand mixer or even just a mason jar with a lid, all you need is heavy whipping cream and 15 minutes.Homemade butter is also so versatile because you can flavor it in any way that…
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