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well, that’s a first. [wine + grilled cheese]

well, that’s a first. [wine + grilled cheese]

14 / 05
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i tried this recipe for the first time last night, and it’s definitely worth passing on. the batter was so light & fluffy, and the sour cream really seems to give it a little something extra. enjoy! janet’s rich banana bread 1 stick butter, softened ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp lemon juice 1 ¾ cup ap flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp cinnamon ½ cup sour cream 1 cup [or more] bananas, mashed ½ cup nuts [optional] preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x5 loaf pan. in a large bowl, whip the butter and sugar until smooth. then add the eggs,  vanilla, and lemon juice and mix just until incorporated. in a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda/powder, salt, and cinnamon. stir into the butter mixture until smooth. fold in the sour cream, nuts, and bananas and spread evenly into the prepared pan. bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. cool loaf in the pan for ten minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. [recipe found here]

i tried this recipe for the first time last night, and it’s definitely worth passing on. the batter was so light & fluffy, and the sour cream really seems to give it a little something extra. enjoy!

janet’s rich banana bread

1 stick butter, softened

¾ cup sugar

2 eggs, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp lemon juice

1 ¾ cup ap flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp cinnamon

½ cup sour cream

1 cup [or more] bananas, mashed

½ cup nuts [optional]

preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
in a large bowl, whip the butter and sugar until smooth. then add the eggs,  vanilla, and lemon juice and mix just until incorporated. in a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda/powder, salt, and cinnamon. stir into the butter mixture until smooth.
fold in the sour cream, nuts, and bananas and spread evenly into the prepared pan. bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. cool loaf in the pan for ten minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
[recipe found here]
14 / 05
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i’m hungry now. [polenta with white cheddar, chard + wild mushrooms]

i’m hungry now. [polenta with white cheddar, chard + wild mushrooms]

01 / 05
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i could really go for the best bloody mary you’ll ever have right [about] now.

i could really go for the best bloody mary you’ll ever have right [about] now.

24 / 04
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these will be perfect for iced coffee this summer. [via oh my veggies blog]

these will be perfect for iced coffee this summer. [via oh my veggies blog]

23 / 04
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chicken + chickpea chopped salad [via ambitious kitchen]

chicken + chickpea chopped salad [via ambitious kitchen]

16 / 04
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grapefruit margaritas | via pastry affair

grapefruit margaritas | via pastry affair

20 / 03
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rhyan helped prep this tuscan potato, sausage + kale soup last night, then we headed out to shoot some basketball while it simmered. [i doubled the recipe so there were plenty of leftovers] we came home to the smell of heaven, quickly toasted/buttered some crusty bread, and the end result was without a doubt quite delightful. so rich & hearty, just go make a pot and see for yourself.

rhyan helped prep this tuscan potato, sausage + kale soup last night, then we headed out to shoot some basketball while it simmered. [i doubled the recipe so there were plenty of leftovers] we came home to the smell of heaven, quickly toasted/buttered some crusty bread, and the end result was without a doubt quite delightful.

so rich & hearty, just go make a pot and see for yourself.

15 / 03
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the very best + easiest cheesecake 1 block cream cheese [softened] 1 cup sour cream 1/4-1/2 cup sugar [depending on taste] 1 tsp pure vanilla extract whip together cream cheese & sour cream, then add sugar/vanilla and mix until smooth. pour into a graham cracker crust [store bought or homemade] and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. let cool several hours before serving, add whatever toppings you prefer — and enjoy!

the very best + easiest cheesecake

1 block cream cheese [softened]

1 cup sour cream

1/4-1/2 cup sugar [depending on taste]

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

whip together cream cheese & sour cream, then add sugar/vanilla and mix until smooth. pour into a graham cracker crust [store bought or homemade] and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. let cool several hours before serving, add whatever toppings you prefer — and enjoy!

13 / 03
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come on over here, you pretty thing you. [chocolate + cheese panini]

come on over here, you pretty thing you. [chocolate + cheese panini]

12 / 03
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a fun twist on chinese pork buns — gimme. [via]

a fun twist on chinese pork buns — gimme. [via]

08 / 03
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i wish this was breakfast. [mini cinnamon buns]

i wish this was breakfast. [mini cinnamon buns]

06 / 03
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it’s friday: let’s drink to that. [pineapple-mint prosecco cocktail]

it’s friday: let’s drink to that. [pineapple-mint prosecco cocktail]

01 / 03
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ohhh my. [cheeseburger jalapeno poppers + homemade ranch]

ohhh my. [cheeseburger jalapeno poppers + homemade ranch]

27 / 02
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obligatory national margarita day post. [recipe here]

obligatory national margarita day post. [recipe here]

22 / 02
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