Maple Cinnamon Pecan Pie
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In honor of my dad's birthday week, I am sharing my recipe for one of the great loves of his life: pecan pie.
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Creamy Sausage Orecchiette Recipe
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This recipe was inspired by a coupon (not an unusual story for this household). I had a coupon for Barilla Collezione pasta, so I picked up a box of orecchiette. I thought about the flavors and textures that might complement the orecchiette (which is French for "small ear," so you can tell your kids you are eating ears for dinner - you're welcome). I picked up some ground sausage because I thought ground meat would sit nicely inside the shell-like shape of the pasta. I picked up mushrooms because I love their rustic woodsy flavor.
Read MoreQuick Ginger-Pickled Cucumbers
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A few weeks ago, I went out for sushi with a friend. She ordered sunomono, which I had never heard of, but turned out to be an amazing-looking Japanese cucumber salad. Despite not trying my friend's delicious-looking dish, the next day, I found myself craving what I imagined it tasted like. So I attempted to make something to satisfy my craving. I came up with these quick ginger-pickled cucumbers, and have made them multiple times a week since. They are a perfect summer side dish - refreshing and tangy with a little crunch.
Read MoreSlow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Breasts
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This is one of the simplest things I've ever made that I still feel justified calling "home-made." I mean there are only 7 ingredients, and 2 of them are salt and pepper. Even if you claim you can't cook, you can throw 7 ingredients in a slow cooker and make your family believe you can cook. After 6 to 8 hours of low and slow cooking, the chicken is tender and bursting with sweet, tangy barbecue flavor.
Read MoreChocolate Chip Nutella Brownies
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Nutella. Chocolate Chips. Brownies. Do I really need to say anything else? Just do yourself (and your family and friends) a favor, and make these.
Read MoreGrandma's Cornbread Recipe
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This cornbread is seriously amazing. It's moist and savory with just the right amount of sweetness, and it's unbelievably simple to make. To quote my grandma, "It's hard to believe that something so easy to make doesn't come out of a box."
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