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A slice of blueberry whipped cream pie on a plate with a fork in front the of remaining pie with blueberries scattered on the table
Blueberries, Desserts, Pies, Summer

Blueberry Whipped Cream Pie

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Blueberry whipped cream pie was one of my grandma’s specialty desserts and is the definition of pie perfection. Fresh blueberries coated in a simple glaze, served in an all-butter crust and topped with heaps of whipped cream—what’s not to love? My dad always joked this pie was one of the […]

quiche with single pie crust
Desserts, Pies

All Butter Pie Crust

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Pie crust can be very intimidating. Growing up, we always used store bought pie crust and I was shocked when I learned how simple it is to make. The key with any pie crust is the flaky layers and to use COLD ingredients. This pie crust is full flaky, buttery […]

Vanilla ice cream, topped with hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a chocolate cookie
Desserts, Sauces, Frostings, Toppings

Homemade Whipped Cream

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Homemade whipped cream is so easy to make. It only takes 3 ingredients and about 7 minutes. Once you realize how easy and amazing it is, heavy cream will become a staple in your fridge for those last minute ice cream sundae nights. Growing up, we always made whipped cream […]

S'mores bar on parchment paper
Camping, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Summer

No Bake S’mores bars

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Graham cracker cereal, mini marshmallows, and Hershey’s bars give these no-bake s’mores bars the classic feel of campfire s’mores—without the campfire With wildfire season in full swing in Central Oregon, campfires were banned during our last camping trip of the summer. But s’mores are an essential part of our camping […]

Breakfast, Fruit, Lemons, Quick Breads and Muffins

Lemon Bread

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Sweet, yet tart this lemon bread is the perfect treat to start the day. This quick bread bursts with lemon in every bite. To make it even more lemony, the loaf is topped with simple lemon glaze. I consistently seem to have an abundance of lemons in my house—probably because […]

three cherry streusel muffins on a cutting board
Breakfast, Cherries, Fruit, Quick Breads and Muffins, Summer

Cherry Streusel Muffins

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These are the perfect cherry muffins, packed with cherries and pecans, and topped with a delicious streusel. This recipe makes 16 big, beautiful muffins you won’t want to share. We love fresh cherries and go cherry crazy all summer long. From cherry bars to cherry cobbler to cherry muffins, my […]

Breads, Dinners

Ham and Cheese Pockets

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Imagine your favorite pizza dough wrapped around layers of ham and cheddar, baked warm to create the ultimate ham and cheese treat. Ham and cheese pockets are a favorite in my house and one of those unicorn dinners that no one complains about. This recipe is great for any night—whether […]

Cake frosted with Swiss Merginue Buttercream and decorated with lemon slices
Cakes, Desserts, Lemons

Lemon Layer Cake

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This lemon layer cake is full of lemon goodness. With three layers of lemon cake, lemon curd, and Swiss meringue buttercream (SMBC), it’s the ultimate lemon dessert. Last year for his birthday, my son requested a “fancy lemon cake,” and this cake was born. It features a strong lemon flavor […]