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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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Pistachio Pudding Bundt Cake

The year is 1960. Store-bought cake mix is all the rage, even more so is jello pudding. Only the most inventive cooks could combine the two into a decadent, moist, and flavorful cake... and my grandmother did it!! So, 60 years and three generations later, the recipe is still well used and cherished each year. Now it's time to share!! This dessert is so easy and the end product is so amazing, it must fit into your St. Patrick's day celebration somehow! Hope you all enjoy it as much as we all do!!

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Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Everything's better when it's mini... right?!? Today is a treat for you guys... I've concocted the best chocolate chip muffin recipe, and sized it down for my entire audience to enjoy!! Now, there's a lot of muffin recipes out there, especially chocolate chip ones! What separates mine from the others is a batter not too sweet, perfect to house as many chocolate chips as you can into one little muffin! And boy, did we push the limits. Perfect for breakfast, snack, and everything in between, I hope you enjoy these little delights!

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Party Ideas: Sandwich Bar!

Planning on having a party? Feeding a crowd? Then a Sandwich Bar the way to go!

Recently, I decided to have a group of our friends and family together to celebrate the New Year! So many things to be thankful for AND to look forward to for the New Year! I wanted something simple and tasty, but not overly complicated since the holidays have passed, and a lot of cooking and entertaining to go with it! What better than a Sandwich Bar?!?

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Grinch Shortbread Cookies

Hello, bakers! We recently had the pleasure of welcoming an aspiring baker into our kitchen for a very special recipe… Grinch Shortbread Cookies! Miss Ellie Stapp and her mom, Sarah, were so much fun to bake with (especially the artistic decision by Ellie to add 1/4 bottle of green food coloring to the batch!) Not only were these fabulous festive cookies delicious, they looked the part as well! It was such a great experience having these girls in our kitchen, and so much better knowing they could take a fabulous recipe home for their family!

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Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Cinnamon Cream

Not all bread pudding is made the same... hopefully you've learned that from us by now! This delicious recipe is totally going straight into my holiday file. My family couldn't get enough!! And this recipe takes just a few different ingredients, some sugar and spicy, and a little warm holiday baking fun. Hope you all enjoy this one, and what a great start to the best season for baking!

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Blackberry Custard Sugar Donuts

Happy Blog-Saturday, guys!How has your week been?? We had a big birthday in the Creme house last weekend. (Happy 15th, Maya Rose!) And, per usual, we had our birthday-morning donuts— candle included. (And perhaps a very off-pitch happy birthday serenade.... I can cook but I can’t sing, people.) I’ve been making these donuts every birthday morning for YEARS. No joke. It’s just expected now, even with the college-age kids. But to be honest, I adore the tradition!

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Brown Butter Banana Bread

Wow, this one's going into our favorites... I'm sure some of you may wonder how you can top the age-old classic of banana bread, but I've found the way! And it's SO easy!! A quick and simple brown butter elevates this banana bread to a god-tier level. Don't believe me? Just make it and see how fast it gets eaten up!! Hope you all enjoy!


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Peanut Butter & Jelly Stuffed French Toast

I tried to come up with a way to make french toast even better... and by adding peanut butter and jelly, I think I nailed it!! Today, I combine two of the most classic and delicious dishes into one incredible, sweet and rich, amazing recipe-- Stuffed French Toast! When it's not the perfect midnight snack, it is AMAZING for lunch, dinner, or dessert! And, best of all, its easy to make and SO worth the few small steps to make! Hope you all enjoy!


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The Best Strawberry Cheesecake For Your Valentine

Valentine's Day is just around the corner... what better way to spread the love than with a delicious dessert? Strawberry cheesecake has never been more decadent than with the addition of some special ingredients, elevating a classic! And with a few simple and easy steps, it is sure to make the upcoming holiday extra special! Hope you all enjoy!

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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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The World's Best Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

It's pretty bold to state that anything is the world's best... but this is one bold cookie! Today I share my decades-old recipe for one of mine and my family's favorite cookie flavors-- oatmeal chocolate chip! With some added pizazz for Valentine's Day coming up too, there's no better time to get your baking on! So don your oven mitts, and I can't wait to see what you guys create!

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