Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings with Harissa

I’m going to talk about my health for a bit, but feel free to skip ahead to the next photo where I chat about some amazing chicken wings! Lately, I’ve been withdrawing not just from my blog, but also from friends. It’s a frustrating habit of mine: when I’m unwell, I tend to isolate myself,…

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“Tomato-Baked Eggs & The Bountiful Cookbook”

Eggs and tomatoes—I love them both. Especially eggs. The combination of eggs baked in tomatoes is one of my favorites, and today, I’m excited to share this recipe from Todd Porter and Diane Cu of *White on Rice Couple*. Not only are Todd and Diane dear friends of mine, but they’re also incredibly talented photographers…

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Chocolate Cookie Crumble with Peanut Butter Mousse

Today, I’m excited to share a special recipe from my friend Glory’s new cookbook, *Glorious Layered Desserts*. You can purchase it directly from her or find it on Amazon. This book is packed with delightful layered desserts, including the peanut butter mousse with chocolate cookie crumble that I’ve made, as well as her chocolate coconut…

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Lettuce-Wrapped Chicken

I’ve always enjoyed chicken lettuce wraps at restaurants and have been eager to try making them myself. With a delightful package from the National Honey Board in hand, I explored their website and discovered a wealth of fantastic recipes—many of them healthy! One recipe, featuring chicken lettuce wraps with 2 tablespoons of honey, particularly caught…

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Zesty Shrimp with Creamy Goat Cheese Grits

Sure! Here’s a rephrased version of your content: — The other day, I received a card in the mail with some heartbreaking news. Someone very dear to me had passed away in February. It was his daughter who wrote to share the news. He and his wife were incredibly special to me and my family….

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Happy Tuesday!

I’m buzzing with excitement about these curried beef hand pies—especially since I’m finally nailing homemade pie dough! For the KitchenAid blog, I whipped up a batch using my trusty 12-cup food processor. The whole process takes just minutes. These pies are bursting with flavor – tender beef, fluffy potatoes, sweet peas and corn, all infused…

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Beef Stroganoff with a Side of Nostalgia

Oh, buttered noodles. I could write a whole novel about them. I’m practically obsessed. During high school, I worked in the dining hall of an assisted living facility, and every Sunday, *buttered noodles* were on the menu. After serving lunch, we’d get to snag a plate for ourselves. I always paired them with mashed potatoes—it’s…

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Maple Butter Dip French Toast Sticks

You know me, I’m all about butter, which is why I’m thrilled to be part of the Land O’Lakes Kitchen Conversations panel for the third year! Yay! My first experience with French toast was thanks to my older sister, Quyen. She also introduced me to crepes and tuna pasta salad, recipes I’ve already shared on…

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Salmon Rangoon with Smoked Flavor

When I was planning recipes for the KitchenAid 1,000 Cooks for the Cure party, I didn’t realize I was leaning heavily on a cream cheese theme. I promise, I make this or crab rangoon about 30 to 40 times a year. It’s always a hit at Bunko nights and is frequently requested for family holiday…

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Thyme-Infused Garlic Chicken Strips

Here’s a friendly reminder: I’m eager to hear your thoughts! Our first annual reader survey is now live, and it only takes a few minutes to complete. Thank you so much in advance for your input! I was invited by the wonderful people at Visit Zurich to explore Zurich for the first time, and Switzerland…

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