I think every household should keep a tub of duck fat in their fridge or freezer. The stuff is just luxurious. It’s like butter’s bougie cousin who shows up to family functions in a fur coat and kitten heels while everyone else is in jeans and flip flops. I do…
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies with Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Anyone up for homemade oatmeal cream pies? You’re gonna love these pumpkin oatmeal cream pies with maple cream cheese filling. They’re ridiculously good. I grew up eating tf out of those Lil Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies. I *still* nosh on them from time to time. Not because I think they’re…
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Roasted Buttermilk Cornish Hens with Apple & Sausage Stuffing
Maybe you’re intimidated by the whole notion of serving a Normal Rockwell style turkey this year for the holidays. Or, maybe you just don’t have that many people to feed. Maybe you just prefer a different kind of poultry, and maybe you’d just rather dazzle your small gathering with cute,…
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Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
This carrot cake with maple cream cheese frosting is one for the books! So freakin moist and perfectly sweetened. I absolutely love carrot cake, even the ones studded with plump juicy raisins. Yes! “I hate carrot cake” is often what I’m told by people who have no idea what good…
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Garlic and Herb Cheddar Biscuits | Red Lobster Copycat
You guys know I have a copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuit recipe already, and it’s really yummy — but it’s not entirely from scratch. Still great, but if you want an all-scratch completely homemade version, then you are in luck. This version really punches up the garlic and herb flavor, which…
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Crusty No-knead Artisan Bread
I originally posted this recipe for the easiest no-knead artisan bread on my Youtube channel, but decided it should absolutely be available here as well. Listen, this is one of the easiest recipes ever created. There are tons of variations available online, and I want to be the first to…
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Honey Roasted Carrots
Hello! Greetings and such :) Before I get into this recipe, I wanted to share with you all some exciting news. I'll be on the Dr. Oz show January, 19th (today)! They're doing a little segment on food bloggers, weight management, and all that jazz..and I was honored to be…
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The Best Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
Merry Christmas! This is my gift to those of you who asked. I posted a picture of these biscuits on Instagram and everybody went nuts, so I decided to share my recipe. I like my biscuits many ways -- flaky, not flaky, sometimes cakey, fluffy, sometimes drop'like -- it all…
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Holiday Mac-n-Cheese w/ Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Shallots, and Prosciutto
So, I'm a firm believer that macaroni and cheese should never be diet food. The very thought of a low-cal/fat mac&cheese just pisses me off. First of all, this isn't something you should be eating every day. This is holiday, or special occasion food. I'm sure there are plenty of…
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White Wine Braised Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries
These are the brussel sprouts for those who hate brussel sprouts, or think they hate brussel sprouts. My dad absolutely hates brussel sprouts, and he destroyed these. My mom shook her head and raved, "I eat brussels all the time, but those are the best I've ever had. Makes no…

















