I first encountered this on a dessert table at a Christmas concert a few years ago and oh my goodness I was in love. Light and crunchy with that irresistible combination of salty and sweet this is highly addictive and so sometimes labeled as Christmas “crack”, but it is a super easy recipe…
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Raspberry-Almond Cake
We are stress baking over here, and in case you are in need of some excellent recipes to try for your own stress baking, we highly recommend this Raspberry-Almond Cake…
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Apple Season Recipes
It’s apple season in New England and you know what that means? Apple picking, cider donuts, and delicious recipes featuring apples…
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How to Make the Best Blueberry Muffins (from the Jordan Marsh Recipe)
One of my fondest childhood memories is visiting the bakery at the Jordan Marsh department store to get their legendary blueberry muffins. Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins were DELICIOUS…
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Our Favorite Taco Recipe
Summer is definitely here, and in the lineup of grilled foods and salads we love to mix it up with this tasty taco recipe! Our very favorite tacos are this vegetarian version containing black beans and roasted sweet potato.
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Hearty Vegetable Soup Recipe
Spring in New England can be damp and grey, perfect weather for a vegetable soup. This recipe is also incredibly healthy, which is a desirable thing when summer clothing weather is on the horizon - no more hiding under the layers of winter.
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Muesli Cereal Recipe
For a healthier, tastier, prettier (?!), option for breakfast, try making your own custom brew…of cereal that is! Muesli lends itself to this and could even be a fun recipe activity for the whole family! Today, my daughter Jenna (AKA The Diva) is guest posting about her favorite “breakfast of champions”…
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Cardamom Bread Recipe
Well one nice benefit has come out of this whole shelter-in-place thing…I think cooking and baking is on the rise (also probably alcohol consumption, but that’s another matter!). There is nothing like the smell of bread baking…it is the ultimate in aromatherapy! Yesterday the #sundaybaking project was Cardamom Bread with Lemon Icing…
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Setting a Beautiful Table
Whether you are having a weeknight family dinner, or hosting guests for a party, setting a pretty table always lends a graciousness to the occasion. One of the most rewarding parts of entertaining at home is creating a beautiful table,…
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Our Favorite Chocolate Bark Recipe
Chocolate. Does anyone NOT like it? We’ve been on a kick lately to eat only really good chocolate and we TRY to eat it in moderation…which is honestly a lot easier with high quality chocolate…
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Caramel Popcorn Recipe
If you are looking for something easy and delicious to make for snacking your way through the big game this weekend, this is the perfect recipe. If you have no vested interest whatsoever in involving yourself in the drama of Super Bowl LIV, and plan to just watch for the commercials
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Easy Chicken Risotto
The best possible combination of weeknight gourmet and comfort food is a creamy risotto…and it is surprisingly healthy too! Risotto, in its most basic form
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