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The Best and Easiest Cherry English Scones Recipe
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The Best and Easiest Cherry English Scones Recipe

Staub vs. Le Creuset? 2023 Dutch Oven Comparison
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Many years ago, I created Sweetpea Lifestyle as a way of sharing simple recipes and entertaining tips with friends.⁣

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Brie Cake! Cheese Cake. Layered Brie? Whatever Brie Cake! Cheese Cake. Layered Brie? Whatever you want to call it… it’s a cute way to serve this cheese! And, with Autumn flavors rolling into stores, use any flavor of jam or preserve you find. I used an Amaretto Peach Pecan preserve, along with the Spiced Cherry Preserves from @murrayscheese. Y’all! That spiced cherry preserve might be my favorite! Cheers to gathering some friends with wine and cheese, and giving them a real Wow Factor! . . . . #cheesecake #wineandcheese #wowfactor #hostingideas
Since it's Friday, let's do a #fridayintroductions Since it's Friday, let's do a #fridayintroductions for anyone who's new!⁣ ⁣ 🙋 I'm Ashley - the Sweetpea behind Sweetpea where good food gathers people. ⁣ ⁣ 🏠 I'm from Asheville, NC and I think #828isgreat -- seriously, it's the best.⁣ ⁣ Here are 🖐 things you need to know about me:⁣ 1️⃣ I love gathering people around the table with good food and drinks.⁣ 2️⃣ I’m loving getting up and getting dressed! Yay! 3️⃣ I love Champagne, and pop bottles as often as I can! 🍾 4️⃣ Every dog I see you'll hear "OMG! A Dog!"⁣ 5️⃣ EXTRA is my middle name. When you come to my home, there will always be something EXTRA! Tell me about YOU! I’d love to hear what your weekend plans are! If you’re not following along, go ahead, what are you waiting for?! You’ll find easy recipes that help you effortlessly gather people around your table any night of the week. We edit out the mess of the overcomplicated and dive head first into: ✔️ Exploring community ✔️ Creating traditions ✔️ Learning to maximize your time and live your most effective life Good food gathers people, so you will always get deliciously simple inspiration. Give me a 🎉 if you're here for it all!
Wanna know the secret to “effortless” entertai Wanna know the secret to “effortless” entertaining?! DO AS MUCH AHEAD OF TIME AS POSSIBLE! That’s it, y’all!! 🥣 Set out the servingware you’re using. 🍽️ Set your table. 🍤 Set up the snacks. 🔥 Get your Youtube fireplace roaring. 🕯️ Light the candles. And, y’all! You are 98% on your way to enjoying your dinner party WITH your people!
These little cutie-patootie-pizza-puffs are just w These little cutie-patootie-pizza-puffs are just what you need! I’ve been sitting on this “recipe” since it’s trending time, but wanted to share a version you could freeze and AIR FRY later. After a few goes, this is the winning version. I’ve got a (relatively short without a backstory of days gone by…) detailed recipe post for you over on the blog! Say PIZZA in the comments, and I’ll share my tips! . . . #easyrecipes #easyappetizer #copycatrecipes #pizzapuffs #crazypuffs
Cheesy BBQ Chicken Dip! Absolute stunner at a li Cheesy BBQ Chicken Dip! Absolute stunner at a little “Ssip and Dip” I hosted a few weeks ago! If you love buffalo chicken dip, you’ll love this sweet and tangy version. So, while your “others” are watching the Big Game collectively, snag your people and ‘Ssip while you dip! Ready for the recipe?! Here you go: 2 cups Shredded Chicken 4 ounces Softened Cream Cheese 8 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese (reserve a little for the top!) 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce, extra for a little drizzle Mix it all up and smoosh into a baking dish. Drizzle some extra BBQ sauce on top, as well as an extra sprinky-dink of cheese. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly! Serve with crunchy chips, crackers, or your favorite dipper. . . . . #bbqchickendip #chickendip #tailgaterecipe #gamedaygrub #gamedayrecipe
Setting the Perfect Dinner Party Table can be inti Setting the Perfect Dinner Party Table can be intimidating! I’ve got THREE tips for creating a beautiful table setting that will wow your guests, every time! Inside my digital book, The Hostess Handbook, I give you a template for setting your table for buffet lines, and the formula I use when setting a table for a dinner party. 1️⃣ Use something to anchor your table. If you’re someone who likes to place the food on the table, then your serving dishes will be your anchor. If you like to serve from the sideboard, or kitchen counter, something in the center of your table will anchor the whole thing. Whether you choose flowers, a bowl of fresh fruit like apples, or citrus fruits place them in the center of your table. 2️⃣ Use UNSCENTED candles, and a good amount of them. I buy the little tea lights in bulk when I’m in IKEA, and use them in all kinds of glass votives. For a rectangle table, place an odd number on either side of the anchor. I prefer no less than 5. For a round table, place the votives in between each place setting, close to the anchor. 3️⃣ Choose one color, and go with it! If you’re using flowers, choose one color and fill up your jars! If you’re using fruit, choose one color, and fill up a bowl! I’m working on a (comprehensive? long? novel-like?) post all about how I set my tables, my favorite products, and some templates I’ve created to make it easier. Setting your table should be simple, and not take away from the experience. A table with a single candle is special! People aren’t coming over to your home for the table setting… they’re coming over to cultivate their relationship with YOU! How do you set you table for a dinner party?! What do you want to know about table settings?? What makes you cringe, lights you up, etc?? ⬇️ Tell me in the comments! Want the link to your digital hosting playbook?! Say HOSTING, and I’ll share it with you! . . . #hostingessentials #hostingideas #hostingtips
I love keeping frozen meatballs on hand, for momen I love keeping frozen meatballs on hand, for moments like this. ((“…Some people wait a lifetime! For a moment like this..!”)) These baked meatballs have a secret ingredient to keep them *moist* and a secret strategy to get them crispy! Ready for the recipe!? Say MEATBALL in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe with you! . . . #easyrecipes #meatballrecipe #mealprep
🥳 Ready for a fun dinner party idea?! Make up 🥳 Ready for a fun dinner party idea?! Make up a dish of mashed potatoes, and cut up a big bowl of lettuce. Lay out all the toppings for a Mashed Potato Bar (all the toppings go on the salad, too!) Serve with grilled chicken, and let everyone help themselves. This is great idea for game day and tailgating! Super easy, too! . . . #dinnerpartyinspiration
Quick and Easy Pulled Pork Chalupa! This is a Mex Quick and Easy Pulled Pork Chalupa! This is a Mexican fiesta in a pot! Perfect for your football watching shenanigans this weekend! Chalupa is a two-family-favorite meal that was handed down to us from our grandmother’s days in Texas. It’s pulled pork simmered with pinto beans, chilis, and spices… Spooned over crunchy corn/tortilla chips, then topped with all the taco-toppings your heart can measure out! This is a crowd feeding recipe! And, when you invite that crowd over and they ask what they can bring… just tell them a taco topping! Everyone feels included in the meal, and you delegated! Woo hoo!! Want the recipe?! Leave TACO in your comment, and I’ll salsa the recipe over to you! 💃🏼 ***Back to School Tip: make this recipe this weekend and FREEZE the leftovers for later! This is recipe that really means cook once, eat twice! . . . #dinnerpartyinspiration #dinnerparty #easyrecipes
Crispy Chicken Thighs that will save your life! W Crispy Chicken Thighs that will save your life! Will they really save your life? Probably not… They could?! CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN TIPS: ✅ Season your bone in, skin on chicken thighs. ✅ Let them “dry brine” in the fridge, overnight, UNCOVERED. Yes, you will have raw poultry in your frigde. It’s not as bad as it sounds, I promise. ✅ Place in a baking dish and cook for 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees. Baste with a Hot Honey Buffalo Sauce (recipe below). These are perfect for football game days at home! HOT HONEY BUFFALO SAUCE: 3 TBS Butter 3 TBS Hot Honey 3 TBS Cholula (or your fave hot sauce!) Mix all these together on the stove, and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. . . . #buffalochickenthighs #buffalochicken #chickenrecipe #gamedaygrub
Sometimes you just need a simple taco salad… An Sometimes you just need a simple taco salad… And, cutting your lettuce using a pizza cutter?! 10/10 recommend. This is a pizza cutter from @zylissusa and I love it! Snag your own with code  15EASHLEY Say TACO in the comments for the link to the pizza cutter! P.S. This is just a simple taco meat salad. Nothing to it. There is not recipe, load that bad boy up with your heart. . . . #zylissusa #zylisspartner #affiliatelink #kitchenhacks
Easy Hot Corn Dip! Y’all, this recipe is SO goo Easy Hot Corn Dip! Y’all, this recipe is SO good!! Just a bunch of ingredients thrown into a bowl and baked to perfection. I love making something on top of something — just makes me feel like the ingredients are going further, right?! So, if you don’t make the Caesar dressing before, it’s not a problem. But, it’s delish, too, so it would just make a nice little appetizer board! I’ve started adding diced jalapeños to the recipe, too! Say CORN in the comments, and I’ll share it with you! . . . #hotcorndip #corndip #diprecipe #chipanddip #easyappetizer #footballseason
Doggs in a Blanket! Who’s made this?! Roll up y Doggs in a Blanket! Who’s made this?! Roll up your cheddar and jalapeno stuffed hot dog with some cresent dough. @snoopdogg knows what he’s talking about. And if you don’t have his cookbook, Crook to Cook, you need it in your kitchen. It’s one of my favorite cookbooks of all time. They’re so good dipped in yellow mustard! 🌭 DOGGS IN A BLANKET RECIPE: 1, 8-ounce can of Crescent Dough 8 Hot Dogs 1 Jalapeno, sliced thin 2 cups Cheddar Cheese 1️⃣ Unroll your crescent dough, and add two thin sliced of jalapenos. 2️⃣ Make a slit in each hot dog, and fill with cheese. 3️⃣ Roll the hot dogs up into the crescent dough. I like to add a little more cheese… 4️⃣ Bake at 375* for 13-15 minutes, rotating half way through. Who’s making these for football weekends?!
✅ RACLETTE PARTY Struggling with your next part ✅ RACLETTE PARTY Struggling with your next party theme or idea?! 🧀 Host a Raclette Party and see how fun this party is! You do need a special “machine” for this, but it’s well worth it! This party is a lot of prep work… A lot! If you’ve hosted Fondue Night, it’s similar. Lots of cut items, sliced meats, potatoes, veggies, bread, all the things! 🥦🥔🍎🥖🍗🍤 The huge joy that is expressed on everyone’s face as they cook their protein, and melt their cheese… Coming up with new layers of flavors with every bite! ✨It’s such a fun night!✨ Need the full details on this party?! Say “CHEESE!” in the comments, and I’ll share them with you! . . . . #raclette #dinnerpartyideas #dinnerparty
Chicken Confit, anyone?! Say it out loud… “Ch Chicken Confit, anyone?! Say it out loud… “Chicken Confit…” Don’t you feel fancy?! ((You are so fancy, friend!)) This might be my favorite dish to serve at a table filled with people. The day before your dinner party, you’ll tuck all the chicken and veggies into a dish and let her marinate with garlic, lemon, and thyme. An hour before your dinner party, you’ll douse her in olive oil, plop her in the oven, and go on with getting ready for your party! The waft of garlic, chicken, carrots, and shallots braising in olive oil is ✨intoxicating.✨ It’s THE smell you want when your guests walk into your home. ((They’ll probably smell it when they get out of their car… just saying.)) The wow factor is in the schmaltzy oil that the chicken and veggies roast in. Your people will be dunking their bites into the braising dish just to get a little more of the goodness with every bite! I promise you’ll want to print this recipe out and keep it forever and ever! Leave CHICKEN in the comments below, and I’ll cluck it over to ya! . . . #chickenrecipe #dinnerrecipes #dinnerparty
From Crook to Cook is one of my all-time favorite From Crook to Cook is one of my all-time favorite cookbooks. Snoop Dogg is sending everyone to Flavortown and back home again! This Billionaire’s Bacon is on a weekly rotation, and it complements the BEST BLT! If you want the recipe, say “SNOOP” in the comments, and I’ll send it to you! P.S. In case you're wondering, that's a scar on my hand. And if you've been on the Sweetpea Block for a while, you know how I got that scar. . . . #tastemademeDOIT #f52grams #foodblog #foodpics #foodporn #foodblogger #foodphotography #huffposttaste #foodstagram #thekitchn #eeeeeats #instafood #instayum #bhgcelebrate
Italian Zucchini Bake is a summertime favorite! Italian Zucchini Bake is a summertime favorite! This is still my most favorite way to eat it! And, it’s unctuously delicious. Slices of zucchini and onions are layered with marinara sauce and italian seasonings. Covered in shredded mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden brown and bubbly! ✅ Perfect as a meal by itself. ✅ Perfect as a side dish to grilled chicken. ✅ Perfect with an addition of browned ground beef. All are welcome, and all are delightful. Say BAKE in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe with you! . . . #foodwinewomen #bhgfood #womenchefs #foodgawker #foodiechats #onmytable #whatimeating #shareyourtable #dinnerideas #foodblogfeed #heresmyfood #thecookfeed #realsimple #inmykitchen #igfoodies #foodwriter #tastemademeDOIT #f52grams #foodblog #foodpics #foodporn #foodblogger #foodphotography #huffposttaste #foodstagram #thekitchn #eeeeeats #instafood #instayum #bhgcelebrate
Crispy Crackle Chicken! It’s my favorite (well, Crispy Crackle Chicken! It’s my favorite (well, one of my faves!) recipes from @kat_can_cook Make it!! Y’all, using the blended homemade breadcrumbs is the ticket! Seriously, so flipping good!! Enjoy it with a tomato salad, you won’t regret it. Say CHICKEN in the comments and I’ll send you the recipe! . . . #foodwinewomen #bhgfood #womenchefs #foodgawker #foodiechats #onmytable #whatimeating
A little scalloped chalk wall to add a little dopa A little scalloped chalk wall to add a little dopamine lift to my life. Plus, a ‘Ssip and Dip party with friends. . . . #homedecor #chalkboardwall #cottagecore #dopaminelist
So long, Farewell, August! Y’all, if you’re n So long, Farewell, August! Y’all, if you’re new here, Hi! I’m Ashley! The Sweetpea behind Sweetpea Lifestyle. My life is run on goals, ticking boxes, and ruling my life with productivity. I had HEFTY goals for August but didn’t tick one of them. Defeating for this driven girl? Yes. Quite. ❌ I didn’t answer every single comment on IG. ❌ I didn’t post all the recipes I wanted to. ❌ I didn’t upload a new video every day. Guess what I did do, though? 📚 I read 24 books. (I’m a new Kindle girlie, okay? 😆) 🏡 I gave my home a life-giving facelift. 🫶 I spent precious time with friends and family. And guess what? My “little” business didn’t die. It kept chugging along. And the memories I created around my table outweigh the tick boxes I should have ticked. So, as we head into September and the upcoming holiday season, I’m reminding you to say no to the things you don’t want to do. Set the boundaries that protect your peace and the life you want to cultivate. We don’t have to do what everyone wants us to do. Cheers, cute people!!
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