Naturally Fermented Dilly Carrots

These Naturally Fermented Dilly Carrots are crisp, garlicky and delicious! Not only good for you and bursting with probiotics, these also make for a  great snack or served as a side at your next get together. Simple ingredients and nature does all…

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Homemade Catalina Dressing

A quick and simple recipe for Homemade Catalina dressing. Simply add ingredients into a food processor and you’ll have a delicious sweet and tangy dressing in minutes. Recipe yields 1¾ cups. As you know I love making homemade dressings. And it’s been…

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Ditch the pre-made packets and make this super simple Homemade Taco Seasoning! Simply combine and add to 1 to 2 pounds cooked ground beef, turkey or chicken for tacos. This recipe yields about 4 tablespoons or equivalent to 2 store bought envelopes.…

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Creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing

This creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing is simple, fresh and flavorful. Ripe avocados are blended with greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, green onion and garlic until creamy and smooth. Use as a dressing for salad, slaw and grilled or roasted vegetables. Yields…

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Homemade Pistachio Butter

Pistachio butter is a versatile, quick and easy homemade nut butter made from roasted pistachios! It takes only minutes to make and you can use it in lots of different recipes (list included in post). Yields 1/2 cup or 8 (1 tablespoon)…

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Homemade Blackened Seasoning

You can now add Homemade Blackened Seasoning to your collection of homemade spice blends! Simply sprinkle over chicken, fish or veggies. Roast, grill or cook in a hot cast iron skillet (with butter) to form a delicious exterior spice crust. Today I’ve…

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Chicken Caprese Panini

This Chicken Caprese Panini is so easy and flavorful! In this pressed sandwich, tender slices of seasoned chicken breast is drizzled with balsamic glaze and then topped with tomato, parmesan, basil and mozzarella and sandwiched between ciabatta. Serves 4. My latest obsession…

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Your Basic Buttermilk Biscuits

These Easy Buttermilk Biscuits are flakey, tender and buttery with a slight tangy flavor. Serve with butter, jam and/or honey or covered with homemade sausage gravy. Really, these go with anything. Yields 6 to 8 (depending on size of biscuit cutter). There…

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Caramel Brûlée Sauce

You are going to love this Caramel Brûlée Sauce! This sauce is made by cooking the sugar until melted and caramelized, stirring in salted butter, heavy cream, vanilla and salt. Delicious drizzled over pie and ice cream, swirled into coffee or as…

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Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes

Classic creamy Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes are a family favorite in our house. Cooked russet potatoes are blended with half and half, butter and seasoned simply with salt and freshly ground black pepper. A mashed potato recipe that’s special enough for your…

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