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Puff Pastry Pizza Pockets

We went to the back of the fridge for this one, but it turned out fabulous! Today, we made pizza pockets with some puff pastry we had on hand, and paired it with a super easy marinara dipping sauce! The perfect school-night dinner, and the perfect recipe to get your kids involved! Hope you all enjoy!

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How to Make your Cuban Sandwich Scream "WOW"

Hello foodies! I find myself once again wanting to share another quick and easy family favorite recipe. (I’m nothing but a giver, as you all know). A few years ago, I purchased a couple panini presses for a party and we use them every chance we get. We love sandwiches. We love cheese. And to press amazing ingredients together to create a winning combination with these two things just makes all of us happy. And, of course, knowing how I like to shake things up a bit, I added a couple of twists to a traditional Cuban sandwich of my own. I switched out the bread and added some bacon. And provolone cheese instead of Swiss? Why not!

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Everything Bagel Cheeseball Truffles

Happy New Year!! Another holiday season has completely flown by. However, the eating in the Dreessen household has not slowed down one bit! New Year’s resolutions?!? Naw... don’t have no time for that business. Resolutions aside, I am obsessed with this new “everything bagel” seasoning. There are so many fun recipes coming out with this kosher salt, sesame seed, poppy seed, onion flame, garlic flake seasoning. The perfect salty and savory menagerie. Yeah... I used a big word.

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Candied Bacon

2020 is just around the corner, and we have just the appetizer for your New Year's celebrations— one that'll be eaten up as soon as it's served! This candied bacon was selected by fans of the channel in our latest recipe contest, so we hope you all enjoy! As the decade closes, we want to thank everyone for their continued support of Creme de la Creme Cooking! Here's to the future!

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The Best Christmas Brunch Casserole

The bells are ringing for this one! Today, we feature a mouth-watering breakfast idea! Decorated with red and green, it's the perfect dish for your upcoming holiday feast. We hope you enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

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Smothered Salisbury Turkey Steak

It's getting colder and colder out with each day, so there's no better time than now to add to your comfort food list! Today, we're cooking Salisbury Steak with a twist. I switched out the beef with turkey and created a lighter, but still decadent, comfort dinner! Hope you all enjoy this one!

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Spaghetti Carbonara

We know you've all been missing our Crème Crash Courses! Today, we feature a new one with a family-favorite pasta dish- carbonara! I'm telling you... once the cameras were shut off we were digging in the serving bowl with a spoon. It was so amazing. You're welcome! (;

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Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas

Hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving! Are your arms full with thanksgiving leftovers? Use your turkey in this delicious and easy quesadilla recipe! Sick of turkey? Our easy roasted chicken should fit your fancy (; hope you all enjoy!

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Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese

Comfort food at its absolute finest... we're in the Crème kitchen once again, this time for Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese! If your mouth isn't running already, you better make this one yourself to be met with meat and cheese heaven. Of course, we're biased (;

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Melt in your Mouth Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Loaf

Today, we feature the November winner for our Recipe Contest- Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Loaf! I am so happy this was the winning recipe, as I was ready to pull out all the stops for a decadent holiday dish with so many seasonal flavors! Can't wait to see these side your holiday feasts!

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Cajun Shrimp and Grits

We're kicking it Cajun-style in our latest video! You really can't beat the flavors of the south, all brought together in a dish so easy you can make it at home. Better get your bowls ready for this one!

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Pork Medallions with Creamy Asiago Pan Sauce

We're back in the kitchen with another fabulous recipe! This time, it's pork on the menu! With a cheese pan sauce and pasta to go with, who wouldn't dig in? We hope you guys enjoy! Happy cooking!

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Chorizo, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Burritos

Ever wondered what we do on weekend mornings? This is it! Nothing's better than a warm, scrumptious breakfast in the morning, but in order to make it, I always have to have a coffee (or mimosa) in hand! Hope you all enjoy another recipe!

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The Greatest Cookbook I've Ever Purchased

I recently got my hands on a cookbook that I found while reading a food magazine… go figure. But, as soon as I looked over some of the recipes that the book featured, I immediately got addicted. To Thai food, that is. And bookmarking recipes I need to try.

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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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