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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Flatbread with Burrata Cheese

In today's newest recipe, we're featuring one of our favorite cheeses, burrata! If you haven't heard of it, take notes now and jot down this delicious recipe while you're at it! I love using fresh ingredients, especially in the summer, and it doesn't take more than a couple drizzles of olive oil to make into a memorable dinner that you can make at home! Hope you all enjoy!

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Caprese Skewer Salad

It's been a kebab-filled summer for us! From those cooked on the grill, we've turned our focus onto ones you can assemble from anywhere-- including a boat! Our family often frequents our lake house on Lake Poinsett, and with that comes all assortments of food to try! This time, we had an amazing caprese kebab that I layered onto a salad... the perfect boat snack! Watch how we made it, and I hope you enjoy all the views along the way!

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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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Pool Party Pineapple Salsa

With summer comes time spent by the pool, and I recently hosted a pool party, with so many yummy snacks and entrees that you'll all be able to see soon on my blog! One of the featured items was a pineapple salsa, and it had to be a favorite among the feast! I decided to share how I made it, and I hope you all enjoy!

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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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Curry Chicken Ramen

Ramen noodles are the easiest thing to load your pantries with, but what do you do with a surplus of them? Today, we give you an easy lunch recipe using what you've already got on hand, plus a few star ingredients you can find anywhere! This one turned out fantastic, and is the perfect example of you all being able to create takeout dishes from home! Enjoy!

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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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Crispy Pan Fried Walleye Sandwich

Hello, once again, my foodies! What seems like not too long ago, we had our last evening in South Dakota. The weeks actually flew by— lots of homework, fishing, family time (LOTS of family time) and, of course, cooking! I decided to use a recipe from one of my earlier YouTube videos and give it a twist! Crispy Pan fried Walleye, but in sandwich form!

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Our Lakehouse Quarantine Recap and Cheesy Focaccia Tuna Melts

For two weeks, we huddled up in our lakehouse cabin on Lake Poinsett in South Dakota. While there were times we were at each others’s necks, this was a wonderful experience and the perfect time to be with the family having delicious drinks and trying new recipes! Here I’ve complied all the little clips I made while we were there, and I think it's a fun way to introduce the behind the scenes, and how I spend my days with my family! In this one, with the leftover focaccia from my last recipe, I paired with it a creamy and cheesy tuna salad recipe to make focaccia tuna melts! So so delicious. And with all of us together having a comfortable time up north for a while, what could be better?

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Hearty Barbecue Chicken Soup

Hello to all my Creme foodie friends! I know being in your homes and cooking more than usual may have you feeling a little uninspired. I have to say— I love the challenge of bringing new and fun recipe ideas to you! My kids and I have been laying low at our lake house on Lake Poinsett the last two weeks. Being out here we are isolated, which is great under the circumstances. However there is not much for groceries or stores close by. This mean I get to look inside my fridge and pantry and get creative!

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