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Jul 30, 2022

Greek Salad with Grape Tomatoes and Feta

This Greek Salad is really simple but exceptionally tasty. Sometimes simple is better, especially in the summer. 

Greek salad in two bowls.




Greek salad has such a fresh flavor. It is typically tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives drizzled with an olive oil based dressing. It can also include red onions and green bell peppers. 

Jul 27, 2022

No Knead Durum Stirato - Italian Baguettes

This no knead durum stirato (an Italian ciabatta-style baguette made with a high hydration dough) is a fun and easy bread to make... and the flavor is amazing. 

No Knead Durum Stirato slices on cutting board.


This bread is a take on stirato baguettes, but with added durum flour. 

Jul 25, 2022

S'mores Muffins

These S'mores muffins, with a Graham cracker infused batter filled with marshmallow creme and bittersweet chocolate chips are a fun treat reminiscent of the S'mores you remember enjoying by the campfire. 

S'mores Muffins on a plate.


These S'mores muffins are made with a batter that is almost dough-like in texture, resulting in a muffin that resembles a very soft cookie. 

Jul 24, 2022

Quick Shrimp Fried Rice with Peas and Carrots (Better than Takeout)

This quick shrimp fried rice comes together in under 30 minutes and you can customize it with your favorite rice, protein, and vegetables. 

Quick Shrimp Fried Rice with Peas and Carrots in individual bowls.

 


This recipe for shrimp fried rice takes advantage of a few shortcut ingredients to creat an amazing bowl of fried rice that is pretty much better than take-out. 

Jul 20, 2022

Beehive Cake

This beehive cake, with layers of banana cake and frosted with a honey buttercream, is a delicious and fun baking project. 

Beehive Banana Cake with Swiss Buttercream on a cake stand with marzipan bees.


If you're interested in dipping your toes into the world of cake decorating, but want a cake that is very forgiving, this cake is perfect.

Jul 17, 2022

One Pan Cheese Ravioli with Peas and Arugula

This one pan cheese ravioli with peas and arugula is an amazing quick and easy dinner. 


 


This one pan ravioli dish, with peas and arugula, is one of the easiest dinners you'll every make. Plus, you'll only have one pan to wash when you're done! 

Jul 16, 2022

Finnish Summer Soup (Kesäkeitto)

This Finnish summer soup, called kesäkeitto, is a traditional soup featuring freshly harvested summer vegetables cooked in milk, butter, and a little sugar, and then finished with cream. 

Finnish Summer Soup (Kesäkeitto) with black bowls and garnish.

 


Kesäkeitto literally means summer soup in Finnish. Ideally, it should be filled with handfuls of young fresh vegetables, the greater the variety, the better.