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Honey and Milk Rolls

November 16, 2017 By Erica N Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving is just around the corner so I'm posting just a few recipes for you all to try.  Last Thanksgiving I didn't post any meals, mostly because I had just been blogging for a few months, I was also tying to balance having a 1-year-old, ...

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Filed Under: Bread, Recipe, snack

Beet infused dulce de leche apple empenadas

November 15, 2017 By Erica N Leave a Comment

Before we discuss this recipe for beet infused dulce de leche apple empenadas (handpie), let me recap this day in a short paragraph.  So it's halloween 2017, normally I'm not into halloween because I never understood celebrating all things evil.  I ...

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Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe, snack

Sourdough Flatbread Pizza

October 15, 2017 By Erica N 10 Comments

So what have I been up to? Well as the title states: pizza, and for that matter America's place of pizza. My little family and I left home for about a week to explore some other regions. We took a nice long car ride from Michigan to New York City to ...

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Filed Under: Bread, Dinner, Lunch, Recipe

Caramelized Bananas and Bourbon Glazed Cake

October 15, 2017 By Erica N Leave a Comment

Hi All, it's been a few weeks since my last post (I know, I know).  I've been working on this recipe for weeks and though it was partially been drafted, it's been sitting in my recipe box (sigh, haha). Yes, I've been meaning to post it and am finally ...

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Bofrot (Ghanian Donuts)

March 8, 2017 By Erica N 33 Comments

Oh my goodness what a day I have had. I'm under the weather again, I've been battling the same cold and chest congestion off and on the last two months. It really puts a damper on my day and energy, but I'm not going to let that keep me down. I just ...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Recipe

1-2-3 Easy Pizza Dough

March 7, 2017 By Erica N 1 Comment

Its nice to have an off day after working all weekend long. The best part is that after working the weekend I'm off for a whole three days. I really enjoy my days of because it's the time I get to be with my little, but not so little in stature ...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Recipe

Cheesecake Swirl Pumpkin Lemon Banana Bread

October 10, 2016 By Erica N Leave a Comment

There's no denying fall is here, at least for us in the mitten state of Michigan. Fall is a time for sweaters, boots, pumpkins and Halloween. I will admit I am addicted to my Bear Paw Boots and can't wait to wear them again.  I literally live in ...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Recipe Tagged With: banana, bread, cheese, cheesecake, fall, lemon, pumpkin

Baked Pasta Alla Norma with Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage

September 23, 2016 By Erica N 1 Comment

Another one of my favorites from Chrissy Teigen's Cravings Cookbook that I've put my personal twist on. I really enjoy her recipes because they are easy to make, and simply delicious.  I find her to be really hilarious and thoroughly enjoy the ...

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Italian Meatball Sub

August 23, 2016 By Erica N 12 Comments

OMG I cant believe the day is finally here, the very first post on my own food blog.  Truly never thought this day would come because I tend to be hard on myself.  Honestly, I am a bit scared because I don't know where this journey will take me; ...

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipe

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