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Pumpkin Cheesecake

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I’m a cheesecake lover. My husband doesn’t love it as much as I do… until now. This cheesecake was so delicious I happily gave half of it to our neighbors (or else we would have eaten it all). The neighbors … Continue reading

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Stir-Fried Asian Eggplant

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I love eggplant. I was craving an Asian eggplant dish I would sometimes get for lunch in Los Angeles. I was determined to duplicate it… and here it is. It tasted even better than I remembered! ☺ If you’re on … Continue reading

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2 day Giveaway – Win this beautiful APRON today!

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Quick & Easy Giveaway This Giveaway is over and the lucky winner is entry #8. Congratulations to MARY RIOS! What do I win? This gorgeous Kay Dee Designs Domestic Diva Embroidered Apron. “Domestic Diva” is embroidered on the front of … Continue reading

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Mint Pie with Oreo Mint Cookie Crust (no bake pie)

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I never used to like Mint, except for candy canes and tea… but for the last couple of years I actually crave mint things and love them! That being said, I recently bought a package of Mint Oreo Cookies. I … Continue reading

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Homemade Honey Bran Muffins… just like Mimi’s Restaurant

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When we lived in Los Angeles I would buy bran muffins from Il Fornaio, they were so good. Then we moved to Tennessee, and I started buying bran muffins from Mimi’s Restaurant. My husband likes to have a bran muffin … Continue reading

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Cooking with Hickory Nuts (Hickory Nut Milk, that is)

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I’ve been wanting to do a post about Hickory Nuts ever since my husband brought a bag of them home (to Los Angeles) after he had visited his hometown in Tennessee. That was over 2 years ago! Now we’re living … Continue reading

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Wild Mushroom Soup with Cilantro Dumplings using Pacific Foods Soup Starter

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I’ve always been a fan of Pacific Foods, so I jumped onboard when I found out they were sponsoring a contest using their Soup Starters! I received samples of their Vegetable Pho Soup Starter and their Tortilla Soup Starter… and … Continue reading

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Sausage & Bean Soup with Pacific Foods Tortilla Soup Starter

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Sausage & Bean Soup topped with a Poached Egg This is my second entry into the Pacific Foods contest. My first entry was Wild Mushroom Soup with Cilantro Dumplings using their Vegetable Pho Soup Starter. This time I’m using Pacific … Continue reading

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Easy & Delicious Mole Sauce using Pacific Foods Organic Tortilla Soup Starter

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This is my final entry in the Pacific Foods challenge and I have to say… I saved the BEST for last! This was our dinner and it’s so delicious!! Definitely one of my new favorites. This mole sauce came together … Continue reading

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Homemade Green Bean Casserole – the BEST!!

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Fall is upon us and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s my favorite time of year. If you’re like me, you grew up with certain family traditions and favorites at the holiday table. I always remember Green Bean … Continue reading

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Homemade Beef Stew served in a Pie Crust

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There just something about homemade stew that’s comforting, especially in the fall & winter months. Whenever I make stew I always serve it with some type of bread, to sop up all the saucy goodness. But this time I decided … Continue reading

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Crepes 2 Ways – Savory or Sweet

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Crepes are super easy to make. They may be intimidating for some people, but once you’ve made them you won’t believe how super simple they are. The great thing about crepes is you can make them ahead of time. Then … Continue reading

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Kale Chips

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Ok, so kale is healthy for you and you should eat more. But, my husband doesn’t really like the flavor of kale, no matter how I’ve prepared it…. until now. I went to the Farmers’ Market and bought some incredible … Continue reading

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