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Shamrock Matcha Cake

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to the Taste Creations blog hop! On the first Monday of every month, my blogging friends and I get together to share recipes—today we are sharing "green" recipes in honor of St. Patrick's Day! I'm sharing something very special—a shamrock matcha cake that my sweet daughter made from scratch and decorated herself. She even put one of my favorite Peanuts cartoon characters—Snoopy—on top of the cake! I think her decorations and cake are so delicious and amazing! St. Patrick's Day Cake My daughters love matcha. In case you don't know Continue reading...

Baguette Bistro 5-year anniversary giveaway

Baguette Bistro Valentine’s Day Anniversary & Giveaway

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Ever since Baguette Bistro opened in Town Center Plaza on Route 130 in East Windsor (in the same shopping center as ShopRite), it's been one of family's favorite places to eat. I especially like their spring rolls and rice vermicelli dishes, my kids love their vegetarian entrees, my husband always orders lemongrass-beef banh mi, a fresh baguette filled with lots of tasty seasoned beef, veggies and jalapeño, and we all adore their bubble teas. The restaurant also has really fantastic pho, a delicious Vietnamese rice-noodle soup. Baguette Bistro has something for everyone, and the food is always Continue reading...

tequila fruit cocktail

Tequila Winter Chaser

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Today my blogging friends and I are sharing four delicious cocktails with you—we get together the first Monday of every month for the Taste Creations Blog Hop! For today's hop, I will be sharing a simple but delicious Tequila Winter Chaser! This drink features fruit, orange juice, and tequila, and is perfect for remembering warm, sunny afternoons! Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the cocktails my friends have put together, too! Tequila Winter Chaser It was bitterly cold here in New Jersey over the weekend, as it was in other parts of the United States. So I decided to mix Continue reading...

easy ramen-style, rice noodle soup recipe

Ramen-Style Rice Noodle Soup Recipe

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Welcome to Taste Creations Monday! Once a month my friends and I get together to share recipes along a particular theme. This month's theme is soup recipes! I'm sharing an all-natural, ramen-style rice noodle soup recipe, since I adore ramen soup! My recipe is also gluten free and vegetarian. It's a perfect recipe if you are on a gluten-free diet, or if you are looking for a healthy meal option with fresh vegetables. My doctor has put me on a trial gluten-free diet, which means I'm not supposed to eat wheat, barley, and rye. I have been missing ramen soup, since ramen, a Japanese-style Continue reading...

chocolate chip mug recipe

Quick & Decadent Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

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It was a rainy this past weekend here in New Jersey, so what better time to whip up a gooey and satisfying chocolate chip mug cake? This mug cake recipe is just about as easy to make as those store-bought mug cake mixes, but tastes so much better! I'm sharing my recipe today as part of the monthly Taste Creations blog hop - we get together to share our recipes the first Monday of every month! Scroll to the bottom of this post to see my friends' amazing recipes! Easy Chocolate Chip Mug Cake Recipe My daughters and I love mug cakes, so I have a few boxes of store-bought mixes in our Continue reading...

pimento cheese dip recipe

Pimento Cheese Dip & Other After-School Snacks

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Happy Monday! Today my blogging friends and I are getting together to share after-school snacks for the Taste Creations recipe blog hop. We get together the first Monday of every month to share recipes, and today we are all sharing our after-school-snack recipes! My kids are in college now (sniff!) but I'll pretend that they are home so I can whip up a tasty afternoon snack—I am always up for a good snack! I tried some pimento cheese when I went to the Haven blogging conference a few years ago with my friend Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom. I thought the cheese dip was so good, so I decided to make Continue reading...

I love this farmers market salad recipe

Farmers Market Salad

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I live in Central New Jersey, which means that I have lots of wonderful farmers markets near me. I can drive just a few minutes away from my town in almost any direction and reach beautiful farmland. I love it! So recently, when I needed to come up with my family's Sunday night dinner, I decided to visit Lee's Turkey Farm, one of the local farmers markets within a few miles from my house, and pick up ingredients for a delicious salad filled with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. I also got some spring salad greens, avocado and fresh rotisserie chicken from my local supermarket. My Continue reading...

I love this easy cold brew recipe

Smooth Work Day Cold Brew

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I spend much of my work days with a hot cup of tea. But I've been reading that cold brews are milder and sweeter than hot-brewed coffee and that coffee contains healthy antioxidants, can lower inflammation and can protect against disease, so I decided to give cold brews a try. Not to mention that I normally need a caffeine boost to get me through my day. Plus, my friends at Lardera Coffee Roasters recently sent me two of their straight-from-the-farm ground coffees to try, Kenya Washed and Tipica Honey plus a Lardera Cold Brew Pitcher ($24), so I figured the time was right to start making some Continue reading...

Summer Pasta Salad—Plus Other Fun Picnic Recipes

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Welcome to the Taste Creations blog hop! Today my blogging friends and I are sharing picnic recipes, as June is such a lovely time to enjoy a picnic! I will be sharing a simple and easy recipe for a summer pasta salad that can be packed for a picnic, or can be served as a quick and easy summer dinner. Scroll to the bottom of this post to see the recipes that my friends are sharing! Summer Pasta Salad Recipe (Serves 4-6) 1 can artichoke hearts 1 cup torn fresh basil 1 16 oz package farfalle (sometimes called "bowtie" pasta) 1 cup Italian dressing 1 cup shredded mozzarella Continue reading...

Recipe for easy and delicious dark chocolate truffles with peanut butter cups. These are perfect for Mother's Day.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Truffles

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy May, everyone! Today my blogging friends and are getting together for the Taste Creations Blog Hop, in which we are sharing our recipes for chocolate truffles! We all have our own yummy take on this decadent, delicious dessert. Scroll to the bottom of this post to get all the recipes! Be sure to return the first Monday of every month to get more Taste Creations recipes. This will be the first Mother's Day that I won't be spending the day with my wonderful and sweet twins — they will both be finishing up their first year at college, one Continue reading...

Healthy meal with Progresso Light Chicken Noodle Soup and stuffed peppers

How Weekly Meal Plans Can Better Serve You & Your Elderly Parents’ Diet

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*This is a guest post. People who juggle different roles in their lives can find it very hard to dedicate time to their elderly parents, who need constant care and attention. During the pandemic, many people quarantined themselves along with their elderly parents so that they could take care of them. But in certain scenarios, it almost becomes an impossible task that calls for external help. One of the most important parts of giving elderly care is meal-prep that suits an older adult’s dietary restrictions. For instance, it’s most likely that your elderly parents have diabetes or Continue reading...

strawberry muffin recipe

Fresh Strawberry Muffins

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Welcome to the Taste Creations blog hop! The first Monday of every month, my blogging friends and I get together to share recipes. Today we are all sharing recipes for Easter morning. I love strawberries, so I decided to try out a recipe for fresh strawberry muffins from The Seasoned Mom. The muffins are light and fluffy, and can be made with basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. And if you don't have fresh strawberries, you can substitute frozen ones. The muffins are quick and easy to make, and are topped with a crunchy sugar topping . Yum! To see all the recipes being Continue reading...

raimbow smooth and blue hydrangea

Healthy Fruit Smoothie Recipe (Taste Creations)

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Today for the February installment of Taste Creations, a monthly blog hop, my blogging friends and I are sharing snack recipes. I am sharing a healthy and easy recipe for a fruit smoothie made with banana, berries, and kiwi! My blogging friends and I get together the first Monday of every month to share recipes. Scroll to the bottom of this post to see my friends' snack recipes! Fruit Smoothie Ingredients Small handful of frozen strawberries Small handful of frozen blackberries Small handful of frozen blueberries ½ banana ½ sliced fresh kiwi 1-2 cups Greek yogurt Ice Continue reading...

veggie brat sandwich with a fried egg and kimchi

Veggie Brat & Egg Breakfast Sandwich—with Kimchi

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I am participating in the Big Mountain Foods Recipe Challenge. I received free product in exchange for my participation. Happy Monday! Today my blogging friends and I are getting together to share healthy breakfast recipes as part of the Taste Creations Blog Hop! I will be sharing a recipe for an easy and delicious veggie bratworst and egg sandwich with two kinds of kimchi! Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the healthy breakfast recipes that my friends are sharing. I have been looking to eat better in 2022, including eating more vegetables. So my breakfast sandwich includes Continue reading...

Korean steamed eggs and noodles

Korean Steamed Eggs with Soy Ginger Noodles

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I was provided with Fortune Brand Noodles in exchange for participating in the Fortune Noodle Recipe Challenge. Today I am participating in the Fortune Noodle Recipe Challenge! For the challenge, I have been encouraged to share a recipe that includes Fortune Brand Noodles. I decided to share a recipe for Korean steamed eggs that can be served with these delicious noodles—I chose to pair the Korean steamed eggs with Fortune Brand Soy Ginger Yakisoba Stir-Fry Noodles. Korean-Style Eggs My husband is Korean American, and he cooks several tasty Korean dishes for our family. One Continue reading...

Recipe for making easy spritz cookies for Christmas!

Christmas Spritz Cookies

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Welcome to the Taste Creations Blog Hop! Today, my blogging friends and I will all be sharing festive and delicious Christmas cookie recipes to help you celebrate the Christmas season. I will be making Christmas spritz cookies, which are made with the help of an inexpensive cookie press. These cookies are so easy and fun to make! My friends and I share recipes the first Monday of every month. Make sure to mark your calendar so you can join us next month, too! Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the fantastic cookie recipes from my friends! It turns out that the name spritz Continue reading...

sweet and slghtly spicy grilled chicken sandwich

Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich

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Thanks to Serious Foodie for providing me with the delicious spice rub used in this recipe. My husband and I have been eating more healthy foods lately and have been having more chicken and vegetables for dinner. I've been looking for different ways to serve chicken. I have discovered the Filipino Grill Spice Rub, which features citrus and a little bit of heat, and thought it would be perfect for a weeknight chicken sandwich. This meal is quick and easy to pull together on a weeknight and tastes great! The Filipino Grill Spice Rub I used is from the Serious Foodie Collection of Continue reading...

homemade skillet cornbread

Skillet Cornbread

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. > Welcome to Taste Creations! My blogging friends and I get together once a month to share recipes. Today we are featuring bread recipes that are perfect for gifting for the holidays. I am sharing a super easy and delicious skillet cornbread recipe! You can make this recipe in a cast iron skillet in the oven. For this recipe, you need a skillet that is ovenproof. The skillet I used is my Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Skillet. I use the skillet for everything —from frying eggs, to making stir fry, and now, baking homemade cornbread. I Continue reading...

quick apple crisp recipe

Quick Apple Crisp for One

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, I receive a small commission that helps to run this blog. Thanks! Welcome to this month’s Taste Creations Linkup blog hop, where my friends and I will be sharing our apple recipes! The Taste Creations blog hop happens on the 1st Monday of every month. I'll be sharing my simple and quick apple crisp recipe today — be sure to click the links at the end of this post to see my blogging friend’s apple recipes! This month's blog hop snuck up on me this month -- I started a new full-time Continue reading...

chicken braised in beer with mushrooms, carrots and thyme

Braised Chicken with Beer and Mushrooms

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This post includes Amazon affiliate links. Today my blogging friends and I are getting together for the Taste Creations blog hop. My blogging friends and I get together once a month to share recipes that include a common ingredient. This month's common ingredient is mushrooms. I decided to make an easy and delicious one-pot recipe — braised chicken thighs with beer and mushroom sauce. For this recipe, I used one of the most handy pots in my kitchen — a Dutch oven. A Dutch oven is a deep, heavy-duty pot with a lid. It's a versatile pot — it can be used stovetop or in the oven. I have Continue reading...

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