A little indulgence, a little back to reality ☕️

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Hey friends❣️

I made a cake the other day that I can’t stop thinking about. It’s a lovely way to use those holiday pears you might have on hand, with a soft, silky texture that practically melts as you eat it.

Gluten free chocolate almond pear cake

This week feels like a mix ~ a little more glam and entertaining for some of us, and very much back to everyday family meals for others. Ideally, we get a bit of both :)

My best chicken thigh recipes

This collection includes some of our most-loved family dinners. You can certainly use other cuts of chicken, but thighs are affordable, forgiving, and hard to mess up ~ which is why I reach for them so often.

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Favorite Banana Blondies 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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I needed to come back here to say these are the most incredible, delicious, decadent banana blondies I have ever had. My family was OBSESSED with them. Thank you for the recipe, they are our new holiday treat!

— TAYLOR

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Sue Moran

I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun!

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