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Savory Cheeseburger Pie
My husband is English and loves a traditional Shepherd’s pie. This recipe for cheeseburger pie is a take on that dish made into an American version. The dish is simple to do. I make it the way I make shepherd’s pie…a bit of this and a bit of that. Whatever is in the fridge or […]
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Hash Brown Potatoes – Great Breakfast Dish
Looking for an easy recipe for hash browns to cook for a Sunday Brunch? These delicious hash brown potatoes are so simple to make and the fresh herbs make them taste just great. Sunday morning is a special time for us at our house. We normally go out to eat for breakfast as a treat […]
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Bakery Style Jumbo Chocolate Chip Muffins
Bakery style muffins are certainly not designed for those on a diet. Those babies are enormous. This recipe for jumbo chocolate muffins gives you the indulgence of those big muffins without the price tag that goes along with them. They make a great breakfast on the go. The jumbo chocolate chip muffins are easy to […]
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Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream Topping
This strawberry shortcake is one that my mother made each summer when the fresh strawberries started appearing in the supermarkets. It is our family’s most favorite summer time dessert and is lovingly called “Grammy’s Shortcake” by all her grandchildren. Fresh strawberries make such a great addition to desserts. They are fresh and naturally low in […]
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Grilled Rosemary Garlic Pork Chops
It is that time of the year again – barbeque grilling season!. Spring has (finally) sprung and if you go for a walk in the evening, most likely, you well be surrounded by the smell of barbecues making their evening meals. We love to barbecue at our house. We do it all year long. (every […]
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Easy Pistachio and Almond Cake Recipe
Remember the old Mounds saying: Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don’t? Well, sometimes I feel like home made cooking and sometimes I don’t. On those days I will make recipes by the semi home made cooking method. (as in taking short cuts ’cause I am pressed for time.) This recipe for […]
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Sour Cream Banana Bread with Walnuts
I love recipes that make use of overripe produce that might otherwise be destined for the garbage bin. This sour cream Banana bread is a great recipe for the frugal cooks out there. It makes a great snack and easy breakfast on the go. Sour Cream Banana Bread This banana bread starts as a thick, […]
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Savory Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This savory slow cooker pot roast has a flavor that cannot be beat. The meat cooks beautifully, and ends up being fork tender and full of flavor. There is nothing quite like crock pot recipes for easy cooking and superb flavor. Plus the house smells great while the meal is cooking. Crock pot cooking […]
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Easy Chicken Enchiladas
I’m in the mood for Mexican tonight. Well, I am in the mood for Mexican every night, but tonight I am doing something about the yen. Mexican food is so rich and delicious. I love cooking it because I can adjust the spice exactly the way I want it, instead of letting a cook in […]
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Savory Italian Meatballs and Spaghetti
Normally, when I make spaghetti recipes, I just make a meat based marinara sauce with freshly roasted tomatoes. It is fairly easy to make and I don’t need to spend a lot of time on it but it tastes great. But there are times when I feel like going to the effort of making large […]
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Decadent Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
There is nothing quite like cookies and a glass of milk is there? Just seeing a cookie with a tall glass beside it reminds me of my childhood. And if the cookies are double chocolate chunk, the memory turns into an adult occasion. Don’t get me wrong, the kids will loves these double chocolate chunk […]
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Tomato Avocado Chicken with Melted Cheese
I love easy chicken meals. It seems that we eat chicken several times a week and I’m always on the look out for new and interesting ways to prepare it that are fast and easy. This recipe for chicken with a tomato avocado layer on top and melted cheese is super easy and tastes delicious. […]
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Peanut Chicken Pasta with Fresh Vegetables
Here is another of my short cut recipes. (as in full of flavor but short on time) This time I am using a great time saver from A Taste of Thai – their peanut sauce mix. This mix makes great tasting stir fries, is super on baked chicken and can be used in a host […]
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Bantam Weight Chicken Salad
The Bantam Weight Chicken salad is a copycat recipe from one of my daughter’s and my favorite cafes. It is very tasty with grilled chicken and veggies on fresh greens with most of the veggies from my garden. Add some home made croutons and you have a very satisfying meal. Printable Recipe – Bantam Weight […]
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Easy Slow Cooker Recipes – Delicious Crock Pot Meals
What could be better than a recipe where you put the ingredients in a slow cooker and come home to a great meal at night? Days and days of easy slow cooker recipes! These crock pot meals are as close to set in and forget it as you can get. I love to prepare slow […]
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Easy Baked Salmon with Soy Sauce and Maple Syrup
This recipe for Baked salmon with soy sauce and maple syrup is easy to make and so delicious. Just four ingredients are all that you need to make this dish easy enough for a busy week night by also fine for any special dinner party. The salmon marinates for an hour in the fridge and […]
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Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Milk
Feeling as though the tropics are beckoning you to get out of the cold weather? This amazing chicken recipe uses the flavor of chicken infused with soy sauce and coconut milk to give you a wonderfully delicious dinner. Treat yourself to Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Just marinate the chicken in the morning and let the flavors […]
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Today’s Featured Recipe: Gluten Free Treat – Pão de Queijo
It’s featured recipe time. This one comes from my friend who used to blog at an international recipe site called Molly Mel. Regina is a fabulous cook and many of her recipes are Brazilian in nature. Most are easy to do and look just delicious. Regina submitted this gluten free treat called Pão de Queijo. […]
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Slow Cooker Beef stew
Ah…crock pot recipes! Pop the ingredients into a big pot, smell them cooking all day long and have a meal all prepared at dinner time. What is not to like? This Crock pot beef stew is one of my favorite ways to get dinner on the table in a very easy way. Crock pot cooking […]
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Easy Brown Sugar and Garlic Pork Chops
I love easy recipes. My time is limited and, although I love to cook, sometimes I just don’t have much time to devote to it. (especially this time of the year when I love being out in the garden.) This recipe for brown sugar and garlic pork chops is a very easy recipe. It is […]
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Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Beef Stroganoff has proven itself again and again to be a classic, well loved and tasty dish. This recipe uses ground beef instead of sirloin strips for a less expensive version. But don’t let that fool you. The taste is all there! This recipe is as easy to make as one of your packaged hamburger […]
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My Collection of Fudge Recipes
These delicious fudge recipes bring to mind everyone’s three favorite fudge words: smooth, creamy, and decadent. How can you resist them, particularly during the holidays when making fudge is a favorite thing to do? Whether it be chocolate, peanut butter (my favorite) or some other style, these recipes will tempt even the sweetest kind of […]
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Bread Recipes – Easy Recipes to Make a Home
“Man does not live by bread alone” so the saying goes. But with this list of my favorite bread recipes, one might have to reconsider this. I have to admit it – I love bread. I would find it difficult to eat a grain free diet. To me, there is nothing quite like the smell […]
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3 Cheese Chicken Penne with Alfredo Sauce
This recipe for 3 cheese chicken penne with Alfredo sauce is a copy cat version of one of my favorite Applebee recipes. It is rich and creamy and very easy to prepare. We go out to dinner every Sunday night to give me a day off cooking. We try not to spend too much since […]
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Steel Head Trout with Lemon Parmesan Sauce
Steel head trout is a favorite of mine. Many people think it is a form of salmon because of the color, which is so similar, but it is a form of rainbow trout. It is rich and delicious and gives you more than your daily dose of omega 3 fatty acids. This recipe for Steel […]
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Taco Salad in Edible Tostada Bowls
Years ago, I went out for lunch with some teaching friends of mine. One of the items on the menu was a taco salad. Believe it or not, I had never heard of this delightful concoction. Ever since then, when I eat Mexican, I often choose this as my order. I love the taste of […]