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a plate with a stack of Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes on it topped with blueberry sauce on top of a cloth napkin with a bowl of blueberries half a lemon and a bottle of blueberry syrup in the background, shot from a side angle

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

breakfast· Easter

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes – Homemade pancakes are given the gourmet treatment with the addition of fresh lemon zest, blueberries, and creamy ricotta cheese. Served with blueberry syrup for an added punch of flavor. Lemon is a flavor I never, ever thought I’d like. I turned my head at lemon favorites like lemon pound cake, lemon bars, and even lemon…
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Ham & Cheese Biscuits on a piece of parchment paper with one with a bite out of it, shot from overhead

Ham & Cheese Biscuits

biscuits· bread· breakfast· Easter

Ham & Cheese Biscuits – Buttermilk biscuits are loaded with ham & cheese and baked until they come out slightly crispy, yet incredibly fluffy Easter is quickly approaching, guys. Do you have your menu all set??? Are you planning a lunch or a brunch or maybe a dinner? We always do a big family lunch. But I know many of you…
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a slice of raspberry cheesecake brownies spread on top of a piece of parchment paper with raspberries and chocolate chips spread around them, shot from a side angle

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

bars and brownies· dessert· Valentine's Day

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies – Fudgy brownies are taken up a few notches with the addition of raspberry swirl cheesecake. As I’ve mentioned numerous times before, my previous work in the food service industry has greatly influenced many of the recipes you’ll find on this blog. There was this vanilla bean cheesecake that I fell in love with while working at…
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a pedestal dish with a No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cup on it on top of a cloth napkina pedestal dish with a No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cup on it on top of a cloth napkin, shot from the front

No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cups

dessert

No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cups – Mini cups are layered with Mint Oreo crumbs, mint Oreo cheesecake, and whipped cream to make a yummy green dessert that’s perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations As promised, I have another festive St. Patrick’s Day treat for you! But first, did you have a chance to make these Irish Cream Chocolate Doughnuts?!…
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a platter of Irish Cream Chocolate Doughnuts with chocolate chips spread around it, shot from overhead

Irish Cream Chocolate Doughnuts

doughnuts and sweet rolls

Irish Cream Chocolate Doughnuts – Dense chocolate cake doughnuts dipped in an Irish cream glaze. And what makes these even better, they’re baked, not fried! And just like that, we’re almost at the next holiday! St. Patty’s Day is less than a week away but I have yet to share any yummy recipes for you guys to celebrate with. I…
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slices of chocolate chip coffee cake on a piece of parchment paper with a wooden spatula next to it, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

cake· dessert· Easter

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake – An incredibly moist, streusel coffee cake is loaded with semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon to make for the best treat to enjoy with your morning or afternoon coffee. Yay! Dessert for breakfast! I wake up with a sweet tooth almost everyday, so, naturally, coffee cakes were always a treat I could get…
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Black & White Cookies spread out on a piece of parchment paper with a wooden stand with a cookie on it in the background, shot from a side angle

Black & White Cookies

Cookies· dessert

Black & White Cookies – Soft, cakey vanilla cookies covered in vanilla and chocolate icing It’s cookie time! For you new readers, every month, I like to start out with a new cookie recipe. Last month, I made these uber-festive raspberry macaron hearts. Did you get a chance to try them out??? This month I’m making a classic American cookie…
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