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    Special Occasion

    As a mom who cherishes the joy of nurturing my family, I have come to embrace the beauty of preparing special occasion recipes.

    From hosting delightful backyard barbecues to crafting memorable Christmas feasts, from infusing vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebrations with delicious flavors to curating elegant Easter brunches, from conjuring up spooky Halloween treats to nourishing my loved ones with healthy eating options, and from crafting festive St. Patrick's Day feasts to orchestrating bountiful Thanksgiving dinners and crafting heartwarming Valentine's Day delights, these occasions hold a special place in my heart.

    Use the options below to explore the different categories of special occasion recipes, discovering delightful dishes that will make each moment with your loved ones cherished and extraordinary.

    Happy cooking!

     

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    • Simple Turkey Burger Sliders
    • Pomegranate Orange Spritzer
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    • Cornbread Casserole: Super Easy Potluck Dish
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    • Easy Banana Cookies
    • Easy Strawberry Granola with Dried Strawberries
    • White Bean Hummus With Cranberries
    • Irish Braised Corned Beef and Cabbage
    • Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas
    • Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse
    • Berry Delicious Cheesecake Fluff Recipe
    • Oreo Penguins
    • Monster Mash
    • Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies
    • Elf Nibbles - Christmas Snack Mix
    • Oatmeal Banana Cookies
    • Easy Skillet Chicken Fajitas
    • Amazing Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Homemade Steak Seasoning
    • Air Fryer Corn Ribs
    • Easy Baked Chocolate Donuts with Glaze
    • Matcha Cookies With White Chocolate
    • How to Make Shortbread Cookies (Mint Chocolate Shortbread Recipe)
    • Kahlua and Cream French Toast
    • Easy Baked Calamari Recipe (Oven or Air Fryer)
    • Easy Chocolate Raspberry 3 Ingredient Fudge
    • White Chocolate Dipped Coffee Shortbread Cookies
    • Peppermint Marshmallow Rice Cake Treats
    • Easy Ground Turkey Pasta Broccoli Dinner
    • Baked Dill Fries
    • Fruit and Vegetable Salad
    • Cookie Cups with Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
    • Orange Smoothie With Pineapple

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    👋 Hey there, I'm Kristin! As a full-time working wife and mom, my life is such a whirlwind, it makes me dizzy sometimes! So I have been working to develop quick, easy, family-friendly recipes for 20+ years, and this site is where I share them with you! Happy cooking!

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