Snickerdoodle Bars

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Tis the season to be merry, or lie by the pool and soak up the sun, or both. The Hallmark Channel is airing their Christmas movies to celebrate Christmas in July. You better believe that I’m watching them even if I’ve already seen them 20 times before. Many of the movies have some kind of cookie baking scene so of course now I’m craving Christmas cookies. These snickerdoodle bars would be perfect for the holidays (in July or otherwise). All that sugary cinnamon-y goodness as got the holidays written all over them. Think snickerdoodle cookies but instead of scooping cookie …

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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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What do you do when you have ripe bananas that need to be used up? Make cake, of course. Lately I’ve been on a banana smoothie kick for breakfast (wow, I need to update those pictures). This cake is not exactly as healthy and by that I mean it’s not healthy at all. Hey, it’s all about balance and this banana cake is worth the occasional indulgence. This cake is exactly what you’d think it is, like banana bread only not bread shaped. Cover it with delicious cream cheese frosting and… Okay, see? Basically the same, only not. Once you …

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Lemon Cake

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This is summer in a cake. I think of fruits and light desserts for the summer and this cake is both at once. The texture of this cake is light and airy and it’s got a wonderful lemon flavor. The secret to that lemony goodness is to use fresh lemons. I would never, (and I repeat) NEVER, use lemon extract because I think it gives desserts a distinctly bathroom cleaner flavor and smell, which is not good eats. Please tell me that I’m not the only one who thinks that. There’s no frosting here, which makes this cake not as …

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Top 10 Greek Recipes

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If you’re looking for some Greek recipes then I’m sharing my top 10 favorites for you right here in one spot (in no particular order). Spoiler, I may have included more than 10 recipes because I couldn’t leave some out. Greek Meatballs – Keftethakia – These meatballs make for a great appetizer or a side dish, especially dipped in tzatziki (cucumber yogurt dip) or hummus. Greek Cheese Pie – Tiropita – If you’re a cheese lover then this is a must have. Spinach Pie – Spanakopita – I love this as an appetizer or as a main course with a Mediterranean salad. …

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Top 10 Spring Recipes

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If you’re looking for an Easter or Spring-y recipe then I’ve got my top 10 ones for you right here in one spot (in no particular order). M&M Sugar Cookie Bars (It’s Spring-y only because of the festive M&Ms, I won’t tell anyone if you make them for other things with different colors.) Broccoli Quiche (This is perfect for an Easter brunch.) Carrot Cake (Why is carrot cake popular at Easter time? Carrots are available all year long. My husband points out that the Easter bunny probably eats carrots.) Mini M&M Cookies (It’s Spring-y only because of the festive M&Ms, …

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