Lavender Pistachio Artisan Dark Chocolates

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'll show you how to make handcrafted artisan chocolates featuring a luscious dark chocolate, lavender, and pistachio flavor combination. You might be surprised how easy it is to whip up this treat without even turning on your oven

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How to Make Strawberry Top Vinaigrette

Happy Monday, Friends! Have you ever made strawberry vinegar using the very top of the berry that most people trim and toss? Today I'll show you how easy it is so you can create your own strawberry vinaigrette for salads and marinades

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Honeysuckle Ginger Cookies

Happy Monday, Friends! If you follow my blog, you probably already know that I love me some honeysuckle! Today I'm sharing some yummy cookies made with the delicate dried blooms and ginger. This is a great recipe to make ahead so you can have the dough in the fridge and ready to bake when the craving strikes

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Protein Packed Tortellini Salad

Happy Monday, Friends! In the summer, I eat lots of salads and I prefer make-ahead recipes I can pull out of the fridge at a moment's notice. If you love pasta but also want to increase your protein, this tortellini salad provides the best of both

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Homemade Healthier Honeysuckle Mousse

Happy Monday, Friends! If you have fond memories of savoring the sweet nectar from honeysuckle flowers as a child, today I have just the dessert for you! After harvesting the flowers, you'll only need a few ingredients to whip up this delicious honeysuckle mousse

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Homemade Healthier High Protein Cilantro Lime Dressing

Happy Monday, Friends! I'm always looking for foods to boost my protein so after Dear Firstborn shared this yummy recipe with me, I decided to share it with you! It's delicious in salads, as a garnish for tacos and quesadillas, or as a dip. You only need several ingredients to whip it up in minutes

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Dainty Lavender White Chocolate Easter Eggs

Happy Monday, Friends! Looking for a last minute Easter treat? Today I'll show you how to make these lavender white chocolate candy eggs that are dainty and delicious! You can whip them up in minutes and you only need a few ingredients

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12 Tasty Treats for Holiday Gifts and Gatherings

Happy Monday, Friends! This is the last week I will be posting before taking a brief break for the Christmas holidays and resuming in 2026, so I am leaving you with a dozen of my go-to homemade treats that I like to make for gifts and gatherings

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes

Happy Monday, Friends! I concocted a new recipe over the weekend and if I say so myself, these healthy pancakes are scrumptious! Plus you only need three ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry

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Make a Charcute-Wreath for the Holidays!

Happy Monday, Friends! Although it is still October, I know many of you may be thinking ahead to holiday ideas. For those of you who share my fondness for charcuterie, try my charcute-wreath for simply elegant entertaining

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Pear Muffins with Homemade Fruit Glaze

Happy Monday, Friends! Pears are in season and I've got a scrumptious muffin recipe for you today. They are topped with homemade fruit glaze and are so yummy! Plus, you won't need any eggs or flour

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15 Minute Dark Chocolate Blueberry Bark

Happy Monday, Friends! Do you enjoy concocting your own recipes? Recently, I created a new-to-me treat: dark chocolate blueberry bark and if I say so myself, it was very tasty! Today I'm sharing my recipe so you can whip it up in 15 minutes or less

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Dutch Oven Artisan Bread

Happy Monday, Friends! As promised, I'm sharing the artisan bread I baked in the new-to-me Dutch oven I scored at a yard sale recently. I intentionally used my favorite no-knead bread recipe to compare the Dutch oven results--come see what I learned

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Homemade Healthier Creamy Spinach Enchiladas

Happy Monday, Friends! If you love enchiladas, I've got a fuss-free healthy recipe for you that's creamy, cheesy and deceptively delicious with just the right amount of spice. It's a great make-ahead option--I like to prepare mine in the morning and bake them for dinner

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Homemade Healthier High Protein Strawberry Mousse

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm sharing a delicious high protein dessert you can whip up in minutes. No baking is required to make this refreshing strawberry mousse plus only several ingredients are needed and you may even have them on hand

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Homemade Healthier Whole Wheat Bread

Happy Monday, Friends! There's nothing quite like fresh baked bread, is there? Recently, I've started making whole wheat bread weekly instead of buying it and today I'm sharing my homemade healthier 4-ingredient recipe

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Easter Charcuter-TEA Cups

Happy Monday, Friends!  Raise your hand if you love charcuterie! Today I'll show you a darling way to serve it at individual place settings. Vintage tea cups add instant charm and elegance to any table--include a mini chocolate bunny and you'll have Easter charcuter-TEA

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Homemade Healthier Thin Mint Cookies

Happy Monday, Friends! It's Girl Scout cookie time again and today I'm sharing a healthier version of the classic favorite--thin mints! This recipe uses fewer ingredients, makes two dozen cookies for half the price, and you probably already have the ingredients in your pantry

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15 Minute Heart Shaped Butter Pats

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm sharing simple homemade heart-shaped butter pats to add a special touch to your table on Valentine's Day or really, any occasion! Best of all, these pretty little pats can be crafted in 15 minutes or less

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2 Ways to Make Sweet and Salty Pretzel Treats

Happy Monday, Friends! Over the last few years, I've really grown to enjoy sweet and salty treats. If you're also a fan of the flavor combo or need an easy last minute gift, l'll show you how to make this simple recipe 2 different ways in just minutes

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