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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Vietnamese Fresh Rolls Served with Peanut Dipping Sauce

I’m excited to share my mom’s recipe for Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, also known as goi cuon. Although preparing Vietnamese spring rolls may involve a bit of practice, once you master the rolling technique, you’ll find the effort truly rewarding. You’ll soon be eager to make these delicious spring rolls repeatedly for your…

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Velvety Coconut Lime Bars

I’m thrilled to share this recipe with you today! I’ll admit, I nearly devoured every single one of these creamy coconut-lime squares myself… they’re *that* good. I had to stop myself from eating them all because, trust me, I could have! Earlier this year, my dear friend Shelly released her cookbook, and it’s packed with…

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Buttered Noodles with Beef Stroganoff

Here’s a rephrased version: — Let me share a story about my love for buttered noodles. I’ve been obsessed with them for years! Back in high school, I worked at an assisted living facility in the dining hall. Every Sunday, buttered noodles were on the menu. After serving lunch, we were allowed to make a…

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Ensuring Comfort During Travel: A Guide

Traveling is one of my greatest passions, and ensuring comfort during my journeys is essential. Here, I’m excited to share my top tips for staying comfortable while on the move. This blog post is sponsored by Cacique Intimates and contains tracking links. For more information on tracking links and how to opt out, please refer…

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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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Journey to Zurich, Switzerland

Just a quick reminder: I’d love to hear from you! The first annual reader survey is live, and it only takes a few minutes to complete… Thank you so much in advance! A couple of months ago, I had the amazing opportunity to visit Switzerland for the first time. I was invited on a press…

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Scallion and Cheddar Biscuits

This post is brought to you by White Lily. True story: I adore biscuits. I love making and eating them. I’ve been baking them for quite some time. However, Curtis thinks biscuits are dry and usually just says they’re okay. So, I set out to create biscuits that are nice, fluffy, and not dry. The…

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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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