sophisticated Recipes

Nana’s Orange Creamsicle Dream Cookies

Nana’s Orange Creamsicle Dream Cookies

These creamsicle cookies are soft frosted tea cakes. They're delicately flavored with fresh orange juice, orange zest, & vanilla. It's an easy scoop & bake recipe with a quick frosting. It's an updated old family recipe… elegant but with kid-approved flavors! Fancy enough for a party, simple enough for everyday treats.

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Smoked Trout & Herb Cream Cheese Spread

Smoked Trout & Herb Cream Cheese Spread

Of course, this creamy smoked trout spread is fantastic on bagels. But it's also great on crackers, crispbread, rye toast, and celery sticks. Or make one of the smoked trout dip variations and serve with crusty bread, cucumber slices, or other crudites. There are more recipe ideas and serving suggestions in the main post. It tastes fancy, but only takes a few minutes and a few ingredients to make!

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French Onion Soup (Pressure-Canning or Freezer Recipe)

French Onion Soup (Pressure-Canning or Freezer Recipe)

This authentic bistro-style French onion soup is a safe pressure canning recipe or is ready to serve as a party-sized batch. Or, you can freeze portions for easy elegant meals!

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French Onion Soup (Pressure-Canning or Freezer Recipe)

French Onion Soup (Pressure-Canning or Freezer Recipe)

This authentic bistro-style French onion soup is a safe pressure canning recipe or is ready to serve as a party-sized batch. Or, you can freeze portions for easy elegant meals!

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Pan-Seared Trout with Tomato Pepper Relish & Yellow Rice

Pan-Seared Trout with Tomato Pepper Relish & Yellow Rice

This pan-seared trout with a zippy Mediterranean tomato salsa is as fresh as it gets. A healthy homemade dinner in less than 30 minutes!

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Smoked Trout & Herb Cream Cheese Spread

Smoked Trout & Herb Cream Cheese Spread

Of course, this creamy smoked trout spread is fantastic on bagels. But it's also great on crackers, crispbread, rye toast, and celery sticks. Or make one of the smoked trout dip variations and serve with crusty bread, cucumber slices, or other crudites. There are more recipe ideas and serving suggestions in the main post. It tastes fancy, but only takes a few minutes and a few ingredients to make!

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