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This slow roast duck features very tender meat, super crispy skin (just like confit), and a sumptuous olive sauce. It will take quite some time and effort to cook, but it’ll definitely be a highlight on your dinner party’s menu. Thomas and I both love duck, and we have been doing search and studying, trying to roast whole duck at home to create a satisfying result. Just like roasting a perfect chicken, our goal is to create a moist and tender duck with crispy skin....

Published on March 19, 2017 Pillows from World Market, Bag from fashionABLE, Scarf from fashionABLE Hello, hello and happy Sunday! I am popping in today to share a few more photos of our house. Thank you for all of your kind comments on our house tour so far. I am glad you are enjoying the sneak peek into our home. We wish we could have you all over for a big dinner party…maybe someday:) Today, we are sharing a look into our mudroom and laundry room....

Updated July 03, 2019 Tuesday was National Pancake Day, but I didn’t realize it until after we had eaten breakfast. I didn’t have any ideas for dinner so pancakes came to my rescue! We didn’t miss out on the special day because we made pancakes for dinner. Pancakes are good any time of the day! We didn’t celebrate with any old pancakes, we went all out. We made Orange Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pancakes....

Updated May 30, 2023 I love using orzo in salads. My Easy Orzo Salad is a staple at our house. You can find orzo in the the pasta aisle. I used whole wheat orzo pasta in this recipe and I love it because it has a slight nutty flavor, but it isn’t heavy. It is nice and light and so good in salads! I love this salad for many reasons-it is fresh, easy to make, keeps well in the fridge, and travels well....

Published on April 03, 2024 Pasta Puttanesca- this simple pasta dish is made with pantry staples like olive oil, tomatoes, anchovies, olives, garlic, and capers. Serve with spaghetti or bucatini for the perfect 30 minute meal. Puttanesca sauce is made with basic ingredients that you probably have in your pantry; olive oil, tomatoes, anchovies, olives, garlic, and capers. It’s a simple sauce and only takes 30 minutes to make. The sauce is rich, fragrant, and has a punch of unami flavor that will keep you coming back for more....

Updated July 30, 2024 Peanut Butter S’mores Bars are made with a graham cracker cookie crust, marshmallow, peanut butter, and peanut butter cups! These easy s’mores bars are a fun treat for the whole family! Let me introduce you to Peanut Butter S’mores Bars! Oh, yes, I took my favorite s’mores combo and turned it into a fun bar treat you can make in the oven, without a campfire! These easy s’mores bars are a family favorite dessert....

Updated September 04, 2024 This simple and elegant pear galette is a delightful and rustic pastry that’s perfect for dessert! We like to serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. I also enjoy pear desserts. Pears are crisp, juicy, and make the most elegant desserts. One of my favorites is this rustic Pear Galette. It is easy to make and such a wonderful dessert for the fall months....

Updated March 26, 2019 Who is spending the weekend in the kitchen? My hand is raised. I’ve already baked a lot of cookies, but there is always more to bake during the holiday season. I know your baking list is probably full, but if you have room for one more treat, please add these Peppermint Crunch Brownie Bites to your list. I made the brownies from scratch, but if you are in a pinch, you could use your favorite box mix....

Updated October 03, 2023 Why can’t every week be vacation, especially a beach vacation? Beach vacations are my favorite! Since we can’t always be on vacation, I am bringing a little vacation to our kitchen with these Pineapple Coconut Smoothies. They are a guaranteed mood booster! One sip will transport you to the beach! Blend it Up! This smoothie is easy to blend up! Combine fresh pineapple, coconut milk, yogurt, coconut, and ice in a blender and blend until smooth....

Published on October 02, 2019 Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies I had pumpkin leftover from our Pumpkin Bread and wasn’t about to let it go to waste. I love it when ingredients force you to make something, especially when cookies are involved. These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic and an all-time favorite fall cookie. Everyone LOVES these cookies! As soon as you start seeing pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, you know it is fall!...

While a lot of Chinese recipes call for a wok and gas stove to make stir fry, I tend to disagree. Because this setup might not be practical for every home cook. As a personal example, I live in an apartment that has an electric stove, and it never generates heat fast enough for wok cooking. After doing so many experiments with an electric stove, I finally found my own formula to create the best Chinese takeout dishes using a very simple setup with a nonstick skillet....

Updated April 28, 2011 I love making mini or individual desserts. Everyone feels special because they get their own and it is great portion control. I used our little white ramekin dishes. I pitted the cherries and made an easy oat topping-old fashioned oats, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and butter. The little crisps bubbled up in no time. I served them with a dallop of vanilla frozen yogurt....

Updated April 28, 2011 I used the same base recipe. I toasted coconut and stirred about a cup into the dough. I also used a lot of lime zest. We love tart lime treats. I wanted the cookies to be pretty so I finished them with a lime glaze and additional toasted coconut. The cookies were excellent! Another great cookie for a hot summer day. 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour Zest of 2-3 limes (I used 3) ¼ tsp....

Updated April 30, 2020 Josh and I got home from Hawaii yesterday. We had an amazing vacation, but there is no place like home. We missed our sweet Caleb like mad. It was hard being away from him, but we knew he was in good hands. He had a blast with papa and I am sure he didn’t miss us as much as we missed him. Today we are going to snuggle and spoil our little pea!...

Published on November 08, 2024 Roasted butternut squash with crunchy pecans, sweet dried cranberries, creamy feta cheese, and a drizzle of hot honey. This simple and sophisticated side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or served along side any meal. When roasted, the squash becomes tender and caramelized, which brings out the natural sweetness. The edges turn golden brown and slightly crispy, adding a wonderful contrast to the soft interior....

You know when you make s’mores but swap the chocolate bar for a peanut butter cup? OMG. This recipe was inspired by that drool-worthy campfire situation. I took my beloved peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and made some classic s’mores swaps to birth my dream summer cookie! That means you may just have to turn on the oven. So sorry. Now tell me—do you set your ‘mallows totally on fire or go for the golden glow?...

Updated September 11, 2019 When we first got married, Josh came home with a bag of Salt ‘n Vinegar chips. I was like…really?? You are weird. I wouldn’t try them, even though he said they were soooooo good. He said I was missing out, but they sounded odd to me. Well, he didn’t stop buying them and he finally convinced me to try them and guess what? I loved them....

Published on November 18, 2022 Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie is the BEST pumpkin pie recipe. This pumpkin pie will be everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving dessert! The secret ingredient is salted caramel sauce and it is a game changer! We stir it into the traditional pumpkin pie filling and it is EPIC! This is hands down the BEST pumpkin pie in the world! Everyone who tries it begs for the recipe…and has a second piece....

You guys, today’s post is such a cheat. Technically this isn’t even really a recipe. But there’s a reason I’m sharing it with you today. You see, this is my lazy food. The food I make on a Friday night when my family are asking me what’s for dinner and I have a) no inspiration and b) am actually craving junk food. And let’s be honest, fries topped with creamy sauce isn’t much better than junk food but at least I know what’s in it....

I prepared this delicious dessert with variations to make it vegan without condensed milk, as in the traditional Indian dessert recipe. Yet, there was no compromise on taste, creamy texture, or the desired consistency. I agree to be sent email. Moreover, if you are an instant pot owner, this dessert just becomes easier! It is a ‘dump and go’ recipe, which means all you have to do is put all the ingredients in the instant pot and let it do its magic....