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Homemade Vanilla Extract (Make now for Christmas Gifts & Holiday Baking)
Homemade vanilla extract is a perfect holiday gift to give that is something almost anyone can use, but very much appreciated by home bakers.
Easy Edamame Salad
This easy edamame salad is full of lots of wonderful crunch and different vegetable flavors.
Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding
Cranberry orange bread pudding combines two flavors that are a match made in heaven.
Dried Zucchini, Pancetta and Potatoes (in Tomato Sauce)
Dried zucchini, pancetta and potatoes in tomato sauce is a typical dish made by my family in the south of Italy.
Trader Joe's (Diner) Mac & Cheese Copycat Recipe
If you've ever tried Trader Joe's mac and cheese in the frozen section then you're going to flip for this copycat recipe which recreates the dish perfectly!
Simply the Best Apple Crumble (or Rhubarb, Blueberry, Peach...)
Simply the best apple crumble recipe that you will ever find.
Brie and Fig Jam Appetizers (they're even Hollywood Bowl-worthy)
These brie and fig jam appetizers are so good, they're even up to being taken to the Hollywood Bowl! They're a bit addictive, to be honest!
Smooth or Chunky Gazpacho Recipe (Chilled Tomato Soup)
This smooth or chunky gazpacho recipe, a chilled, no-cook tomato soup is a light and fresh meal idea for hot summer months.
Way Better Than Starbucks Iced Lemon Pound Cake!
Way Better Than Starbucks Iced Lemon Pound Cake tastes fabulous, and has no chemicals, strange additives or preservatives.
Bucatini with Red Pepper Cream Sauce and Peas
Bucatini with red pepper cream sauce is a wonderful dish to serve for a weeknight or for a special occasion.
Potato Goat Cheese Cakes with European Salad and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Potato goat cheese cakes are a great option when you want something unique, but tasty.
Potato, Ham and Mozzarella Bake: Gattò di Patate (Vegetarian Version too)
Potato Ham and Mozzarella Bake or Gattò di Patate (as it's called in Italy) is a comfort food that will be a family favorite the first time you make it.
THE Biggest “How To” Fail of How to Make the Best Tomato Sauce (aka How NOT to make Tomato Sauce)
Learn how to make the best tomato sauce, but learning how NOT to make tomato sauce! Don't make something that's so simple, so complicated.
Authentic (Quick) Italian Tomato Sauce for Pasta
This authentic Italian tomato sauce is so easy to make, it’s ready before the pasta is finished cooking! When you make it once you’ll never go back to those inauthentic, jar sauces or faux recipes.
Oke's Korean Cucumber Pickles
Oke's Korean Cucumber Pickles are a standard Korean side dish, often served with Korean bbq as part of the banchan dishes.
Prosciutto di San Daniele, Truffle Cheese and Potato Appetizers
Prosciutto di San Daniele is combined with truffle cheese, arugula and potato to make a sublime gourmet appetizer that is perfect for picnics to parties.
Mediterranean Chicken, Mushrooms and Rice
Mediterranean Chicken and mushrooms is a recipe that you'll end up memorizing as I bet it will become one of your "go-to" weeknight dishes.
Caramel Currant Oat Crisps (Lace Cookies)
Caramel currant oat crisps are a unique cookie that are so simple to make.
Eve's Pudding (a Traditional British Apple Dessert)
Eve's Pudding is a super simple, easy to make traditional British apple dessert that is just heavenly when served with hot custard.