Entertaining & Holidays

Easter Pavlovas with Lemon Whipped Cream and Vanilla-Rhubarb Compote

by Cheri
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Written by Cheri of Kitchen Simplicity. Pavlovas are a perfect Easter dessert for so many reasons. 1) The majority of the work can be done a couple of days before serving. 2) You can make individual servings or one large dessert. 3) You can top it with whatever variety of toppings you like – or [...]

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Dinner

Three Easy Recipes for a Romantic Dinner for Two

by Cheri
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Written by Cheri of Kitchen Simplicity. There haven’t been many years that my hubby and I have actually been able to go out for dinner on Valentine’s Day. Whether it be because of a new baby, lack of babysitters, sick kids or just wanting to avoid the crowds, there are many reasons to stay in [...]

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Bakeshop

Easy Gluten-Free Entertaining (Recipe: Black Forest Brownie Trifles)

by Cheri
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Even if you aren’t eating gluten-free it’s easy to entertain gluten-free guests without having to buy a lot of specialty items. Although most of the people I know who eat gluten-free truly don’t mind if there are certain items on the table that they can’t eat, it’s nice to make the extra effort and have [...]

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Pantry & Spotlight Ingredients

23 Ways to Use Up Leftover Pumpkin Purée

by Cheri
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Written by Cheri of Kitchen Simplicity. Last year Lynn gave a wonderful tutorial on how to make your own pumpkin purée. Whether you make your own or use a can, it seems you’re almost guaranteed to always have just a little bit left over. And, nobody likes to waste any precious pumpkin purée. Today’s post [...]

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Kids in the Kitchen

How to Make Your Own Fruit-Bottom Yogurt

by Cheri
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We’re so pleased to have Cheri Neufeld of Kitchen Simplicity back as a regular contributor. Welcome, Cheri! Growing up, Fruit-Bottom Yogurt was always my favorite. I got so excited when I would see one packed in my lunch box. Somehow they always seemed more flavorful then regular yogurt and I loved how the little chunks [...]

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