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Strawberry Coconut Cake
We had some family over this weekend to watch our daughter while my husband and I took an infant CPR class. As a little "thank you," I...

Julie Barnes
May 1, 20233 min read
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Chicken Tikka Masala
Since moving out of the city, we've struggled to find a solid Indian restaurant nearby. Surprisingly, many of the dishes just seem to be...

Julie Barnes
May 1, 20233 min read
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Chocolate Pistachio Pudding Cups
I forgot how downright delicious homemade pudding truly is until recently enjoying my Banana Pudding Pie over Easter. So naturally, I...

Julie Barnes
May 1, 20234 min read
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Buffalo Chicken Casserole
The further I get down the road of this working mom thing, I more frequently I find myself searching for quick and easy recipes. I'm...

Julie Barnes
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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Chipwich Ice Cream Sandwich
Every summer vacation I'd eagerly wait for the ice cream truck to drive through the neighborhood so I could grab a Chipwich Ice Cream...

Julie Barnes
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Over the years, I've developed a number of fun drop cookie recipes -- Compost Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, Chocolate Truffle...

Julie Barnes
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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Fruit'n'Cream Oatmeal Pancakes
We've chatted previously about my nostalgic need for a bowl of Fruit'n'Cream Oatmeal every now and then. Something about that sugary,...

Julie Barnes
Apr 12, 20232 min read
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Cucumber Ranch Dip
Whoever mixed together the first Ranch Dressing is a true culinary genius. Creamy, herby, tangy. It's delicious. And truly makes eating...

Julie Barnes
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Banana Pudding Pie
My husband loves Banana Pudding. And who wouldn't? Have you ever made homemade pudding before? Hello! It's easy and fabulous and beats...

Julie Barnes
Apr 10, 20234 min read
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Berry Cheesecake Waffles
I frequently make pancakes and waffles come the weekend. I often use box mixes and routinely rotate through chocolate chips, mashed...

Julie Barnes
Apr 3, 20233 min read
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Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein
Pre-children, I wasn't much of a believer in my crockpot. I used it fairly infrequently - usually just for the purposes of keeping...

Julie Barnes
Mar 17, 20233 min read
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Honey Lemon Buttermilk Pie
I had a hankering for pie. But exactly what kind of pie is seasonal for early Spring? I have plenty of Fall favorites in my repertoire -...

Julie Barnes
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins
Had an excess of coconut flour hanging around the house, so I figured I'd make muffins! These muffins get their nutty flavor from a...

Julie Barnes
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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Blueberry Banana Bread
You know my rule... when the house guests come into town, out come the quick bread recipes! This weekend's flavor... Blueberry Banana. My...

Julie Barnes
Jan 27, 20231 min read
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Burrata Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a go-to appetizer of mine. It's hard to go wrong with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic - crowd-pleasing flavors for sure....

Julie Barnes
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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Berry Basque Cheesecake
It was my full intention to post this recipe in time for New Year's Eve. And here we are already one week into the New Year ruining your...

Julie Barnes
Jan 6, 20233 min read
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Bacon Potato Gratin
Each Christmas my mother-in-law usually makes her "Cheesy Potatoes." Nothing fancy - just cubes of potatoes tossed together with sour...

Julie Barnes
Jan 6, 20233 min read
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Buckeye Bark
Okay, I know I recently posted about Holiday Bark. I suppose I'm just in a bark-making, chocolate-eating kinda mood this season! Sorry,...

Julie Barnes
Dec 12, 20222 min read
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Dan Dan Noodles
A little while back I enjoyed a steaming bowl of Dan Dan Noodles at one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. I had never really had them...

Julie Barnes
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Holiday Chocolate Bark
Move aside peppermint bark, there's a new chocolate treat in town! Don't get me wrong, I enjoy peppermint bark over the holidays. If...

Julie Barnes
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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