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Indian-Spiced Grilled Chicken Caesar Wraps

The name is a mouth-full, but you're not gonna want to miss a single bite of this dish!! Simple spices combine in my delicious Indian-Spiced Grilled Chicken, sliced and served atop a Caesar salad wrap! Flavors combine in a way I'm sure you've never tried, and it is absolutely to die for. I hope you all enjoy as much as we did!

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Spaghetti a la Caprese

Hello, once again! The holidays came and went in a flash and now with the New Year in full force I can’t be the only one wanting to simplify and organize and make healthy beautiful dinners that are not only easy on the budget but easy in the kitchen. The cold makes me dream about our long summer days full of straight-from-the-garden produce, fresh flavors, and eating supper while watching the sun set in magical colors.

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Spicy Chicken Fajitas

Today, we're cooking Tex-Mex, southwestern style!! And I couldn't be more excited... I recently had fajitas from a restaurant and knew I could make it even better myself... so I did! Simple ingredients are key here, so you can leave room to layer flavors when you serve! Spicy and flavorful chicken, with perfectly cooked vegetables, layered on tortilla with sour cream, salsa, cheese, and avocado... I'm getting hungry all over again... Hope you all enjoy the new recipe! Happy cooking!

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Christmas Brulée Ham

This ham is so good, it'll be half-eaten by the time it gets set on the holiday table! Brulée sounds fancy, but it's not at all! It makes the simplest and most delicious Christmas Ham. Grab your torch and give it a try! Also, stay tuned for a bonus recipe - Cranberry Holiday Cocktail! Hope you all enjoy, and Happy Holidays!

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Thanksgiving Pumpkin Bisque

We're already prepping for the upcoming holidays... what's on you thanksgiving menu?? If you haven't made one quite yet (no rush ;) ), then do you self a favor and add this one to the list!! Never has a fancy and delicious bisque been easier, but the combination of ingredients pairs perfectly with cool weather and family get-togethers. Pumpkin absolutely belongs on the holiday menu, so give it a try!! And let me know what your guests think! Enjoy!!

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Old Fashioned Cheesy Hash Brown & Ham Casserole

Break out your Cream of Chicken Soup for this most rustic, old-fashioned entree! I was inspired by an old cookbook and the upcoming holidays to concoct the perfect casserole, fitted with the staples: cheese, potatoes, ham, and BUTTER! Your family will thank you when you bring this to the next family event... and rightfully so! Hope you all enjoy!!

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Pumpkin Pie Squares

It's that time of year once again... time to dig out your pumpkin pie spice from the back of your spice cabinet!! Today, I am making an old Czech recipe I grew up on... easy and delectable pumpkin pie squares! Just a simple list of ingredients, and a few easy steps, and this fall dessert will be a family-favorite from halloween to thanksgiving dinner! Hope you all enjoy as much as we did, and happy cooking!

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Paula’s Pesto & Easy Pesto Pizza with Italian Sausage & Ricotta

I am so happy with how my basil turned out this year, which means my freezer is now stocked with my famous pesto! In this video, not only do I share one of my favorite recipes, but how to use it in an easy and fabulous pizza! Combine with simple ingredients, such as Italian sausage and ricotta, and you've got yourself and easy and amazing family dinner. Hope you all enjoy as much as my family did. Happy cooking!!

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Charcuterie Stuffed Bread

You guys know how much I love my French cooking... and the same goes for Italian! So why not combine the two!? Today, I combine charcuterie staples - from prosciutto to mozzarella, in a rich and decadent stuffed bread! No need to get your dough hook out for this one, though! Using frozen bread dough cuts the recipe time down to a fraction! Quick, easy, and delicious, and I hope you all enjoy!!

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Spinach + Cheese Quiche

I've been asked time and again... how do you make your quiche so rich and velvety smooth? ... Okay maybe not that question exactly! But I'm here to tell you how!! As always, simple ingredients, with some new and easy techniques, combine to create the perfect breakfast, brunch, dinner, or snack! Hope you all enjoy this versatile recipe as much as we do, and of course, if you make it, send pictures!!

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Tuscan Chicken

Dinner has never been so easy... or delicious! We love our Italian food, where simple, good ingredients come together in harmony to make the an unforgettable dish! This recipe is no exception! And it comes with simple tricks to help you perfect a dish everyone will love. Hope you all enjoy as much as we do, and happy cooking!!

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Pork Carnitas Tacos

Love the recipe? Find it in our cookbook. Today we dust off the cookbooks from our years of in-home cooking classes to present to you the fan-favorite: Pork Carnitas Tacos! Braised pork, perfectly seasoned, topped with the freshest jalapeño and cilantro slaw, and a healthy drizzle of your favorite hot sauce - absolute perfection. Hope you all enjoy! Happy cooking!

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The Best Risotto with Parmesan & Pancetta

Few recipes can beat this one... and that's not an over exaggeration!! I couldn't believe how amazing this Risotto turned out. I told myself I would try to make the best version, and I think I nailed it! A simple method with a few steps, two pots, and a few tablespoons of butter combine to make a creamy, rich, and decadent risotto. Add parmesan and pancetta, and how could you beat? What better way to cook with rice!! Hope you all enjoy as much as we did!

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Bodega-Style Chopped Cheese

The long-time internet favorite has made its way into the Creme kitchen!! I am so happy to be trying this New York City sandwich classic. American cheese layered over perfectly seasoned hamburger and sautéed onions... I'm hungry even thinking about it. You all better grab your frying pans and join the fan-club. This is not a sandwich you will soon forget!! Hope you all enjoy!

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BLT Club Sandwich

Nothing pairs better with this slow rise in temperatures and sunny weather than a sandwich, especially a BLT! But is there any way we could upgrade the age old classic to have a bit more flavor and be a bit more filling? Well, you already know the answer to that because you came to me!! Just a few simple steps and extra ingredients (plus extra bacon!) take this sandwich up 12 notches. A sandwich like that will be gone in seconds, so be sure to pack in extra turkey and cheese and enjoy!!

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Easy Easter Brunch Board

Another holiday is creeping around the corner... Easter! Now, nothing feels more "Easter" than brunch, and you guys already know I don't hold back at all! That's why I've concocted a step-wise brunch feast to entertain any guests you're planning on inviting. Did I mention it was easy? Find the recipe at the end of the video and I hope you all enjoy! Happy Easter!

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Red Chili Chicken Tacos with Drizzled Queso

Earlier this week, after a few hours spent in the spring cold watching my youngest daughter win her first tennis meet (yay, Maya!), I realized that I had yet to give dinner a second thought. What to do but scour the pantry for ideas once I got home! My eye caught the dried chilis I always keep on hand, and a lightbulb went off. Chili chicken! So delicious, and the simple added step of using your own dried chilis takes chicken tacos to a whole new level. Just a few steps, and under an hour, you’ll have your own authentic Mexican dinner at home. Hope you all enjoy!

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