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cider-braised pOt rOast patty melt

The perfect cold-weather sandwich has arrived. Enter the cider-braised pot roast patty melt…chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection in a hard cider broth, chopped into a hash, and piled high on grilled sourdough bread. It’s crispy, cheesy, and full of fall flavors!

Just in time for your Halloween dinner too…and the best part is you can make the slow-cooked pot roast the night before and just warm it up to make the sandwiches. The pot roast becomes more flavorful overnight sitting in the cider broth. It’s autumn between two slices of bread.

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spOOky spicy cakes with apple brandy glaze

Prepare yourself for something truly frightening! Spooky cakes that taste just like a glazed cider donut!!!!

Now there’s no need to go to the orchard every time you have a cider donut craving…just whip a batch of these up and you’re set! Especially for Halloween, you’ve got to use the spooky skull and tombstone pans. We don’t get trick or treaters at our house so in order to get into the “spirit” of Halloween so this is how I like to make it feel festive…that and dressing my dogs up in costumes lol.
So whether you’re going to or throwing a Halloween party, or just staying home and watching some scary movies these cakelettes are a perfect scary addition to your frightful night.

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cider braised pOt rOast with caramelized OniOns and sweet pOtatOes

Autumn has arrived and I have been craving everything apple cider this year! I was inspired to create this dish with hard apple cider and give a fall twist after visiting my local orchard…and it was amazing!!

It’s been rainy and cold this week so something warm and hearty was definitely what was needed. After taking a trip for some cider donuts at the orchard I knew I had to make this dish…several times actually lol. The hard cider gives it just a hint of extra flavor and the added sweet potatoes really brought an extra level of autumn to the dish. And bonus, the leftovers get even better as they marinate in the flavors overnight and they make great sandwiches the next day!!! A recipe for a leftover pot roast sandwich is coming soon. 🙂 Stay tuned!!

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dark chOcOlate cheesecake with peanut butter ganache

A seriously indulgent treat that is well worth the effort to make this baked cheesecake…silky smooth dark chocolate that is like velvet on your tongue and topped off with a peanut butter ganache and chocolate shavings. Do I have you drooling yet?

Cheesecake is a well-known favorite of my husband’s and he always asks for it on our anniversary. So this year’s recipe is a variation of my Dove Dark Chocolate Cheesecake but with darker chocolate and I changed up the ganache.

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pasta primavera

This pasta primavera is a light and fresh version that is now our favorite go-to dinner for an easy weeknight meal. Meatless and packed full of flavor, you’ll be back for a second serving for sure!

My tips for success here…try it and try it again, switch up the veggies, and add your favorites. Red pepper would be amazing in it. Any veggies will work so try out different combos to switch up the flavors to your liking.

Dinner is served!

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carne asada tacOs

It’s Taco Tuesday and have I got a taco recipe for you!! My Carne Asada Tacos are full of flavor and super simple with only 1 hour of marinating.

I love tacos but I crave variety and these deliver!! No need for a restaurant reservation, the next time you want a killer taco…just whip this recipe up and you’ll be sure to make it again and again.
It takes just a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and no cheese is needed…they are that flavorful.

Paired with my delicious and creamy guacamole recipe the steak is perfect for tacos, nachos, burritos, or even salads.
Dinner is served!

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