Best Beaches to Visit on the Northern Oregon Coast One of our favorite things to do in Oregon is visit the Coast. It’s one of my wonders of the world… it’s the combination of beach and rocky coast and trees and cliffs. It’s so beautiful. If you’ve never been you must add it to your travel bucket list. In this…
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BYU Mint Brownies are made with a chewy brownie slathered in chocolate frosting and a thin layer of minty green icing. One of my favorite memories of college is eating lunch in the student center, called the Wilk. Not only were there tons of food options, everything from salads and wraps to Taco Bell or Subway, but there were always…
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Maple Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns – sticky maple caramel sauce cooked over soft, fluffy rolls with cinnamon, cardamom, & orange zest. One of my husband’s favorite treats is Pecan Rolls. Though I’ve made my Cinnamon Rolls and Raspberry Sweet Rolls many times before, I’d never tried my hand at pecan rolls. After getting the Dessert Person book I knew this…
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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos with Avocado Crema When I’m making dinner on a busy day, my main requirement is that it’s easy to throw together at meal time. Making tacos in the slow cooker really gives the meat so much flavor and makes it real juicy. On Sundays, I rely on my slow cooker a lot. This past Sunday, I…
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This Easy Chicken Tikka Masala is flavorful but not spicy. A delicious way to introduce your family to Indian Food. This recipe has been one of our go-to family recipes for years. We love Indian food around here and my kids seem to like masala best of Indian dishes. It’s a tomato base to the sauce so it’s not as…
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This Simple Homemade Naan is fluffy and light, with a chewy soft texture you’ll love. The perfect complement to any meal. Chewy, fluffy, light and soft, this Simple Homemade Naan is the perfect addition to any meal. It really goes well with my Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala. Typically Naan is made in a tandoor oven which retains super high heat, up…
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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies As you know, I love cookies. These Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies have been my go-to for almost 12 years. These are the cookies I teach at Pinners Conference. Even with all the other desserts I make, these are the cookies I get asked about most often. These are the cookies that are gone every time I take…
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Fudgy One Bowl Brownies These brownies are our go-to – they are so easy! They are thick and chewy, and so dang easy to throw together. I love adding Milk Chocolate Chips for a sweet creamy flavor in each bit. One of my favorite brownie tips is to cut them with a plastic knife – it keeps them from crumbling…
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Steak Chimichurri Tacos Sometimes you see a sauce online and bam. You know you need to make a recipe with it. For weeks I’ve been seeing Pinterest post after post about Chimichurri sauce – I had to look it up because I’ve never had it before. It’s an Argentinian sauce that’s usually spooned over chicken or beef (according to the…
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