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Longhorn spinach dip recipe (parmesan crusted spinach dip)

Copycat Longhorn Spinach Dip Recipe (Video)

This creamy, garlicky, copycat spinach dip recipe tastes just like the Parmesan Crusted Spinach dip from Longhorn! It’s cheesy, flavorful, and freezer-friendly!  Read more

brown butter mashed potatoes

Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Judy’s famous Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes. These rich swirls of creamy mashed potatoes topped with nutty brown butter are indulgent. This easy technique will transform your potatoes. They’re a true crowd pleaser and are great to make ahead.  Read more

Spinach strawberry salad with a Poppy seed dressing

Spinach Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

A healthy, tangy, sweet spinach strawberry salad with poppy seed dressing with no added sugars. It’s perfect for a party or light lunch, especially in the spring when strawberries are abundant.  Read more

fluffy Italian Bread loaf sliced

Italian Bread Recipe (Video)

A basic, oval, crusty loaf with a soft crumb and good flavor. This Italian bread recipe is the way white bread should taste! It’s so easy to make and yields two large loaves perfect for sandwiches, dipping in oil, and leftovers can be turned into bread crumbs!  Read more

Panera Breads Mediterranean Shrimp Couscous Salad (old menu item).

Shrimp Couscous Mediterranean Salad Recipe (Video)

This is the best Mediterranean Salad recipe! It’s a Copycat Panera Bread Mediterranean Couscous Salad made with crisp romaine lettuce, shrimp, pearl couscous, sweet peppers, feta, and an amazing homemade Greek Dressing. Impress your guests with this light and refreshing summer dish!  Read more

healthy breakfast quesadillas using whole wheat flour tortillas, bacon with no nitrates, free-range eggs, and freshly grated cheese served with homemade salsa and Crema

Whole Wheat Breakfast Quesadillas (Video)

This is a from-scratch, healthier Bacon Egg Cheese breakfast quesadilla recipe using whole-grain tortillas. We love serving it with sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce. You can fill these “egg cheese sandwiches” with any leftover cheese, veggies, or meat (for extra protein).  Read more

whole wheat sourdough baguettes made from freshly milled flour on a cutting board with a kitchen towel

Whole Wheat Sourdough Baguette Recipe

This Whole Wheat Sourdough Baguette recipe is made with 100% whole grains. It has a soft, chewy interior and a crackling, crunchy crust. This recipe makes three thin, crusty loaves that can be served at any meal! Read more

chunky fried eggplant recipe with tomatoes and vegetables in a pan

Fried Eggplant Recipe with Vegetables and Rice (Video)

A chunky fried eggplant dish made with tomatoes, red bell peppers, carrots, and garlic. Think of it as Eggplant salad, but more filling with rice. It’s the perfect way to use up vegetables from the garden and cooks all in one pan. In Ukraine, we call this “Baklazanna ikra” (eggplant caviar) or “Ovechne Ragu” (vegetable stew).  Read more

creamy cajun chicken pasta in a skillet with bell peppers and onion

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

This flavorful, creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe will quickly become a favorite! Juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken topped with creamy pasta, sauteed vegetables, and kickin’ homemade Cajun seasoning is the perfect weeknight dinner! Read more

super moist banana bread with ripe bananas

Super Moist Banana Bread Recipe

This dense, sweet, cake-like banana bread recipe is super moist! It’s less sweet than a cake using ripe bananas and is one of the quickest breads to make for breakfast or tea!   Read more

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