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Seasonal, Relaxed Recipes for Busy People

Rustic Mushroom Tart with Fresh Herbs

Mushroom galette

This rustic mushroom galette is wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust and topped with a fresh herb salad.

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January 25, 2020 // 0 comments

Kale and Cauliflower Gnocchi Salad

My new favorite salad! This easy kale and cauliflower gnocchi salad is topped with avocados, cashews and feta cheese.

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January 23, 2020 // 0 comments

The Best of Tulum Travel Guide

Tulum Travel Guide Hotel Beach View

A recap of our recent trip to Tulum, Mexico with recommendation on the best places to stay and eat and do!

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January 22, 2020 // 0 comments

Healthier Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes

Healthy Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes

With less sugar and more protein, these drool-worthy banana macadamia nut pancakes with coconut cream topping are healthier. But still so good!

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January 6, 2020 // 0 comments

Gluten-Free Chicken and Black Bean Tacos

Healthy Chicken and Black Bean Tacos

These gluten-free chicken and black bean tacos are full of flavor, super healthy and a cinch to make! They’re perfect for a busy weekday dinner.

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January 3, 2020 // 0 comments

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This bright, tangy lemon seed cake is covered in cream cheese frosting and topped with fresh pansies. It’s so good!

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January 2, 2020 // 0 comments

Challah French Toast Casserole

Easy, make-ahead French toast casserole. This one is topped with a salted frosted flakes crunch topping and it’s so good!

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December 26, 2019 // 0 comments

Cranberry Spiced Poached Pear Tart

cranberry spiced pear tart

Pretty and delicious! This cranberry spiced poached pear tart recipe makes a light seasonal dessert with just the right amount of sweet — and some eye-catching pink color.

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December 18, 2019 // 0 comments

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? This rich, hearty G Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? This rich, hearty Guinness beef pie with shamrock-shaped puff pastry crust is the perfect dish! It features fork-tender beef and vegetables in a thick, velvety gravy. And it’s topped with a festive, flaky, golden crust — made with store-bought puff pastry.

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Springtime in a bite! 🌸🍋These luscious lemon tartl Springtime in a bite! 🌸🍋These luscious lemon tartlets have a silky lemon cream filling and a buttery sweet pastry crust. Like lemon bars but a tad less tart. Plus, they’re pretty gorgeous and perfect for entertaining.

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Cold days call for a big slice of this classic lem Cold days call for a big slice of this classic lemon poppy seed cake with the yummiest cream cheese frosting! The pretty cake is bursting with bright citrus flavors and it’s so delicious. 
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Ramping up the holiday baking with some of my favo Ramping up the holiday baking with some of my favorites! 🎄Comment with the recipe name (or number) to get the link directly DM’d to you. Or visit the blog. 

1. Easy Dulce de Leche cookies
2. Cranberry & Pomegranate Pavlova
3. Sugar Plum Linzer Cookies
 4. Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake
5. Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce

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This classic salted caramel pudding is rich, cream This classic salted caramel pudding is rich, creamy, sweet, and slightly salty. And so incredibly good! It’s the perfect fall dessert.
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Make holiday prep easier this year with a little h Make holiday prep easier this year with a little help from a Thanksgiving box from @farmerleejones. It features farm-fresh vegetables and creamy @Danishcreamery European butter. All delivered straight to your door! 

Get all the details through the link in my bio. And for the recipe for the yummiest, buttery French-style mashed potatoes, see below.  #danishyourholidays #elevatewithdanish

Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes (aka Pommes Purée) Recipe:

1. Add 1 pound potatoes (you can peel them for a smoother texture) to heavily salted, gently boiling water and cook until tender. I like to use yellow potatoes for the best flavor. 
2. While the potatoes are cooking, gently warm 1/3 cup heavy cream. To amp the flavor, I like to add a garlic clove and some fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the cream. 
3. Next, drain the potatoes. When cool enough to handle, cut them in half (or quarters) and put them through a potato ricer. You can also use a fine mesh strainer. 
4. Remove the herbs and garlic from the cream and gradually add the warm cream. Mix until incorporated.
5. Next, add 1/4 pound (one stick) of butter. I cut mine into small cubes and add slowly to ensure even distribution.
6. Add the potato mixture back to the pan and continue to mix until all the butter is incorporated and the texture is super smooth and creamy. 
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
8. Spoon into a serving dish and add some garnish if desired. You can also add a few more dollops of butter if that’s your thing. Enjoy! 

Note: this recipe serves 2-3 people. To serve more, just adjust the ingredient quantities.