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  • plated spiced mashed potatoes with oven-baked venison meatballs
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    Oven-Baked Venison Meatballs with Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    These oven-baked venison meatballs are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Served on a silky and creamy spiced mashed sweet potatoes that complement the meaty flavors and textures of the meatballs. This makes the perfect dinner date or special meal for your loved ones, that’s both easy and delicious. I make this…

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  • A bowl of smoked bacon bean soup with tarragon
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    Smoked Bacon Bean Soup With Tarragon

    This smoked bacon bean soup with tarragon is a simple, hearty recipe built for real life. Creamy cannellini beans, smoky bacon, and everyday vegetables come together in one pot to create a soup that’s filling without feeling heavy. Tarragon adds a subtle French sophistication and freshness, while a splash of apple cider vinegar keeps everything…

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  • 3 pieces of honey cinnamon focaccia on top of each other and drizzled with honey.
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    Salted Honey And Cinnamon Focaccia

    This salted honey and cinnamon focaccia offers a delightful combination of sweet floral honey, warm cinnamon and a pillowy soft dough in every bite.  Fragrant and tender, it’s just sweet enough to feel special without becoming a dessert.  The flaky sea salt on top adds a bright spark, enhancing all those cosy flavours and transforming…

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  • Tiramisu cinnamon rolls with a cup of espresso and a pot of roasted coffee beans.
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    Tiramisu Cinnamon Rolls (with Espresso Mascarpone Frosting)

    These tiramisu cinnamon rolls combine all the best parts of classic cinnamon rolls with the creamy, coffee-kissed flavor of tiramisu. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or whenever you need a little luxury with your morning coffee. Why You’ll Love This Recipe My family has a serious cinnamon roll obsession. I make my brown butter apple cider cinnamon rolls every fall for…

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  • Close-up of sliced pistachio cream babka.
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    Easy Pistachio Cream Babka (Soft, Swirled, Bakery-Style)

    This easy pistachio cream babka is a soft and buttery sweet bread swirled with luscious pistachio cream and finished with a honey glaze. It’s easier than you think — no mixer required, and every bite tastes like a pistachio croissant and a brioche had a baby. If you’ve ever had a slice of babka, you…

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  • A serving of caramelized onion and mushroom lasagna with gruyere thyme cream sauce.
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    Caramelized Onion And Mushroom Lasagna With Gruyère Thyme Cream Sauce

    If you love a good lasagna but want something a little more special, this Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Lasagna with Gruyère Thyme Cream Sauce delivers in every way. It’s rich, cheesy, and deeply flavorful — all the comfort of classic lasagna, but with a creamy white sauce instead of tomato and layers of golden onions, mushrooms, and…

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  • Creamy butternut squash and gouda pasta topped with crispy Italian sausage and fresh parsley.
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    Creamy Butternut Squash And Gouda Pasta With Crispy Italian Sausage

    This butternut squash and gouda pasta with crispy Italian sausage is everything you want in a weeknight dinner: velvety, cheesy, and deeply satisfying. The natural sweetness of butternut squash blends beautifully with the smooth richness of gouda, creating a sauce that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Topped with crispy Italian sausage and fragrant garlic, every bite delivers the…

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  • Two bowls of sour pork meatball soup with vegetables.
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    Sour Pork Meatball Soup With Vegetables

    This Sour Pork Meatball Soup is everything you want in a cozy meal: tender pork meatballs, wholesome vegetables, and a bright, tangy broth that wakes up every bite. Inspired by classic Eastern European and Mediterranean flavors, it’s a soup that feels both comforting and fresh — the perfect pick-me-up for chilly evenings or when you’re craving something…

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  • A jar of homemade hot honey next to a bowl of homemade Mac and cheese.
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    Homemade Hot Honey Mac And Cheese (Sweet & Spicy Twist)

    This hot honey Mac & cheese is the ultimate comfort food with a delicious twist. A cozy and warm dish that invites you to slow down, take a bite, and savor the moment — the gooey cheese, the warm pasta, the crunchy topping, the kiss of sweet heat. If mac and cheese had a personality,…

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  • two bowls of chicken pickle and root vegetable salad
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    Easy Chicken Pickle And Root Vegetables Salad

    This easy chicken pickle and root vegetables salad is hearty, cozy, and comforting. It’s a wholesome, nourishing salad recipe that brings big flavor with minimal effort. Rich, creamy and tangy in every bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, meal prep, or a comforting lunch you’ll look forward to all week. I am a big…

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