Roasted Tomato Sauce

You know how I’ve been complaining about the abundance of zucchini from my garden the past few weeks? Well, now it seems to be done and the tomatoes have taken over in full force. I picked 20 just yesterday. And you know the funny thing? Nobody in my house, including me, likes raw tomatoes. So

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Lemon Curd

Homemade Lemon Curd is easier to make than you might think. It’s creamy, so zingy and perfect for summer desserts. I love lemon desserts. Besides pumpkin, it is my favorite flavor for sweets. I have always wanted to make a homemade lemon curd but I just never have known what to do with it. Well,

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Homemade Ranch Dip

Goodness gracious, the past few weeks have been incredibly busy. Between our Ozarks trip, a quick jaunt to Minneapolis for an Ikea run, my birthday and Noah’s I have barely had any time to breathe. But I think the craziness is finally over, for awhile at least. I was actually able to keep Noah’s birthday

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Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

I made an amazing salad last night (you can find it here) and I needed the perfect dressing to go with it. I have to admit, I am normally a bottled salad dressing kind of girl but lately I have been making my own and it’s crazy how easy it is. Not only that, but

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Enchilada Sauce

I have always loved cooking but after starting this blog, a new fire was lit within and it has become a true passion for me. Because of this, I aim to make as much as I can homemade. This meant that the previous canned enchilada sauce that would grace my pantry was no more. And

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Homemade Pickles {Claussen Copycat}

Homemade pickles are super simple to make with just a few ingredients. These taste just like the favorite Claussen's.

Making your own Homemade Pickles is easier than you think. Grab those cucumbers from your garden or local farmers market and get to pickling. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. Pickles are among one of my favorite foods in the whole world (maybe only behind fried chicken and

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Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce

With the holidays in full swing for the past two months, I have been bringing you all lots and lots of sweets. I mean lots. And as much as I love sweet treats, it’s about time to get back on our normal track. And what better to start with than some good ‘ole comfort food….spaghetti.

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Orange Sugar

Have you heard of vanilla sugar? It’s sugar and vanilla beans mixed together then left alone for a few weeks to infuse. After the process is complete you have a vanilla-y sugar that is perfect for baking, sprinkling on scones or fruit and just about anything else you would use regular sugar for. Well, when

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Lemon Vinaigrette

I’ve been on a salad kick lately. Before I had Noah, I hated salad. I wouldn’t eat it. Once I got pregnant, I was trying to eat healthier and make better choices. I started choking down salad and as the time went by I actually started to enjoy it. I know you all are thinking

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