Make Dandelion Vinegar at Home: Simple Spring Infusion Recipe

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You may make lemonade when life gives you lemons, but when your yard is full of dandelions, why not try making dandelion vinegar? Below are two easy approaches: an infused vinegar or a vinegar made from scratch using sugar and water. Dandelion blossoms and leaves are edible and flavorful — this is a lovely recipe … Read more

Boo Berry Donuts Recipe: Fluffy Blueberry-Glazed Donuts

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The General Mills Boo Berry cereal has returned, and I turned that classic blueberry flavor into these delightfully spooky Boo Berry Donuts. After returning from a week-long trip to Michigan, I found a package from General Mills on my doorstep containing the entire Monster Cereal collection. It was a free sample, but I couldn’t resist … Read more

Peach Jam Cookies Filled with Dulce de Leche

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Peach Cookies with Dulce de Leche Filling (persiki): elegant yet tender cookies filled with dulce de leche and finished with carrot and beet juices. Perfect for holidays and special occasions. Peach Cookies Recipe: These charming Peach Pastries are often made for major holidays like Christmas and Easter, as well as for celebrations such as weddings. … Read more

Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Recipe for Parties and Snacks

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This Everything Bagel Cheese Ball is a fun, flavorful appetizer that’s rich and can be made completely ahead of time.

I’ve always enjoyed a good cheese ball and will take any reason to make one for a gathering or holiday. They’re easy to prepare, impressive to serve, and endlessly adaptable.

Cheese Ball Recipe - Coated in Everything Bagel Seasoning

While cheese balls can be rolled in herbs, nuts, or toasted breadcrumbs, everything bagel seasoning is one of my favorites. The sesame and poppy seeds, along with onion and garlic, add great texture and savory bite.

I first shared this recipe on my YouTube channel in 2015 and am glad to include it here now. It’s straightforward and makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Everything Bagel Cheese Ball - With Crackers on Wooden Board

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Avocado Toast: 3 Delicious Variations for Every Meal

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Do we really need another post about the famous avocado toast? Just in case — here are my little “secrets”!😉 I’ve always been curious by nature, since I was a child. I discovered avocado long before it became an Instagram staple. I remember sending my mother to the market to check its price and to … Read more

Blueberry Sauce Recipe for Pancakes, Yogurt & Desserts

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Sweet and syrupy, this is a basic homemade fruit sauce or topping you’ll turn to often. With just 4 ingredients and about 15 minutes on the stove, it makes a perfect blueberry topping for cheesecake, yogurt, ice cream, waffles and pancakes. It stores well, works with other berries and can double as a pie filling. … Read more

Creamy Baked Scalloped Potatoes with Garlic and Cheese

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This scalloped potatoes recipe offers a simple, wholesome vegan twist on the classic warm, creamy, and slightly crusty casserole. It’s potato harvest season here, and although there are countless ways to prepare potatoes, this dish is one of our favorites when we want something a little more elegant. It works equally well as a main … Read more

Classic French Tarte Normande: Rustic Normandy Apple Tart Recipe

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How to make a French apple tart at home with an easy, delicious recipe. This classic Tarte Normande uses just two components: a buttery shortcrust pastry and a creamy apple filling made with almond meal and sour cream. It’s simple to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for everyday desserts or special occasions.

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Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms: Crispy Baked Recipe

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This recipe is an elegant, simple way to use zucchini flowers from the garden. These blossoms are delicate and best used within a day or two of picking. I love them dipped in a light batter and fried until crisp with a sprinkle of sea salt, or filled with a creamy ricotta mixture as shown … Read more

Mediterranean Chicken Spaghetti Salad with Feta & Olives

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This Mediterranean spaghetti salad with chicken is quick, easy, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Made with cooked spaghetti, tender chicken, crisp vegetables, salty feta and a bright vinaigrette, it’s light but satisfying — ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or an easy weeknight dinner. After testing several versions where the dressing either tasted too sharp … Read more