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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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Corned Beef and Cabbage

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  I love corned beef!  So, we don’t just have it for St. Patrick’s Day at our house, we have it many times during the year.  I always make extra because nothing beats a warm corned beef sandwich on fresh … 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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Butternut Squash Soup

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Butternut squash sure makes a tasty soup. I’m amazed how many people have never even tried butternut squash! INGREDIENTS 1 Butternut Squash 1 Tbsp Butter 1 clove Garlic, diced 1 Shallot, diced 4 cups Vegetable Broth 1 cup Cream or … Continue reading

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Fresh Pan-Fried Trout

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Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. On tonight’s menu: Pan-Fried Trout with Wild Rice and Steamed Green Beans. This is my favorite way to prepare trout. It enhances the fish, allowing the delicate flavor to shine through. … Continue reading

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Salad with Tuna & Hardboiled Eggs

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Spring is the in the air. It’s a gorgeous day in Los Angeles, 82 degrees. In warmer weather I naturally gravitate toward having more salads. Today I made a salad with tuna and hard-boiled eggs. It was so refreshing and … Continue reading

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Cure for the Stinky Kitchen Sponge!

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Nothing is worse that the smell of a stinky kitchen sponge.  It happens after time, and when excess water is left in the sponge. The sponge still looks perfect, but the rancid smell is horrible. It’s awful when you use … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Chicken

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  For this recipe I used chicken thighs and drumsticks. I prefer the chicken thighs because to me they are more moist and flavorful, but you can use any chicken pieces you like. This is a quick and easy chicken … Continue reading

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