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Roasted Rosemary and Olive Oil Carrots
These roasted rosemary carrots have a lovely sweet flavor. They will be a nice addition to your Thanksgiving menu. They make a great side dish for your favorite protein and I also love to add roasted carrots to salads for a warm autumn lunch choice. Roasting any vegetable brings out its lovely sweetness and these […]
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw – Cinco de Mayo Recipe
This recipe for spicy shrimp tacos uses a salad slaw base that is full of nutritious and healthy veggies. It is the perfect dish for Cinco de Mayo! It’s easy to put together with a lime honey dressing that is zesty and delicious. Are you a busy cook? You will love that this shrimp recipe […]
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Orange Rosemary Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Two of my favorite recipes in one dish – orange rosemary chicken and garlic mashed potatoes – what more could one ask for? Well, making it a skinny recipe might help too, and I have done just that! The chicken breasts are beautifully flavored with oranges and rosemary, and the potatoes are smooth and creamy […]
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Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheddar Cheese – Party Appetizer
These delicious stuffed mushrooms would make a great side vegetable or a party appetizer. Use white button mushrooms that hold up well to fillings. Mushrooms are one of my favorite vegetables to use for small bites to start a party. The cap of a mushroom is the perfect place to add all sorts of ingredients […]
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Roasted Pork Loin with Mint Sauce and Plums
Roasted Pork loin is so delicious when combined with any type of fruit. This recipe, which uses plums, also adds a mint sauce for extra taste and flavor. Pork loin is very low in fat and perfect for those on an eating plan to lose weight. Some even call pork loin the other white meat. […]
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Grilled Pork Chops with Herb Garlic Rub
These grilled pork chops are sure to become one of your favorite barbecue recipes. They are moist and delicious and the garlic rub gives them a very savory taste. Bone in pork chops gives this recipe an extra burst of flavor. And when you add a herb garlic rub to the mix, you have a […]
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Chicken Pizza with Artichokes Mushrooms and Peppers
This chicken pizza recipe is full of flavor and goodness. It has a nice mix of garden fresh veggies to up the nutritional content and keep the calories down when compared to heavier toppings. No need to get take away pizza. Pizzas are very easy to make at home and you can use ingredients that […]
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Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Omelette
This mushroom and caramelized onion omelette makes a great breakfast or brunch treat. The tender omelette is stuffed with mushrooms and caramelized onions as well as cream and Havarti cheese. An omelette (or omelet) is a type of egg dish often served at brunch or breakfast. Omelettes are made with beaten eggs which are cooked […]
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Tilapia Piccata with Wine and Capers
This recipe for Tilapia piccata is very versatile. Just substitute any white fish such as flounder or sole. The recipe is easy and elegant. The wine and capers add a lovely piquant sauce to the dish and makes the meal perfect for a fancy dinner. Piccata is an Italian word (sometimes spelled pichotta) which means […]
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Best Brownie Recipes
Who can resist them? Cakey on the outside and fudgy in the middle, these brownie recipes really are the best! Brownies are popular good reason. There are few other desserts that appeal widely across the spectrum of tastes when compared to brownies! Fortunately, they are very easy to make, too! Most of these recipes can […]
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Uses for Aluminum Pie Plates in the Garden
Aluminum disposable pie plates are recycled all the time to use as trays for left overs. But they are also very useful in the garden, as well. I love to find neat garden uses for common household items. There are so many things that we throw away that can be put to good use around […]
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19 Easy Vegetable Gardening Tips
The middle of summer is the peak time for vegetable gardening. This type of garden gives us loads of fresh vegetables to use in healthy recipes. But an amazing garden doesn’t just happen by planting seeds. These 19 easy vegetable gardening tips will make sure that your crop is amazing this year. If you like […]
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Home made Giardiniera Mix
This recipe for home made giardiniera mix is sure to become a favorite. The recipe features crisp, zesty pickled vegetables with garlic and chili peppers in cider vinegar. Giardiniera makes a lovely side dish to accompany sandwiches and wraps. It’s great to add to tacos and works beautifully on an antipasto platter. Home made Giardiniera […]
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Best Chocolate Desserts – My Favorites
I admit it. I am a chocoholic. I love any kind of chocolate desserts. (and if you team it with peanut butter, I’m a goner for good.) My favorite desserts always seem to have chocolate in them. Even though chocolate has been touted as being a no-no when it comes to healthy eating, that opinion […]
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Easy DIY Garden Projects
These easy DIY garden projects are all simple to do but have an elegant look when finished. Most require just a few tools and can be done in a few hours on a weekend. I love to craft, but never have much time for intricate projects. I enjoy those that require just a few supplies […]
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Red Cocktails and Drinks – My Favorites
Red Cocktails are the perfect choice for both Valentine’s Day , Cinco de Mayo and Christmas. But don’t stop there. I enjoy them all year long! Bloody Mary – Sangria – Strawberry Daiquiri…What do these drinks have in common? They are all cocktail recipes, all red, dramatic and all so delicious. Razzmatazz Red – These […]
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Mimosa Trees Are Rampant Seeders
Mimosa trees are one of those trees that you either love or hate. They are considered by some to be “trash trees” because of their short lifespan. They also have weak wood which breaks easily in high winds, and are vulnerable to disease. To make it worse, they are a rampant spreader, sending out hitchhiker […]
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Did Bees Cause This Lily to Change Colors?
Bees are extraordinary creatures. They move from plant to plant transferring pollen, making sure that the species thrives. They are so necessary in our gardens and it is a shame that their numbers are decreasing in part due to huge mega farming operations, loss of their habitats and pesticide use. One of the Fans of […]
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Inspirational Quotes about Happiness
It is often said that happiness is a choice….a state of mind. Some people find it illusive but just look within and it’s usually there. Even the term inspirational happiness quotes just puts a smile on my face. Quotes and inspirational sayings are very popular with my readers so I am always on the lookout […]
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Savory Barbecue Pork Ribs
This recipe for barbecue pork spare ribs is an easy as them come. Just cook the ribs in the oven, then marinate with the sauce and barbecue on the grill. You can even cook them the day before and then quickly grill the next evening for a fast and easy meal. It’s Grilling Time! Try […]
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Salmon Steaks with Roasted Veggies
This recipe for salmon steaks with roasted vegetables is colorful and super healthy. Salmon is my favorite fish. I love the richness and color of the flesh and the flavor is so delicious. This fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and is a good source or protein and potassium. Salmon Steaks with Roasted […]
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Best Organization Tips for the Home
These household organization tips show how to save space and have items ready when you are ready to use them. There is nothing like a well organized home – especially on Organize Your Home Day on January 14. Good organization makes every task just that little bit easier to accomplish and saves so much time. Keep […]
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My Test Garden Transformation in July
Earlier this year, I wrote about a test garden that I will be having in my back yard. I am using the garden bed to grow all sorts of things as test plants for the blog posts that I write. Some grow well there and some don’t like it at all, but everything gives me […]
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Japanese Silver Grass – Graceful Perennial with Winter Appeal
Japanese Silver Grass – Miscanthus sinensis – is a perennial plant that has variegated green and white striped leaves and huge plumes in the fall that stall well above the top of the plant. The plant can be used to hide neighboring views and completely cover a chain link fence. It also has lots of winter […]
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Asparagus Pepper Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Recipe
This asparagus and pepper stuffed portobello mushroom recipe is both healthy and impressive. You could serve it to a vegetarian by itself or a meat eater with a steak—and both would b equally happy. It is quick and easy to prepare and really filling. Printable recipe – Asparagus Pepper Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Looking for a […]
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6 Ingenious Campfire Starters
These campfire starters use common household items to get the fire going quickly. There is nothing quite like sitting around a campfire, having a drink, exchanging jokes and just generally enjoying the outside. Sometimes getting that fire to start can sometimes be a bit of a task. Try these ideas to get your campfire roaring […]