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Making memories through cooking, baking and homemaking.

Recipes that are comforting, approachable and low maintenance.

Buttery Coffee Cake With Cinnamon Crumble & Filling

A coffee cake that is buttery, moist and best of all, just the right amount of sweetness.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies With Maple Espresso Glaze

Soft and delicious pumpkin spice cookies with a decadent espresso glaze. Pair this cookie with your next latte in the morning. Because cookies this good can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

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Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles With Hot Honey

Super Simple Noodle Salad with Spicy Penaut Dressing. Perfect side for a summer bbq or a beach day lunch. Add chicken or shrimp for extra protein to bulk it up for meal prep!

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Browned Butter Strawberry Guava Bars

Super simple and delicious Browned Butter Strawberry Guava Bars are just what you need on your dessert list this summer. Your guests will love this not too sweet treat after a summer BBQ on a warm night under the stars.

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Easy Cast Iron Turkey Burgers

Super simple turkey burgers packed with flavor made in a cast iron pan. A fun and easy way to get your burger cravings satisfied!

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Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Browned butter chocolate chip zucchini bread makes this classic quick bread recipe so much better.

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Easy Winter Pot Roast

An easy and delicious, low effort meal that will warm you up on the chilliest of winter days. This makes for great leftovers and sharing with neighbors or family during the holiday season.