Recipes

This is the place to find all our recipes — everything from our most popular, sweet treats, pastries, to authentic Italian and Chinese recipes, or if you just, like, have some sad vegetables in your fridge to use up and you need some inspiration.

You’re here! Have fun. We hope you find something or many things you love!

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Cheryl’s Lemon Bars

I’m just going to say it, these are THE BEST LEMON BARS IN THE WORLD! They have the perfect ratio between the delicious shortbread crust and the gooey lemon curd center. Bursting with so much citrus flavor, they make an amazing summer dessert!

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Fruity Rice Crispy Treats

Made with a whole box of fruity crispy rice cereal - there’s beautiful pops of purple and orange in every bite, a whole bag of mini marshmallows, some butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Believe me, it’s so hard to eat just one! They’re a perfect treat to bring to a family gathering, over to a friend’s house for a sweet surprise, or a lunch box treat.

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Classic Macaroni Salad

Classic macaroni salad is the perfect side for gatherings, BBQs, holidays, and pitch ins. It’s the ultimate summer side dish that will disappear quickly on the table. With elbow macaroni and a delicious tangy dressing on top, what’s not to love?! Stop grabbing for the container at the grocery store and make this easy dish at home!

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Fried Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs have the element of surprise by kickin’ it up a notch and frying them. The crispy fried exterior on the hard boiled egg goes so well with the creamy filling and bacon & chive topping!

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All Butter Pie Dough

The key components to a great pie crust for me are: flaky, tender, crispy on the outside, and a buttery flavor. Well this recipe right here, checks off all the boxes, making it my favorite all butter pie crust!

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Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

Celebrating Father’s Day but don’t want to spend all your time standing by the grill or in the kitchen?? These sheet pan sausage and peppers are your answer! Honestly though, these sheet pan sausage and peppers are great for an everyday meal.

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Authentic Pico de Gallo

Recently, when I was in Mexico, I had the chance to try the traditional Mexican salsa aka Pico de Gallo from multiple places. The secret ingredient, that most people don’t know, was divulged to me…AND I’m going to share it with you right now!

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Cherry Cheesecake Puff Pastry Tart

The crispy, buttery layers in puff pastry add the most wonderful crunchy texture to this treat. Paired with the creamy, smooth consistency of the cheesecake flavored pudding, lightly sweetened whipped cream, and a sweet cherry compote. What’s not to love?! Best yet, it seems very elegant but is made with simple, accessible ingredients. I have a feeling you will be making this tart on repeat this summer!

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Berry Lemon Spiked Seltzer

Spiked seltzers are all the rage lately and for good reason - they are so hydrating, delicious, and the perfect summer drink! This refreshing seltzer is a must for the hot summer weather, it’s my take on a White Claw or Truly.

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Grilled chopped salad

Are you in need of the perfect Memorial Day recipe? Look no further, this grilled chopped salad will have everyone asking for seconds!

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Horchata coffee

Where are all my coffee lovers at?! RIGHT HERE! This summer I was mixing up my coffee routine and wanted to try horchata in my coffee. So I set forth to make it. The type of horchata I made was horchata de arroz, made with rice, almonds, vanilla, and cinnamon.

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