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About swellkid recipes

I am a mother of two children, a wife, a teacher, and an avid home cook. These recipes are written, tested and created or adapted by me in my home kitchen. All photos were taken by me with my Canon Digital Rebel XT. No filters or Photoshop, usually natural light on my kitchen table. My motto is, if I can do it, you can do it!

Guinness Braised Brisket

Posted on March 17, 2023 by swellkid recipes

Originally posted on swellkid:
I wanted to make a traditional corned beef (it’s corned, not corn beef, I hate it when people say corn beef) last year for St. Patrick’s Day.  I am usually pretty good at planning ahead, but…

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Fluffiest Pancakes

Posted on March 11, 2023 by swellkid recipes

For a while now I’ve been trying to achieve perfect pancake status. I used to use Bisquick, but my pancakes were always too dry and heavy. I started to tinker with different additions and methods and now I can safely … Continue reading →

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Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Buttercream

Posted on October 25, 2022 by swellkid recipes

Does it count as homemade if you use a cake mix? Yes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 24-cup cupcake tin with paper liners and spray it with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake … Continue reading →

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Fresh Peach Cake

Posted on August 28, 2022 by swellkid recipes

This is the perfect end to a summer meal. The cake is buttery and not too sweet, the peaches add a tart, juicy tang. This makes one 9-inch round cake, but the recipe is easily doubled if you want to … Continue reading →

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Almost Instant Strawberry Sorbet

Posted on May 25, 2022 by swellkid recipes

Originally posted on swellkid:
Sorry California, your strawberries will never produce this color on their own! This went from whole berries to soft-serve in about 20 minutes.  When the local Oregon strawberries come into town I always buy too many…

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Turkey Croquettes

Posted on November 27, 2021 by swellkid recipes

Originally posted on swellkid:
What can I do with all this leftover turkey and stuffing?  Turn them into these crisp, satisfying croquettes! 2 C. diced, cooked turkey 2 C. leftover stuffing click here for recipe 2 eggs, beaten salt and…

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S’Mores Ice Cream

Posted on June 29, 2021 by swellkid recipes

Graham cracker infused ice cream with mini-marshmallows and milk chocolate bits. The ice cream base recipe is loosely based on Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar recipe for graham ice cream. I love an ice cream recipe that doesn’t involve tempering eggs! … Continue reading →

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Fresh Raspberry Sherbet

Posted on June 25, 2021 by swellkid recipes

Easy as can be and just four ingredients! No cooking, and no eggs either! What is sherbet? If it doesn’t have dairy it’s sorbet. If it has milk in it it’s sherbet. If it has cream, then it’s ice cream! … Continue reading →

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Fresh Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Posted on April 17, 2021 by swellkid recipes

Originally posted on swellkid:
I thought that canned pineapple was the best way to make a pineapple upside down cake.  That’s how everyone does it right?  I guess I thought fresh pineapple would be too tough, or just too much…

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Winter Sunshine

Posted on February 4, 2021 by swellkid recipes

Winter blues are banished by this bright and cheery cocktail! Makes one, but it’s easy to double. I planted mint in my garden several years ago and it never completely dies down in the winter. The leaves are a bit … Continue reading →

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