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Spaghetti & Meatballs ~ It’s what’s for dinner!

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Having a pot of tomato sauce on the stove reminds me so much of weekends at my grandparents’ house. The aroma fills the air and takes me back to those days of my youth, when I would watch my grandfather … Continue reading

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Fresh Strawberry Pie ~ simple & delicious!

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INGREDIENTS
1 pie crust (I used Pillsbury ready-made)
2 to 3 baskets of fresh strawberries
1 6-oz package Strawberry Jello
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Grilled Tri-Tip with Chimichurri Sauce

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This is definitely one of my favorite sauces. I absolutely love the bright flavor combination of fresh parsley and lemon. The vibrant color just seems to entice me further. Not only is this sauce perfect on beef, it’s great on … Continue reading

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The Best Buttermilk Pancakes

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This morning we were all in the mood for some pancakes. Below is my favorite recipe and they always turn out perfectly!  I had bought a large bin of fresh blueberries so I decided to make some blueberry syrup (I … Continue reading

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Stuffed Pork Chops

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  We’re having our stuffed pork chops with steamed carrots (a little butter & salt) and applesauce. There’s something about pork chops that always makes me want to have them with applesauce. Go figure? We usually have pork chops with … Continue reading

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Homemade Ketchup

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I never buy ketchup anymore, when I can make my own so easily. It’s fun to make and it tastes so much better! My family really enjoys the flavor of the added Tabasco, which is totally optional. In the past … Continue reading

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Blueberry Muffins

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Is there anything better that fresh warm muffins out of the oven? Well, maybe ~ but this morning they were a hit! I really enjoyed my early session of baking. Everyone else was still asleep as I was downstairs in … Continue reading

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Barbecue Chicken Pizza – Quick & Easy

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  This is perfect for a quick lunch and it’s so yummy! I love all the flavors together.  I usually make my own pizza crust, but store bought is fine. For this pizza I used the Boboli Pizza Crust and … Continue reading

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Miso Cod with Sushi Rice, Steamed Spinach & Baby Carrots

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  I love the flavor of miso.  This is what we had for lunch today.  It was really easy to prepare and super delicious!  The spinach was steamed with just a little bit of water in the sauté pan.  The … Continue reading

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Leftover Vegetables = Vegetable Soup

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Most of the time we have veggies leftover from dinner. Not really enough to save for another serving, but I feel bad just throwing it away.  I dislike wasting food/money, especially in this economy. So now, no matter how small … Continue reading

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Horseradish Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup sour cream ¼ cup prepared horseradish salt and pepper, to taste hot sauce, optional METHOD Whip the cream until it starts to get thick.  Stir in the sour cream and horseradish. Taste and … Continue reading

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Snappy Ginger Cookies

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It’s funny the number of people who have tried these cookies thinking that they don’t like ginger cookies… and they end up loving these! They are especially good while they’re still warm (of course), but I equally love them with … Continue reading

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2 Great Banana Recipes: Banana Split Cake and Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Do you suffer from Banana Syndrome? This is what seems to happen on a weekly basis in our house…  buy new bananas, a few don’t get eaten and there they are ~ waiting, not sure what their fate will be. … Continue reading

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