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15-minute Homemade Chicken and Dumpling Soup

15-minute Homemade Chicken and Dumpling Soup

15-minute Homemade Chicken and Dumpling Soup — Momming is hard. That’s why we need a few really good 15-minute hacks to make mealtime doable and delicious.

Bacon Cheddar Tomato Biscuits

Bacon Cheddar Tomato Biscuits

Hello, my name is Emily and I L-O-V-E biscuits. If you’ve been here for a while, then you already know that about me. I love biscuits that are plain and biscuits that are special. I love sweet biscuits and I love savory biscuits. I love 

Buttered Pecan Sheet Cake

Buttered Pecan Sheet Cake

Oh my – this cake. So-so-so good. The perfect texture and the flavor — all I could say at first bite was “nailed it”. The perfect buttered pecan flavor, a little toasty, a little nutty all wrapped up in the perfect cake!

German-Style Graze Board with Gouda Fondue

German-Style Graze Board with Gouda Fondue

Okay – let’s talk grazing. This is my favorite way to eat – a little of this and a smear of that. Trying new combinations and flavors — and eating way, way, way too much.

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

This red wine hot chocolate is a simple, warm, decadent, drinkable dessert. Sure to add flare and flavor and fun to your seasonal snacking!

Maple Bourbon Fall Chutney

Maple Bourbon Fall Chutney

A little smokey, a little boozy and all that depth of flavor combined with deep, rich notes of dried fruits and citrus. Y-U-M!!

Spicy Blue Cheese Shortbread Crackers

Spicy Blue Cheese Shortbread Crackers

I love these spicy blue cheese shortbread crackers! They check all the boxes – spice, salt, heat, and a little flair thanks to the blue cheese! They unexpectedly became the star of my graze board, pairing so well with apples, pears, spicy honey and even a crunchy dill pickle!

Quick Mulled Spice Pickled Veggies

Quick Mulled Spice Pickled Veggies

One of my favorite accessories to a meal or snack is pickled veggies. I love the combination of sour + salty + crunchy + spice.

Plum + Apple Chicken and Rice

Plum + Apple Chicken and Rice

Time to bring a little bit of Fall into our menu! This recipe uses some sweet and tart apples & plums to bring seasonal (and delicious) flair to dinnertime!

The BEST Party Dip

The BEST Party Dip

The BEST Party Dip! Who doesn’t need an easy and awesome dip recipe for your snack and graze boards? This recipe is hands down my favorite cheesy dip – and at first bite, you’ll fall in love with it too!

5-ingredient Marinated Olives

5-ingredient Marinated Olives

I love olives – all types : green, black, purple – brined or packed in oil – pitted or with pits. I love them. I love them so much that I wanted to make them the star of my graze board rather than an accessory quietly tucked into a corner. That’s where these ‘Easy Extra’ recipe comes in to play!

5-Minute Fall-Spiced Candied Nuts

5-Minute Fall-Spiced Candied Nuts

These candied nuts come together in about 5 minutes! The sugary, spiced candy coating has just the right amount of salt and those herbs put the recipe over-the-top. So, so crave-able!