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Orange Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze
This Orange Bundt Cake with a light orange glaze is my latest attempt at pleasing my husband’s sweet tooth. My husband loves any type of dessert that is made with fruit. Lemon meringue pies, orange cheesecakes, apple crumble – you name it, if it has fruit in it, he’ll love it. There is something just […]
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Old Fashioned Slow Cooker Beef Stew
For me, there is nothing quite like the taste of an Old Fashioned Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Ah – the joys of using a slow cooker. When the weather is cold and you are looking for something comforting for dinner, bring out your crock pot. Cooking beef this way ends up in the most amazingly […]
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Chicken Cheese Panini Sandwich – Slimmed Down Lunch Delight
This slimmed down chicken cheese panini sandwich is my first attempt at using a panini press, and it turned out great. My daughter bought me a panini pan for Christmas. She and I often have mum-daughter dates at Panera Bread and I always choose a half panini sandwich and bowl of soup. Jess knew that […]
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Pan Seared Halibut with a Butter Dill Sauce
This recipe for Pan Seared Halibut with a Butter Dill sauce is a perfect way to serve this delicious fish, whether you are a gourmet cook or still finding your way around the kitchen. The sauce is mild but very flavorful and is made before the fish is cooked to make sure that the whole […]
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My 10 Most Popular Posts of 2016
Each year, at the end of December, I take stock of what worked (and what didn’t!) on my blog. Sometimes, I am surprised when a blog post makes my top 10 list for the past year when I wasn’t expecting it. Other times, I think “not you again” when a tried and true favorite post […]
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge has everything that you want in a fudge recipe. It’s crumbly, peanut buttery, chocolately and deliciously tasty! If you like a fudge with texture this is, hands down the best tasting fudge ever! If you love Reese’s peanut butter cups, you will want to dive right into this pan […]
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30 Minute Pork Stir Fry
This (less than) 30 minute pork stir fry is my latest international recipe, It is so easy to do and tastes just wonderful. This is such a busy time of the year with all the holiday preparation, cooking and shopping to do. To combat this, I am always looking for quick and easy dinner meals […]
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Ground Turkey Stuffed peppers
These Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers fill the comfort food need but keep health in mind at the same time! The cold temperatures that we have been experiencing lately have made me looking for some new “comfort food” creations. There is nothing quite like tucking into a hearty meal when you are chilled to the bones. […]
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Cranberry Pecan Crostini Appetizers
These lovely cranberry pecan crostini appetizers are the perfect light bite to start any special gathering of friends. Cranberries are one of those foods that always seem to find their way onto the holiday table. They are wonderful as a snack with drinks before dinner, and also make a lovely starter to a meal when […]
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Fudge Brownie Truffles
‘Tis the season for fudge, and brownies, and truffles. These Fudge Brownie Truffles combine all of my favorite tastes in one delicious brownie flavored bite. They are so tasty that they’ll deserve pride of placement on your holiday dessert table. The holidays give me an excuse to cook up a batch or two of my […]
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Sausage Garlic Parmesan Pasta – A Delicious 30 Minute Meal
This delicious Sausage Garlic Parmesan Pasta recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes, and I can also make it for my family at a cost of less than $10. What is not to like about that? My family loves any recipes that have pasta in it, and I love coming up with new ideas […]
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Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars
It’s time for some apple pie oatmeal bars! They are packed full of flavor and a perfect choice for enjoying the cooler autumn days. Apple desserts (like these apple crumble baked apples) just scream fall! It’s fall, y’all! For me, that means three months of non stop baking, decorating and general holidaying. I just […]
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Cranberry Pecan Stuffed Pork Loin Filet
This Cranberry Pecan Stuffed Pork Loin Filet is full of the taste of autumn. It has a delicious cornbread stuffing center, a nice crunch, some sweet/tartness from the cranberries, and the delicious flavor of yummy pork. Cranberries are a staple of fall and Thanksgiving. There is even a National Cranberry Relish Day on November 22. […]
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Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
It’s time for a roasted root vegetable medley. This tasty combination is the perfect fall side dish. For me, fall is the time for anything cooked in the oven. I roast vegetables all fall and winter long. Roasting veggies brings out their natural sweetness and makes it a cinch to serve them to kids who […]
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7 Bean Soup Mix plus Recipe
This 7 bean soup mix is the perfect cold weather recipe. It is rich and hearty and has a lovely spicy herb blend to give the soup a lot of flavor. Cooking with dried beans is so popular that they even have their own National Day. January 6 is celebrated each year as National Bean […]
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S’mores Trail Mix – Fun & Tasty Snack
This S’mores trail mix reminds me of the ever popular camping treat, and the kids will just love it, so it makes a wonderful after school snack. August 31 is National Trail mix day. Time to make everyone’s favorite party snack. Trail mixes are easy to find in the stores, but they are also super easy […]
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Abruzzese Italian Meatballs and Spaghetti in a Buttery Tomato Sauce
These Abruzzese Italian meatballs in my home made buttery tomato sauce are full of the taste of Italy! They are easy to prepare and have become a favorite in our house. Spaghetti recipes are some of my favorite go to meals when I want to give my family a dose of comfort food. Today we’ll […]
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10 best Bars Recipes to tempt your sweet tooth.
If you are looking for the perfect way to end a busy week night meal, here are 10 of my best bars recipes. My favorite type of desserts to make are bars and squares. The main reason is the simplicity of making them. Many bars recipes are no bake, and even the ones that require […]
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
I knew I would love this recipe for these No-Bake Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars before I even made them. They have my favorite ingredients – peanut butter and chocolate AND they are no bake. What could be better to tempt your sweet tooth? Peanut butter bars are a bit hit in our house. I […]
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Double Dark Chocolate Ice Cream – Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
This tasty double dark chocolate ice cream is dairy free, gluten free and also great for those on a vegan diet. The warm summer months are the time for a big helping of your favorite cold desserts. It is loads of fun (not to mention tasty) to dig into a bowl of creamy, rich and […]
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds – Healthy cooking Recipe
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy and nutritious snack. They are filled with nutritional goodness and are very easy to prepare. They are a great project to do with the kids, when pumpkins are in season. If you harvest pumpkins at the peak of ripeness, the seeds taste amazing. Roasted pumpkin seeds make a great […]
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Tuna Lettuce Wraps – Healthy and Gluten Free
If you are looking for a healthy, gluten free alternative to high carb wraps, try these tuna lettuce wraps. They are very tasty, packed with nutritious ingredients and so easy to make. I love that I can have several of them without breaking my calorie bank. You can’t say that with a normal wrap, can […]
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No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Try these no bake peanut butter energy bites. They are simple to make, ready in minutes and pack a nutritious boost with a taste that can’t be beat. Are you looking for a really easy to make and healthy snack that is both nutritious and super tasty? This is the recipe for you! These peanut […]
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Grilled Pork with Strawberry Peach Salsa
This recipe for grilled pork with strawberry peach salsa goes from grill to the table so quickly, but tastes like you spent hours making it. There is nothing quite like a 30 minute meal, is there? They are great for busy weeknights when you don’t want to spend extra time in the kitchen. it’s time […]
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Cajun Style Andouille Sausage Kebabs
This recipe for Cajun style andouille sausage kebabs is the perfect dish for a summer barbeque. I love sausage and peppers recipes. The combination seems just perfect for each other and they are also very easy to prepare. Today it is time to make them shish kebab style. Do you feel like a trip to […]
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Chunky Roasted Tomato Vegetable Marinara with Pasta
This chunky roasted tomato vegetable marinara sauce with pasta dish is the perfect meal for Meatless Monday (or any day of the week!) I enjoy eating meals that don’t have any meat in them, especially for lunches. I love to use roasted tomatoes in my sauces. Roasting them in the oven brings out the natural […]