November 19, 2025 Hey Friends, Planning a smaller Thanksgiving dinner gathering this year? Whether you're hosting a cozy Friendsgiving or keeping things intimate with close family, Iâve got just what you need! Iâve put together three thoughtfully curated menus designed for smaller gatherings. Each one is packed with seasonal starters, comforting sides, and flavorful mains like Maple Bourbon Glazed Turkey Breast and Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions. These dishes are easy to prepare, full...
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November 16, 2025 Happy Holiday Season! This Thanksgiving, why not bring some fresh, seasonal flavors to the table? Iâve pulled together a lineup of fall-inspired sides that feature some of the seasonâs best produceâthink squash, potatoes, and Brussels sproutsâall reimagined to add something special to your feast. Here's What's Cooking: Rustic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes â Creamy, buttery, and simply classic. These mashed potatoes highlight the rich flavor of Yukon Golds, with a hint of nutmeg...
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October 22, 2025 Hello, friends! Apple season is here in full swing â the markets are overflowing with Honeycrisps, Galas, and Pink Ladies, and my kitchen smells like maple, cider, and all the best cozy fall things. đ This is hands-down my favorite time of year to cook. Apples add that perfect crisp sweetness to everything â from fresh salads to warm, saucy mains â and they just taste like fall. Here are a few Maplevine Kitchen recipes to help you savor apple season, whether youâre planning...
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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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