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Applesauce Doughnut Holes
Hi everyone! On Thursdays, I will be sharing some of my favorites from the archives from Lemon Sugar. These Applesauce Doughnut Holes have remained very popular since I first posted them years ago. They just scream autumn! Enjoy! ♥ Ok, I promise I’ll get off the fall-flavor train soon. Yeah, not really. I can’t promise that at all. I know there are some of you out there who aren’t into pumpkin, apple and cinnamon EVERYTHING, but I can’t help myself. I am very into pumpkin, apple…
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Sugar Cream Pie
Sugar. Cream. Pie. Okay you guys, help me with this. Who was like, “I’m gonna mix up some sugar and some cream and bake it all up in a pie?” Who thinks that way? (Ok, maybe I do. A little bit.) Seriously, this is just what it sounds like. Sugar and cream in a pie crust. And it’s fantastic. Oh, just a custard pie, right? I know what you’re thinking. But it’s not. There are no eggs in this pie! It is literally baked cream.…
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Pumpkin Crumb Cake: A Throwback
Hi everyone! Starting today (!) I am going to use Thursdays to bring back some of my favorites from the archives from Lemon Sugar. This Pumpkin Crumb Cake is still a favorite of ours, and I haven’t tweaked the recipe a bit. Do yourself a favor and make this, STAT! Enjoy! ♥ So yeah, this is another pumpkin cake. And yeah, I thought I had sworn off pumpkin recipes for at least a week or two, but as it turns out I was pretty…
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Jalapeno Popper Fillo Bites
Game Day! Doesn’t it seem like every day this time of year is spent prepping for, planning for, looking forward to or participating in some sort of game day? Whether it’s your kids, your favorite team (Go Royals!) or just an excuse for a social gathering, there is just always something going on. If you happen to be hosting or attending a game-day gathering soon, this recipe MUST be on your radar! I’ve raved before about Athens Mini Fillo Shells. They really are lifesavers! I…
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S’mores Cheesecake
Oh, heeyyy! It’s been a few days, no? Don’t worry, pretties. I’ve been a-ok. Me and my s’mores cheesecake – we’ve been juuuuust fine. Oh, and also – let’s address this right up front – did you know that my husband isn’t a “big cheesecake fan?” Like, WHAT? He just CASUALLY mentioned that to me in passing tonight. How is that even possible? Cheesecake is pretty much what life is about, right? Buttery graham cracker crust, thick and creamy filling? How can he not L-O-V-E…
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American Kitchen Stories
There’s just something magical about the kitchen. Since following GE Appliances‘ Our American Kitchen stories, I’ve been really aware of how important the kitchen is in the American family life. Just tonight, my extended family (all 20 of us) were jammed into my parent’s kitchen for Sunday dinner. This morning, my girls woke me up begging for our Sunday morning waffle breakfast. Last night, my girlfriends and I gathered in a friend’s new kitchen over appetizers and cocktails.
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Chocolate Cream Pie
Dear Chocolate Cream Pie, I love you. xoxo, Everybody Right? Who doesn’t love a good chocolate cream pie? Crumbly, buttery, chocolaty crust. Creamy, silky chocolate pudding, topped with lightly sweetened, homemade whipped cream. And chocolate shavings. It’s the best thing, ever. And really, its very easy – a bit time consuming, but very easy. You guys, if I can make this stuff, seriously anyone can. Do it!
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No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake
As the minutes start to dwindle on my four-day holiday weekend, I have to admit that I’m not ready quite yet to get back into the swing of things. Tomorrow it’s back to work, the girls start two-nights-a-week dance class, and suddenly the first signs of fall are all around us. Now, don’t get me wrong – I love fall, but I don’t love winter. Fall is a bit of a double-edged sword. Love it, but dread it because cold weather is right around the…
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Apple Frangipane Tart
I’m so fancy. Ok, not really. Not at all, actually. But if I was, this is tart that would prove it. Guys, this tart is amazing. Apples, almond filling, shortbread crust. So, so good. The apples are juicy and sweet, the frangipane apple custard is firm and creamy, and the crust is thick and soft. I’m not sure how it gets any better. Frangipane is a baked almond cream. It’s much like a custard – maybe a bit more firm, but it has that lovely…
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Peach Streusel Slab Pie
Last week was just one of those weeks. We were coming off the first week of school, which is always a bit earth-shattering as we settle back into our normal routines, but we also started our weekend with a funeral. My husband’s grandfather passed away, which was sad and complicated and full of all the feels you would expect, and my niece was already five days old and I’d barely even held her yet because I’d been so busy. And then, I threw my back…
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Black Forest Pound Cake
You know what a grown-up dessert is, don’t you? My desserts get that label simply when my kids won’t eat them – usually because they aren’t sweet enough, or they have nuts or unfamiliar ingredients. (Or booze, but that’s captain obvious, right?) This one is a grown-up dessert. The chocolate is dark, it’s rich but light, and the sweetness comes from the whipped cream and cherry sauce. My kids did the “we’re gonna act like we like this so we don’t hurt your feelings” face…
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Instant Party with BACARDI® Mixers pt 2
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BACARDI® Mixers for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. You guys, we had so much fun at our #instantparty last weekend! Because there is ALWAYS a reason to celebrate, it wasn’t hard to determine that a housewarming was the perfect excuse. My reason to party? My dear friend Dawn has a beautiful new home and a lovely pool! Girls night slash pool party! I came armed with a cooler, chock-full of BACARDI® Mixers. Using the Strawberry…
