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Simple orange olive oil cake.

This orange olive oil cake is super easy (and can be made ahead); with some fruit and whipped cream, it’d be a perfect treat for Mom this weekend! Continue reading

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10 great football party foods.

Hosting a group of football fans this weekend for the Big Game? Here are 10 great football party recipes, all cheesy, snacky goodness. Continue reading

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Ultimate build-your-own party snack mix.

Try this super-updated, ultimate build-your-own party snack mix recipe—customize it any way you want! Great for the big game this weekend. Continue reading

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Summery basil-chevre appetizer.

I love this recipe for basil leaves stuffed with goat cheese and topped with fresh tomato. It’s a fun, finger-food variation on the caprese salad, and it just screams summer. basil leaves stuffed with goat cheese makes 20 appetizers 20 … Continue reading

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Top 10 recipes for the Fourth of July.

Is it me, or is it super lame when a holiday falls in the middle of the week. I mean, c’mon! Really? Just one day off from work? No long weekend? What gives? [Thanks, Gregorian Calendar.] Well, fine. This just … Continue reading

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New Year’s party food ideas.

Planning a New Year’s gathering? Good for you! We’ve got a bunch of great appetizer ideas. Continue reading

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Stunning orange-almond tart.

Having company for dinner on Saturday night gave me the perfect excuse to fuss. Except I didn’t. Let me explain: I love the planning and execution of making a great meal in equal measure. I love straightforward, honest recipes that … Continue reading

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Walnut blue cheese spread.

I’ve had a request to bring this walnut-blue cheese spread to Thanksgiving—again (it’s THAT good)—so I thought I’d share the recipe—again. I originally spotted this easy recipe on the blog Homesick Texan, and I doctored it a bit, swapping in walnuts … Continue reading

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Simple herb cheese spread.

Last week, I posted about discovering labneh, the Middle Eastern yogurt cheese. This stuff is fantastic, and it’s incredibly versatile. I mixed labneh with dried vegetable flakes, a splash of wine and some seasoned salt into a great spread for … Continue reading

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