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Crunch Into Tradition: Delicious Passover Matzo Granola

The holiday of Passover is currently underway. This eight-day holiday commemorates the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt and escape from slavery. As the Israelites left the desert, they didn’t have time ...

Our Favorite Carrot Cake

It is once again springtime here in the Midwest, which got me thinking about one of my favorite cakes to make. Since Easter is right around the corner, I thought I better share my absolute favorite ...

It’s Time to Grill! Make Grilled Greek-Lemon Chicken

The weather is still very inconsistent, but that’s not stopping us from firing up the grill. After many months of deliberation, my husband just recently purchased a new charcoal grill, and decided to ...

A Lemony Welcome to Spring

Lemons truly rule in the Spring! Their bright yellow color reminds me that Summer is only a heartbeat away, their zip and tang reminds me how good cold lemonade is on a hot day, and lemon desserts ...

“Shaken” Steak & Eggs

For me, there is no better start to the day than steak and eggs. It stands high in the ranks of any breakfast or brunch menu with the likes of Eggs Benedict or a hot stack of pancakes, and any diner ...

Sweet Breakfast Buns

It’s my favorite time again: recipe testing time for a new How to Bake Breads class! Since the pandemic, home cooks have really taken to learning how to make their own bread at home. We offer two ...

A Taste of Home: Crafting Mexican Rice in Tradition

I grew up in a household with a mixture of Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Mexican cuisines. While these cuisines can have quite a few differences, there is one ingredient that ties them all together: ...

Weeknight Bouillabaisse

Lent is a tradition observed by many Christians dedicated to prayer, fasting, and reflection held the 40 days prior to Easter. These 40 days signify the 40 days that Jesus fasted in the desert before ...

A Simple and Flavorful Twist on Bean Dip

I am tired of hummus. Don’t get me wrong, it tastes amazing, and I will never turn it down, though I have decided I have a new favorite bean dip. But if you are looking for a good hummus recipe, ...

Extra Aromatics? Make a Compound Butter

I am constantly cooking and trying out new recipes at home, including different cuisines from all around the world. One issue that this can present is not being able to cross utilize certain ...

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Crunch Into Tradition: Delicious Passover Matzo Granola

Our Favorite Carrot Cake

It’s Time to Grill! Make Grilled Greek-Lemon Chicken

A Lemony Welcome to Spring

“Shaken” Steak & Eggs

Sweet Breakfast Buns

A Taste of Home: Crafting Mexican Rice in Tradition

Weeknight Bouillabaisse

A Simple and Flavorful Twist on Bean Dip

Extra Aromatics? Make a Compound Butter

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