Year-Round Eats You’ll Want on Repeat

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No matter the season, these Delicious Year-Round Recipes know how to show up and show off. From Smoked Gouda and Ricotta Fritters to Jamie Oliver’s ‘Mothership’ Tomato Salad, there’s no shortage of showstoppers here. Craving comfort? Try Easy Cheesy Tennessee Onions or Creamy Polenta with Eggs & Mediterranean Greens. For dessert lovers, Amish Apple Fritter Bread and the Mighty Irish Guinness Beer Cake have your back. Whether you’re hosting, meal-prepping, or just hungry, this lineup brings bold flavor all 12 months of the year.

Smoked Gouda and Ricotta Fritters

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These Smoked Gouda and Ricotta Fritters are a crispy, cheesy dream! This bite-sized appetizer is packed with smoky Gouda and creamy ricotta, and served with a sweet and spicy bourbon glaze.
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Eggplant Napoleons with Whipped Ricotta

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These Eggplant Napoleons are a delicious vegetarian appetizer featuring crispy eggplant slices layered with creamy whipped ricotta and sweet, slow-roasted tomatoes. It’s a great way to use up summer produce and impress your guests! The recipe is perfect as a light dinner or elegant starter.
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Jamie Oliver’s ‘Mothership’ Tomato Salad

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This tomato salad recipe is inspired by Jamie Oliver’s version, and it’s so good you’ll want to make it again and again! Fresh tomatoes are combined with herbs, mozzarella, and a simple balsamic vinaigrette for a flavorful side dish. This easy salad is perfect for summer!
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Ricotta Crostini with Peaches and Prosciutto

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This Ricotta Crostini with Peaches and Prosciutto recipe is a delightful summer appetizer featuring creamy ricotta, fresh peaches, and salty prosciutto on crusty bread. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory that’s quick to assemble and sure to impress. A must-try for your next gathering!
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Vintage Watergate Cake Recipe

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Watergate Cake is a vintage recipe that’s both easy to make and impressive to serve. This pistachio cake features a creamy whipped frosting and is perfect for any occasion. Using boxed cake mix and instant pudding, this cake comes together quickly!
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Mighty Irish Guinness Beer Cake Recipe

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This Guinness Beer Cake is a fun and festive dessert that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! The cake is made with Guinness stout and cocoa powder, and it’s topped with a creamy Baileys whipped cream. You’ll love the rich, malty flavor of this unique cake.
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Amish Apple Fritter Bread

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This easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread is the perfect quick bread for fall! It’s packed with apple and cinnamon flavors, and the sour cream drizzle on top is simply divine. Make a loaf for yourself and another to gift to friends and neighbors!
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A Sweet Sunshine by The Slice Strawberry and Lemon Pie

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This Strawberry Lemon Pie recipe is a sweet sunshine by the slice. Crowned with lemon curd and embellished with sliced strawberries and edible flowers, it’s the perfect dessert for spring and summer gatherings.
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Sweet Lavender Cupcakes with Sugared Flowers and A Honeyed Cream Cheese Frosting

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These Sweet Lavender Cupcakes are a delightful treat infused with the delicate, sweet-floral taste of lavender, topped with either a lavender glaze or a honeyed cream cheese frosting. Adorned with sugared flowers, these cupcakes are perfect for springtime celebrations or a special Mother’s Day dessert.
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Creamy Polenta with Eggs & Mediterranean Greens

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This recipe for Creamy Polenta with Eggs & Mediterranean Greens is a beautiful breakfast for two! Luscious, sunny, and creamy, this comforting dish is easy to make with simple ingredients and will brighten up your morning.
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Juicy Pan Seared Heritage Pork Chops With Dijon Au Jus

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These pan-seared pork chops are elevated with a silky Dijon au Jus. Ready in just 30 minutes, this elegant dish is simple enough for a weeknight meal, yet impressive enough for company. The creamy mustard sauce perfectly complements the juicy, perfectly cooked pork.
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Easy Cheesy Tennessee Onions

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Tennessee Onions are a cheesy, savory dream! Sweet Vidalia onions are baked with melted butter, herbs, and a generous blend of cheddar and Gouda for an irresistible side dish. This recipe is perfect for cheese lovers and is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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