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Vanilla cupcakes topped with homemade vanilla buttercream frosting with heart sprinkles

Homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

I’ll be honest, I’ve never been a fan of store-bought frosting. It’s overly sweet, has a strange waxy aftertaste, and somehow manages to be both stiff and greasy at the same time. I have been making my own homemade vanilla buttercream frosting for years and it is so simple to make. It’s made with simple […]

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Homemade chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips.

Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup

There’s something about a pot of homemade soup simmering on the stove that instantly makes a house feel like home. This Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of those recipes I come back to again and again – especially on busy weeknights or chilly and rainy days when you just want something comforting, filling and

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Aunt Pat’s Classic Cannoli Recipe

Some recipes are more than food, they’re memories. Aunt Pat’s classic cannoli recipe is more than just a dessert, it’s a family tradition that shows up every Christmas. With its creamy ricotta filling, crispy shells and simple ingredients, this easy homemade cannoli recipe has been passed down for years and never goes out of style.

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Chocolate cupcakes with vanilla buttercream and Nutella filling decorated to look like a flower bouquet

Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream and Nutella Filling

Hey friends! I have the cutest sweet treat to share with you just in time for Valentines Day. It’s the best flower bouquet that you will ever get because it’s completely edible! This Chocolate Cupcake Bouquet can be made for any occasion throughout the year. I promise that whoever you give it to will love

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A bowl of homemade meatballs and pasta sauce.

Homemade Pasta Sauce and Meatballs

Today I am sharing one of our family’s recipes with you. My husband’s Nono’s Homemade Pasta Sauce and Meatballs are so delicious and makes the perfect Sunday dinner. There is just nothing like the smell of sauce simmering in a pot on the stove all day long. The aroma gives a warm feeling and brings

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lemon blueberry cupcake

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

These Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes are so moist and packed full of lemon flavor! The blueberries and lemon balance out the sweetness making them the perfect combination. You would never believe that they are made from a cake box mix. These partially homemade Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes will leave you begging for more. Listen, I’m all about

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Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe

This homemade salsa recipe is quick and easy to make and packs a flavorful punch! It takes about 10 minutes to make this delicious recipe. Enjoy it with your favorite taco recipe on Taco Tuesday or just to have a snack with your favorite tortilla chips! I have been making this salsa recipe for years

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homemade soup with Italian sausage and noodles

Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

A hot bowl of this Italian sausage and pasta soup on a cold day is the perfect comfort food. It’s hearty, full of flavor and easy to make. It’s packed full of veggies that help add nutrients and flavor. What you’ll need to make Italian sausage and pasta soup How to store leftovers Leftovers can

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Mom’s Simple Macaroni Salad Recipe

Summer is here and that means that it’s barbecue season! Along with those burgers and hotdogs you need a good side dish recipe. Macaroni salad pairs well with pretty much any barbecue meal and it’s so easy to make. My go to is always my Mom’s Simple Macaroni Salad Recipe. It’s very inexpensive to make

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