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Easy Single-Serving Baked Oats 2 Ways
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Breakfast and I have a complicated relationship. I’ve never been someone who was happy to skip breakfast and wait until lunch to eat, but I have also never been one to turn on the stove or put any kind of effort into food before 11am. That’s where this baked oats recipe comes into play. I make it the night…
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Easy Puff Pastry Pinwheels (Quick Appetizer Recipe)
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New Year’s Eve has always been my favorite holiday. It’s the perfect excuse for a fresh slate. New goals, new desires, and new accomplishments. Naturally, my obsession with the holiday has resulted in quite a few parties to ring in the new year, and these puff pastry pinwheels are my all-time favorite appetizer to serve. With…
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Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe for New Year’s Day
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Black-eyed peas have long been a symbol of luck, prosperity, and fresh beginnings, which is why they’ve become such a beloved New Year’s tradition in many Southern homes. The peas themselves are said to represent coins, while the humble, slow-simmered pot reflects the hope for a year filled with abundance, comfort, and steady blessings. Making black-eyed peas on…
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Delicious Smashed Potatoes with Spicy Jalapeño Honey Butter
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As a kid, I was always a picky eater, and the thing about picky eaters is that we thrive on sides. I could take it or leave it on any main dishes, and made a bee-line for the potatoes, mac and cheese, bread, vegetables, and anything else around the table. These warm, sweet, spicy potatoes are the perfect side to…
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Crispy Baked Cajun Fries – Easy Homemade French Fries
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I’m known for ordering things in restaurants only if they come with a side of french fries. In my humble opinion, fries are the best side for burgers and sandwiches and they are delicious from fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants alike. This recipe is a slightly healthier, baked alternative to the classic deep…
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The Best Burger with Chipotle Mayo (Spicy & Creamy!)
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There’s no shortage of burger recipes on the internet, but most of them either overcomplicate the process or bury the important details under a pile of unnecessary ingredients. This one keeps the focus exactly where it should be: well-seasoned ground beef, solid technique, and a few high-impact toppings that actually earn their place. An…
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Flan for 2 – Easy Single‑Serving Custard Dessert
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Flan is one of those desserts that looks more complicated than it actually is. At first glance, it has all the markings of a technical project: a glossy layer of caramel, a custard that has to set just right, and the dramatic moment when you flip it onto a plate. But once you understand…
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Creamy Broccoli Pasta with Crispy Kale – Easy & Healthy Dinner
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Cream-based pasta sauces tend to fall into two categories: the heavy ones you need a nap after, and the lighter, greener ones that feel silky without weighing you down. This recipe leans into the second group. Instead of starting with a roux or relying on a lot of cream, the sauce gets its body…
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How to Make Esquites – Authentic Mexican Corn Cups
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If you’ve spent any time in Southern California, you know the joy of hearing “Elote elote!” outside your window as the elotero comes down the street. My order is always one esquite with chili. This recipe was born of my desire to introduce my friends who live outside of California to the joys of…
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Fresh & Flavorful Veggie Burrito Bowl – Quick Weeknight Meal
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This is one of my favorite ways to get in all my vegetables and use up the random amounts of leftovers in my fridge. There are a million ways to make a veggie burrito bowl, so the first step is to look through your refrigerator and pantry to see which vegetables, beans, and grains…