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Seasonal, Relaxed Recipes for Busy People

The Best Classic Margaritas

It doesn’t need to be Cinco de Mayo to try out this this yummy take on the best, classic margaritas!

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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
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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.