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Buttermilk Panna Cotta. Simple and Perfect.

This is hands down, my absolute favorite dessert. I can’t think of a single sweet concoction that I would turn down a perfect panna cotta for. And this panna cotta is perfect. The texture is almost...

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Passionfruit Coulis

 Coulis is basically a fruit or vegetable puree. It can be sweetened and/or seasoned according to the type of fruit or vegetable, and is usually served alongside a dessert or main dish to either...

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Asparagus Soup

Springtime brings all sorts of renewal excitement. Watching things green up and start to sprout out of the ground does amazing things to my mood. It even makes me appreciate the winter months all the...

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Vanilla Caffe Latte Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Swirl

Cheesecake was my favorite dessert in my youth. We didn’t eat out much, and a real, quality cheesecake just wasn’t something that people made at home. I suppose it was a bit intimidating to most...

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Three Cheese French Onion Soup

 French Onion Soup is, for something so inherently simple, an amazing combination of flavors and textures. Done right, French Onion Soup is one of the biggest pay-off dishes you can possibly make. That...

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Traditional Strawberry Shortcake

Traditional strawberry shortcake is a great example of the evolution of my tastebuds. Or maybe, more accurately, my buds actually had to devolve to appreciate the beautiful simplicity of this dish. The...

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Sausage Gravy & Biscuits

Sausage Gravy & Biscuits is one of the most simple dinners you can throw out there. Add some steamed vegetables and you’re done. You can even make the biscuits ahead of time and refresh them right...

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Italian Macaroni & Cheese

This is some pretty decadent Mac & Cheese. Serious flavor commitment here!  The pancetta–ridiculous! The tomatoes add a tang and a sweetness at the same time. It is not any more difficult than...

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The Most Patriotic Fourth of July Pops I’ve Ever Seen

It’s 100 plus degrees outside my window right now. A quick check of my phone reveals a string of 100 degree days stretching to and past the Fourth of July. Definitely a heat wave! I love the sun, but...

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Peach Raspberry Pie

Peach season is fast approaching. And raspberry season still lingers. What better way to enjoy the two than to lovingly encase them in some buttery, crusty goodness? Excluding maybe just slicing the...

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