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New Bites on the Block: Our Most Recent Recipes
We are always experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and are excited to share some of our favorite recent recipes. These recipes are all easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether you're cooking for a weeknight meal, a special event, or to satisfy a craving.
Small Bites, Big Flavor
These appetizers may be small, but they pack serious flavor. From easy make-ahead options to eye-catching party favorites, every recipe is tested, trusted, and designed to impress.
- Mini Chili Cheese Dog Sliders
- Easy Mini Corn Dog Muffins
- Cracker Jack-Style Caramel Corn
- Mini Oven-Baked Crispy Beef & Bean Tacos
- Ultimate Spicy Chicken & Black Bean Nachos
- Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Dip (Easy Rotisserie Chicken Recipe)
- Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Sausage Balls with Jalapeño Ranch
- Easy Homemade Chunky Guacamole
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Cool Off With Frozen Treats
As the summer sun burns brighter and the days grow longer, it's time to turn to the delightful world of frozen treats to beat the heat. Some of my favorite frozen treats include copycat choco tacos, chocolate-dipped no-churn ice cream cones, and no-churn rocky road ice cream. So, prepare yourself to feel the rush of cold sweetness on your tongue, the burst of flavor in your mouth, and the incredible pleasure that comes from savoring the most indulgent of summer's offerings - frozen treats.
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Mother's Day Recipes
Mother's Day is that special time of the year to honor your mother. What better way to show your appreciation than to make her one of these awesome recipes!
- Sous Vide Bacon and Gruyère Egg Cups
- Homemade New York Style Bagels (bread machine)
- Easy Lemon Posset - Quick and Elegant
- Southern Pecan Pie Mini Muffins (Quick and Easy)
- Perfect Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame
- Classic English Lemon Curd
- Apple Mini-Muffins
- Quick & Easy Sweetheart Cinnamon Rolls: A Romantic Valentine's Day Treat
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About Chula and Susan!
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It's great to have you here. We are a mother-and-daughter duo who love to cook and share our culinary creations with you.
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Top Tips
If you're going to make these fantastic recipes, make sure to follow these top tips!
- If you don't have a kitchen scale, get one. They are relatively inexpensive, and I use mine daily.
- Always weigh your ingredients, especially flour and sugar. This introduces a lot of variability in recipes. As an added benefit, you'll have fewer things to wash if you weigh your ingredients-put your mixing bowl on the scale, zero the scale, and add the ingredients until the desired weight is achieved.
- My recipes use the following weights: One cup of flour = 5 ounces or 142 grams; one cup of granulated sugar = 7 ounces or 198 grams; one cup of brown sugar (light or dark) packed = 7.5 ounces or 213 grams; one cup of shredded or grated cheese = 4 ounces or 116 grams.
- Oven time and temperature are based on a conventional (non-fan) oven.
- The prep times provided in the recipes on this website are estimates based on our cooking experiences. However, actual prep times may vary significantly due to various factors, including, but not limited to, experience and skill level, kitchen equipment, ingredient preparation, multitasking ability, and interruptions. Please use these times as a general guide and adjust according to your pace and circumstances. We hope you enjoy making and sharing these recipes!
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