A mezcal margarita that keeps the smoke under control. Made with Cointreau, fresh lime, and enough sweetness to stay in line, not overpowering. Mezcal Margarita Recipe That Doesn’t Take The Smoke Too Far This mezcal margarita recipe keeps the smoke from taking over the drink. Too much mezcal and the lime and sweetness disappear. That’s where it starts to go…
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Chocolate Chip Artisan Bread
Chocolate chip artisan bread is a crusty, golden loaf with chocolate chips mixed right into the dough. It’s made like a regular bread dough and baked in a Dutch oven, so you get a firm crust with soft spots of chocolate throughout. Chocolate Chip Artisan Bread, Made Like Real Bread Chocolate chip artisan bread is not a soft, cake-like bread….
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Lemon Poppy Seed Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This lemon poppy seed sheet cake skips the glaze and goes straight to cream cheese frosting. It stays soft and full-flavored with real lemon that doesn’t fade into the background. Lemon Poppy Seed Sheet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting (9×13) Lemon poppy seed sheet cake with lemon cream cheese frosting. I’ve been making it this way for years. It’s…
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German Potato Salad with Bacon and Two Mustards
German potato salad with crispy bacon and a dressing made with both whole grain and Dijon. Whole grain adds texture, Dijon smooths it out, and together they give the dressing more body. Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon and Mustard Dressing German potato salad with bacon and a mustard dressing is the one I enjoy making now. I like that…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Crust Cheesecake (No-Bake Filling)
A creamy no-bake cheesecake set inside a baked chocolate chip cookie dough crust. From there it chills into something completely different than the usual version. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Crust Cheesecake (Not the Usual Setup) This looks like a no-bake cheesecake, but it doesn’t start the same way. I bake the chocolate chip cookie dough crust first, press it down…
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Pineapple Chicken and Coconut Rice
Pineapple chicken and rice made with coconut rice instead of plain, with chicken, pineapple, and a savory sauce that stays consistent throughout. It doesn’t start in the pan. Pineapple Chicken and Coconut Rice (Not Your Usual Fried Rice) My pineapple chicken and coconut rice is a recipe I’ve been making forever. I start the rice with coconut milk instead of…
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Lemon Blueberry Sour Cream Bundt Cake
Lemon blueberry sour cream Bundt cake with real lemon flavor baked right into the batter. The sour cream and pudding mix keep it from drying out, with blueberries layered so they don’t sink or disappear. Lemon Blueberry Sour Cream Bundt Cake, Set Up Differently From the Start This is my lemon blueberry sour cream Bundt cake, and I didn’t go…
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Crispy Fried Artichoke Hearts with Lemon Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
Crispy fried artichoke hearts with a full, golden crust and a soft center. Served with a creamy lemon garlic aioli for dipping, with just enough tang and garlic. Fully Breaded, Extra Crispy Artichokes (Not a Light Fry) I wanted fully breaded fried artichoke hearts, not a lighter fry, and I’m using canned artichoke hearts on purpose because they’re already tender,…
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