Blueberry Slump

Family Classics: Busia’s Blueberry Slump

Sharing my grandma’s blueberry slump recipe today, the simplest & most nostalgic summer dessert. Sweet, juicy blueberries baked until bubbling, with a simple vanilla batter on top that bakes up like a soft, rich cake. Served warm right out of the oven with vanilla ice cream alongside.

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Nonna's Classic Cheesecake

Family Classics: Nonna’s Classic Cheesecake

An irresistibly simple, decadent dessert: classic cheesecake. This is my nonna’s recipe…a rich, fluffy cheesecake flavored simply with pure vanilla, surrounded by a thick, buttery walnut cookie crust. It’s a family classic that I know everyone will love!

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Irish Coffee Soda Bread Pudding

Irish Coffee Soda Bread Pudding + Authentic Ireland

I am beyond excited to finally share this blog post with you. It includes a lovely recipe for my Irish Coffee Soda Bread Pudding, plus all the dreamy details of my trip to Ireland earlier this year. Hopefully you’ll feel like you’re on the quaint, beautiful island of Ireland as you read this right from your home.

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Strawberry Vanilla Bean Pancakes

Strawberry Vanilla Bean Pancakes

Excited to share these simple strawberry vanilla bean pancakes with you, just in time for the weekend! It’s a simple pancake batter with rich vanilla bean flavor, poured onto a hot griddle, topped with slices of fresh strawberries, and cooked until golden brown. Serve with warm maple syrup for the best springtime breakfast!

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Busia's Sour Cream Cucumbers

Family Classics: Busia’s Sour Cream Cucumbers

Sharing my grandma’s sour cream cucumbers today, the easiest side dish that we grew up eating with all of her spring and summer meals. It’s a fresh cucumber “salad” with scallions and chives, seasoned well with salt & freshly cracked black pepper, and marinated in tangy sour cream.

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Kale & Sausage White Bean Soup

Kale & Sausage White Bean Soup

Sharing another soup recipe today that’s rustic, simple, and exactly what I think most of you are craving right now: kale & sausage white bean soup. This hearty soup combines minimal ingredients and is so extremely comforting. It’s got loads of flavor from rich parmesan cheese and a little heat from crushed red pepper. Complete with a side of toasted bread for plenty of dipping.

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Lamb Bolognese

Lamb Bolognese with Herbs & Parmesan

I’ve partnered with the American Lamb Board to bring you a very comforting December dinner to cozy up with over the weekend: lamb bolognese flavored with lots of herbs and parmesan. It’s a simple, rustic sauce that gets simmered on the stovetop until rich in flavor. I’m tossing it with paccheri pasta and calling it a day. It makes for the best dinner to head into the festive holiday month!

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Baked Rigatoni

Baked Rigatoni with Butter Roasted Tomato Sauce

Sharing this absolutely irresistible baked rigatoni with butter roasted tomato sauce today! It is the simplest dish, yet so decadent and perfect for any fall night. Bubbling, golden, cheesy pasta…what could be better this time of year?! Best way to use up the very end of season tomatoes! 

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