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Thick Cornmeal Waffles from Brown Sugar Kitchen

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This cornmeal waffles recipe from Brown Sugar Kitchen are the best waffles you’ll ever eat! They pair great with fried chicken as they are slightly savory.Thick Southern Cornmeal Waffles Recipe - Tanya Holland Brown Sugar Kitchen

Our lazy weekend breakfast has always been pancakes, especially these lemon ricotta ones. A few months ago, I finally invested in a waffle iron to add some variety to our breakfast routine. I love thick Belgian ones, they are so pretty and so fun to eat. We’ve been experimenting with waffle batters to find our go-to and I think I finally settled on it.

The secret?

Cornmeal.

Read on for the cornmeal waffle recipe…

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April 12, 2019  •  Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Recipes No Comments

Millionaire Bars Recipe – Chocolate & Caramel Shortbread Dessert

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This delicious Millionaire Bars recipe is every bit as decadent as the name suggests. It features a shortbread base, topped with caramel, followed by chocolate.

Millionaire Shortbread Bars Recipe with Sweetened Condensed Milk, Chocolate & Caramel

These delicious Millionaire bars are every bit as decadent as the name suggests. They could be the love child of a lemon bar and a scotcharoo. The shortbread base is sweet and butter, and then they are layered with caramelized sweetened condensed milk followed by a layer of melted chocolate. Nom…. Read More »

April 7, 2019  •  Filed Under: Desserts, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks 14 Comments

5 Ingredient Baked Egg Boats – Breakfast Recipe to Feed a Crowd

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These baked egg boats take just a few minutes to make and have only 5 ingredients! They are a great vegetarian breakfast recipe to feed a crowd.Baked Egg Boats Recipe - Easy Breakfast Recipe to Feed a Crowd

First things first. These egg boats are absolutely amazing! Not only are they easy to make (literally just a few minutes of prep time), but they can also be made with those random things you have in your fridge that just need to be used up. Any cheese, any veggies, you name it! The options range from simple like this version, to gourmet like this version with pancetta and leeks.

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March 26, 2019  •  Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Recipes 30 Comments

Rainbow Beet & Roasted Cauliflower Salad

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Add a pop of color to winter with this colorful rainbow Beet and Roasted Cauliflower Salad recipe. It’s healthy, hearty and absolutely beautiful!Winter Rainbow Salad - Fresh Beet and Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe with Avocado and Tomatoes

It’s been particularly grey and dreary in San Francisco this winter, with days of rain turning into weeks. There’s been a drought for most of the time we’ve lived here so it’s definitely a shock to the system to have had such a wet winter!

I’m overcompensating for the grey-ness of life with this gorgeous rainbow salad. No artificial colors or dyes, all the pops of color come from plants! I always say that nature is the best artist, and I think looking at the photos you’ll have to agree…. Read More »

March 14, 2019  •  Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes, Salads No Comments

Lemon Curd Tart Recipe with Olive Oil Crust

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A lemon curd tart recipe baked in a delicious olive oil tart shell made with Spanish olive oil. Plus, everything you need to know about choosing, storing and tasting olive oil.Lemon Curd Tart Recipe with Olive Oil Crust

You really can’t go wrong with lemon curd. Right now our lemon tree is producing like crazy, providing us with a bounty of lemons to use. We’ve been eating lemon curd by the gallon. Although I love spooning it on homemade yogurt, my new favorite thing is making  baking it into this lemon curd tart. For this recipe, a traditional tart crust gets a delicious twist with tart dough made with olive oil. And for a plot twist – the lemon curd also uses olive oil instead of butter!

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February 14, 2019  •  Filed Under: Desserts, Holiday Recipes, Pies & Tarts, Recipes 13 Comments

Chocolate Dipped OREO Footballs

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Win your Big Game party with this fun Chocolate Dipped OREO Footballs recipe. They are easy to make ahead of time to cut party prep stress. This post is sponsored by Nabisco. Thanks for supporting the sponsors that allow me to bring you beautiful and delicious content!

Superbowl Party Food Ideas - Oreo Football Shaped Snacks

The biggest football game of the year is just weeks away, so it’s time to start party planning! The thing I’m most looking forward to (even more than the halftime show!) is sharing these mini football treats made with OREO Cookies with our guests. I know they are going to get devoured.

Read on for the recipe and for some of my Big Game party hacks!

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January 23, 2019  •  Filed Under: Appetizers, Desserts, Gluten Free Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks 4 Comments

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