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    Powdered Crispy Wontons

    Powdered Crispy Wontons

    When I was a child (some may claim I still am), my mother made us kids the most delicious little snack. She would take wonton wrappers,
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    Easy Banana Cake

    Easy Banana Cake

    If you're looking for what to do with dark, mushy bananas, our initial thought is typically banana bread. I love a dense loaf of banana
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    Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic & Herbs

    Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic & Herbs

    There is nothing more delightful than walking into a kitchen that smells of roasting garlic & herbs. Add to that some gorgeous cherry tomat
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    Roasted Honeynut Squash

    Roasted Honeynut Squash

    I came across these adorable little squash at the market a while ago and just had to have them! I wasn't quite sure what to do with them,
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    Jody's Everything Salad

    Jody's Everything Salad

    If I was going to choose the healthiest, and most delicious, way to kick off the new year it would be with this salad from my incredible
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    Pear Pomegranate Cobbler

    Pear Pomegranate Cobbler

    Happy New Year, friends! We made it! If you're like everyone that I know, you are ready for a new beginning. And, even though I like the
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    Pink Cacio e Pepe

    Pink Cacio e Pepe

    One of the simplest preparations for pasta, but in my opinion, one of the best is Cacio e Pepe. It means cheese and pepper, and those are
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    Giant Peppermint Meringues

    Giant Peppermint Meringues

    Trying to figure out the perfect holiday dessert? How about these amazing Giant Peppermint Meringues? I love these for a bunch of reasons:
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    Caramelized Fig & Ricotta Toasts

    Caramelized Fig & Ricotta Toasts

    Fresh figs on fresh ricotta on fresh bread...ahh, the joy! I know it's hard to find fresh figs, and when they come around, I love to includ
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    Ornament Iced Sugar Cookies

    Ornament Iced Sugar Cookies

    When holiday baking calls for something special, these iced cookies are a stunning answer. They remind us of the beautiful ornaments that
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    Potato Latkes

    Potato Latkes

    There can be nothing that symbolizes Chanukah (Hannukah? Channukah? Hanukkah?) more than potato latkes.
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    Mixed Berry Scones

    Mixed Berry Scones

    Scones are a wonderful breakfast or brunch offering. They are so versatile with the addition of fruit, nuts, chocolate, cranberries or what
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    Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

    Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

    When you take a poll of your besties regarding pumpkin pie, and they all say "ewww" then you realize you you need to come up with a dessert
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    Savory Cheese Puffs

    Savory Cheese Puffs

    At a recent socially-distanced gathering of extremely close, wild girlfriends & sisters, our hostess, Yvette, served these completely
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    Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions

    Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions

    Green bean casseroles are a tradition in many households for Thanksgiving, except for ours. The whole family seems to feel that something
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    Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Pears

    Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Pears

    My stepmother, Phyllis, is a wonderful cook and when Thanksgiving rolls around, we are always thrilled when she agrees to make the pies and
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    Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples & Pears

    Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples & Pears

    You have to eat your veggies, right?? We know we should, but at this time of the year, I'm thinking Parker rolls, sweet potato casserole,
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    Banana Peanut Butter Braid

    Banana Peanut Butter Braid

    Remember peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Did you ever grill the sandwich? Did you ever say OMG??? Okay, I know we didn't say OMG, bu
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    Butterscotch Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies

    Butterscotch Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies

    Looking for a twist on an oatmeal raisin cookie? Try these Butterscotch Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies...these are super tasty!
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    Pumpkin Soup with Hazelnut Sage Pesto

    Pumpkin Soup with Hazelnut Sage Pesto

    Autumn soups are always so delightful! They are hearty and rich; they warm the belly! This Pumpkin Soup is no exception.
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    Campfire Old Fashioned

    Campfire Old Fashioned

    Toasted marshmallows will always break me down! As much as I want to behave and not eat sweets and stick to the healthy foods, I just
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    Roasted Artichokes

    Roasted Artichokes

    This classic Italian dish, also known as Carciofi Arrostiti, of artichokes basted with a delicious mixture of white wine, olive oil, oregano
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    Apple Cider Salted Caramel Sauce

    Apple Cider Salted Caramel Sauce

    Salted Caramel Sauce is simply delicious but add some apple cider, honey and bourbon...well, you've taken it up a bunch of notches.
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    Snickers Buttercream

    Snickers Buttercream

    There's buttercream and then there's Snickers Buttercream! This buttercream gets an infusion of flavor from Apple Cider Salted Caramel Sauce
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    Powdered Crispy Wontons

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    Easy Banana Cake

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    Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

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