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Easy Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

Easy Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

Easy Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try I’m always working to create meals that are both simple and delicious, recipes you can make on a busy weeknight and that the whole family will enjoy. And if that 

Easy Homemade Corn Chowder with Bacon and Shrimp

Easy Homemade Corn Chowder with Bacon and Shrimp

Easy Homemade Corn Chowder with Bacon and Shrimp Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try Eating Easy Homemade Corn Chowder with Bacon and Shrimp reminds me of having a meal at a roadside restaurant in New England. With sweet corn, tiny red potatoes, crispy bacon, and tons 

Easy to Make One Pot Coq Au Vin Recipe

Easy to Make One Pot Coq Au Vin Recipe

Easy to Make One Pot Coq Au Vin Recipe Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try French food has a reputation for being some of the best in the world, and for good reason: it is generally delicious, refined by generations of practice and improvements. 

Easy Oven Roasted Ratatouille with Herbes de Provence

Easy Oven Roasted Ratatouille with Herbes de Provence

Easy Oven Roasted Ratatouille with Herbes de Provence Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try I hate to admit this, but I am not a big fan of vegetables. I am also not a big fan of poor health, however, so I am always 

French King Cake with Almond Cream (Galette des Rois)

French King Cake with Almond Cream (Galette des Rois)

French King Cake with Almond Cream (Galette des Rois) Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try As a lover of all things traditional, I keep the Christmas celebrations going from Christmas Eve to January 6th. Believe me, if I could go full medieval Christmas celebrations 

Easy Russian Tea Cakes (Cookies without Eggs)

Easy Russian Tea Cakes (Cookies without Eggs)

Easy Russian Tea Cakes (Cookies without Eggs)  Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try Did you ever get ready to make cookies only to realize you don’t have any eggs? Me too! Happily, these Easy Russian Tea Cakes (Cookies without Eggs) will get you around this problem. Sometimes 

Easy Linzer Tart Cookies with Raspberry Filling

Easy Linzer Tart Cookies with Raspberry Filling

Easy Linzer Tart Cookies with Raspberry Filling Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try Linzer Tart cookies – or in this case, Linzer cookies – have been my absolute favorite for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I only had these cookies occasionally during a special trip 

Easy Spicy German Pfeffernusse Cookies

Easy Spicy German Pfeffernusse Cookies

Easy Spicy German Pfeffernusse Cookies Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try The holiday season is a time for traditional treats and in my mind, there is no Christmas treat quite like a German Christmas treat. These Easy Spicy German Pfeffernusse Cookies are delightful 

How to Make a Roux

How to Make a Roux

How to Make a Roux What is a roux? A roux is a mix of equal parts of flour and fat cooked together and used as a thickening agent in various dishes. The fat is usually butter, but can also be pan drippings or lard. 

Easy Dinner Idea: Cheesy Skillet Chicken Spaghetti

Easy Dinner Idea: Cheesy Skillet Chicken Spaghetti

Easy Dinner Idea: Cheesy Skillet Chicken Spaghetti  Why You Should Give This Recipe a Try This Easy Dinner Idea: Cheesy Skillet Chicken Spaghetti is the perfect thing when you are looking for a comforting, hearty meal but you don’t have a ton of cooking time available. Tender chicken breast,