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.

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Chocolate Peanut Clusters

With only 3 pantry ingredients, these delicious chocolate peanut clusters will be your favorite summer treat!! They are so easy to make and fulfill any chocolate craving when it hits!

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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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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

The Best Hawaiian Chicken! This recipe uses simple ingredients that come together in a snap, just a couple steps from start to finish. It’s a delicious recipe that you’ll want to make all summer long! It’s sweet, salty, saucy and just perfect in my opinion.

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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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Easter Brunch Board

Easy Easter Brunch Board! Easter is right around the corner and what better way to serve your guests than with this delicious brunch board! I like to prepare this board in the morning and place it back into the refrigerator until it’s time to serve.

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Two Ingredient Caramel Sauce

Two Ingredient Caramel Sauce! Literally THE BEST and easiest caramel you could ever make. It blows the store bought stuff out of the water and is so decadent, you’ll want to drizzle it on everything!

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Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Bark

Valentine’s Day doesn’t get any sweeter or easier than this fun treat! It’s a simple recipe to make with your kids, with only 3 ingredients. Crank up the music and have a kitchen dance party with your little ones, while you make this delicious white chocolate bark. It also doubles as the perfect gift to hand out to your loved ones for heart day!

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Authentic Hot and Sour Soup

Authentic hot and sour soup! This is my PoPo’s recipe and is my absolute favorite soup. The recipe makes a huge stockpot full, but if you’re anything like me, it’s goes quickly!! Feel free to halve this recipe, if you don’t want to make a big batch.

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Yellow Tomato Risotto with Seared Sea Scallops

Risotto is the food of love and what better dinner to make for Valentine’s Day than this yellow tomato risotto with seared sea scallops?! This dish is so elegant and bursting full of flavor in every bite! Pour yourself a glass of wine (if you’re of age), roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy the processes of cooking with lots of love for the ones you love!!

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Blueberry Cheesecake French Toast Casserole

It doesn’t get any easier than this make ahead breakfast!! It’s a heavenly breakfast that tastes more like a treat! It’s decadent and super creamy, but the best part is you can whip it together the night before and bake it in the morning. Saving lots of time! It’s the perfect breakfast to make for the Holidays or a Special Occasion.

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Cheesy Artichoke Dip

In need of a super easy, minimum ingredient, crazy delicious appetizer this Holiday season? That doubles as the perfect game day dip?! Look no further, I’ve got you covered with this cheesy artichoke dip! It’s the BEST dip and comes together in a snap!

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Cranberry Curd Pound Cake

Homemade cranberry curd baked into a buttery, pound cake; can life get any better?! This pound cake is lightly flavored with lemon, which adds a nice brightness to the rich cake and compliments the cranberry curd filling, without overpowering it. ‘Tis the season, why not infuse it with a little extra holiday spirit?! Cranberries it is!

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Santa’s Spritzer

Santa’s Spritzer! The perfect Holiday Cocktail for any party or get together. With only 3 ingredients and optional garnishes, this drink is a breeze to make by the pitcher or individual glass. Festive and delicious, cheers to that!

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Cheesesteak Sliders

Need a quick and easy meal? Here are cheesesteak sliders to the rescue. Loads of steak and cheese piled high on a mini Hawaiian bun, how could you go wrong with that?!

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