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spritz cookies

spritz blitz Don’t ask me what “spritz” means, but I think essentially a spritz cookie is just a butter cookie, shaped and done up however tickles your fancy! This was one of my favorite cookies as a kid, I think because my grandma would make them in these fun shapes and they were always sprinkled …

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orange olive oil cake

all you need is love and olive oil One ingredient that I don’t really use in moderation is olive oil. I seriously go through so much of the stuff, I should probably get my own personal olive tap…if only I had room in my tiny kitchen. All jokes aside, as useful as olive oil is …

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seven layer cookies

in seventh heaven This is one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipe, and I honestly can’t think of a single year in my life when we didn’t have these on our cookie platter. The nice thing is they’re super easy to make, and the result is gooey, delicious bite-sized cookies. The recipe only requires–you guessed …

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melon ball spritz

when it comes down to the end of summer… I’m all about refreshing cocktails. The lighter and fruitier it is, the better. And melon is one of my favorite fruits in late summer for it’s juicy and refreshing quality. It’s almost like drinking water, but you get some sweet flavor and nutrients to boot. The …

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creamy zucchini fettuccine

say zucchini fettuccine ten times fast… Or just make this delicious pasta recipe now and thank me later. You’ve heard of pesto and tomato sauce, but have you heard of zucchini sauce? One of late summer’s most desirable veggies is here to get emulsified into a heavenly, creamy sauce that works so well with thick, …

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summer squash risotto

what’s summer without squash? This may be my…thirdish risotto with squash recipe I’ve posted in the last year, but I’m not going to apologize for it. While I’m an all-around squash lover, there’s something special about summer squash to me. The green and yellow colors are fun, and the flavors remind me of backyards in …

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blueberry lemon crush

a berry great cocktail recipe Happy Cocktail Friday! Eating and drinking anything filled with fresh bloobs is how I like to spend my summer. I’m not the biggest cocktail drinker, but this libation filled with fresh blueberry syrup and lemon juice is a no-brainer on a hot summer afternoon. The blueberry syrup is super easy …

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