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Breakfast Quesadilla prepared on a white plate with a side of avocado and a bowl of salsa for garnish.
Carolyn’s Breakfast Quesadilla BreakfastBrunchCinco de MayoKids Favorites
August 22, 2023

Carolyn’s Breakfast Quesadilla

Want to add another go-to tasty breakfast recipe into the rotation?  Mix things up by trying this quick and easy recipe for what our stepmom calls the breakfast quesadilla. My son, who rarely can muscle down eggs of any style in the morning, gobbled these right up when she made them at our house recently.   Serve plain or enjoy with your choice of toppings!  This is a kid and an…
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French Crepes folded on a plate. Garnished with strawberries and powdered sugar sprinkled over the top.
Mamie Martine’s French Crêpes BrunchDessertsDessertsEasterKids FavoritesValentines
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…
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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?…
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a muffin pan of golden brown cooked butt buns
Butt Bun Potato Rolls Baked GoodsEasterKids FavoritesThanksgiving
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…
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3 asparagus wrapped with prosciutto on a white plate.
Prosciutto Cheese Wrapped Asparagus AppetizersHappy HourNew Years EveVeggie Sides
June 22, 2023

Prosciutto Cheese Wrapped Asparagus

Light and Savory Appetizer We love this prosciutto and cheese-wrapped asparagus appetizer for happy hour with friends and family. It is delicious yet easy to make, not to mention has great visual appeal. The savory, rich flavor of the cheese and prosciutto is balanced by the lightness and crunch of the fresh asparagus. This appetizer is easily on our top 10 favorite appetizer list. Ingredients for the Prosciutto Cheese-Wrapped Asparagus…
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grilled corn kernals with halved tomatoes, and chopped basil mixed in a blue bowl
Grilled Corn, Tomato and Basil Salad Cinco de MayoOn the GrillSaladsSaladsSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'VegetarianVeggie SidesVeggie Sides
June 11, 2023

Grilled Corn, Tomato and Basil Salad

Fresh, Festive, and Fantastic We love this grilled corn, tomato, and basil salad for poolside or backyard BBQs.  It is light and flavorful, pairing well with any grilled main course, including steak, fish, pork, or chicken! You literally cannot go wrong making this salad, as it is easy, gorgeous, and a definite crowd-pleaser. What you Need Fresh corn on the cob! Nothing says summer like it. If you can get…
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roasted brussel sprouts with pancetta and garlic on a round white plate
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June 2, 2023

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Fall in Love with Roasted Brussels sprouts Need an easy and consistently fabulous veggie side? These roasted Brussels sprouts are your answer.  You can count on your friends and family who deny ever enjoying a Brussels sprout to fall in love with this awkward and unique vegetable. The Secret is in the Roasting.... I am a fan of all roasted vegetables for many reasons, but mostly because you can get…
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super sized cinnamon roll in a white pie dish after baking
Super-Sized Cinnamon Roll Baked GoodsBreakfastBrunchChristmasEasterKids Favorites
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…
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potato chip cookies on a round white plate, sprinkled with powdered sugar
Lola’s Potato Chip Cookies 4th of JulyBaked GoodsDessertsKids FavoritesRecipes
May 23, 2023

Lola’s Potato Chip Cookies

Crispy and unexpectedly tasty, these potato chip cookies our Grandma Lola made are a throwback to some of our favorite childhood memories.  A twist on a sugar cookie, the potato chips add a crunchy texture while preserving the soft sweetness.  You just have to try these to know what we mean, but they are a huge hit with our kids and a great memory for us.   Simple Ingredients, Irresistible…
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Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad Cinco de MayoOn the GrillSaladsSaladsSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'VegetarianVeggie SidesVeggie Sides
May 23, 2023

Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad

Welcome summer with this tasty and gorgeous grilled corn and avocado salad!  Perfect for a backyard barbecue or for adding some variety and class to a tailgate.  Although it is slightly more effort than some other  methods,  grilling corn brings out the sugars, adding sweet juicy flavor with a crunch. Paired with the avocado and cherry tomatoes, this salad is a crowd pleaser and pairs well with many main courses.…
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