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Overnight French Toast Casserole

A good breakfast is a must-have for me on Christmas morning. John and I decided we wanted to try something a little different this year, and after browsing some recipes on Pinterest, I decided to give this Overnight French Toast Casserole a try. It sounded […]

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TURTLE COOKIE BARS

Turtle cookie bars are a basic staple for Christmas cookies in our home. Oatmeal cookie crust is covered with soft caramel and pecans before being covered with chocolate. They are a favorite for the vacations. Best time of the year! I just love everything about […]

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OVERNIGHT CHOCOLATE CHIP-TOFFEE MONKEY BREAD

This was my first time making monkey bread, and it will definitely be making an appearance at Christmas breakfast this year. It’s very reminiscent of cinnamon buns, which is one of my favourites. The sweet bread dough is rolled into balls, lightly dipped in butter, […]

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PORTUGUESE EASTER BREAD

This Easter bread is one of the things that I grew up with and love; it holds a very special place in my heart. Growing up I have very fond memories of going to my grandparents bakery and watching my grandpa make this bread. Their […]

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CARAMELIZED APPLE OATMEAL

the oatmeal, I made steel cut oats made with water and unsweetened almond milk, and a touch of cinnamon. The almond milk gives it a rich and creamy texture. Now, the star of the show really is the caramelized apples. I used a tart granny […]

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BLUEBERRY PIE SUPREME

This pie really packs in the blueberries and has earned it’s “supreme” label! So I have called it Blueberry Pie Supreme since the first time I made it. Anyone that loves blueberries will really love this recipe.  BLUEBERRY PIE SUPREME Blueberries are in season here […]

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Chocolate Cream Pie with COOL WHIP

My Chocolate Cream Pie recipe has become an instant favorite dessert for my Sweet B’s because it is  delicious and because they know there’s a good chance that I’ll make it if I as.  I keep these ingredients on hand and it just takes a […]

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Soft Homemade Slider Buns

For the past three weekends, I’ve tried out different recipes for homemade buns. We were looking for a nice soft bun that would be perfect for sliders, little burgers or pulled pork. After a bit of tweaking, I think I’ve found the recipe! It is […]

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Pie Party Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie

My mother-in-law is nothing if not clever.  She grew up in California’s central valley on a small farm-ish where they had their own chickens, fruit trees, gardens and perhaps I am imagining it, a cow.  She learned the art of chicken plucking early on and […]

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Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge

When I was sixteen years old I worked at a café that sold homemade fudge. They had every flavor you could imagine. The fudge itself was very good, however, because of working there I had a distaste for it for a very long time. The […]

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Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake

If you are looking for a light, fresh, summery, deliciously fresh and sweet dessert, this is a great option. I made it for our small group, and everyone except Grant (my husband who loves hard chocolate) thought it was great. It’s so quick and easy, […]

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Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread

What I have learned though is coconut flour is not your typical flour. Because of its high fiber content, coconut flour absorbs a lot of liquid, so you must increase the liquid in recipe. Usually zucchini bread recipes call for 3-4 eggs, but this recipe […]

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Garlic Basil Scalloped Potatoes

this flavor happens to be my favorite one. it’s super garlicky, and super fresh tasting from the basil, and i’m pretty sure i could eat a whole block of it in one sitting. i’m not sure why, but i’ve been really craving cheesy and potatoey […]

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Quick Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Quick Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a wonderful breakfast treat. I don’t always have time to make my traditional cinnamon yeast bread and find this recipe has been a life saver. It is easy to make the night before, I slip it into a plastic bag […]