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S’mores Tart

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This S'mores Tart is a fun and simple dessert, perfect for the summer!  A graham cracker crust is filled with a layer of melted chocolate, marshmallow fluff, and topped the S'mores ingredients. This post contains affiliate links. S'mores in the summer is pretty much mandatory.  Any time we go camping, s'mores is the first thing on the list.  I also love to serve up s'mores at summer parties.  This S'mores Tart is a great way to enjoy those same classic flavors of graham ... continue reading...

Cherry Limeade Tart

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Celebrate summers with this fast and simple Cherry Limeade Tart! This post contains affiliate links. Cherry limeade reminds me of summers off from school.  I don't really think about cherry limeade except for during the warmer months.  It is pretty common to find this flavor combination in drinks, but not too common in foods and desserts.  This Cherry Limeade Tart brings those same great flavors into a simple and fast tart recipe. This Cherry Limeade Tart has a lime ... continue reading...

Black Forest Tart

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Classic black forest flavors of chocolate, cream, and cherries in a simple and Black Forest Tart, This post contains affiliate links. The black forest flavors of chocolate, cherries, and cream just go so well together.  Loving tarts, I knew I needed to combine these flavors.  Tarts like this Black Forest Tart are a great dessert for parties and entertaining because they feel a little fancy while being so simple.   Find more of our tart and dessert recipes ... continue reading...

Patriotic American Flag Fruit Tart

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This Patriotic American Flag Fruit Tart is a simple summer dessert featuring lemon, fresh strawberries, and fresh blueberries. This post contains affiliate links. I love a good fruit tart.  And with berries in season during the summer, this is a perfect way to add some American patriotism to your cookout or BBQ!  The crust and filling is slightly flavored with some lemon zest to bring brightness to the tart. I feel like having something red, white, and blue or boldy ... continue reading...

Chocolate Espresso Tart

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A quick and simple Chocolate Espresso Tart for a rich and indulgent dessert.  A soft cocoa cookie crust is filled with coffee infused cream cheese, topped with chocolate hazelnut spread, chopped chocolate covered espresso beans, and chocolate chips. This post contains affiliate links. I have been a fan of Kahlúa Cream Cheese Pie from Marie Callender's since I was a kid.  All the locations around me have closed, so it is always a treat when I stumble upon one when ... continue reading...

Chocolate Peppermint Tart

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This Chocolate Peppermint Tart is ready in just 30 minutes and a fun dessert for the holidays!  A cocoa crust is filled with a peppermint cream cheese filling and topped with crushed candy canes. This post contains affiliate links. My desire to bake always amplifies during the holidays.  Pretty much as soon as the cooler weather hits and the holidays are in sight, I want to make a bunch of baked goods that are ignored the rest of the year.  And because of this, I ... continue reading...

Cranberry Orange Tart

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This Cranberry Orange Tart has a smooth, cream cheese filling flavored with dried cranberries and fresh orange zest in a soft cookie-like shell. This post contains affiliate links. I am a pie and tart girl.  I will take them over cake any day.  I love to take a simple tart base recipe and have been experimenting with fun and new flavors.  Cranberry and orange are such a great flavor combination, and I love to use them especially during the holiday season.  ... continue reading...

Individual S’Mores Tarts

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PerfectionWithPost #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBiasI love camping in the summer and it is MANDATORY that we have s'mores each and every time.  S'mores are a summer classic, and I want to enjoy those same flavors even when I am not camping.  These Individual S'Mores Tarts are full of the same great toasty flavors of your favorite campfire treat.  And the best part is you can eat ... continue reading...

Pumpkin Spice Butterscotch Tart

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeHolidayGoodness #CollectiveBiasThe holidays are coming!  And that means your crazy busy, on-the-go life is going to get even busier!  This is when I like to rely on recipes that are fast and easy without sacrificing flavor like this Pumpkin Spice Butterscotch Tart!  Schedules are hectic enough between work, school, events, activities, and more, so having something delicious, fast, and ... continue reading...

Getting Started with Blogging

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When I was first trying to start this blog, I was overwhelmed with all of the information out there.  Where do I start? How do I know what to pick?!?  After doing all that research (I am the planning type), I have compiled a list of the initial steps to take in order to start blogging on your own.  I will be creating additional posts in this series as you continue to build your own blog, so be on the lookout for those! 1) First thing is first -- you need to pick a name!  Without a name, you ... continue reading...

Greek Quinoa Salad

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This Greek Quinoa Salad is a delicious and filling side dish recipe that can be used as a replacement for a grain, like rice, or as a salad. Serve it warm or cold! This post contains affiliate links. I got turned on to quinoa a while ago when it was first getting popular, and I love it! This Greek Quinoa Salad uses the same great flavors of a Greek salad tossed in quinoa with an oregano vinaigrette. This quinoa recipe is perfect as is, whether eaten cold or warm, but would also ... continue reading...

Real DoubleTree Cookies Recipe

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Use this Real DoubleTree Cookies Recipe to enjoy the hotel favorite at home!  This post contains affiliate links. I am a Hilton fan, and their DoubleTree brand is known for having amazing, soft cookies at the front desk. I remember when I was a kid, we would make frequent trips to grab these delicious cookies. They used to keep them in a basket for easy grabbing back then, and now they are hidden in a drawer behind the desk. They probably were flying through them when people ... continue reading...

Denver Broncos Puppy Chow

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Root for your favorite team with this Denver Broncos Puppy Chow! Blue, orange, and white sweet Chex is perfect for a game day snack! This post contains affiliate links. I may originally be from San Francisco and like the San Francisco 49ers, but my other NFL team is the Denver Broncos. It is difficult to live in Denver and not become a fan. This sports town is so passionate about their team that everyone is wearing bright orange every Friday during the season to work and the city ... continue reading...

Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad

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A simple, healthy, and fresh Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad perfect for your summer BBQs!  This post contains affiliate links. I am a big fan of themed foods for holidays and events. And most 4th of July recipes tend to be dessert. (Blue is difficult to find in foods!). This Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad is a delicious sweet but healthy side for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. I love berries and eat them just on their own, so I was hesitant ... continue reading...

Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo

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This Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo is just as good as the restaurant favorite! A creamy and cheesy alfredo sauce is mixed with fettuccine pasta and shrimp. This post contains affiliate links. The Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo is one of the most popular dishes, and it has come in various forms over the years with different mix ins. My favorite was their Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo which I made a copycat of (and have made into many different recipes), but all versions are ... continue reading...

Arizona Cardinals Puppy Chow

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This Arizona Cardinals Puppy Chow is a great way to root for your favorite team on game day! A cross between a snack and dessert, this sweet mix is colored in red, black, and white. This post contains affiliate links. I love puppy chow, also called muddy buddies, for all the different flavors you can use.  It brings me back to my childhood!  I am also making a collection of NFL and other sport teams.   Now at some point in the process, you are ... continue reading...

Berry Picking in the Pacific Northwest (Sauvie Island, Portland, Oregon)

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Berry Picking in the Pacific Northwest (Sauvie Island, Portland, Oregon) is a fun family activity for the summer! Find tips below for going berry picking, and in this case Sauvie Island berry picking, plus some recipes! This post contains affiliate links. I am a huge foodie (obviously) and also LOVE to travel, and so any time I can combine those two things and do culinary activities while traveling, I am in! I visited my sisters in Portland, Oregon during berry season and we hit ... continue reading...

Mixed Berry Crumble Bars

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These Mixed Berry Crumble Bars are a ridiculously delicious dessert! Easy to make with any berries with a great tart and sweet balance. This post contains affiliate links. My sisters live outside of Portland, Oregon and when I went to visit recently, we got to go berry picking in the Pacific Northwest at Sauvie Island. I love traveling and especially love any activities related to food or cooking such as visiting wineries in Napa Valley or a Spanish cooking class in Barcelona, ... continue reading...

Easy Peach Cobbler

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An Easy Peach Cobbler recipe to highlight the sweet flavor of peach topped with cinnamon biscuits. This post contains affiliate links. Easy Peach Cobbler is a perfect summer dessert recipe filled with sweet stone fruit, warm spices, and topped with soft biscuits. It is best served warm, especially topped with some homemade whipped cream or ice cream. You can use any type of peach, or even any type of stone fruits or a combination of fruits. And you can either leave the skin ... continue reading...

Grapefruit Basil Relish

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This Grapefruit Basil Relish is full of fresh flavors and makes a great condiment, dip, or topping! This post contains affiliate links. I am a huge fan of grapefruit, and this Grapefruit Basil Relish is delicious! It was much more tasty than I thought it would be. Something about the balance between the citrus and fresh herbs makes it pop. I could just eat this with a spoon, it is so good! This Grapefruit Basil Relish makes a great topping for fish and chicken such as our ... continue reading...

Prosciutto Plum Arugula Salad with Mozzarella

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A sweet and savory salad, this Prosciutto Plum Arugula Salad with Mozzarella is perfect for the summer! This post contains affiliate links. If I am eating a salad, I want it to be filled with delicious, fun ingredients. This plum salad is just that! Fresh and peppery arugula lettuce is topped with sweet plums, salty prosciutto ham, and creamy fresh mozzarella with a crisp dressing. You can find prosciutto ham in thin slices packaged near your deli counter. It can be a ... continue reading...

Homemade Crunchy Almond Butter Recipe

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This Homemade Crunchy Almond Butter has made me a raving fan of nut butters! A fast and easy homemade nut butter recipe. This post contains affiliate links. Oh LORD Homemade Crunchy Almond Butter is SO GOOD. I like peanut butter but am definitely not a raving fan of peanuts or peanut butter in general. I'll eat it, but I have other favorites and do not seek out peanut-butter-anything. But this almond butter is freaking amazing! I made up these warm, toasted English muffins ... continue reading...

Prosciutto Melon Panzanella Salad

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A simple Prosciutto Melon Panzanella Salad for summer! Fresh cantaloupe melon is mixed with prosciutto ham, mozzarella cheese, arugula, and bread. This post contains affiliate links. If you are new to panzanella salads, think of them as a salad with less lettuce and extra, giant croutons! This classic Italian salad is versatile and a fun side dish for summer BBQs. A classic dish in Italy that you will find just about everywhere is prosciutto e melone. This is a very, very ... continue reading...

Homemade Parmesan Garlic Croutons

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Homemade Parmesan Garlic Croutons are a delicious addition to any salad! This post contains affiliate links. Homemade Garlic Croutons are a special thing. This little squares of toasted bread are packed full of flavor and the perfect addition to any salad. Making croutons is perfect for any leftover bread that you have, or if your bread is starting to go stale.  You can use any bread that you want for this crouton recipe. I prefer to use a denser, rustic bread like ... continue reading...

Difference Between Peach and Nectarine

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Peaches and nectarines: they are available in the same season, but what is the Difference Between Peach and Nectarine? Learn more about these stone fruits and how you can use them in cooking and baking. This post contains affiliate links. I was FASCINATED when I started doing research about the Difference Between Peach and Nectarine fruit. I always thought they were rather different, although part of the stone fruit family like a plum or apricot. But turns out they have a lot in ... continue reading...

Basil Grapefruit Grilled Swordfish Steaks

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These Basil Grapefruit Grilled Swordfish Steaks are fresh, light, and full of bright flavors! This post contains affiliate links. So when I made the grapefruit basil salsa that goes on top of this fish, at first I thought basil might be a little weird but I would go with it. And then when I tasted it, wow! This salsa is SO good! Now I want to put it on everything. This grilled swordfish is perfect for the summer! The flavors are light and fresh. Not a fan of grapefruit or ... continue reading...

No Churn Pina Colada Ice Cream

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This No Churn Pina Colada Ice Cream is a great tropical dessert recipe! This post contains affiliate links. I tend to go through phases of cooking things based on inspiration I get either in a flavor or dish. And right now, it is all things pina colada! Maybe it is due to the social distancing and my increasing desire to get to a beach. And using pineapple and coconut in an ice cream was bound to happen for the summer! Find more pina colada recipes here! This No Churn Pina ... continue reading...

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

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This Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi recipe is just like the real thing! Chicken tenders are tossed with bell peppers and onion in a scampi sauce with pasta. This post contains affiliate links. Chicken scampi pasta is one of my favorites when I want something outside of the cream, tomato, or pesto categories. And the restaurant classic was always delicious. I wanted to make it for my own! And I am pretty proud of how this one turned out. This chicken pasta is made with ... continue reading...

Strawberry Banana Bread

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An easy Strawberry Banana Bread recipe perfect for summer! A moist banana bread is filled with fresh strawberries. This post contains affiliate links. I am a big lover of berries. I remember growing up with strawberries in the garden and loved eating them right off the plant, assuming the slugs did not get them! Every year when strawberry season starts, I like to load up on strawberry recipes to get my fix. If strawberries are not in season, you could try using frozen ... continue reading...

Red White and Blue Jello Shots Stars

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Red White and Blue Jello Shots Stars is the perfect 4th of July dessert recipe! This post contains affiliate links. I first started making mosaic jello shots for game day to celebrate certain teams such as for the Super Bowl. But I quickly started making them for holidays as well, and using small cookie cutters! I just love these patriotic jello shots and they are always a huge hit! Making red, white, and blue recipes for the 4th of July is always something I try ... continue reading...

Indianapolis Colts Puppy Chow

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Indianapolis Colts Puppy Chow is an easy game day dessert recipe! Rice Chex is covered in candy melts with sugar to support your favorite team. This post contains affiliate links. Candy melts cover rice Chex mix to make a fun, team spirit snack for game day.  This Indianapolis Colts Puppy Chow is incredibly easy to make and a great way to show some team NFL football pride to your party guests.  I love puppy chow, also called muddy buddies, for all the different flavors you ... continue reading...

Easy Banana Nut Bread

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An Easy Banana Nut Bread full of warm, classic flavors! A moist banana bread with a touch of warm cinnamon is filled with walnuts (or pecans) for a simple and delicious bread. This post contains affiliate links. So I have been making a lot of bread recipes lately, and many of them have been homemade banana bread. With all this cooking, I have to give food out to friends and family. Otherwise I end up with quite the stockpile of baked goods laying around! And this Banana Nut Bread ... continue reading...

Strawberry Lemon Cinnamon Rolls

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Homemade Strawberry Lemon Cinnamon Rolls make a great breakfast or brunch! Rolls flavored with lemon are filled with fresh strawberries, strawberry jam, and topped with a lemon glaze. This post contains affiliate links. I am a huge fan of homemade cinnamon rolls. I have been experimenting with different flavors over the years, and they have become a special breakfast. Every holiday I make at least one kind of fresh cinnamon rolls. These Strawberry Lemon Cinnamon Rolls are perfect ... continue reading...

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