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zoomed in shot of Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes, shot from a side angle

Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Fall Flavors· sides

Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes – Sweet potatoes sliced “hasselback-style”, baked to perfection, and finished off with a sage & browned butter sauce to make for the best side dish in any meal A couple weeks ago, I shared my passion for all things maple. Remember this latte?? Pumpkin isn’t the only flavor of fall, and that latte…
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a hand dipping a Verde Chicken Tostada Bites into a bowl of sauce on top of a sheet pan with tostadas on it and a jar of picante in the background, shot from a side angle

Verde Chicken Tostada Bites

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeGameTimeSaucy #CollectiveBias Verde Chicken Tostada Bites – Round corn tortilla chips are topped with refried black beans, chopped chicken, creamy salsa verde sauce, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Precooked rotisserie chicken and Pace® Salsa Verde help this recipe come together in 20 minutes! Fall…
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vinaigrette dressing being poured over a plate of Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) from a glass bottle with a half and whole pair and cherry preserves in the background, shot from a side angle

Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat)

Fall Flavors· salad· Summertime Favorites

Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with sliced pears, dried cherries, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, diced chicken and homemade cherry balsamic vinaigrette. Copycat recipe of the seasonal Orchard Harvest salad from Panera Bread.  I don’t post about salads often because, well honestly, the focus of this blog is usually on the indulgent side of the food spectrum. But…
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plate of Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons with a gourd in the background, shot from the front

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

Cookies· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· Popular Recipes

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons – A classic chewy french cookie is given a fall makeover with a pinch of pumpkin spice, cream cheese buttercream, and pumpkin butter.  Alright guys…hold onto your hats…it’s our first pumpkin recipe of the season! And it’s also our cookie recipe for October. As you’ll recall, I promise to start every month with a brand-new cookie recipe. Because…
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two mugs of Cinnamon Maple Latte topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with pecans with dunkin donuts creamer and a stack of pumpkins on top of a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Maple Latte

drinks· Fall Flavors

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DunkinCreamers #CollectiveBias Cinnamon Maple Latte – Strong home-brewed coffee is mixed with a sprinkle of cinnamon, real maple syrup, Dunkin’ Donuts® Extra Extra Creamer, and then topped with whipped cream and roasted pecans. Just call this fall in a cup! Fall is here!!!!! Was…
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zoomed in shot of Chorizo & Queso Tostones sprinkled with herbs, shot from a side angle

Chorizo & Queso Tostones

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes

This post has been sponsored by The Kroger Co. Family of Stores in celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth. As always, all opinions are my own. Chorizo & Queso Tostones – Crispy fried plantains are topped with mayoketchup, crumbled chorizo, and queso fresco to make for an incredible appetizer or tailgate food Alright guys, we’re in Week 3 of Hispanic Heritage month and I’ve got…
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two Tropical Red Bull Margaritas with a skewer with a slice of lime a cherry and a slice of pineapple, shot from a side angle

Tropical Red Bull Margaritas

drinks· Summertime Favorites

This post has been sponsored by The Kroger Co. Family of Stores in celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth. As always, all opinions are my own. Tropical Red Bull Margaritas – A blend of pineapple, mango, and guava juices is combined with your typical margarita ingredients plus a boost from Red Bull Energy Drink to make these incredible Tropical Red Bull Margaritas.  Before we…
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