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baked pumpkin muffins with a crumbly muffin top presented in a white towel inside of a brown basket
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October 10, 2024

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

  Nothing says fall like the pumpkin spice flavor. These flavorful muffins are a fun way to invite in the season.  I mourn the end of summer but love the weather and recipes that fall brings. My kids and I have experimented with the spices to find our favorite combination. Try these pumpkin spice muffins and let us know what you think!   Pumpkin Spice Muffins Ingredients For this recipe,…
Orange Ginger Mayonnaise, garnished with green onions in a small bowl with one orange and ginger on the side.
Orange Ginger Mayonnaise Sauce Sauces
September 26, 2024

Orange Ginger Mayonnaise Sauce

Try this sweet tangy sauce as a fun condiment for a mundane weeknight meal or lunch for kids.  With this orange ginger mayonnaise, suddenly a boring meal turns interesting! Orange Ginger Mayonnaise Sauce Ingredients For this tangy sweet sauce, you will need 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon orange juice, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, 2 tablespoons finely…
Weeknight Chicken Curry over rice, with garnishes of bananas, raisins, and slivered dried coconut.
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September 5, 2024

Weeknight Chicken Curry

If you are looking for a family-friendly meal with unique flavors, try this Weeknight Chicken Curry.  With a few simple ingredients and a trip down the international foods aisle at the grocery store, you can create this delicious dish that is a favorite in my house.  I adapted this recipe from one our stepdad has made for years, and it is frequently requested for dinner. Weeknight Chicken Curry Ingredients For…
2 Chicken Lettuce Wraps prepared side by side on a white square plate
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August 15, 2024

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

If you need an easy, weeknight dinner packed with veggies and flavor that kids love, try these Chicken Lettuce Wraps.  So many variations can make the dish easier in a time crunch and accommodate a variety of palates! Shout out to DC for inspiring this meal back in the WD days of Hermosa Beach. Love you girls! Chicken Lettuce Wrap Ingredients One of the best parts about this recipe is…
Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich prepared on a plate, drizzled with balsamic glaze
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July 25, 2024

Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich

If you love Italian cuisine like we do, this Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich is a great recipe for the dinner rotation.  This sandwich has all the fresh garden and savory flavors of a bruschetta appetizer and is served on top of a moist grilled chicken breast.  It is an appetizer turned main course that we enjoy during the warm spring and summer months. Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich Ingredients For this recipe, you…
Mixed berry cobbler prepared on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla icecream, on a woven placemat and a backdrop of red and white checked tablecloth
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July 22, 2024

Mixed Berry Cobbler

If you need a quick and easy dessert, this mixed berry cobbler is perfect!  With a blend of your favorite seasonal fresh berries and a flavorful crust on top, you and your guests will love this sweet treat.  This cobbler is suited for summertime family gatherings, as it serves a small dinner group. Truth be told, I have never been a fruity dessert person.  However, I was introduced to a…
Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese pizza prepared on a wood board ready for serving
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July 11, 2024

Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Pizza

If you love a sweet and salty flavor combination, this fig prosciutto goat cheese pizza is for you. This easy recipe is great for an appetizer shared with friends or for a light meal.  We love this pizza during summertime out on the patio and hope you do too! Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Pizza Ingredients You can make your own pizza dough, use premade pizza crust, or even pita bread. …
A freshly prepared espresso martini in a martini glass. The martini has a frothy finish on top and is garnished with a few espresso beans.
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July 4, 2024

Espresso Martini

This espresso martini is a perfect drink for coffee lovers and special occasions. A blend of coffee and vanilla flavors with a smooth buttery finish you will love to sip with friends. I had my first espresso martini experience on a girls' trip to Savannah, Georgia.  Although I am not sure the town is particularly known for this sophisticated drink, the experts at Public Kitchen on Liberty Street know how…
Sopapilla Cheesecake bar on a plate, sprinkled with cinnamon and ready to eat.
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June 19, 2024

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

If you need an easy dessert idea, these sopapilla cheesecake bars are a delicious crowd-pleaser!  I have made these sweet, creamy delights when taking dessert to a friend's for dinner or just to have around for my kids and their friends during play dates.  This is a great recipe to make with kids also, as it is simple and they love the final product.   Sopapilla Cheesecake Bar Ingredients The…
A heap of crisphy quinoa on a plate
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June 13, 2024

Crispy Quinoa

If you are looking for a fun texture twist to quinoa, try crisping it up in the oven.  It is a simple extra step with just three ingredients to make this yummy, crispy quinoa.   Fun Facts about Quinoa:  Did you know quinoa is revered as one of the world's healthiest foods, according to Healthline.com.  Although it is technically a seed, quinoa is considered a whole grain, and it is…