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Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli

Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli are an easy, one pan side dish that compliments anything from chicken cutlets to roasted meats and fish. Plus this recipe makes a hearty vegetarian main. A simple but delicious side dish. Why you’ll love this recipe Potatoes, broccoli and garlic roasted with olive oil are always going to be super delicious. But when the hot roasted veggies are scattered with Parmesan and lemon zest at the end, that’s when the flavor really comes alive!  This is a gluten free, side dish that I love to make regularly. It’s ideal when having guests over for dinner because it requires such little attention. But roasted potatoes and broccoli also appear on our weeknight menu quite often. Actually,...

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I Was Busy Making Cookies! *Long Post*

So 2021 was crazy, right? Hope everyone had a great holiday! My family celebrates Christmas, and every year my mom makes baking plates to give out to our friends and family. She kept saying she wasn’t sure if she even wanted to make them this year (2021), so I said, “Why don’t we collaborate? I’ll make half, and you make half.” She accepted, and the baking trays were a hit with our family and friends! In total, there were 10 different types of cookies and squares. I made Danish Apple Bars, Hot Chocolate Cookie Mugs, Pinwheel Cookies, Salted Maple Brownies, and White Chocolate Drizzled Cherry Icebox Cookies. My mom made Eggnog Spritz Cookies, Linzer Cookies, Mint Julep Cookies, Sugar Cookies,...

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Easy Oven-Baked Polenta with Balsamic Cremini Mushrooms

One of the most satisfying dishes we can make during the cold winter months, is polenta.  This classic northern Italian staple is a true comfort dish, especially when combined with earthy, meaty, cremini mushrooms in a balsamic glaze!  Oven-Baked Polenta with Balsamic Mushrooms is a delicious and very flavorful vegetarian meal that you are going to love! What is polenta and how to serve it Polenta is simply a hearty cornmeal porridge from northern Italy where it has traditionally been considered a staple in peasant cuisine.  Polenta is typically made with coarse or fine stone-ground yellow cornmeal, which is then cooked in water, broth, or, a mixture of water and milk.  Polenta is used instead of rice or pasta and it...

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College Dorm Packing List: The Ultimate List of Dorm Room Essentials

This college dorm packing list is going to be your go-to while you're getting prepared to go to college and making sure you have everything you could possibly need for your freshman year! Something to keep in mind is that this list is made to be adapted for your needs! If you're going to college in Southern California or Wisconsin, the clothing necessities are going to be a lot different! I always recommend talking to family and friends who recently went away to college to find out what their favorite dorm essentials were. Another thing to keep in mind is that a lot of these things can be purchased after move-in day. It would be impossible to transport all of...

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Holland Village Food Guide: 15 Places For Duck Ramen, Fried Chicken Croffles And More

Holland Village food spots With its numerous restaurants and bars lining the street, Holland Village is a place you’ll never go hungry at. This vibrant enclave is brimming with food choices from all around the world, and you’ll be spoilt for choice! For a fun night out with the boys or a nice romantic evening with your plus one, these Holland Village food spots have got your back.  1. Kamo Soba Keisuke Kamo Soba Keisuke is yet another one of Chef Keisuke’s outlets for those looking for Holland Village food. This is his second duck ramen restaurant, with the first being in Tokyo. The Special Hybrid Duck Broth Ramen ($19.90++) comes in two types: one with clear broth and one with...

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