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Easy Mediterranean Style Chickpea Soup Recipe
Our Gift to You: 2023 Lemon Blossoms Holiday Gift Guide
Easy Oven Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Quick and Easy Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
Easy Herb and Sausage Stuffing Recipe (Dressing)
How to Cook the Most Tender London Broil Steak
Rajas Con Crema(Roasted Poblanos in Creamy Sauce)
Beer and Cheese Soup
Crispy Panko Crusted Salmon (Baked)
Cinnamon Apple Bread
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
The Best Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Stuffed Acorn Squash (with ground meat or plant-based meat)
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Creole Jambalaya
Old Fashioned Whipping Cream Cake (Elvis’ Pound Cake)

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Beef on the 4th of July grill? YES — even with t

Beef on the 4th of July grill? YES — even with these prices.  These juicy sirloin tip kebabs cost half of what you’d pay for steaks… but deliver twice the flavor. The secret is in my bold 5-minute marinade that makes even budget cuts taste like they came off a steakhouse grill.

Once you taste this, you won’t go back.

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Boring corn at your 4th of July cookout? Absolutel

Boring corn at your 4th of July cookout? Absolutely not on my watch.  This grilled corn with orange honey butter is sweet, smoky, and packed with flavor — for just a few dollars. And yes, it tastes like a million bucks. 🌽🔥

This combo was inspired by summer memories in Peru, where citrus and sweet corn were always on the table — and trust me, it works. We’re using basic, affordable ingredients: fresh corn, butter, orange zest + juice, honey, and salt. That’s it. No fluff.

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$9 for a jar of mayo? No thanks.  This year’

$9 for a jar of mayo? No thanks.  This year’s 4th of July cookout is all about big flavor - not big grocery bills.  First up in my budget-friendly series: this no-mayo potato salad. It’s bright, tangy, and loaded with fresh herbs - no globs of mayo, just clean, bold flavor.

Born from necessity (when mayo wasn’t even an option), this is the kind of elevated dish that still uses basic pantry staples and humble ingredients - and trust me, nobody misses the mayo.

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Lemon Blueberry Waffles that say “I love you, Mo

Lemon Blueberry Waffles that say “I love you, Mom” louder than any card.

Share this with your husband. Tag your kids. Text it to your in-laws. Broadcast it to anyone who claims they love you.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and let’s be real… we’ve all had a “breakfast in bed” situation that involved cold toast and sticky hands 😂

So this year, I’m keeping it simple with my Lemon Blueberry Waffles.

No buttermilk. No fancy ingredients. Just pantry staples, fresh lemon, juicy blueberries, and 25 minutes of kitchen magic.

Quick Tip: Mix your sugar with lemon zest by hand—the oils make it extra fragrant and level up your batter like 💥

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Here’s how to make restaurant-quality tortilla c

Here’s how to make restaurant-quality tortilla chips at home in 10 mins flat 🔥
These golden, crispy tortilla chips are made with just 3 ingredients and will ruin you for the bagged kind forever!
🧡 INGREDIENTS (save this!):
1 1/2 to 2 cups vegetable oil (or canola oil)
12 corn tortillas
Flaky sea salt
👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut tortillas into fourths and line a baking sheet with paper towels.
Pour oil into a sauté pan (1/4 to 1/2 inch depth).
Heat oil to 350°F (or until a small piece of tortilla sizzles).
Carefully add tortilla triangles in a single layer—don’t overcrowd!
Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
Transfer to paper towels with a spider strainer and IMMEDIATELY season with salt.
Repeat until all chips are done.
🔥 PRO TIPS:
Use high smoke point oil like vegetable or canola (avoid olive or coconut oil)
Keep oil at 350°F throughout cooking
Salt immediately after frying when chips are hot
For a large batch, keep warm in a 250°F oven
Fresh, crunchy perfection. Soooo good!!!
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🔥 SAVE this street corn salad before someone el

🔥 SAVE this street corn salad before someone else steals the spotlight this Cinco de Mayo! 🌽 🌶️
This Mexican Street Corn Salad is loaded with the flavors of roasted corn, jalapeños and Cotija cheese in a creamy, tangy and smoky dressing. All the delicious flavors of elote but with 90% less risk of public humiliation! (Sorry, Michael Bublé) 😉
🧡 INGREDIENTS (save this now!):
2 (12 oz) bags frozen corn, thawed (or 5-6 ears fresh corn)
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup Cotija cheese, cut into small cubes
🌶️ CREAMY LIME DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS:
Make the dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Roast the corn in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 mins until charred. (Or grill corn on the cob for 10 mins then cut kernels off.)
In a large bowl, combine roasted corn, jalapeños, green onions, red onions, cilantro and Cotija cheese.
Pour the creamy lime dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
It’s fresh, smoky, tangy, and guaranteed to be the first bowl to disappear at your Cinco de Mayo party. So go ahead, and…

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SAVE your Cinco de Mayo from boring drinks with my

SAVE your Cinco de Mayo from boring drinks with my dangerously refreshing Watermelon Margarita 🍉🍹
🧡 INGREDIENTS:
3 cups cubed seedless watermelon (makes about 1 cup juice)
2 oz (1/4 cup) fresh lime juice
4 oz (1/2 cup) tequila blanco
1 oz triple sec or Grand Marnier
1-2 oz agave nectar or simple syrup (optional, depending on watermelon sweetness)
Coarse kosher salt, Tajin, or chili-salt mix for rimming
Lime wedges and watermelon slices for garnish
👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS:
Blend watermelon in a blender until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve.
Chill glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Wet rims with lime wedge and dip in salt or Tajin mixture.
In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine watermelon juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and sweetener if using.
Shake vigorously for at least a minute until frothy and well chilled.
Strain into prepared glasses and garnish with watermelon wedge or lime slice.
🔥 PRO TIP: Always use good quality tequila (100% agave). Unless you enjoy headaches, in which case, you do you!
The perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and boozy - ideal for Cinco de Mayo, pool parties, or anytime you need a vacation in a glass!

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Hollywood’s most EXCLUSIVE dessert just got a se

Hollywood’s most EXCLUSIVE dessert just got a serious makeover… and you’re going to want a slice. ⬇️

My coconut cake is super moist, dangerously addictive, and a whole lot easier (and cheaper) than getting on Tom’s holiday list. 🎁

🧡 INGREDIENTS (save this now!):

Cake:
* 2 1/2 cups cake flour
* 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt
* 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1 2/3 cups sugar
* 5 egg whites, room temp
* 1/2 cup sour cream, room temp
* 1 cup coconut milk + 1 cup shredded coconut
* 2 tsp vanilla + 1 tsp coconut extract

Frosting:
* 1 cup butter + 8oz cream cheese (softened)
* 5 cups powdered sugar
* 2 tbsp coconut milk
* 1/2 tsp each vanilla and coconut extracts
* 1/8 tsp salt
* 2 cups shredded coconut for decorating

👩‍🍳 QUICK STEPS:
1. Mix dry ingredients. Separately, cream butter and sugar.
2. Add wet ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, and slowly combine with dry mix.
3. Bake in three 9” pans at 350°F for 20-25 mins.
4. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.
5. Layer, frost, and coat with coconut.

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It's the perfect dessert for your next Mission: Delicious movie night.

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Happy Easter! Looking for a last-minute treat? The

Happy Easter! Looking for a last-minute treat? These Bird’s Nest Cookies are super easy to make in less than 20 minutes, and make the perfect soft and chewy homemade Easter treat.

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