Chewy Chocolate Cherry Brownies Recipe for Decadent Treats

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These homemade chocolate cherry brownies are made from scratch with crackly tops, chewy edges, and fudgy centers studded with sweet cherries and melted chocolate in every bite. Use fresh, frozen, or tinned pitted cherries — these easy cherry brownies bake in under an hour. Bars and brownies are a simple, satisfying category of baking — … Read more

Chewy Brown-Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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This post may contain affiliate links, please visit our privacy policy for details. These Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for your next baking session. Soft, chewy cookies combine brown sugar and granulated sugar with rich browned butter and plenty of chopped chocolate so every bite is loaded with chocolate. The recipe is … Read more

Gluten-Free New York–Style Bagel Recipe: Chewy Homemade Bagels

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I grew up on New York bagels until I was diagnosed with celiac disease. I’m excited to share a reliable recipe for gluten-free New York–style bagels that captures the chewy interior and crisp exterior so many of us miss. Note: This post may contain affiliate links. See the disclosure page for details. Table Of Contents … Read more

Autumn Chicken Salad with Roasted Apples and Pecans

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As the harvest season arrives, this vibrant autumn crunch salad brings together the best flavors of fall in one satisfying dish. This fresh and flavorful autumn salad with chicken combines juicy chicken, crisp fruit, crunchy nuts, tangy feta, and a creamy homemade dressing. Bright and colorful, it makes an attractive centerpiece for gatherings but is … Read more

Oat and Potato Chip Crusted Baked Chicken Nuggets

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I’m writing this from a place where dreams come true — spending the weekend with my family, Disney-style. I checked the forecast before we left and I’m thrilled shorts season is back. Also relieved I didn’t fully commit to my no-shave-the-legs winter rule. Now that I have your attention (and probably your stomach), I wanted … Read more

Decadent Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe for Home Bakers

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This Chocolate Lava Cake recipe is a quick, easy way to make a classic chocolate dessert. Also called molten chocolate cake, each individual cake has a tender exterior and a warm, gooey center. Make it for holidays, dinner parties, date nights, or a late-night treat. For more chocolate treats, try Chocolate Mousse, Hot Cocoa Mix, … Read more

Creamy Zucchini and Basil Pasta Recipe for Summer Nights

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Try this Zucchini Basil Pasta — it tastes like pesto but packs in a full cup of veggies. Creamy, herb-forward, and easy to make, kids and adults will both love it. If you love pasta, check out my collection of 12 Pastas for Every Mood on the blog. I like adding vegetables into my pasta … Read more

Ternes-Wagram-Pereire: Insider Guide to Paris’s 17th Arrondissement

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The Ternes Wagram Pereire neighborhood sits in the heart of Paris’s 17th arrondissement, a short walk from Place de l’Étoile and the Champs-Élysées. It’s a genuine Parisian neighborhood with a warm, residential feel and plenty to offer food lovers: lively food markets, a full street devoted to groceries and produce, numerous bakeries, cheese shops, cafés … Read more

Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer Recipe

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Strawberry Lemonade Spritzers – refreshing, fizzy, and perfect for hot summer days. These spritzers can be made alcohol-free or turned into a light cocktail. They start with a homemade strawberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water for a bright, balanced drink.

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Sitting poolside with a tall glass of lemonade is one of summer’s small pleasures. This strawberry lemonade spritzer delivers everything you want: light, refreshing, mildly sweet, and pleasantly tart from fresh lemon. The strawberry syrup brings natural fruit flavor and color without feeling heavy.

The base is simple: a quick strawberry simple syrup made from fresh berries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sparkling water for fizz. For an adult version, add vodka, tequila, gin, or even a splash of champagne. For a family-friendly option, omit alcohol and enjoy the same bright, bubbly drink.

To make Strawberry Lemonade Spritzers, you will need:

  • fresh strawberries
  • granulated sugar
  • water
  • lemons
  • sparkling water (or club soda)
  • optional: vodka, tequila, gin, champagne

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Blueberry Breakfast Cookies Recipe — Gluten-Free & Make-Ahead

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We don’t need an excuse to eat cookies for breakfast, but here’s one anyway. Call them “breakfast” and they’re official breakfast food — instant justification. Breakfast donuts. Breakfast cake. Breakfast pizza. Breakfast cookies? Yes, please. I first experimented with breakfast cookies a few years ago, and this version is adapted from a recipe in Seriously … Read more