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Triple Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Ooey, gooey, scrumptious— could you get much better? Today we feature a crowd favorite macaroni and cheese! I can't tell you how many times my kids ask me to make this one... I'm sure you'll relate once you serve it for dinner!

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Mini Pumpkin Cakes

Today we feature the winning recipe of our first recipe contest- Mini Pumpkin Cakes! We are so happy with the amount of responses we got to our recent recipe contest. What is even more astounding is how close the recipes were! We’re so happy that you guys loved our selection!

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Chicken Stew with Buttermilk Biscuits

By popular demand, we're featuring a very delicious and easy family dinner- chicken stew with buttermilk biscuits! We hope you guys love the recipe, be sure to send us pictures!

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Sky-High Scotcheroos

Peanut butter, sugar, chocolate... we can't think of a better combination. We even doubt you can! This week, we cover a favorite for snacks and desserts alike- scotcheroos! Get your baking pans ready!

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Thai Chicken Pizza

The best meets the best in our take on a Thai chicken pizza- and it couldn't have turned out any better! So delicious and SO easy! Might want to take notes on this one, ladies and gents (;

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Sautéed Summer Squash with Scallops 

Do you want a quick and easy meal for dinner? Look no further than your garden or local grocery store at the end of summer. I’m sure you will find and endless supply of summer squash. All varieties shapes and sizes. Beautiful and bountiful. Just pick a few of your favorites up, slice and sauté, and you are on your way to a fabulous meal in minutes.

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Easy Gameday Mexican Chili

This week, we introduce a delicious Mexican chili recipe that families can eat while watching the big game (or any game, that is!) An easy, simple recipe for any family dinner-- and so so delicious! Enjoy!

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Spicy Grilled Tomato Salsa

Believe it or not, there's a snake in this one. In this week's video, we feature a delicious salsa, which shows you once again that simple ingredients can be combined to create amazing flavors-- and be so easy! Hope you all enjoy!

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Charred Corn Guacamole

Guacamole… who doesn’t love? This week, I decided to dress my normal guacamole up with a few extra ingredients, and to no surprise, it turned out fantastic! What’s great about this guacamole in particular is the sweetness that the summer corn brings out. It’s a sure-fire way to bring an extra level of taste you don’t normally get from a guacamole.

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Italian Garlic Butter Meatballs with Crostini

This week, I introduce a gooey, cheesy, Italian appetizer that few will be able to pass up. Teaching techniques like making homemade crostini, to baking with an iron skillet, there's so much to take from this video into your own kitchen! I hope you enjoy!

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Lemony Dill Chicken Salad

Hello Crème friends! As promised, I wanted to share a chicken salad recipe that I mention briefly during my “Perfect Roasted Chicken Breast” video posted last week. Its a family favorite— creamy, with just enough lemon and roasted almond to take your breath away with each bite. It’s oh so good picking from the bowl with a fork (come on you know you would too) or piled high on your favorite bakery bun. 

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Perfect Roasted Chicken Breast

This week, we feature another Crème Crash Course, this time featuring roasted chicken breast! This is the go-to recipe for any and all dishes that call for it (you can find a bonus way to use it below!). Juicy meat… crispy skin… what better? Hope you all enjoy the recipe, and happy cooking!

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Grilling Pizza: My Tips and Tricks

We all have our favorite pizza places (and I’m one of the lucky few to have kids who all have different ones), but what I’ve come to find is that there are very few places to beat my pizza. I think that’s one thing my kids can agree on. Now, I’m not going to lie, ordering a pizza is WAY easier than making it yourself. But why bother settling for delivery-grade pies when you can make your own? Here, I’ll give you a few tips for making your own pizza from home, using my favorite techniques and ingredients that I’ve found along the way!

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Italian Quiche Made Easy

We're back in the kitchen with another scrumptious recipe you can make at home! Today, it's Italian Quiche- and it couldn't look more delicious! You can find the recipe at the end of the video! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel! And if you make this recipe, feel free to send a picture here. Happy cooking!

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Bacon. Have We Gotten Your Attention Yet?

Can we talk a moment about what bacon means to my family? I recently had a conversation with my kids about whether or not we could live without meat. A nice juicy steak? Perhaps. Chicken? We were on the fence. But bacon, I asked? Definitely not. Bacon to me is in a food group of its own. Bacon is the star in a BLT. Bacon makes your baked beans scream with delight. And how about bacon and eggs? A match made in heaven.

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Crispy French Toast Sticks

Since those infamous school mornings are inching closer, what better recipe to feature than one you can grab from the freezer? If your children love french toast sticks as much as mine do, this is the recipe for you!

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The Dog Days Grilled Potato Packet

Happy Saturday, everyone! If I can go a couple days without my children asking for potatoes for dinner (I’ve recently been on a cauliflower-as-a-healthy-replacement kick), I’d be a lucky gal. However, I did oblige them this once with a quick and easy side to a ribeye dinner that I recently made.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Ciabatta

Everybody loves burgers, right? Now you can make them easy! In this video, Paula gives you the perfect home recipe for America's favorite dish. Hope you enjoy!

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