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Loaded Hashbrowns

Loaded Hashbrowns

I’m a huge fan of breakfast especially on a Saturday morning when things move a little slower at my house. That’s the perfect time to breakout the Blackstone griddle and make Loaded Hashbrowns! Loaded Hashbrowns are the ultimate comfort food, combining all the best elements Read more

Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)

Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)

I have great memories of being at my grandma’s house as a child. My grandma never worked outside the home but she was always cooking, cleaning, baking and taking care of my brother and me since she was our daycare. She had her lists of Read more

Pulled Pork Baked Potato

Pulled Pork Baked Potato

Potatoes are pretty much the ultimate comfort food in my world. I love all kinds of potatoes, baked, mashed or fried, if it’s a potato I’m going to love it! When it comes to comfort food, nothing hits the spot quite like a warm, fluffy Read more

Banana Almond Bread

Banana Almond Bread

Once again I had some ripe bananas that I didn’t want to waste and I have this cookbook Cooking With Bananas: Breads, Cakes, Puddings & More! and since the recipe for Chocolate Banana Muffins was such a hit, I figured that would be a good place Read more

Caramel Apple Dip

Caramel Apple Dip

When I was a kid I used to love going to the county fair every year to get a caramel apple. Now after braces and several jaw surgeries I sadly can’t eat them anymore, so I was looking for an alternative. This recipe for Caramel Read more

Mediterranean Spiced Popcorn

Mediterranean Spiced Popcorn

If you’re anything like me, popcorn is a go-to snack for movie nights, lazy afternoons, or just whenever the craving strikes. But sometimes, the usual butter and salt can feel a bit… well, basic and a little boring. That’s where Mediterranean Spiced Popcorn comes in—a Read more

Pork Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice

I’m always looking for fun and interesting recipes to make to use up leftovers. So, when I some leftover pork roast last week I went looking for something new to do with it. This recipe is a combination of several recipes I found in cookbooks, Read more

Agua Fresca

Agua Fresca

A couple of weeks ago we were having some nice hot summer weather and I was looking for a cold drink that would be fast and easy to make. I found this recipe for Agua Fresca in the book Hello! 365 Melon Recipes: Best Melon Read more

Chocolate Banana Muffins

Chocolate Banana Muffins

Last week I had some bananas that I needed to use up, and I wanted something a little different than Classic Banana Bread or even Blueberry Banana Bread. I was definitely in the mood for something chocolate so when I found this recipe in the Read more

Veggie Dip

Veggie Dip

I’m a huge fan of dips, dips for chips, dips for veggies but I was looking for something a little different to go with crackers. This Veggie Dip was inspired by my love of Garden Veggie Cream Cheese, it’s similar but a little more rustic Read more