Our World Tour is back and we are more excited than ever. Our first stop on our World Tour: USA.

This featured recipe has been one our biggest hits and is loved by our staff. If you are looking for the perfect bowl of soup that is full of fresh vegetables and herbs, look no further! Our Garden Chowder is the perfect way to enjoy fresh vegetables to their fullest. The creamy consistency is complimented by the delicate herbs and spices in this dish. We spent weeks getting this dish just right in our test kitchen and the flavor is there to prove it. It is a favorite among our staff and has been brought back several times by popular demand. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this classic, yet unique dish that will have you coming back for more. All Zupas locations will be serving the Garden Chowder through Saturday, September 4th.

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Do you ever find yourself on culinary kicks?  For me lately it’s passion fruit and lemons–two fruits I always turn to when berries are out of season.  Passion fruit is really a versatile ingredient…you can make a showstopper multi-step dessert like this, or you can give it a casual spin and make something simple like these coconut cookie sandwiches with passion fruit curd.  They are really good and because they are a little unique, people seem to really dig ‘em.  Recipes below…

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Halloween is all about the sweets.  But I like to make some spooky treats every now and then that won’t rot my kids teeth.  The possibilities are endless, but here a couple of treats my kids love!

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It’s Halloween time again, and there is no better season for sweet treats in my opinion.  There or so many different cute treat ideas out there, but this one is as simple as 1,2,3. This is a different take on caramel corn.  I use half melted peanut butter chips, and half melted white chocolate chips.  I mix it together and top it off with nuts and M&M’s and you’ve got yourself a sweet temptation that you won’t be able to keep your hands out of.  Everyone will devour it and beg for more!

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I believe that pancakes are a work of art. I’ve been trying to master the art of pancakes my whole married life, which happens to be near a decade.  I have finally found the perfect pancake recipe and they haven’t failed me yet!  The perfect taste and texture and even better when you add fresh blueberries or sweet chocolate chips (my kids favorite).  If you are still struggling to find the perfect pancake recipe, here is my gift to you!  Give them a try!

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Whipped cream is the finishing touch for so many delicious deserts. Not only does it taste scrumptious, but it can turn a boring dessert into something elegant and perfect.

Not too many people use real old fashioned whipped cream anymore because it can be so tricky to prepare. But preparing it yourself tastes 100% better than the store bought variety.  Here are some tricks to making the perfect whipped cream.

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As summer is coming to a close, you may want to throw some last of the summer ice cream parties.  I know I am!  Instead of buying store bought caramel sauce, make your own.  It is not as difficult as you might think. And once you make it from scratch, you will never buy caramel again. This is a simple recipe that has exquisite taste!  It tastes wonderful over ice cream, or even add it to brownies for a delicious treat.  Enjoy the last days of summer!! Continue reading “recipe: homemade caramel sauce” »

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One of my all time favorite snacks, or breakfasts, or even sometimes for dinner is a nice hot and fresh buttermilk biscuit slathered in butter and homemade strawberry jam.  Yum! My mouth waters at just the thought of it.  This recipe is a winner in my book.  The biscuits bake up high and moist, perfect for biscuits and gravy, slathered in jam, or just plain.  Look for my homemade strawberry jam recipe to come soon!

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If you are looking to jazz up your chocolate chip cookie recipe, here is a little hint.  Add crushed Oreo cookies to your dough.  This recipe is absolutely delicious, and you may never make your cookies without them again. You could also add crushed Nutter Butter cookies, just use your imagination.  The possibilities are endless!

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My husband planted me a beautiful garden this year and it is growing beautifully.  At the moment, it is overflowing with delicious zucchini.  My favorite use for this versatile vegetable is to make zucchini bread.  My kids devour it and I can secretly smile because they have no idea that they are eating their vegetables!  This is my go-to recipe.  It works out perfectly every time and it takes no time at all to prepare.

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