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Peach Barbecue Sauce

This peach barbecue sauce is sweet, tangy, and spicy. It has it all! You can brush it over BBQ chicken in the last few...

sauces and condiments

Simple Strawberry Coulis

This Simple Strawberry Coulis recipe is the easiest way to make homemade strawberry sauce. It’s one I return to every strawberry season to preserve...

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sauces and condiments

Rhubarb Compote

If you have fresh rhubarb, then the simplest (and arguably most delicious way) to enjoy it is to make it into rhubarb compote. Compote...

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Side Dishes

Easy Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms

These Easy Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms are a succulent and savory side dish to add to a wide variety of meals. Add these pan-fried portobello...

Breakfast and Brunch

Whole Wheat Crepes

These whole-wheat crepes are so easy to make at home and can be filled with a wide variety of sweet or savory fillings. They...

instant pot with a bowl of cooked barley and a measuring cup with uncooked barley

Side Dishes

Instant Pot Barley

If you are wondering how to make barley in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, you are in the right place. This method for...

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In The Kitchen

How To Cook Green Beans ~ 8 Ways

If you have been around here for a while, you know that green beans are pretty much my favorite vegetable and I have shared...

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Main Course

How To Cook, Clean and Steam Mussels Without Wine

If you’re wondering how to cook mussels, then you’re in the right place. Maybe you’ve heard the term “de-beard” but have no idea what...

Salad

Simple Homemade Croutons

This recipe for Simple Homemade Croutons is a basic technique for making fresh delicious and healthy croutons from scratch using bread and a few...

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Appetizers

Vegan Charcuterie Board

Today I have a step by step guide and video showing you how easy it is to make your own custom Vegan Charcuterie Board....

Cooking Tips

how to peel and seed tomatoes

Here is how to peel and seed tomatoes. If you’ve ever read a recipe that asks for tomatoes, peeled and seeded, you may wonder...

sauces and condiments

fruit salsa

This recipe for Fruit Salsa is a Master Recipe of sorts. Take the basic formula and use any fruit you like! If Pineapple Salsa...

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Peach Barbecue Sauce

Simple Strawberry Coulis

Rhubarb Compote

Easy Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms

Whole Wheat Crepes

Instant Pot Barley

How To Cook Green Beans ~ 8 Ways

How To Cook, Clean and Steam Mussels Without Wine

Simple Homemade Croutons

Vegan Charcuterie Board

how to peel and seed tomatoes

fruit salsa

Cooking Tips

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