With just 2 ingredients, this vanilla sugar recipe is so simple and easy to make at home. Only 5 minutes needed! Tips shared for choosing the right vanilla bean for making incredible homemade vanilla sugar. What is Vanilla Sugar Used For? Vanilla sugar is incredibly versatile. I keep a small…
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Soft Italian Ricotta Cookies {Christmas Cookies}
These soft-baked ItalianrRicotta cookies get their signature sweet taste and moist texture from ultra-creamy ricotta (spoiler alert: drain it first!) and a hint of fiori di sicilia extract, my secret ingredient, which whispers hints of fresh orange, lemon and vanilla! Soft-baked Italian ricotta cookies are unique. They’re moist, delightfully cake-like…
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15 minute meals: baked dover sole + whole grain mediterranean couscous
You either have it or you don’t. With the holidays on the horizon, time is of the essence. Things will get hectic. Possibly stressful. And I refuse to freak out over dinner (Who me? Never). I’ve been on the hunt for quick and healthy meals that won’t break the bank. Because…
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crust + crumble apple pie
What will my kids remember when I’m gone? As a parent, you make incredible sacrifices for your children, especially in the beginning years. The years of no sleep. The years of budget planning. The years of homemade snacks. You do whatever it takes to provide a safe and loving home….
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trader joe’s best kept secret
No, it’s not cookie butter. It’s something a little more unexpected. In the past, I’ve always bought my fish from the local seafood shop in town. They had great shrimp, salmon, flounder- you name it. But the quality has gone down hill. They began selling chemically treated fish. When fish is…
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