homemade & local eats
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Snap, crackle, pop! I loved rice krispies treats as a kid (I still do), and I’m really fortunate that they’re so easy to make at home. I definitely prefer homemade rice krispies treats, because you can incorporate flavors like brown butter and fresh marshmallow to add more depth to the dessert. These are perfect for …
Chicken pot pie is one of my favorites foods! I’m not ashamed to admit that I have on occasion just purchased a Marie Callender pie from the grocery store, because making it can be so time-consuming. But a homemade pot pie really can’t be beat, especially with a perfectly buttery, flaky crust!
Can anyone resist this gooey, cinnamon, pull-apart goodness? Monkey bread is so easy to make, and is a perfect treat for hosting a party! All you need is a few tubes of store-bought cinnamon rolls, and you’re pretty much ready to go. One question though, can anyone tell me why it’s called monkey bread??
Happy Valentine’s Day! Red velvet is decadent, lush, and the perfect flavor for this holiday. Whether you’re celebrating with a loved one, celebrating with Gal-entines, or celebrating yourself, these red velvet cupcakes and cream cheese frosting are sure to be a delight!
When you can’t go out for brunch, you bring it to the kitchen! Eggs benedict is probably one of the most iconic (and most Instagramable) brunch foods and I’ve been meaning to try to make it myself. It’s not too hard to make, and making it at home is way more impressive (and way less …
Every major chain restaurant has its iconic dish, and Red Lobster’s is definitely the cheddar bay biscuits. They are buttery, flaky, cheesy, and just so delicious! I’ve seen boxed mixes for these biscuits at the store, but you can also make your own using this recipe. But be careful, they’re very addictive!
~ I’m blue da ba dee da ba die da ba dee da ba die ~ The blue in this smoothie is so vibrant! I’ve always wondered how people made these “mermaid” smoothies with all sorts of colors, and it turns out the answer is spirulina. Spirulina is a blue-green algae (I got mine in …