Classic French Toast

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Classic French Toast

I hadn't had french toast in ages, yet if I had to rank the three, I almost certainly would put it at the top! I make waffles on the regular (probably because my husband loves them), but french toast is even easier to make, less of a mess to clean up, and in my opinion, way more delicious. So, I've decided to hop on the french toast train! 

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Easy Appetizer Ideas

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Easy Appetizer Ideas

3 Easy Appetizer Ideas that are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Pair these semi-homemade apps with store bought snacks to create an effortless spread. 

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Top 4 Leftover Turkey Ideas

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Top 4 Leftover Turkey Ideas

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey is the best. The turkey, cranberry and cream cheese sandwich is a dish I look forward to every year. The Turkey Tetrazzini is said to be better than the Thanksgiving meal itself. Feeling guilty? The quinoa and the salad help give you the nutrient boost you're craving after your carbo-loading day of thanks. 

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Gluten Free Caramel Apple Waffles

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Gluten Free Caramel Apple Waffles

Whether you feel like you can only cook given a step-by-step recipe, or you're like me and couldn't follow a recipe word for word if you're life depended on it, this one's for you. It's not a full-blown recipe, but it's everything you need to know to make this crowd pleasing brunch. 

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Roasted Rack of Lamb

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Roasted Rack of Lamb

This recipe is fool-proof. Combine your marinade and be patient.  The longer you marinate the better it's going to be. Sear, and finish off in the oven. Couldn't be easier....

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Game Day Brunch

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Game Day Brunch

While macaroni and cheese was our late night go to snack, breakfast potatoes was our breakfast of champions. Easy, greasy and always sure to settle our stomachs after a few too many the night before, these things were practically an every weekend production. Below is an adult twist on the college staple. 

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Homemade Grouse Wild Rice Soup

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Homemade Grouse Wild Rice Soup

A one-pot-wonder! And it worked great.  It takes a little bit more time this way as you need to wait for the rice to cook but it sure makes clean-up easy.  If you want to be more efficient, you could cook the wild rice separately (while cooking the bacon and poultry) and then add it to the soup at the end.  You really can't go wrong with this one!

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A Favorite from the King of Brunch: Bobby Flay

Today's Sunday Brunch with Mel & Brian recipe comes from the king of brunch himself, Bobby Flay. Sometimes you just have to leave it to the professionals and understand that there's no use in trying to one up a recipe this good. While I'd love to push my own recipes out every week, I've got to give credit where credit is due and share the love. A recipe like this is too good to keep to ourselves. 

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One Pan Parmesan Pork & Roasted Vegetables

One Pan Parmesan Pork & Roasted Vegetables

Just because you don't want to slave away in the kitchen all night doesn't mean your dinner vibes have to suffer.  Throw some protein and produce on a baking sheet and season generously - dinner is done just like that and is still going to taste amazing.

Swiss & Polish Crustless Quiche

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Swiss & Polish Crustless Quiche

This is a great dish to have down, because you can really add whatever you have in the pantry/refrigerator and it's almost always delicious. Basically eggs, some milk and dijon and you've got a blank canvas for your next brunch masterpiece.

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Classic Chili

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Classic Chili

Chili and football go together like peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky...the list could go on and on.  What's your favorite season? Correct answer: football season. I love making a big spread for game day but every once in a while it's nice to just keep it simple and get a big batch of chili going bright and early.

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Your go-to pesto recipe

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Your go-to pesto recipe

Once you've got fresh basil, it's uses are endless. Grow some tomatoes too, pick up some fresh mozzarella and enjoy Caprese salads on the regular. Chiffonade a few leaves to add to pasta or soup. Add to roasted potatoes with a simple vinaigrette for a fresh potato salad. Margherita pizza? Yes please.  Basil-lime coolers? Get in my glass.  And then there's pesto...

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Gluten Free Caramelized Onion, Beet, Goat Cheese & Bacon Pizza

Gluten Free Caramelized Onion, Beet, Goat Cheese & Bacon Pizza

Beets and goat cheese is a match made in heaven.  Add in a caramelized onion based sauce and top with loads of bacon? I'm drooling all over my keyboard. This is delicious and beets are super healthy (so they offset the rest of the ingredients) and that's all you need to know.