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Paleo Nutella Banana Ice Cream
This Paleo Nutella banana ice cream is so rich and creamy and, with just a few substitutes, can be enjoyed by anyone who is trying to follow a clean eating lifestyle. Just because you are trying to follow a gluten free or Paleo diet does not mean that you have to give up your favorite […]
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Espresso Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bites.
Are you looking for an afternoon snack or after workout treat that is healthy and super delicious? Try one of the espresso chocolate hazelnut energy bites. They are loaded with goodness, and so, so tasty. I’m fond of any sweet treat that is no bake. I love how quickly they come together and how well […]
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Drizzled Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
This drizzled peanut butter cup fudge is so easy to make and absolutely foolproof. If you are looking for me in December, you will likely find me in my kitchen making fudge. I love to eat it. I love to make it, and I love to take pictures of it. I’d make it year round if […]
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Slow Cooker Spiced Wine with Oranges and Cranberries
This recipe for slow cooker spiced wine with oranges and cranberries is the perfect way to ring in the New Year at our house. It is a great addition to my collection of party time crock pot recipes. It’s time to bring out the big guns for your New Year’s party. And by big guns, […]
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How to Cook the Perfect Holiday Ham
Do you want a perfect holiday ham on your table this year? Read on for some tips to make a very special treat for your family. For years, our family always had turkey at both Thanksgiving and for our Christmas meal. But a few years ago, I switched things up and decided to prepare a […]
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Eggnog Muffins – A Holiday Favorite
These eggnog muffins will be sure to become one of our holiday favorite brunch additions in years to come. Christmas morning is always special at our house. We open our Christmas gifts throughout the day, not just in one mad rush. We also stop mid morning for a nice Christmas breakfast or brunch. I LOVE […]
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Pecan Pie Cookies – A Holiday Treat
These pecan pie cookies have the delicious taste of a traditionally pecan pie, in a small size, without all the calories. My husband is a pecan pie fanatic. He loves everything about it. Except for the calories, that is. He’s been trying to lose a bit of weight and having a whole pecan pie on […]
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Funfetti Peppermint Chocolate Truffles – New Christmas Sweet Treat
These Funfetti peppermint chocolate truffles are my latest addition to a growing batch of truffle recipes. Truffles are as much a part of my holiday traditions as decorating a tree is. I love to make all kinds of these bite sized Christmas treats. They are fun to make, and look so great on a holiday […]
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My Mum’s Butterscotch pie with a Torched Meringue Topping
One of my fondest holiday memories, for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, is my mum’s butterscotch pie. The pie is rich and creamy, sweet and mum use to make batches of them every year. My mother had to make extras, or there would be none left after my brother got started on them. Celebrate the Holidays […]
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Copycat Oven Baked Southern Fried Chicken
This copycat oven fried chicken recipe, has a great flavor from a super mix of spices, but have cut way back on both calories and fat by cooking it in the oven instead of deep frying it. It reminds me of my favorite KFC chicken. I love all types of copycat recipes. It is fun […]
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Turtle Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
This turtle chocolate pumpkin cheesecake will become a family favorite to be shared from season to season. It’s a dessert made in turtle chocolate heaven. This one appeals to me so much. I lost both of my parents in less than two years. Mum’s favorite pie was pumpkin, and dad’s favorite candy was Turtles. When […]
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Cinnamon Apples and Pear Salad – Super Easy Fall Side Dishes
Looking for side dish to add to your fall lineup? Try these cinnamon apples and a pear salad. They are easy to make, super tasty and combine will with a pear salad. ‘Tis the season for easy meals in my house. I adore this time of the year, but it’s a busy one for sure. […]
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Mild Italian Sausage with Drunken Noodles
I’m in the mood for something special tonight and also want to treat my husband. He’s very fond of Italian sausages and pasta and loves them any way that I cook them for him. Tonight, I decided on a mild Italian Sausage with drunken noodles. Alright, I confess. Maybe I am in the mood for […]
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Pumpkin Swirl Mini Cheesecakes
These pumpkin swirl mini cheesecakes are the perfect compromise for him and delicious to boot! They make a great addition to any cheesecake recipes collection. One of my mother’s favorite desserts at Thanksgiving is pumpkin pie. I’ve never been much of a fan of a whole pie, (I usually eat just the filling of the […]
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Honey Garlic Dijon Chicken – Easy Chicken 30 Minuate Recipe
Today is a day when nothing short of a OMG sauce will do, and this honey garlic Dijon chicken has just that. There are many days when clean eating is my middle name. But when the fall weather sets in, all that seems to change. Pretty funny how my waist line seems to grow with […]
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Candy Corn Pretzel Balls
These candy corn pretzel balls are a delicious bite of sweet, salty, creamy fall delight. They are perfect for both Halloween and Thanksgiving. Ah yes….fall. My favorite season. There are so many reasons to look forward to fall. The cooler temperatures…all the gorgeous colors in the leaves, pumpkin decorating and oh yes…candy corn! Time to […]
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Spicy Szechuan Garlic Pepper Pork Stir Fry
This delicious garlic pepper pork stir fry has all the flavor of your favorite take away pork stir fry. But made in your kitchen, with love in 25 minutes. Why go out? Can we say sweet? Can we say spicy? What a great combination! I don’t normally care for spicy dishes but when you quiet […]
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Southern Chicken Pot Pie with a Cotton Country Corn Bread Topping
This Southern country pot pie with a corn bread crust is full of flavor and very easy to put together. Mmmm…mmmmm. Southern cooking. What is not to like! When I think of Southern food, I think of hearty dishes cooked with a lot of love (and a bit of butter!) Time to celebrate Southern cooking […]
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Tuscan Inspired Tomato Basil Chicken
This Tuscan inspired tomato basil chicken with a buttery sauce features a few leaves of the last of my summertime basil, and the delightful aroma of freshly minced garlic. May I introduce you to new favorite way to eat chicken? Oh my, oh yes, that is how I want my chicken, thank you very much! […]
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Apple Cake with Caramel Honey Glaze – Perfect for Fall
What do all these have in common: falling leaves, hoodies, carving a pumpkin, corn stalks, decorating, apples? Of course! It’s fall. My favorite time of the year. And what could make it more perfect than this honey apple cake with its delicious caramel honey glaze? It’s a keeper! Make the most of fall by treating […]
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Easy Chicken Fajitas – Recipe for Mealtime in a Hurry
These easy chicken fajitas are super tasty, super easy to prepare and one of my favorite 30 minute meals. This is such a busy time of the year. The summer is over, kids are heading back to school and there don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to […]
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Vanilla-Flavored Custard with Homemade Fruit Sauce
Yum….fresh fruit. This time of the year, the choices are so wide and the flavor is sublime. My friend Regina, who used to blog at Molly Mel, has shared with me her favorite way to dress up custard – with a seasonal homemade fruit sauce! Sometimes, less is more. This recipe shows that to perfection. […]
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Gluten Free Black Bean Pizza with Corn and Veggies
This gluten free black bean pizza is loaded up with some of the freshest ingredients around and the barbecue sauce base will have a party in your mouth, for sure. Okay, it is time to make your mouth dance. As in, what the heck did you put on that pizza that makes it taste so […]
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Pan Fried Swai with Indian Spices
This pan fried swai with Indian spices fits right into my clean eating mood. In a word, it is delicioso! For the last 10 days, I have had a case of mommy’s time out going on. Not in the way that you might think, with me taking a vacation or a must needed rest. My […]
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Taco Chicken 15 Bean Soup
This recipe for taco chicken 15 bean soup is so hearty and delicious. It makes a filling lunch or a first course before dinner. Don’t you just love it when the temperatures start to fall and you know that all the holidays are around the corner? I do, and I also love fall for the […]
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is the best of both worlds. It has the combination I like, but in moderation and it makes a great breakfast option too. You don’t have to have been reading my blog for long to know that I believe that chocolate and peanut butter are food group options. I love […]