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fresh green beans in a wood bowl, 1 yellow onion, and a salt grinder
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February 29, 2024

Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

If you like green beans, you will love them using this recipe!  It is a simple 4 ingredient recipe with flavorful, caramelized onions that make this dish worthy of holiday meals but easy enough for a weeknight. The Ingredients Head to your favorite produce section (or farmer's market if possible!) for one pound of green beans and a small yellow onion. If you can find French green beans, they are…
Prepared coffee drink topped with whipped cream, alongside the Dorda brand chocolate Liqueur, and Vanilla Spiced coffee creamer
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October 25, 2023

Chocolate Liqueur Coffee

One of life's great combinations is chocolate and coffee.  If you agree, you'll have to try this chocolate liqueur coffee. This is a fun and fancy homemade coffee for which you don't have to leave the house.  We love having these ingredients on hand for guests or to make a special coffee drink during a slow Sunday morning. The Ingredients You will want to brew an extra strong coffee (4…
coffee creamer prepared in a glass bottle alongside a fresh cup of coffee, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon
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October 24, 2023

Spiced Vanilla Coffee Creamer

This spiced vanilla coffee creamer is inspired by our dear sister in law, and it is truly comfort in a cup.  An incredible way to start the day and also makes visitors feel especially welcome.  Try this amazing, yet super simple,  homemade coffee creamer.  You will not be disappointed! Spiced Vanilla Coffee Creamer Ingredients All you will need for this unforgettable delight is 2 cups of your choice milk (whole,…
A freshley sliced piece of the baked frittata with a side of berries
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October 4, 2023

Fresh Veggie Frittata

This fresh vegetable frittata is a great brunch recipe or a go to for a low key weekend morning.  Start this early as it takes a little time, but you will enjoy the results and this recipe is great as leftovers too! Fresh Veggie Frittata Ingredients If you can make it to the local farmer's market, pick up an asparagus bunch, mushrooms, a zucchini, and some green onions. You will also…
A wooden board with one folded crepe and an open crepe with nutella, sliced bananas, and garnished with blueberries. The board is decorated with sliced strawberries.
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August 11, 2023

Mamie Martine’s French Crêpes

What do you get when your sister marries a Frenchman? Homemade French crêpes with every visit!  Without him there, it is not quite the same. But making crêpes is a family tradition we are so grateful to be adopted into.  Beth’s kids get the honor of making crêpes on a regular basis with their dad (Papa) as well as grandmother (Mamie Martine) when she visits from France.  It is a…
4 champagne flutes filled with champagne and creme de cassis and garnished with raspberries.
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August 9, 2023

Kir Royal

Kir Royal: A Classy Celebration Aperitif Not only is this champagne based cocktail delicious but it is gorgeous as well.  We enjoy this Kir Royal cocktail when celebrating a special occasion with friends.  Adding just a little splash of flavor to your bubbly (Champagne if from France and Sparkling Wine from anywhere else) offers color and a nuanced sweetness that is refreshing and delightful. What is the Kir Royal Aperitif?…
a muffin pan of golden brown cooked butt buns
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August 5, 2023

Butt Bun Potato Rolls

These tasty butt bun potato rolls are the perfect addition to any family feast or celebration.  These rolls affectionately received their name from my son, who was making them with Grandma.  Originally intended to be a clover shape, these rolls were formed by three balls of dough.  When you have only two remaining balls of dough, the shape is less clover and more…..well that is how the Butt Bun got…
super sized cinnamon roll in a white pie dish after baking
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May 25, 2023

Super-Sized Cinnamon Roll

Best Holiday Breakfast Tradition This is our best holiday breakfast tradition! Making a giant, supersized cinnamon roll with my kids in preparation for Christmas or Easter morning has quickly become one of the most anticipated holiday events in our house. We have also made it for birthdays as a fun morning treat.  This giant cinnamon roll  has all of the delicious flavor of individual cinnamon rolls but with a visual…