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Homemade Caramel Apples with Salted Peanuts & Dark Chocolate

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I’ve always loved the fall. As a little girl growing up in Maryland, I loved having 4 seasons that actually changed. After living in California for all of my adult life, that was something I really missed… along with a … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Spice Cake

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It’s October 1st. Fall is definitely here and I’m happy about that. The summer here in Tennessee was brutal for a California girl like me. Especially since we don’t have our swimming pool in yet. Between the humidity, high temperatures … Continue reading

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Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbread

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  Figs are in season and they’re one of my favorite fruits. They were on sale at the grocery store… buy one container and get one free. So, of course I had to get two containers. Although I love them … Continue reading

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Cooking with “Outta The Park Sauce”

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I entered a contest on Outta The Park Sauce’s Pinterest Page and won! I’m sure glad I did because that is how I discovered the best BBQ Sauce ever. Seriously, this stuff is incredibly delicious. It comes in “Original” and … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Biscuits

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I’m a starch lover… that means potatoes, pasta and bread!! Nothing makes my breakfast more complete than having fresh, warm, homemade biscuits. I’ve got a recipe that

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Bacon Gravy

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All week long it’s fruit and bran muffins for breakfast ~ so when the weekend rolls around, I tend to make nice hearty breakfasts. It’s a Sunday morning and we’re having scrambled Eggs, Bacon and homemade Whole Wheat Biscuits. I … Continue reading

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Squash Casserole

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Squash is such a wonderful vegetable, and it’s really inexpensive. The squash I used in this dish was dirt cheap… meaning I grew it in the garden.   This recipe can be

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Rustic Cabbage Soup

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Fall is in the air and my food usually reflects that. It was a rainy day and I wanted something comforting and warm. This cabbage soup sure did the trick! I made it for lunch for my husband and myself.

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Crispy Onion Rings with Buttermilk Dipping Sauce

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Who doesn’t love onion rings? I really don’t think it’s fair that they take a back seat to French Fries!! When I made these onion rings, we

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Coconut Cream Pie

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This has got to be the best Coconut Cream Pie I’ve ever had. It wasn’t overly sweet, which is usually a big turn off for me. I had an urge to bake something yesterday and I kept trying to decide… … Continue reading

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Baba Ganoush

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I love Mediterranean foods of all types. One of my favorites is Baba Ganoush. Eggplant or Aubergine (as it is called) is one of my favorite vegetables! Well, it’s actually a fruit, although most people think of it as a … Continue reading

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Transylvanian Goulash

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Yes, Transylvania is the land of the vampires. I’ve always been fascinated at the notion of vampires. I’m not alone in this as evidenced by the popularity of vampire shows today. Actually, the first book that I ever read myself … Continue reading

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Apple Crostata

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I love the aroma that fills the house when I’m baking anything that has apples and cinnamon. It’s such a comforting, warm feeling. There’s nothing easier than making a simple Crostata. It’s all the deliciousness of pie, but

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