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Fried Ice Cream

May 4, 2025 86 Comments

This easy deep fried ice cream recipe features rich vanilla ice cream rolled in crushed corn flakes, coconut, and cinnamon. Top the fun dessert treat with a dollop of whipped cream, plus a drizzle of honey and fresh strawberries. Or enjoy with any of your favorite ice cream toppings!

Fried ice cream with spoonful taken out with honey and berries.
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Miffy Petit Beurre (Shortbread Cookies)

April 1, 2025 36 Comments

How cute are these little French shortbread Miffy Petit Beurre cookies?  This simple little cookie, not too sweet not too rich, melts in your mouth.  Make this easy recipe using a bunny cookie cutter, or any of your favorite cutters!
 
Several Miffy Petit Beurre bunny cookies in a white bowl with colorful pastel sprinkles. A few more bunnies are scattered around the bowl with additional sprinkles.
 

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Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

February 8, 2025 38 Comments

These cake-like Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are so tender, soft, and perfect to decorate with a deliciously rich and tangy cream cheese frosting. They are always a hit for holidays and special occasions! This easy recipe for the best cut out sugar cookies with sour cream and cream cheese frosting is sure to be your family’s favorite, too.

Heart shaped out sour cream sugar cookies with pink cream cheese frosting and drageé.
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Fluffiest White Chocolate Icing

January 30, 2025 2 Comments

The Fluffiest White Chocolate Icing is a silky smooth, melt-in-your-mouth icing.  It is satiny, less sweet, and quite unusual.  It’s made with a sweet white chocolate roux then mixed with butter until light and fluffy.

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Peppermint Chocolate Drop Cookies

December 13, 2024 1 Comment

Chocolate Drop Peppermint Cookies are cake-like cookies with a swirl of peppermint cream cheese icing. Topped with a little pillow peppermint candy.

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Norwegian Berlinerkranser

December 12, 2024 10 Comments

Norwegian Berlinerkranser cookies are a traditional wreath shaped butter cookie with a hint of orange zest.  These little Norwegian Christmas cookies are simple to make with a short ingredient list and will soon be your favorite holiday cookie.

Norwegian Berlinerkranser Cookies
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Christmas Cookie Box

November 29, 2024 4 Comments

It’s officially cookie season!  Which makes it my favorite season because I love baking cookies and I love eating cookies!  Creating a beautiful Christmas Cookie Box makes a fabulous gift or fun for a cookie exchange.

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Fresh Herb Crockpot Turkey Breast with Brown Butter Pears

November 29, 2024 2 Comments

Fresh Herb Crockpot Turkey Breast with Brown Butter Pears is perfect for a smaller but still impressive Thanksgiving dinner. This easy recipe features a boneless turkey breast coated in homemade herb butter and “roasted” in a slow cooker, then served with a creamy cider herb gravy and sautéed browned butter pears.

Slow cooker boneless turkey breast with fresh herb butter resting on a serving platter, cut into slices and served with brown butter pears and apple cider gravy.
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No-Knead Green Chile Cheddar Bread

August 20, 2024 74 Comments

I’m giving a little spice to crusty bread with this seasonal No-Knead Green Chile Cheddar Bread.  Roasted green Hatch chiles and chunks of white cheddar cheese mixed baked into a no-knead no fuss bread dough then baked in a dutch oven.  

No-knead Green Chile Cheddar Bread slices on linen cloth with green chilis and cheese cubs

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Fresh Peach Pie

July 17, 2024 2 Comments

Fresh Peach Pie is made with sliced peaches mixed with a fresh peach glaze in a buttery crust. Topped with sweetened whipped cream Perfectly ripe peaches offer a sweet flavor, balancing sugar and acid for a well-rounded flavor.  Add a dollop of sweetened whipped cream for the perfect end-of-summer pie.  

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Beetroot Butter Avocado Toast

May 20, 2024 9 Comments

Beetroot Butter Avocado Toast is perfect for using up the many loaves of sourdough bread you might be baking.  It’s smooth and creamy and spreads beautifully over toasted bread layered with slices of avocado, pickled red onions, and topped with microgreens.  I’m drooling.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars

April 22, 2024 Leave a Comment

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars are made with a buttery almond crust and crumble topping.  Filled with spring rhubarb and strawberries.

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Slow Cooker Lentil Minestrone Soup

February 23, 2024 7 Comments

This warming and delicious Slow Cooker Lentil Minestrone Soup recipe includes a hearty mix of vegetables, tomatoes, fresh herbs, tender lentils and pasta. Get the soup started in the crockpot in the morning before work or even the night before going to bed, then serve for an easy and cozy dinner on a chilly evening.

Bowl of slow cooker lentil minestrone soup.
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Chewy Nut Loaded Granola

January 30, 2024 11 Comments

It’s nuts how many nuts are in this homemade Chewy Nut Loaded Granola recipe.  It’s easy to make with old fashioned oats and nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans and cashews – plus honey, maple syrup, and lots of your favorite dried fruit for just the right touch of sweetness and extra chew.

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Swedish Semlor Buns

March 4, 2025 21 Comments

Swedish Semlor Buns are soft cardamom scented buns stuffed with marzipan under a thick layer of whipped cream.  Semla is a delicious Swedish pastry commonly eaten during Lundi Gras, Fat Tuesdays (Shrove Tuesday), and the days leading up to and during Lent. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how easy this classic Swedish Semla recipe is to make for any special occasion!

3 Swedish Semlor buns with dusting of powdered sugar on a wire rack.
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Tree cut out sugar cookies with green icing and golden sprinkles

Butter Dream Sugar Cookies

December 12, 2024 By Janet Barton 44 Comments

The title says it all!  Tender and buttery sugar cookies are topped with a fluffy homemade buttercream icing for the most delicious and festive sweet treats. This frosted Butter Dream Sugar Cookies recipe does not require refrigeration and bakes up perfectly formed Christmas cookies that hold their shape… Truly a dream come true!

Baked cranberry peach pie with lattice crust

Cranberry Peach Pie

November 21, 2024 By Janet Barton 15 Comments

Cranberry Peach Pie is a unique pie recipe that includes fresh or frozen cranberries and a buttery homemade crust. It’s the perfect sweet, tart, and festive dessert for the holidays – or truly any season!

overhead shot of spiced apple pie with lattice top

Holiday Pies

November 21, 2024 By Janet Barton 2 Comments

I’ve got you covered for Holiday Pies.  The hard part is deciding which ones to make!  From Spiced Sour Cream Apple to Creamy Coconut Cream.  Here are a few of my family’s favorites.  Happy baking!

Rolls baked on baking sheet

Buttery Parker House Rolls

November 7, 2024 By Janet Barton 15 Comments

Buttery Parker House Rolls are a beloved Thanksgiving tradition that has been a part of our family gatherings for as long as I can remember. They are so unbelievably soft, tender, and delicious – and did I mention buttery? This original Parker House yeast rolls recipe is a tried-and-true classic that will certainly be a…

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green Witch Finger Cookies standing in a black bowl

Creepy Witch Finger Cookies

baked no-knead pumpkin harvest bread with a cinnamon stem in the middle. white and orange mini pumpkins in background

No-Knead Pumpkin Harvest Bread

Baked southern peach cobbler in cast iron skillet

Southern Peach Cobbler

Several chocolate drop cookies on white background

Chocolate Drop Cookies

Wooden board with chocolate cookies with half chocolate icing and half vanilla icing

Chocolate Half Moon Cookies

Baked loaf of breakfast bread in a pot

No-Knead Breakfast Bread

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Hi I'm Janet and this is where I share my delicious made-from-scratch seasonal recipes that I make at home for my family every day.

I believe cooking from scratch, using unprocessed and whole foods is an important part of healthy eating. My goal is to help you create amazing recipes by providing easy step-by-step photos and instructions.

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Fresh Herb Crockpot Turkey Breast with Brown Butte Fresh Herb Crockpot Turkey Breast with Brown Butter Pears is perfect for a smaller but still impressive Thanksgiving dinner. This easy recipe features a boneless turkey breast coated in homemade herb butter and "roasted" in a slow cooker, then served with a creamy cider herb gravy and sautéed browned butter pears....

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These strawberry rhubarb crumble bars will take yo These strawberry rhubarb crumble bars will take you straight to dessert paradise! 🥰⁠🍓
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Sweet-tart love in every bite, they’re the perfect treat for sunny days and cozy nights. Grab a bar and let’s indulge in this fruity delight!⁠
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Give this recipe a try by clicking the link in my Instagram bio, where I post step-by-step photo instructions!
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Baking up some homemade magic with my no-knead Lem Baking up some homemade magic with my no-knead Lemon Rosemary Gruyere bread!
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This recipe is as easy as pie (or should I say bread?), bringing the flavors of tangy lemon, fragrant rosemary, and oh-so-melty Gruyere to life. 🍋🍞🌱
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Click the link in my bio to read through these helpful tips that will make your homemade bread a melt-in-your-mouth success!

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Starting the day off right with these indulgent no Starting the day off right with these indulgent no-knead brioche morning buns! 🤎 There’s just something about the buttery, flaky brioche and the sweet cinnamon swirl that makes mornings extra special.
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The base dough recipe for no-knead brioche morning buns is a buttery no-knead dough that is refrigerated overnight. The chilled dough is very easy to roll, fill, slice, and bake.
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So go ahead, treat yourself to something delicious and let these buns brighten up your day! 

The recipe link is in my Instagram bio!

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No fancy Ice Cream Maker — no problem! 🍦🍨 No fancy Ice Cream Maker — no problem! 🍦🍨 This no churn Strawberry Raspberry Ice Cream recipe is quick and easy to make without an ice cream maker in only 10 minutes.
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Simply blend together a mix of frozen strawberries and raspberries with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sherbet for a rich, fruity, and creamy dessert that tastes homemade! 🍓
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Give this recipe a try by clicking the link in my Instagram bio, where I post step-by-step photo instructions!

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These chewy peanut butter bars have been a family These chewy peanut butter bars have been a family favorite for decades! Peanut butter cookies layered with chocolate and a delicious peanut butter glaze! 🥜🍫
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Trust me, your family will LOVE them!
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Click the link in my bio to read through these helpful tips that will make your peanut butter bars a melt-in-your-mouth success!

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Start your day off on a flaky note with these skys Start your day off on a flaky note with these skyscraper buttermilk biscuits!
These melt-in-your-mouth treats are the perfect indulgence for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you’re craving something buttery and delicious.
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So go ahead, treat yourself to these heavenly delights and savor every flakey, buttery bite with me!
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The recipe link is in my Instagram bio!

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Sharing my famous Lemon Curd Recipe! 🍋🌼💛 Sharing my famous Lemon Curd Recipe! 🍋🌼💛 The one that everyone says I should sell at farmers markets — nah! I’ll just share the recipe with you all instead!
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I love lemon curd, and use it for so many things!!
🍰 Layered in a cake
🍦 Swirled into ice cream
🍪 Smashed between cookies
☀️ Filled inside scones

The possibilities are endless!! Give this recipe a try by clicking the link in my Instagram bio! And if you’d like the recipes for my other lemon curd inspired goodies, they’re all linked in my Instagram stories!

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Have you ever tried an olive oil cake!? 🍰 They Have you ever tried an olive oil cake!? 🍰 They are incredibly soft and moist — you gotta give it a try!
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This citrus olive oil cake recipe features a tart lemon curd filling and a rich mascarpone frosting. Then we gently add flowers for beautiful decoration. It is an impressive looking and mouth-watering dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion! 🍋🤍🌼

Recipe is linked in my Instagram bio!

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  • No-knead Crusty Bread in a Dutch oven No-knead Crusty Bread posted on September 19, 2018

  • Several chocolate drop cookies on white background Chocolate Drop Cookies posted on May 20, 2024

  • Wooden board with chocolate cookies with half chocolate icing and half vanilla icing Chocolate Half Moon Cookies posted on April 5, 2024

  • Glass of almond milk with 2 gray striped straws on wood board with container of almond milk in background Quick Homemade Almond Milk posted on June 3, 2020

  • pink iced heart sugar cookies Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting posted on February 8, 2025

  • fried ice cream with spoonful taken out with honey and berries Fried Ice Cream posted on May 4, 2025

  • Lemonade and raspberry lemonade in tall glasses Old Fashioned Lemonade posted on June 22, 2018

  • chocolate glazed and glazed spudnuts stacked on cutting board with donut holes Spudnuts (Potato Doughnuts with Glaze) posted on October 21, 2019

  • Slices of No-knead Partially sliced Green Chile Cheddar Bread No-Knead Green Chile Cheddar Bread posted on August 20, 2024

  • Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb tarts posted on April 12, 2019

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