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Seasonal, Relaxed Recipes for Busy People

How to Make the Easiest Confetti Skillet Cookie

Skillet Confetti Cookie

This super easy, confetti skillet cookie is made with only 8 ingredients, requires minimal cleanup, and of course, is super yummy!

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March 30, 2020 // 0 comments

Easy Quarantine Chocolate Cake

easy vegan chocolate cake

The easiest, yummiest chocolate cake ever! Made entirely with basic pantry staples.

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March 24, 2020 // 2 Comments

The World’s Best Cookies

cornflake and coconut buttery cookies

These buttery, crunchy cookies do their best to live up to their name. They’re so good!!

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March 23, 2020 // 0 comments

Persian Love Cake with Almond, Cardamom and Rose

Persian Love Cake

You are going to fall hard for this Persian Love Cake! Made with almond flour, fresh citrus, cardamon and rose water.

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February 22, 2020 // 6 Comments

Best Cheesy Tater Tot Hotdish With Sour Cream

This Tater Tot Hotdish casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Plus, it’s super easy to make with only a few ingredients and feeds a crowd.

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February 16, 2020 // 0 comments

One-Bowl Vanilla Pound Cake with Chocolate Drizzle

Vanilla Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze and Sprinkles

Perfect for Valentine’s Day — or any day! This moist and rich one-bowl vanilla pound cake is drizzled in chocolate sauce and topped with sprinkles.

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February 13, 2020 // 0 comments

Easy Camembert Cheese Appetizer

baked camembert cheese topped with pears and balsamic honey syrup

This super easy Camembert cheese appetizer is topped boozy pears and a warm honey balsamic syrup.

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February 6, 2020 // 0 comments

Gin Elderflower Cocktail with Grapefruit & Prosecco

Gin and Grapefruit Cocktail with Elderflower and Prosecco Syrup

This refreshing gin and grapefruit cocktail with elderflower and prosecco syrup is my take on one of my favorite drinks, the popular Fairlane cocktail served at Fort Oak restaurant in San Diego.

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January 27, 2020 // 0 comments

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Cold days call for a big slice of this classic lem Cold days call for a big slice of this classic lemon poppy seed cake with the yummiest cream cheese frosting! The pretty cake is bursting with bright citrus flavors and it’s so delicious. . Get the recipe through the link in my bio.
Ramping up the holiday baking with some of my favo Ramping up the holiday baking with some of my favorites! 🎄Comment with the recipe name (or number) to get the link directly DM’d to you. Or visit the blog. 1. Easy Dulce de Leche cookies 2. Cranberry & Pomegranate Pavlova 3. Sugar Plum Linzer Cookies 4. Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake 5. Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce #holidaybaking #christmascookies
This classic salted caramel pudding is rich, cream This classic salted caramel pudding is rich, creamy, sweet, and slightly salty. And so incredibly good! It’s the perfect fall dessert. . Tap the link in my bio for the recipe. Or copy and paste this link: https://www.growingupcali.com/2021/02/salted-caramel-pudding/
Make holiday prep easier this year with a little h Make holiday prep easier this year with a little help from a Thanksgiving box from @farmerleejones. It features farm-fresh vegetables and creamy @Danishcreamery European butter. All delivered straight to your door! Get all the details through the link in my bio. And for the recipe for the yummiest, buttery French-style mashed potatoes, see below. #danishyourholidays #elevatewithdanish Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes (aka Pommes Purée) Recipe: 1. Add 1 pound potatoes (you can peel them for a smoother texture) to heavily salted, gently boiling water and cook until tender. I like to use yellow potatoes for the best flavor. 2. While the potatoes are cooking, gently warm 1/3 cup heavy cream. To amp the flavor, I like to add a garlic clove and some fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the cream. 3. Next, drain the potatoes. When cool enough to handle, cut them in half (or quarters) and put them through a potato ricer. You can also use a fine mesh strainer. 4. Remove the herbs and garlic from the cream and gradually add the warm cream. Mix until incorporated. 5. Next, add 1/4 pound (one stick) of butter. I cut mine into small cubes and add slowly to ensure even distribution. 6. Add the potato mixture back to the pan and continue to mix until all the butter is incorporated and the texture is super smooth and creamy. 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 8. Spoon into a serving dish and add some garnish if desired. You can also add a few more dollops of butter if that’s your thing. Enjoy! Note: this recipe serves 2-3 people. To serve more, just adjust the ingredient quantities.
If your Wednesday is calling for some chocolate th If your Wednesday is calling for some chocolate therapy, I’ve got you! This dreamy chocolate cake with rich chocolate ganache frosting is everything. It’s easy to make, super moist, and so chocolatey. And just to make it even more extra, I’ve sprinkled it with flaky sea salt. . . . Get the recipe through the link in my bio. Or copy and paste this link: https://www.growingupcali.com/2020/12/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-so-easy-too/
This pumpkin martini with a salted graham cracker This pumpkin martini with a salted graham cracker rim is the perfect Fall cocktail. Cheers!👻 . Get the recipe through the link in my bio.