whole wheat no knead bread
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Whole Wheat No-Knead Bread Recipe (she: Maria)

ByMaria

Hello, Everybody! This is Maria from Shopgirl stopping by again to share a recipe with you! I’m so excited to share this recipe with you today, because I’ve been trying out and tweaking so many different bread recipes over the past couple of months, and this one is one of my favorites! I have made a couple variations of this whole wheat no-knead bread, and this version has great texture and flavor, and would be perfect to go along with some soup or a big salad in the summertime! What I love most about this recipe is not only that you don’t need to knead it, but that you simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl, cover it and let the dough sit for about 12 – 20 hours and then just bake it off and you have a beautiful loaf of bread! I usually prepare the dough in the evening and let it sit all night and then bake it in the morning. Here’s how you make it…

Disney World's Tongan Toast
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Disney World’s Tongan Toast ~ Knock-off!

ByMariel

I haven’t been to Disney World since I was a little girl. I actually have a funny memory from being there too. I was probably in 7th grade and decided I needed to trim my own bangs. Big mistake. I cut a little off, crooked. Tried to fix it, crooked. Kept cutting and cutting, until they ended up being insanely mega-nerd short. Not to mention, they were probably an inch thick. That beautiful moment of my life fell right during our family vacation where I had to be seen by thousands of people and be the subject of dozens of my mom’s photos. I was super grumpy about it. Probably deserved a big kick in the butt… being grumpy at Disney World. Who does that?

Well, I can’t remember if I ever had the Tongan Toast, but I’m sure if I had, I might have been a little more pleasant, cause this stuff is awesome!

grilled italian sausage sandwiches
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Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches (she: Cathy)

Bycathy

Happy Thursday to all my friends at Or So She Says! And not just any Thursday….but the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend….the unofficial kick-off to summer. Do you have any big plans for the weekend? Whether you are having a big party, getting together with family and friends, or just staying home, I have a delicious last minute meal for you: Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches!
I grew up on Italian Sausage Sandwiches….my mom used to make them in the crock pot with green peppers and marinara sauce….and what I love about them is that they are jam packed with flavor! Whereas burgers and hot dogs (the usual grill suspects) rely on the condiments to do all the work, Italian Sausages hardly need condiments at all! (Of course, the condiments definitely don’t hurt….!)
It can’t get much easier than this, so check it out today!

Mozzarella Bubble Biscuits ~ stuffed with gooey melted cheese, these make a perfect appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to Italian fare | FiveHeartHome.com for OneSheTwoShe.com
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Mozzarella Bubble Biscuits (she: Samantha)

BySamantha

Hi, friends! It’s Samantha from Five Heart Home and I’m happy to be back today with another quick and easy recipe that’s as tasty as it is versatile!
Warm, soft biscuits — topped with a dollop of spaghetti sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan — conceal a gooey, stringy, cheesy center, making these Mozzarella Bubble Biscuits a perfect party appetizer, kid-friendly snack, or accompaniment for an Italian meal.
If you’re anything like me, your favorite food group rankings go something like this: bread, cheese, butter. Okay, okay…I know that those aren’t technically food groups in and of themselves, but they are certainly some of my favorite things to eat! And today’s recipe includes two of the three, which pretty much makes it a winner in my book.

Roasted Garlic Herb Butter by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com
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Roasted Garlic Herb Butter (she: Ruthie)

Byruthie

Good morning to all my friends at Or so she says !

It’s Ruthie from Whats Cooking with Ruthie … I’m so happy to be here sharing a delightful recipe with y’all.

I don’t know about where you live but in my neck of the woods, the days are getting longer and the temperatures are starting to warm up! Yay. It’s time to pull out those grills and get some fun in the sun going on!

This Roasted Garlic Herb Butter recipe is so versatile that you can serve it toasted on a baguette under the broiler or wrap the baguette up in foil and throw it on the grill to steam through!

Our Favorite Picnic Sandwich www.orsoshesays.com
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Our Favorite Picnic Sandwich ~ Perfect for Summer Time!

ByMariel

I recently shared this post with The Crafting Chicks readers. Today, I wanted to share it with you! It’s something you’ll find me making ALL THE TIME in the summer. It’s nothing fancy, but the kids are always begging for me to make this picnic sandwich. And, I’m happy to… it’s easy, delicious, versatile, easy to pack, and feeds a crowd.

So, I have two grocery stores right by my house… a Fresh Market and a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market. I think we all have the list of things we buy at one store and not the other. For example, most of my produce I get at Fresh Market, although it’s not anything too special. I LOVE the produce at Harmon’s… but, it’s a drive. However, if I need avocados, I go to Wal-Mart, because I know they’ll be ripe, hopefully not over-ripe.

Chocolate Hazelnut Streusel Bread with Salted Caramel Drizzle | Baking a Moment
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Chocolate Hazelnut Streusel Bread with Salted Caramel Drizzle (she: Allie)

ByAllie

Hola, Or So She Says readers! Allie here, from Baking a Moment. How are you all doing? Did you have a fabulous Mother’s Day weekend? Are you enjoying the glorious Spring weather? We sure are, here at the Baking a Moment household. All our bulbs are popping up, the trees are in full flower, and the grass is coming in green and lush. My two little ones are in little league and so Mr. Allie and I are getting lots of down time and fresh air, watching them at the fields in the evenings. 😀

As I was looking over the recipes I’ve created here for you guys, I couldn’t help but notice a glaring omission. I don’t know how this slipped through the cracks, but somehow, after being a contributor for 5 months now, I have neglected to share a single chocolate recipe! What kind of dessert blogger am I???

frosted brownies
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Mom’s #1 Frosted Brownies (she: Jana)

ByJana

Hello friends! It’s Jana from Double the Deliciousness with a perfect dessert for your Mother’s Day weekend! I figured I’d share a great recipe that you Dads, sons and daughters (or whoever!) can easily throw together for the Mom in your life! Chocolate is what speaks to my heart, so I figured we couldn’t go wrong with some brownies. What Mom wouldn’t love a beautiful, chocolaty brownie for dessert? And help her feel your love with a cute powdered sugar heart on her piece!
I’m married to a brownie connoisseur. Thus, I have tried more brownie recipes than I can count in search for the perfect brownie that meets his expectations. (I personally haven’t met a brownie I didn’t like!) Keep reading to see which recipe the official brownie connoisseur chose!

Matcha Shake from Gina @ Kleinworth & Co.
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Matcha Shake … A Healthy but Delicious Dessert (she: Gina)

ByGina Kleinworth

Hi there! It’s Gina from Kleinworth & Co. Are you all enjoying the longer days & warmer weather? I am! I love it when the weather is just sunny & glorious & the days seem to go on forever. Sure makes me want to get out of the house & enjoy the local sights. We like to head out for family bike rides or visit one of the 17 surrounding lakes in our area. I definitely love taking in all the scenery & getting out to spend time together as a family. Because it seems we are always on the go this time of year, we are always looking for quick & easy ways to eat & go. Sometimes that means a shake or smoothie to fill us up, pack in all those nutrients & keep us going all day long. One of my absolute favorites is this Matcha Shake. It’s healthy & yet absolutely delicious. I feel like I’m drinking a dessert- but zero guilt.

pretzel dogs
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Delicious Homemade Pretzel Dogs (she: Maria)

ByMaria

Hello, dear friends! Happy Monday! This is Maria from Shopgirl stopping by again, and I’m excited to share one of my favorite homemade treats with you today! Every time I walk into a mall, it only takes a couple of minutes before I’m hit by that heavenly smell of freshly baked pretzels and I start craving one of those delicious treats. I love making soft pretzels at home, and these pretzel dogs are just as easy to make, and are so good! Here is how you can make them…

Chocolate Candy Kebabs
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Chocolate Candy Kebabs ~ Super Fun & Easy Dessert!

ByMariel

As of yesterday, I have a new nephew! I’m so excited for my sweet little sister to be a new mom… she’s going to love it! So, recently we had a baby shower for her and I was in charge of desserts. My mom made this killer knock-off of Zupas Tomato Basil Soup and Chicken Pesto Sandwiches. It was AMAZING.

Anyway, I wanted something that would be easy to grab and throw on a plate next to a sandwich. Enter, dessert kebabs.

Chocolate Coconut Pound Cake
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Chocolate Coconut Pound Cake (she: Zainab)

ByZainab

Hi everyone! This is Zainab from Blahnik Baker. I am so happy to be sharing another fun recipe with you today. How’s your April been? I hope you are having a great start of spring as we welcome the warm weather finally. It’s been a little busy with the end of the school year for me but I am very excited for summer to come! Today, I am bringing you a new favorite spring-inspired, yet classic cake. Coconut is my all time favorite flavor but if we are being honest here, I am a fan of all things tropical; mango, coconut, pineapple, kiwi you name it. So whenever spring rolls around and the weather starts warming up, I start craving these flavors, especially coconut. If you look at my recipe index over at Blahnik Baker, you will see this slight obsession 🙂 But I can’t help it. I blame coconut for being a perfect match for so many things. Like this chocolate coconut pound cake that highlights the wonderful combination of creamy coconut with the decadence of chocolate.