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OLD FASHIONED BANANA PUDDING

A classic Southern banana pudding made with alternating layers of vanilla wafers, bananas, and made-from-scratch custard flavored with vanilla and bourbon.
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How To Make Homemade Bread

I love having easy recipes up my sleeve for when we run out of a traditionally store-bought item, like bread.…
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Maple Pecan Pumpkin Biscotti

Happy November! (And Happy Halloween yesterday!) In honor of all the kids who trick-or-treated last night, and even the dedicated parents…
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Spiced Banana Gingerbread

So…I was getting a little creative with some over-ripe bananas I had on hand. Naturally, I thought of banana bread, but…
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Skinny Dark Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Well, it is Valentine’s time again! I know so many people have mixed emotions about this holiday, but we should…
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I don’t know about you guys, but I am ready for spring. That said, spring doesn’t seem quite ready for…
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Gambas Al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

Two years ago this month I had one of the most amazing experiences – I went to Spain for the…
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No-Churn Ice Cream with Toffee and Chocolate Bits

We went to bed with the windows open last night. It’s been in the mid-70’s all week. Oh, California. You…
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SOUTHERN-STYLE EGG SALAD SANDWICH

I absolutely love egg salad.  And I love it for several reasons. First, I love how easy it is to make. Just…
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No-Mayo Egg Salad

Egg salad! Creamy, rich and flavorful egg salad. I hadn’t even thought about egg salad in years until my friend…
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Healthy Blue Cheese Dip

How can I even begin to describe the deliciousness that is this dip?! Let’s see…to start: it tastes like cheese.…
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PALEO PECAN PIE

Hey Foodie! I’m really excited to share this week’s paleo recipe with you. Not only because it looks incredible, but…
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Homemade Calzones

I have been in a calzone making mood for the past few weeks, they are just so filling and delicious.…
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CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BERRY SHORTCAKES

Two classic warm-weather desserts are weaknesses for me – one is peach cobbler and the other is strawberry shortcake. I…
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NO COOK BLUEBERRY LIME CURD TARTS

Lemons and blueberries are a famous culinary pair – but I decided to switch it up and use blueberries and…
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