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Shakshuka: Veggies for Breakfast

Shakshuka: Veggies for Breakfast

Until about a year ago, my idea of veggies for breakfast would have been salsa in my breakfast burrito, fried potatoes with onions, or the tomato juice and celery in a Bloody Mary. Now … though I still love all those options … I am …

May Day Baskets

May Day Baskets

Celebrate spring by observing May Day! Create simple May baskets, fill them with treats, deliver them to friends and neighbors, and make great memories!

Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad

Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad

Do you know how to determine if a recipe is worth trying? Some version of it appears in almost every church cookbook you can find. This is one of those recipes. Why? It is easy to make and uses simple ingredients, it can be made …

Traditional Deviled Eggs

Traditional Deviled Eggs

This traditional deviled egg recipe makes the perfect appetizer, side dish, lunch box staple, after-school protein snack and charcuterie board favorite.

Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard Boiled Eggs

Get all the tricks and tips for making perfect hard boiled eggs and delicious deviled eggs. Peels so easy you can do it with one hand!

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Galette

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Galette

This rustic pie, or galette, is filled with homemade blueberry-lemon filling and ricotta cheese sweetened with honey. Get the recipe and tips for making this perfectly-imperfect dessert!

Reuben Meatballs & Thousand Island Coleslaw

Reuben Meatballs & Thousand Island Coleslaw

Deconstruct that Reuben sandwich and you’ve got a bite-sized meatball! Ground beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, rye bread crumbs create an awesome replica in this recipe!

Cajun Chicken & Andouille Sausage Pasta

Cajun Chicken & Andouille Sausage Pasta

Dice up the Cajun Trinity (onion, celery and peppers), simmer a spicy tomato-based sauce, add chicken and andouille sausage and toss in pasta … ready, set, GEAUX!

Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies

Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies

The basic shortbread recipe becomes the perfect cookie for spring with the addition of lemon and thyme. Enjoy with a glass of tea (hot or iced) or wine.

10 Tempting Food Gifts for Valentine’s Day

10 Tempting Food Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Tempt your Valentine with one of these fun and tasty food gifts! Whether your spouse or child, friend or hostess, there is a sweet treat for all.