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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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Meals for the Week - Black Beans Three Ways

We are back here again with the next addition to our new series on how to make meals for the week based on just one recipe! This week, I feature my favorite black bean recipe, which I then used for Black Bean and Egg Breakfast Burritos, Garlicy Rice and Black Beans with Smoked Sausage, and finally a Smooth and Spicy Black Bean Soup! I know you guys will love this one!

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Meals for the Week - Chuck Roast French Dip

With the way of the world at the moment, I thought it'd be a nice idea to jam-pack a handful of easy dinner recipes all into one, so that you don't have to hassle or worry to make a yummy meal! I've included a shopping list at the end of the video to make it even easier! Hopefully you all enjoy this new format, as we'll be using it for the next few weeks! Stay safe, stay healthy, and remember that cooking is the best therapy! Lots of love from us at Creme de la Creme ♥️

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Paula's Magical Mushrooms

These mushrooms truly are magical. We use them for everything: whether we are topping a grilled burger, throwing them in some amazing pasta Alfredo, or even eating them with some toasted bruschetta! (Top secret idea— spread some goat cheese on your bruschetta first and then spoon these mushrooms over the top. Mmmm...magical, am I right?!?) And to top it all off, they are just so easy. Want the recipe? Here goes....

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Cheesy Baked Reuben Dip

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and for any of you celebrating with a large, fun-filled party or even just a small gathering of family or friends, I have just the appetizer for you! I created a deconstructed Reuben Sandwich dip, that still has all your favorite ingredients! All baked up to be warm and gooey, this stuff is just asking to be dipped in! I hope you so enjoy!

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Lake House Green Beans with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Good evening once again, my foodies! Last weekend, we made a trip to our lake house in South Dakota on Lake Poinsett, and had a wonderful time up in the north! The snow and coziness of our cottage had me putting some creamy chicken in the crockpot. As a side, I decided to use what we had in our pantry to make the most amazing green beans. And from now on, we shall call them “Lake House Green Beans”! With tomatoes and shallots, smothered with a brown butter… they were to die for.

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Old-School Pizzawiches

We dug up a recipe from generations ago to share with you a delicious nod to our school days, way back when! My grandmother volunteered as a lunch lady for my mom's school, and with that, created this recipe for pizzawiches! It's such an easy make-ahead meal that could last you a week! And even better, they are so, so delicious.

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Mouth-Watering Barbecue Pork Ribs

We recently had a gorgeous day of weather, and that made us want nothing more than to be outside grilling! Today, we warmed our grill for some delicious barbecue pork ribs. We tried out a new recipe and were so in love with the result that we decided to share it! We hope you think these are as mouth-wateringly delicious as we do!

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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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Sweet and Savory Prosciutto Crostini

Want an easy game day appetizer?? This is it.  Whether you are hosting a fancy dinner or sitting on the sofa cheering on your favorite team, this quick and easy appetizer will be a total hit. But... be forewarned... they may be addictive. You can’t just have one. You may have three. Or like me, perhaps 5 will do the trick. Yeah... I said it. I did it.

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Buffalo Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bites

Super Bowl Sunday is JUST around the corner and if you haven't set your eyes on your rockstar game day appetizer quite yet, look no further! Today, I show you a new recipe for my twist on tater tot bombs: Buffalo Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bites! These were so yummy that my kids started grabbing them by the handful! Paired with them, I make a Feta Cheese Sour Cream Ranch to dip! Can't wait to see this be a part of your football chow down!

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My Next Best: Creamy Greek Tzatziki

I made the most amazing “gyros” with leftover ribeye last night. No one could get enough of this aromatic and savory creation!  We were immediately transported to the Greek islands. (Which luckily helped being in all this snow sleet and cold!) But there was another ingredient in this amazing pita wrap that it just wouldn’t be complete without. It was homemade tzatziki. Creamy yogurt and sour cream with a touch of lemon and dill.  More please! The cucumbers were a snap to shred and the dill with the mint were a match made in heaven. Everything came together beautifully.

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Last Minute Gourmet Tomato Soup

Good evening, everyone! It’s been a crazy week, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t come up with this recipe… literally tonight. But it turned out so good so why not pass it on?? It’s a cold and dreary night too, so I looked in my pantry for some soup ingredients! I got my hands on some Cambell’s tomato soup and I thought, “How can I make canned soup seem more gourmet?” A couple flavorful ingredients later, and my kids couldn’t tell it came from an aluminum can!

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