Category: Seasonal
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Peppermint Brownies
Here’s an easy recipe that you still might have time to make if you’re needing another holiday sweet treat. These brownies are fun and festive, topped with a creamy white peppermint-flavored frosting, then topped with crushed peppermint candies or candy canes—what could be more Christmasy?
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Pumpkin-Applesauce Bread
Pumpkin bread is something I start thinking about making in late September, when the mornings start to get more crisp and cool and the days grow more noticeably shorter, little by little. And I continue to make it in October, November, and December—all through the holidays. You can’t deny that just about everyone loves a…
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Applesauce-Apple Butter Muffins
Thanksgiving came and went so quickly—and I hope you all had a happy one! Before I get into posting some Christmasy recipes, I wanted to share about some muffins I’ve been enjoying this fall season—Applesauce-Apple Butter Muffins! After all, it’s still Fall for a little while longer! 🙂 And these muffins really taste like fall,…
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Veggie-Chickpea Salad
If you have a veggie garden, this is a great way to use those veggies! This Veggie-Chickpea Salad is good and crunchy with a zesty lemon flavor, thanks to the Lemon-Olive Oil Vinaigrette. So use your cucumbers, cherry or grape tomatoes, and bell pepper in this salad, or buy them from your favorite market. You’ll…
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Coleslaw Pasta Salad
If you’re a fan of coleslaw, this is a great side dish you’ll enjoy for summer! It’s a mix of crunchy veggies and a delicious, creamy dressing sweetened with honey…with pasta added in! You could actually have this as a light meal if you wanted to, because the pasta makes it filling. Pasta salads are…
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Lemon-Dill Dip
When you plan your summer get-togethers, whether they’re family picnics, large cookouts and potlucks, or simple outdoor meals, be sure to include a summery dip that you can serve with your favorite raw veggies and chips. Like this Lemon-Dill Dip! The lemon-dill flavor is great for this time of year, and it’s so easy to…
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Pepperoni Pasta Salad
With summer vacation officially here, life slows down a little for everyone and we like keeping things simple and unhurried so we can have more time to enjoy the long, lazy days of this season, right? And that includes keeping our meals simple. That’s why this Pepperoni Pasta Salad is so great—it’s easy to make,…
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Strawberry Crisp
If you’re a strawberry-lover, Strawberry Crisp makes a wonderful dessert for spring and summer! This recipe is made using six 6-ounce ramekins, which is a great size for a smaller dessert—I think it’s just the right amount! The topping is a sweet, crumbly mix of oats, a little flour, brown sugar, and butter.
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Graham Cracker Toffee
The holidays have come and gone so fast and it’s been a snowy January so far—a frosty welcome to the new year! It’s a great time to make a fresh start—a new year is a new beginning, a new page, and a new chapter—it’s always exciting to have a brand new beginning and to look…
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Mango Blender Ice Cream
This “ice cream” is made in a blender, so it’s super-easy to make! It has the consistency of “soft serve” ice cream and you can enjoy eating it right after you’re done blending all the ingredients together! If you want to add a topping, you could sprinkle coconut flakes (that’s what I did), shaved chocolate,…
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Summer Vacation: South Haven
I am one of those people who love, love, love going to the beach! And this summer, I had the chance to go to a beach on the coast of Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes. The beach is in a town called South Haven. The waters are wavy and you may even see…
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Strawberry Salad
This salad is a refreshing one to enjoy during the warm-weather months! It’s made with a mix of baby spinach leaves and Romaine lettuce, along with sliced strawberries, cucumber, red onion, sliced almonds, and feta cheese. So many good things! And this Strawberry Salad is topped with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette—you can use your favorite pre-made…
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