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  • Ravioli with Ricotta and Herb Filling

    February 13, 2024marissajmakes

    Filled with a super simple but delicious mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, fresh oregano, and lemon zest, and colored naturally with beet puree, these ravioli are a wonderful meal for Valentine’s Day! They’re very easy to make and pair perfectly with your favorite sauce, whether it is homemade or store bought. Using beets for natural coloring I…

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  • Easy Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

    October 27, 2023marissajmakes

    Making bread is one of my absolute favorite things in the world. I got my start in baking through sourdough, and just took off from there. I’m at the point now where I very rarely buy bread, because I’m baking it so often. But as wonderful as it is to enjoy a loaf of freshly baked…

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  • Apricot Habanero Jam

    July 24, 2023marissajmakes

    Every time apricot season rolls around, I love to make this apricot habanero jam. It’s the perfect blend of spicy and sweet, and can be used in so many different ways! Use it on charcuterie boards, on toast, as a dipping sauce, or even as a marinade and glaze for meats. It also makes a fabulous…

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  • Easy Homemade Butter with Chive Blossoms

    July 13, 2023marissajmakes

    When I was in grade school, I remember one of the activities they’d have us do to keep our little hands busy would be to make homemade butter by shaking a mason jar with a marble inside. I don’t know if it’s because we didn’t separate the butter from the buttermilk properly, didn’t season the butter,…

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  • Apricot and Lavender Scones

    June 20, 2023marissajmakes

    Apricots are one of my favorite stone fruits to bake with, and I just love combining fruits with floral flavors like lavender. These apricot and lavender scones come together super easily with no special equipment. Scones tend to get a bit of a bad rep for being dry and bland, but these are perfectly tender, and…

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