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Oreo Cheesecake with Milk Chocolate Ganache

When it comes to a fan favorite dessert at our…

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Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili is such a comforting meal. We make this…

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Baja Fish Burritos

Take out just met it’s match with this Baja Fish…

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Let’s talk about how to make crepes! We love these…

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Blackened Cajun Shrimp & Grits

Cajun shrimp & grits are a favorite of so many.…

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Curried Quinoa Kale Salad

How excited are we to share with you our flip…

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Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spicy chicken lettuce wraps are a healthy alternative to making…

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Blackberry Bourbon Sour

This blackberry bourbon sour is the perfect cocktail to get…

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Lemony Asparagus Ravioli

This lemony asparagus ravioli is a simple meal that can…

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Spicy Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Let’s talk about this spicy Turkish red lentil soup. Not…

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Pea Risotto

The first time I ate pea risotto was in Italy.…

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Double Cheddar Cheese Popovers

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Broccoli Cheese soup in a sourdough bread bowl with a spoon and white napkin
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Broccoli Cheese Soup

February 15, 2021 No Comments Bruce and Dina Miller

Broccoli cheese soup has got to be one of the creamiest, dreamiest soups ever. We prep most of the ingredients on a Sunday so that … Read more...

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Citrus Martini

February 13, 2021 No Comments Bruce and Dina Miller

A citrus martini is one of my most favorite cocktails. I just love combining lemons, cara cara oranges, and blood oranges to create a … Read more...

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Milk Chocolate Cheesecake
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Milk Chocolate Cheesecake

February 13, 2021 No Comments Bruce and Dina Miller

This milk chocolate cheesecake is a fluffy, chocolaty treat! The crust is made with Oreos, and the chocolatey cheesecake is drizzled with more milk chocolate … Read more...

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banana bread with chocolate chips and walnuts
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Cinnamon Banana Bread Made 2 Ways

February 13, 2021 2 Comments Bruce and Dina Miller

 

Brown speckled bananas means cinnamon banana bread! For a banana bread with a punch of flavor, try this recipe out! Over at our house, … Read more...

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Crispy Baked Eggplant Parmesan in a pan with roses and red wine
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How to Make Crispy Eggplant Parmesan

February 12, 2021 No Comments Bruce and Dina Miller

Who adores eggplant parmesan, but doesn’t want to eat as much fried food? We have the answer for you! Crispy eggplant parmesan is easy to … Read more...

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Dina & Bruce Miller

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Welcome to our Blog! Bruce loves cooking and I love making cocktails! We want to share our journey and the love of all things cooking and cocktails with you!

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Where are all of our Oreo cookie cheesecake fans? Where are all of our Oreo cookie cheesecake fans? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️⁠⁠Oreo crust. Oreos in the cheesecake, and Oreos on top. Oh, and also a layer of milk chocolate ganache. A quote from a neighbor that had a slice: “That milk chocolate ganache was the best thing I have ever tasted” 😋⁠⁠✅GET the RECIPE in LINKINBIO⬆️⁠✅SAVE this post to make later🔖⁠✅TAG a friend who would L.O.V.E.⁠⁠
Sometimes ya just need a bowl of pasta and a piece Sometimes ya just need a bowl of pasta and a piece of cheese toast.✨Creds:@chef_lawrence_d@limoneiraco #garlicbread #cheesetoast #lemonravioli #lemons #traderjoes #arugula #ravioli #asparagus #pasta #redpepper #nomnom #feedfeed #foodandwine #theperksofbeingus
We still have a few weeks of cool weather, so we t We still have a few weeks of cool weather, so we thought you might like something to warm you up! 🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️⁠⁠Bruce has been making SLOW COOKER CHILI over at our house since forever. One of my favorites is his white bean turkey chili. 🦃He uses chilis, poblanos and cannellini beans in this, and it is just so tasty! 🌶️⁠⁠✅SAVE this post to make later! 🔖⁠✅GRAB the recipe by clicking LINKINBIO⬆️⁠✅SHARE this with someone who will LOVE!⁠⁠HAVE the best day, friends!☀️⁠⁠(PS, this makes enough for 12 servings, so yay for leftovers!)⁠⁠⁠⁠
If we opened a restaurant this would be a signatur If we opened a restaurant this would be a signature salad.🥬Grilled chicken Caesar with spicy roasted walnuts, avocado and grilled whole wheat sourdough. 🥑 🌾 #grilledchicken #caesarsalad #avocado #grilledbread #wholewheat #sourdough #naturalleaven #parmesan #cleaneatingmag #nomnom24x7 #nom #nomnom #nomnomnom #salad #feedfeed #f52community #f52grams #todayfood #saladsofinstagram #ohmyyum #theperksofbeingus
Take out just MET IT’S MATCH with these Baja Fis Take out just MET IT’S MATCH with these Baja Fish Burritos! 🌯🐟🥑🌶️⁠⁠⁠⁠We love the crunch of the fish, & the zingy taste of the sauce.  In partnership with @gortonsseafood #AD we created seriously delicious, easy to make Baja fish burritos! 🐠 🌯 ⁠⁠It is so easy to create TAKE OUT at home with Gorton’s Crunchy Breaded Fish Fillets! SWIPE LEFT to see all the fresh veggies we used in this super yummy Baja Fish Burrito!🌯⁠⁠⁠⁠We are seriously obsessed that these are so fast to make on a week night!! You can even make the sauce the night before, and slice up the veggies, so all you have to do is make the pico de Gallo and bake the fish, and warm the tortillas when you get home! Tell us that isn’t way easier that waiting in the TAKE OUT line!😁⁠⁠⁠⁠✅SAVE this post to make SOON!🔖⁠⁠✅GRAB @gortonsseafood Crunchy Fish Fillets!🎣⁠⁠✅TAP link in bio & GET RECIPE!⬆️⁠⁠✅SHARE this post with someone who will LOVE!⁠⁠ ❤️⁠⁠#BetterThanTakeOut #Gortons #GortonsPartner #BajaFish #Burritos #30MinuteMeals #EasyMeals #HealthyMeals #cookathome #realfood #NomNom #Lentenmeals #Fish #Seafood #RedCabbage #Avocados #Radishes #TacoTuesday #OrangePepper #Sourcream #Tortillas #Redonion #Lime #Cilantro #Cherrytomatoes #Jalapeno #Kidfriendlymeals #ThePerksofBeingUs⁠⁠
When asparagus is on sale, but it’s gonna be 35 When asparagus is on sale, but it’s gonna be 35 degrees tonight....Asparagus, leek soup with crunchy garbanzo beans. 🌵(still no asparagus emojis 😭)#swipeleft #meatlessmonday #plantbased #vegan #veganrecipes #veganfood #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #soup #soupseason #soupson #nomnom #feedfeed #feedfeedvegan #peelinggoodtour #yesplease #comfortveganfood #naturalfood #lemon #asparagus #leeks #redonion #garlic #potatoes #celery #ancho #spiceology #theperksofbeingus
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