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Sweet Cherry Cobbler
Sometimes things work out just right, and cherry season is one of those times. Red,…
Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Salad
This creamy shrimp and cucumber salad relies on a few really good, basic ingredients…fresh dill,…
Sugared Boozy Strawberries
You can use these as flavored “ice cubes” in white wine, arrange them on a…
Cream Cheese Mints
If you need a pretty little sweet for a baby shower, a wedding shower, or…
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Easy Bread Machine Sourdough (Truly Foolproof)
Most people love the idea of baking with sourdough because they see pictures of beautiful artisan loaves with deep crust, slashes, and…
How to Make Naturally Sweet + Chewy Oven Dried Strawberries
These oven-dried strawberries have a candy-like chewiness, like a dried apricot. They are sweet and delicious and hold up very well in…
Best-Ever Cold Process Soap (Lots of Bubbles!)
Every oil brings its own properties to a bar of soap, and finding the perfect soap recipe is all about balancing those…
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