October 15, 2025 Hello, friends! The markets are at their best right now â baskets of pears and apples, squash in every color, and that unmistakable crispness in the air that makes you want to slow down and cook something warm. Itâs the kind of season that fills your kitchen with cozy aromas and a little extra magic. Here are a few Maplevine Kitchen favorites that highlight Octoberâs harvest â perfect for dinner parties, fall gatherings, or just a cozy night in. ⨠Whatâs Cooking This Month:...
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September 3, 2025 Hi friend, Itâs that golden moment of late summer â when the tomatoes are heavy on the vine, the basilâs still thriving, and every dinner feels like a chance to slow down and savor. This Bruschetta Dip with Whipped Feta is my current favorite way to soak it all up. Itâs easy, stylish, and designed for sharing. We're talking juicy heirloom cherry tomatoes marinated with garlic and olive oil, fresh basil, and a cloud of creamy whipped feta underneath. Scoop it all up with...
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August 6, 2025 Weâre in that stretch of summer where everything just feels a little slowerâin the best way. The sun hangs around longer, dinner doesnât have to be a big production, and honestly? Iâm leaning hard into snacky meals on the patio. These are a few of my go-to appetizer recipes right now. They're easy to throw together, feel a little special, and are perfect for sharingâor grazing on solo with a cold drink and a good playlist. Easy Breezy Summer Charcuterie Board â A mix-and-match...
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July 30, 2025 Hello again! Letâs just say Iâve been in my Italian summer era latelyâand itâs showing in the kitchen. Think crispy golden chicken, creamy dreamy sun-dried tomato pasta, and simple seasonal sides that require zero fuss but taste like they came straight from a trattoria. I just published two new recipes on the blog that are packed with flavor, quick to make, and perfect for warm-weather dinner cravings: 20-Minute Marry Me Pasta â Featuring a garlicky cream sauce with plenty of...
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July 23, 2025 Is there anything better than a trip to the farmerâs market in July? The stalls are overflowing with ripe tomatoes, juicy peaches, fresh herbs, and sweet summer berriesâand itâs honestly the easiest way to get inspired for what to cook. If your market haul has you wondering what to make, here are a few of my favorite seasonal recipes that let those fresh ingredients shine: Peach Tomato Burrata Bruschetta â Juicy peaches and ripe tomatoes piled on crusty bread with creamy...
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July 16, 2025 Hello there! If youâre like me, you want summer dinners to feel easy but still a little polishedâsomething simple enough for a weeknight but nice enough to share with friends. My new Creamy Tomato Orzo recipe is exactly that: one pot, about 30 minutes, and packed with fresh tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and basil. Itâs cozy and creamy but still light and summery. Creamy Tomato Orzo GET THE RECIPE And if you want to build it into a full dinner menu, Iâve got you covered with some...
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July 9, 2025 Hi friend, Thereâs a reason a good caprese salad never goes out of styleâbut this one has a little something extra. My new gourmet Burrata Caprese Salad takes everything you love about the classic (juicy tomatoes, creamy burrata, fresh basil) and gives it a subtle twist with sundried tomatoes marinated in olive oil. Itâs simple but layeredâperfect for summer nights when you want to eat something beautiful without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it up with crusty bread and a...
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June 25, 2025 Fire Up the Grill + Make It a Delicious Fourth Whether you're planning a big backyard bash or keeping things simple with family and friends, the 4th of July is one of my favorite excuses to eat outside, grill something great, and pile my plate high with summer sides. Iâve pulled together a handful of cookout-ready recipes that bring the flavorâjust add sunshine, maybe a sparkler or two, and something cold to sip. Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Skewers with Lime Cilantro Marinade â...
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June 10, 2025 Bright, Flavor-Packed Salads (with Dressings Worth Making) Warm weather is here, which means salad is starting to have its moment. But not just any saladâI'm talking colorful, flavor-packed bowls that can stand alone as dinner or bring something fresh to your table when youâre grilling out. The real secret? A killer vinaigrette. These arenât fussy or complicated, just simple salads with fresh dressings that bring out all the best in summer produce. So if youâve got a fridge full...
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