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My Favorite Lemon-Cherry Bars

I have cherry fever! It started when we took a trip to Traverse City, Michigan last month, and cherries were everywhere. It’s known as “The Cherry Capital of the World” because the climate and soil ...

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Lentil Smash Burger Tacos

I can’t be the only one whose FYP on social media was flooded with different variations of smash burger tacos, and I’m not mad at it! These went viral for good reason – they're burgers in taco form ...

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Phyllo Tart with Pears & Brie

Do you love a good tart, but hate making the crust? This one’s for you! The folded phyllo sheets create a beautiful “crust” that’s light and flaky. An easy savory-with-a-hint-of-sweetness dish, along ...

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Cashew-Based Clean Eating Ranch Dressing

Chicago summer has turned out quite nice. Given the warmer weather, I have been inspired to eat more salads lately. My favorite homemade dressing also happens to be clean eating. This cashew ranch ...

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Summer Vegetable Crunch Wraps

Summer is a time of vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and an abundance of seasonal vegetables. It’s also a great time to get creative in the kitchen by converting some of your fast food favorites into ...

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Wood Fired Sourdough Pizza at Home

Pizza just might be the most recognizable, if not most popular, food in the world! The market for frozen pizza in the U.S. alone is nearly $7 billion dollars with hundreds of brands and styles across ...

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Homemade Snacks: Goldfish Edition

Anyone who knows me, knows I love snacks. I also love recreating classic snacks from scratch. There’s something special about making wholesome food at home with simple ingredients, knowing exactly ...

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Use Lard for a More Perfect Pie Crust

We find ourselves in the early stages of high summer. This unfortunate circumstance comes with many downsides if you live in upstate New York. Blistering temperatures (hotter every year!), air thick ...

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BBQ Hanger Steak Pizza on the Grill

Although I’m mostly retired from recreational softball, that’s how I met my wonderful friends Adam and Celine Kaleta. In addition to being teammates, we also share a love of good food – that’s how ...

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Four More Unique Egg Recipes

Well, here we are again! Nobody asked for it, but here is another egg obsession blog. I am always in search of new and different ways to prepare eggs. I admit my daily go-to styles are scrambled or ...

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