Escape 2 the Kitchen is more than a recipe blog! I want to help you improve your cooking and baking skills, and make being in the kitchen more enjoyable, regardless of your level of culinary expertise and interest.
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The Best Minestrone Soup
Minestrone is an Italian vegetable soup with pasta, and it’s one of my all-time faves! I’ve tried many different variations, and while they are all good, this is my absolute favorite. It doesn’t hurt that it tastes a lot like Olive Garden’s version, which was a treat when I was younger, as we didn’t eat…
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Fresh Corn Pie in a Flaky Double Crust
While most of you may not have ever heard of corn pie, it is a staple in Pennsylvania Dutch Country during corn season, when fresh corn on the cob is available at every farmer’s market and even just in a wagon alongside the road. It is cheap, super fresh, and the sweetest corn you will…
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Flaky All Butter Pie Dough
Are you intimidated by making pie dough? Do you love a buttery, flaky crust but find that most recipes fall flat? Then this is the all butter pie dough for you! It’s quick and easy, and has layers that are as flaky and buttery as a French croissant! I was the one who always left…
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Chipotle Chicken Bites
Anyone who knows me knows my love of Mexican food. My first exposure was Chi Chi’s. Now, I realize this is a very Americanized Tex Mex version, but I was young, and we didn’t have much culinary exposure in my small town to compare it to. I was devastated when they suddenly closed (especially because…
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Fast and Easy Ham Hash for Two (or a Crowd)
Ham Hash can be a hearty meal served in individual cast iron pans or cooked in a larger skillet for a crowd! And don’t save it just for breakfast or lunch – this dish is hearty enough for any meal!
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Luscious and Moist Vanilla Cupcakes
These are the perfect vanilla cupcakes! Everyone needs a go-to vanilla cupcake recipe, and this is mine. I’ve tried many, many recipes and when I started using this one, everyone raved about it! I usually use it with my Swiss Merengue Buttercream recipe, and it’s my base recipe for my extremely popular cookies and cream…
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Swiss Merengue Buttercream
This buttercream is light and fluffy, slightly sweet, pipes beautifully and tastes like heaven! Plan at least an hour (more if it’s your first time) to create this recipe. Most of the time is hands off in the stand mixer. Read the notes for extra tips before you make it.
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Blog | main dish | Main Dish | Recipes | Special Occasion
Seafood “Abracadabra” Crepes
Elegant and special, seafood crepes are a fabulous dinner party, special occasion or date night recipe!
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Blog | Everyday Recipes | main dish | Main Dish | Meal Planning | Recipes
Peggy’s Cheeseburger French Fry Pie
A new take on your burger and fries all wrapped up in one casserole! I got this recipe from my Mother-in-Law, Peggy, and it’s one of my husband’s favorite meals. I never made it until after she passed away from cancer, but now everyone I make it for loves it!
