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Traeger Asparagus on a white platter

Traeger Grilled Asparagus

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Grandma Carol’s Caesar Salad

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Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

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Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Bake

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Here is where I share my tried and true recipes that have stood the test of time.

My name is Katie Kick and I believe that eating well is part of living the good life.

I am passionate about cooking delicious and beautiful, yet accessible, food for my family and friends. I love tasting new foods, discovering new places. Let me show you!

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Easter Recipes

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Limoncello Spritz

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Slow Cooker Glazed Ham

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Asparagus Tart

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Balsamic Roasted Carrots

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

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Rosemary Potato Rolls

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Lemon Curd Pavlova

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Strawberry Fool

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Katie’s Notebook

How to Make Natural Cough Syrup

Looking for a natural cough remedy? This homemade cough syrup recipe is a great remedy to have on hand to soothe sore throats and stop lingering coughs this flu and cold season.

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    • Breakfast and BrunchCooking up a big breakfast or brunch? Try these tried and true savory breakfast recipes like Chorizo Spinach Egg Scramble, How to Bake Bacon, and Make Ahead Mini Ham and Spinach Breakfast Pies. For something sweet, kids love Homemade Pop Tarts with Cream Cheese Filling or Caramel Topped Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread.
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    • DrinksLooking for a yummy drink recipe? Or maybe you’re looking for tips to drink more water! I have lots of different drink ideas to choose from here, from juice recipes, to smoothies, to cocktails! Some of the most popular recipes are Cherry Limeade Slushies, Watermelon Mint Lemonade, and Pineapple Limeade Coolers.
    • LunchTired of the same thing for lunch day after day? Get some fresh ideas for lunch in this section. I love to make salads like this Layered Ground Chicken Taco Salad in a Jar or this super healthy Rainbow Winter Quinoa Bowls. For sandwiches, this Cucumber Avocado Sandwich is one of my favorite lunch ideas!
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    • Side DishYou know what a great main dish needs? A great side dish recipe! Here you’ll find all kinds of side dishes to serve with your meals. Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes are really popular in our house during the winter. During the summer, everyone loves The Best Classic Potato Salad (Kevin’s Grandma Cookie’s recipe). For more ideas, you can also check out the side salads and vegetables.
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Spring Produce Guide

what is in season now

Temperatures are warming up and the sun is setting later – spring is here at last! Welcome spring with the Ultimate Spring Produce Guide – it will tell you everything you need to know about what is in season this during the spring, cooking with spring ingredients, and plenty of spring recipes to try.

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Popular Spring Recipes

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Asparagus Risotto

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Lemon Curd

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Strawberry Scones


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Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Jenn says –

★★★★★

I am a HUGE enchilada fan. I’ve tried numerous recipes from food blogs, cookbooks and restaurants and I can say that I LOVE THESE THE MOST! This is the only enchilada recipe I will use going forward. I love the layers of flavor with the slow cooker chicken….and the gravy is unbelievable!

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Kristen says –

★★★★★

These are fantastic! Mine are just fresh out of the oven and I haven’t found many vegetables that I would actually want to eat as a choice….and these I would choose! They are simply perfect!
I’m printing this one off.

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Easy Homemade Brownies

Sarah Jane says –

★★★★★

“Absolutely the best brownies EVER! My first time making scratch brownies, made 1 batch plain and one with chocolate chips. We now have a new family favorite desert. THANK YOU!”

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The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Claire says –

★★★★★

Merry Christmas, Katie! My friend and I made your bourbon cinnamon rolls this morning and they truly are the BEST EVER!! That frosting is unreal!

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Garlic Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon and Roasted Mushrooms

Sharon says –

★★★★★

Our Chinese exchange student came home from college for the holidays and I made this green bean side dish to accompany chicken. He does not like cooked vegetables, so I was not sure it would go over. He loved it enough to eat two servings. Thank you for a great recipe. My husband raved about it.

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