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Glazed Pumpkin Pecan Scones

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These Glazed Pumpkin Pecan Scones are soft, flaky, buttery, and bursting with cinnamon and pumpkin flavors. They are super simple to make but very delicious fall treat that is so much loved in my family. The taste wouldn’t be the same without the pumpkin spiced glaze. The glaze completes the beauty and the taste of…

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Homemade French Bread

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This Homemade French Bread is an all-time family favorite at my house, no matter how you slice it! And when things are either homemade or made with homegrown ingredients, it’s bound to be a winner. I’ve been making this tasty bread for many years now and it’s proven to be one of the best. It’s…

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Healthier Homemade Carrot Cake

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This Healthier Homemade Carrot Cake recipe is my very own made-up recipe; a baker’s creation. I made it several times to tweak the ingredients to get it on the healthier side, and still be delicious enough for kids to love. It’s not an easy balance, but it’s important. My kids absolutely love it. The Greek…

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Butternut Squash Pasta Salad Recipe

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This make-ahead and crowd-pleasing Butternut Squash Pasta Salad side dish is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible! There is so much variety when it comes to pasta salads. You can…

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Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad Recipe

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This classic Ukrainian Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad Recipe continue to make our most frequent and favorite list. To really see why you simply must taste it! This refreshing goodness is created from fresh homegrown most beloved produce; cucumber, tomato, and onion. We have it most frequently during the summertime not only because these particular…

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Mini Golden Buttermilk Muffins

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Today I’m sharing a very dear recipe that I started making when I was still living in Ukraine and I was only about 10 years old. It is still our family favorite tea or coffee muffins. These Mini Golden Buttermilk Muffins become a quick favorite to those who try them as well.  These mini Goldie’s…

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