Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

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  Homemade vanilla ice cream is pretty hard to beat. At least in Little Buddy’s book. It’s his favorite. No elaborate Coffee Almond Fudge or even that Brownie, Butterfinger Chunk I’ve been thinking about since last week. But I have some good news for you. Well, and for me, too. This recipe for homemade vanilla Read More

Memorial Day Menu Ideas

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Memorial Day weekend is now upon us signaling the unofficial beginning of summer and grilling season as we honor those soldiers who have died while in military service. With our flags waving proudly in the sunshine, lemonade glasses filled to the brim, and the smell of charcoal grills on every street you pass, Memorial Day Read More

Memorial Day Weekend Ice Cream Maker Giveaway

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  I have something for you. I’m giving away a Cuisinart 2 quart frozen yogurt, sorbet and ice cream maker to one lucky Add a Pinch reader to celebrate Memorial Day weekend and to welcome summer! And because I love ya. And because I haven’t cooked anything new and exciting in the last two days. Read More

Chocolate Candy Bar Pie

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  Hey y’all! My name is Amy and I’m happy to be visiting here from She Wears Many Hats. Robyn is a very special friend of mine. I love her like a sister. Almost as good as this pie I’m going to share with you. Nah, I love her much better than this pie, and Read More

Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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  As the weather is getting warmer here in the South, I’m looking for more and more quick and easy dishes I can have on the table in minutes. These spicy shrimp lettuce wraps are definitely one of my favorites for a filling lunch or dinner. Within just a few minutes, I have the ingredients Read More

Pavlova – An Easy and Elegant Dessert

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  Pavlova is such an elegant dessert that always provides a dramatic, impressive finale. I have a secret for you though. It’s really easy to make, too. Everyone will think you’ve been slaving away in the kitchen all day when you bring out your gorgeous pavlova for dessert or a party. It makes a great Read More

Fresh Lemonade Recipe

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Homemade lemonade is one of the most refreshing drinks as the weather warms up. We’re currently having a little dip in our temperatures which I’m taking full advantage of to work in our garden planting everything possible. I know it’s only a matter of time before the Georgia humidity will be upon us like a Read More

Waffle Recipe :: Blueberry Waffle Recipe

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Blueberries. Blueberries. Blueberries. Yum. Yum. Yum. I love ‘em. We planted blueberry bushes last year that I am hoping will produce a bounty of lovely berries this year. They aren’t exactly overloaded at the moment, but I’m hoping that they’ll have a growth spurt and quick! I sure need them for smoothies, muffins, and blueberry Read More

Strawberry Grape Pineapple Smoothie

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  Smoothies have made their way into my home and they aren’t leaving anytime soon. I hope you don’t mind, because I promise I’ll continue to share our favorite combinations with you. We’ve tried quiet a few over the last few months, always experimenting to see if we can make one a little bit better Read More

Lemon Bars

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Lemon bars are so light and refreshing and a perfect sweet treat as the weather warms up, which it most certainly is beginning to do around here. They are also one of my sister’s favorite treats and it’s easy to see why. I decided to whip up a batch of lemon bars for her just Read More

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Hollandaise Sauce

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  A rich, creamy hollandaise sauce makes the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes from a classic eggs benedict, an upscaled salmon eggs benedict to fish or roasted asparagus. It’s such a simple sauce to make as well and one that every home cook can easily master. Managing the temperature while making the hollandaise sauce Read More

Peanut Butter Cup Blondies

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I’m so excited to welcome to my friend Shelly from Cookies and Cups! She’s going to share her recipe for Peanut Butter Cup Blondies with us. Let’s show her a warm welcome!   I am so excited today to be posting over here today!  Robyn’s site is so full of inspiration for me; gorgeous photography, Read More

Salmon Eggs Benedict

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Okay guys, I have a recipe you are going to just love – Salmon Eggs Benedict. Eggs Benedict has to be one of the most delicious breakfast or brunch meals ever and Salmon Eggs Benedict just takes it up a notch for sure. Thankfully my husband and son made it for me for Mother’s Day Read More

Steak Salad

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  We’ve been eating a lot of salads at my house lately. Big, hearty salads. But salads none the less. Luckily for me, my sweet husband doesn’t mind having salad suppers. He actually told me the other day that he enjoyed them. Maybe it’s because I keep putting cheeseburgers and juicy strips of sirloin steaks Read More

Cheeseburger Salad

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I’m sure we’re like every other family with busy weeknights headed off to one activity or another or even just trying to get our vegetables transplanted into our garden before we’re too late. (Yes, those seedlings still need to get in the ground. I keep hoping I’ll wake up one morning and it’s just been Read More

Cinnamon Roll Pizza

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One of my son’s favorite things for us to make together besides chocolate chip cookies, is a big batch of pizza dough to make pizzas, calzones, and these cinnamon roll pizzas for dessert. Now I have to tell you, these cinnamon roll pizzas are so good you’ll probably need to step away from them quickly. Read More