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    Apple Zucchini Muffins! The Best Muffin You Will Ever Make!

    01/02 / 2 Comments

    I have made a ton of zucchini bread and muffins with different variations and have finally found THE BEST EVER! I have made this twice this week already and have requests for more. This recipe is perfect consistency, flavor and balance of spice with sweet. Of course you can always substitute things such as sugar, oil and spices like cinnamon but as this one is it really is perfect! This year I was blessed to use zucchini from my garden and it was amazing! I added an apple to the mix and I can’t begin to tell you how good these are! I made some with walnuts and some with…

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    Perfect Summer Dishes That You Can Use Garden Veggies & Herbs

    06/26 / 1 Comment

    Pasta dishes that make the most of the season’s best produce. The moment when all these spring and summer vegetables collide is so brief that I feel like I have to celebrate it. So, I cook a pot of pasta, sauté or steam the veggies, and toss them together to make wonderful mouth watering dishes. I have included the links to each recipe for you to easily find more amazing ideas! Enjoy! New York Times Cooking, Recipe from Anna Jones, Adapted by Tejal RaoIn this simple recipe, raw pasta and cherry tomatoes are simmered together in a single pan, cooking the pasta and forming a thick, starchy sauce at the…

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    Easy & Delicious Gingerbread Cookies!

    11/14 / 3 Comments

    I love gingerbread cookies! The spices and warmth of this gingerbread cookie is soothing and add hot tea or a glass of milk and it is heavenly! They are fun that you can cut any shape and frost or dust with powdered sugar. I hear Santa really loves gingerbread cookies too! Super easy and yummy gingerbread cookies! You can decorate them with icing or simple powdered sugar. Photo by Nicole Michalou from Pexels Need cookie sheets? Follow link here! Baking Equipment Want to make sure you never miss a post from us? Join the list and be the first to know! Subscribe Here!      

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    7 Brilliant Banana Bread Variations To Try This Festive Season

    11/13 / 1 Comment

    The festive season is well and truly upon us, so it’s time to get your apron on and bake up some delicious treats for your loved ones. Banana bread might have been the lock-down favorite across the globe, but you can add your very own festive twist to this sumptuously decadent bake. Whether you’re trying to get into the Christmas spirit or you’re hosting a party and keen to show off your skills, these seven brilliant banana bread variations are sure to impress!   “Note this is a collaborative post and I am receiving compensation. Some links added are not my own and if you follow they are to ad’s &…

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    Cheesy Baked Tortellini with Pepperoni!

    08/15 / No Comments

    Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this Cheesy Baked Tortellini with Pepperoni. It’s classic comfort food and adored by kiddos and adults alike! This is so simple and can be thrown together as a quick meal during the week! I like deli pepperoni in this recipe but feel free to use whatever you like. I also use fresh whole milk mozzarella! So yummy!     Super Yummy and So Easy! This is a fantastic weeknight meal and leftovers are even better!  

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    The Kinds of Food You’ll Come Back to Time and Time Again

    06/05 / 1 Comment

    When it comes to food, you may find that there are dishes you always want to go back to. When you’re tired, when there’s nothing fresh in the house, and when you’re craving some of your comforts, there will always be those dishes we know we can rely upon. Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. When you’re running out of ideas or you know you just need something easy to turn to that night, it’s great to be able to have little tricks up your sleeve. These are the meals that always go down well and you enjoy cooking. Let’s…

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    Delicious Recipes To Try Out This Summer

    06/09 / No Comments

    So you have had enough of salads and sandwiches?   The monotony of the same old summer dishes is getting on your nerves? What do you do in such situations?   Picture by Werner Heiber on Pexels   Relax, we are here to help you out.   We know that this is the time when everyone wants to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and recipes.   Here are some amazing suggestions for your next dinner party or just a simple dinner at home! Sushi Bowls   This is a very interesting take on one of the most loved dishes in the world. It is a great way to include fish…

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    Dutch Baby Pancake

    12/21 / No Comments

    This simple Dutch baby is the perfect breakfast or brunch item! Serve with blueberries and lemon curd or strawberries! Yum! The possibilities are endless with this versatile pancake! In essence, a Dutch baby pancake is a large, baked pancake. According to Taste of Home Test Kitchen’s Mark Neufang, this giant, fluffy treat got its name from German origins, rather than Dutch. As the legend goes, the name came from a historic cafe in Seattle called Manca’s. The owner’s daughter couldn’t quite pronounce Deutsch, the German word for German. With a slip of the tongue, Dutch came out instead, and the rest was history.Though “Dutch baby” is a frequently used moniker…

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    The Best Monte Cristo Sandwich You Will Ever Have!

    12/01 / No Comments

    I had the pleasure of visiting one of our local restaurants the other day and had their version of a Monte Cristo! To say I was mind blown is an understatement so I had to come up with my own version and share it with y’all of course! I mean how rude would it be to not do so?  If you want to make your French Toast ahead of time follow this recipe (uses brioche bread) then stack your sandwich and make more like a grilled cheese ensuring the cheese is melted and gooey! If you still have leftover turkey or ham and need ideas for how to mix it…

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    Easy No Bake Pumpkin Cream Pie

    11/24 / No Comments

    This is the easiest and creamiest pumpkin pie you will make! Serve with cranberries, raspberries, or your favorite whipped cream recipe for a pie that will make everyone’s taste buds happy!

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Welcome Y’all!

Tanya Michelle
Tanya Michelle

Welcome to my page full of posts about travel, the outdoors, music, food, products, and adventures with my family!

Aside from being a writer, outdoor and travel enthusiast, animal activist, flip flop loving mom, I am also a devotee of books, lover of good grammar and work as an editor for several authors.

I write by night, and by day I work as an Executive Assistant which wears many hats.

I am a mom to my Rainbow Baby, Cooper and he is my joy in this life!
Thanks for visiting!

TML

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