Recipes with real food ingredients. Mostly simple. Always delicious!

Salmon stir fry over a bed of rice in a white bowl with chopsticks positioned diagonally along the top.Main DishesBurrata Caprese on a white serving plate.SaladsOverhead photo of a waffle breakfast board featuring waffles, bowls of toppings and fresh fruit.Breakfast and Brunch RecipesBlueberry and apple crumble on a white plate with spoon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.Desserts

Summer Recipes

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Hi, I’m Vanessa!

I want to help you make delicious food using real ingredients! Explore a variety of easy to follow, real-food recipes ranging from healthy eats to comfort food. Welcome to Maple + Mango – I’m so happy you’re here!

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Burrata Bruschetta with tomato basil topping on a wooden board.Appetizers and SnacksOverhead photo of a waffle breakfast board featuring waffles, bowls of toppings and fresh fruit.Breakfast and Brunch RecipesWhite plate of Halloumi Stroganoff served over rice.Comfort FoodBlueberry and apple crumble on a white plate with spoon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.DessertsA mango mojito garnished with fresh mint and slice of lime with cut mango sitting beside glass.DrinksSalmon stir fry over a bed of rice in a white bowl with chopsticks positioned diagonally along the top.Main DishesSpoon scooping sage pesto out of a small glass jar.Sauces, Dressings and SeasoningsCreamy whipped mashed potatoes in a serving bowl with serving spoon.Side DishesLoaded veggie nachos on a sheet pan with two small bowls of salsa and guacamole beside it.Vegetarian Recipes

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It’s Grilling Season!

Summer Salads

Close up of bowl containing creamy German cucumber salad (Gurkensalat) with gold salad servers.

A Family Favorite

So good you’ll want to lick the bowl!

Gurkensalat

Easy Summer Dinner Ideas

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Strawberry Recipes You Need To Try

Looking for something to make with fresh strawberries? Here are 12 easy and delicious strawberry recipes to try!

Strawberry Recipes

Drinks

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Homemade Popsicles

Spaghetti-Eis on a white plate with sprig of basil and a black spoon.

Super Fun Ice Cream Dessert

Spaghetti-Eis (aka Spaghetti Ice Cream) is a popular German ice cream sundae that looks like a plate of spaghetti. It’s so fun! Learn how easy it is to make at home.

Spaghetti-Eis

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