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In addition to the recipes I share with you on this site, I also wanted to make a space to share about life and the things I love, as well as hear from you and highlight some parts of life that bring you joy and the things that you do to make the world a better place! I'm creating a book club with monthly reads here (and a connected video meeting for all interested), and you can click the Get In Touch button to contact me about being a part of the video meeting! Thanks for visiting, and I wish you health and happiness!

Eggs Benedict on a Savory Cheddar and Chive Waffle with Silky Hollandaise Sauce

Makes 8 servings For the Hollandaise: 1 stick butter, melted 4 egg yolks 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 1 pinch salt 1 pinch white...

Hope Saxon

Aug 14, 20202 min read

Peach Hand Pies

Makes 8 mini pies For the Crust: 2 and 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup ice water 1...

Hope Saxon

Jul 17, 20202 min read

Garlic Buttery Pretzel Dogs

My friends and loved ones get a kick out of how much I love hot dogs. I eat them at every theme park, sporting event, and concert where I...

Hope Saxon

Jul 16, 20202 min read

Strawberry Shortcake Celebration Cake

Ingredients: For the Cake: 1/2 of a 3 oz pack of strawberry jello 1 and 3/4 sticks of unsalted butter 3 eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons...

Hope Saxon

Jul 7, 20202 min read

Firework Cookies

Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar...

Hope Saxon

Jul 7, 20201 min read

Summer Sides: Watermelon Salad with Halloumi, Basil and Lime

I combined two of my most loved ingredients into one totally refreshing, cool and flavorful side salad! The sweetness of the watermelon...

Hope Saxon

Jun 26, 20201 min read

Summer Sides: Creamy No-Mayo Potato Salad

As you know if you've used some of my other recipes, my hatred of mayonnaise keeps me from eating many of the foods deemed American...

Hope Saxon

Jun 26, 20201 min read

Grilled Chicken, Eggplant and Halloumi Pitas with Lemony Garlic Tahini Sauce

When I was in London with friends about a year ago, I had the most incredible halloumi pita sandwich, and I think of it so often, I had...

Hope Saxon

Jun 22, 20202 min read

Romesco sauce

I love everything about this sauce: the pinky-orange color, the slight heat and smokiness, the super creamy taste without any dairy and a...

Hope Saxon

Jun 22, 20201 min read

Toffee and Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

3/4 cup heath toffee pieces or chopped homemade English toffee (my recipe at the bottom) 1 cup dark chocolate chunks 1 stick butter...

Hope Saxon

Jun 18, 20202 min read

Chimichurri, Steak and Burrata Salad

This is the perfect summer salad in my mind! Delicious grilled steak, creamy burrata, peppery arugula and tangy chimichurri complement...

Hope Saxon

Jun 11, 20201 min read

Chipas- Argentine Cheese Buns

I dreamt about these gooey, cheesy, chewy little buns when I came back from living in Argentina, and I thought they'd be so hard to make,...

Hope Saxon

Jun 11, 20201 min read

Homemade Banana Pudding

Whenever I visit New York City, I make a point to visit Magnolia Bakery and get their rich, sweet, creamy and dreamy banana pudding! They...

Hope Saxon

May 22, 20203 min read

Fresh Farmer's Market Vegetable Quiche

I love quiche, but I've been nervous to make it from scratch because I thought it would be so difficult! It turns out, making a delicious...

Hope Saxon

May 16, 20202 min read

Easy Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Let me preface this recipe by saying nothing will ever beat McConnell's (best ice cream in the world and my first employer ever), but...

Hope Saxon

May 8, 20202 min read

The Ultimate Fudgy Cinnamon and Coffee Brownies

In my house, we like really fudgy brownies, so I set out to create a brownie recipe that would satisfy our cravings and incorporate some...

Hope Saxon

May 8, 20201 min read

Chicken Tinga and Roasted Potato and Onion Tacos

Maks 12 large tacos For the flour tortillas: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 Tablespoons cubed...

Hope Saxon

May 6, 20202 min read

Veggie and Quinoa "Fried Rice"

When you're stuck at home and have a craving for fried rice, but you don't have any rice, you have to get creative! I have to say, I...

Hope Saxon

May 3, 20202 min read

Mini Mozartkugeln Cakes

When my dad and I traveled around Europe a couple of summers ago, we biked our way through the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria and...

Hope Saxon

May 1, 20203 min read

Homemade Mayo-Free Ranch Dressing

I have a hatred of mayonnaise so fervent that some people say it's verging on a phobia. Unfortunately, one of my favorite things to dip...

Hope Saxon

Apr 26, 20201 min read