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a casserole dish with everything bagel breakfast casserole on top of a coaster on a cloth napkin with a spoon next to it, shot from overhead

Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole

breakfast· breakfast casseroles

Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole – A hearty and rich breakfast casserole made with super flavorful everything bagels, Gruyere cheese, and crispy bacon. I know Memorial Day is coming up this weekend and I probably should be posting about grilling recipes, festive red, white, blue recipes, or refreshing salads. However, I have been sitting on this breakfast recipe wayyy too long…
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slices of Reese's Crispy Cereal Bars on parchment paper with reeses pieces candy sprinkled around them, shot from overhead

Reese’s Crispy Cereal Bars

bars and brownies· candy· dessert· snacks

Reese’s Crispy Cereal Bars – You’re average rice crispy treats are getting a makeover thanks to lots of peanut butter and chocolate. Made only with Reese’s Puffs cereal, Reese’s Pieces, marshmallows and butter, this will be your new favorite afternoon treat! If you’ve been following this blog regularly, you know how I feel about peanut butter and chocolate. This duo…
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styled shot of Tiramisu Cupcakes spread around on a piece of parchment paper and on a wooden pedestal with espresso beans and espresso powder spread around, shot from the front

Tiramisu Cupcakes

cake· dessert

Tiramisu Cupcakes – A mini, easy-to-eat version of the classic Italian dessert. Made with vanilla cupcakes brushed with espresso and topped with a marscapone whipped cream. Tiramisu has been one of my favorite desserts for as long as I can remember. Olive Garden used to be a place we went to to celebrate and every time we went, I got…
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Sparkling Jalapeño Limeade in three glasses with a pitcher of jalapemo limeade in the back on a cloth napkin with sliced jalapeno next to them, shot from the front

Sparkling Jalapeño Limeade

drinks· Summertime Favorites

Sparkling Jalapeño Limeade – This refreshing homemade limeade is made by creating a cilantro jalapeño simple syrup and combining with fresh lime juice and sparkling water. It’s the best thing to enjoy all summer long! Hooray for summer! I am loving this warm weather, but even more, I am so excited to start using tons of fresh produce again. You’ve…
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styled shot of a plate of Southern Cobb Salad on a cloth napkin with a fork a bowl of cheese a whole apple pecans and a glass bottle of poppyseed dressing, shot from a side angle

Southern Cobb Salad

chicken entrees· salad· Summertime Favorites

Southern Cobb Salad – A Southern take on a Cobb salad, loaded with fried chicken tenders, fresh strawberries, grapes, Granny Smith apples, candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese. Served with a homemade poppyseed dressing. Salad? What’s this about a salad recipe??? Yeah, yeah, I know I don’t post a lot of these salad recipes, but when I do, trust me,…
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Kentucky Derby Cookie Bar on a plate topped with whipped cream and pecans and a pan of cookie bars in the background on a cloth napkin, shot from the front

Kentucky Derby Cookie Bars

bars and brownies· Cookies· dessert· pie· Summertime Favorites

Kentucky Derby Cookie Bars – You haven’t had derby pie like this – a chocolate chip cookie crust is topped with a Derby Pie filling made with pecans, chocolate chips, and a hint of bourbon. Oh and don’t forget to top them with gooey homemade bourbon caramel sauce! Welcome to May, everyone! Since it’s our first recipe of the month,…
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Loaded Texas Nachos on a baking sheet with a plate of lettuce avocados sour cram and salsa and a half of an avocado on a cloth napkin, shot from overhead

Loaded Texas Nachos

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes

Loaded Texas Nachos – Individual crispy tortillas are loaded with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, and shredded cheese before they’re toasted in the oven. Don’t forget your favorite fresh toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo! Happy Cinco de Mayo week, everyone! We started our celebrations yesterday by having our baby shower in the theme of a Mexican…
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