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Oven Crisped Miso Glazed Wings

Hi friends— hope you are having an amazing start to your week! We had so much success cooking in the kitchen this weekend, and one of the things I created I wanted to share with you. How would you feel about Oven Crisped Miso Glazed Wings. Marinated with ginger, garlic and a splash of sake (just so there’s enough left over to cheers with!) Sooo tender on the inside after a crisping in the oven. Tossed in a slightly sweet and savory glaze with a hint of spice. Nothing more needed, I promise.

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Kettle Chips with Blue Cheese Drizzle

Birthdays are a big deal over here. Like, huge. Food, family, and usually something fun to do! Recently, one of my five had a birthday—my Sophia. What was her request for dinner you ask? A good old fashioned cheeseburger. Only melted American cheese on top will do. Sautéed onion and jalapeño draped over the melted cheese And a grilled soft and squishy bun. Skip the butter and spread it with some Hellman’s mayo and put it upside down on a skillet until golden brown. I promise you won’t regret it.

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Super Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip

There was a time when anything buffalo chicken was the epitome of a “food craze”. You really could buffalo anything! Buffalo chicken soup, buffalo chicken salad, and even buffalo-ed cauliflower! The craze has calmed down a bit and perhaps has been replaced with Nashville Hot (which is also amazing), but one dish that has remained tried and true, especially in this family, is the dip. Buffalo. Chicken. Dip. It is a staple over here and especially when there is football on tv. (Go Huskers!)

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Duck Fat Home Fries with Egg and Crispy Breadcrumbs

Have any of you ever seen the John Wick movies!? Now I’m not saying John Wick 2 inspired this new dish by any means... but my son reminded me of a scene in the movie while I was creating this dish in the kitchen. John walks into a restaurant and the character he confronts was eating roasted potatoes. He looks at John and says, “You know what the secret is? Duck fat. Makes all the difference.” And then he takes a bite.

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Paula's Perfect Peach Pie

Hey, guys! It’s that time of the year again. Peach time. I had some critters demolish most of my crop (little buggers), but with what I had left, I decided to make, what else?! Peach pie!! I prepare the fresh peaches and get them ready for some pre-made crusts. Then I cut some cute shapes out of that crust. Hearts, of course:)

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My Sister Stole My Mac & Cheese

Hello, once again! At family gatherings I’m often asked to bring food. Dessert, side dish, even the main dish (That was Easter 2018 at my brothers. I believe it was ribs ;-) ). Well, recently, my sister had a birthday party for my nephew Owen. My nephews mean the world to me, so of course I obliged! I thought about what a good side dish would be for burgers and hot dogs, of course I landed on macaroni and cheese! Now, I have made macaroni and cheese a million different ways. This time, I decided I would try to created an “old fashioned shells and cheese” recipe. Nice and creamy. Filled with lots of gooey cheese. And enough to feed a crowd!

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Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza

Hello, all breakfast lovers! Who doesn’t love the weekends? I love LOVE lazy weekend mornings during the summer. I get to sip my coffee longer, I get to lounge in my cozies longer, and usually I have my kids sleeping longer, which means I get to whip something special up in the kitchen for them!

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How to Throw a Pool Party - The Pilates Way

Hi, friends, and happy Saturday! I know after seeing my last recipe and video, some of you have been anxiously awaiting the other recipes mentioned! A little background before I start— I embarked on a new journey this summer and decided to enroll in teacher training at Club Pilates. I know I know... what an amazing twist of events! It was tough; it was challenging both physically and mentally, but boy what a great experience! And one of the best parts about it was the women I had the honor of meeting and working with! We come from all backgrounds, all ages, and yet we all fit together like a puzzle. I mean that.

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Doritos Chopped Salad

Hello, once again! We recently visited our lake house once again for the holiday— it was such a nice change of view! While of course we had a lot to drink, we also filled our days eating, especially before boating everyday! This meant I had to pull out all the stops for lunch, and this was one of the best meals we had over the long weekend!

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Barbecue Pork Cowgirl Casserole

In a super easy and genius way to use leftovers from our lakehouse, I created this delicious casserole, layered with cheese and tater tots! This really is one of the best recipes I've made in a while, so I'm so happy to share it with all of you! Enjoy!

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