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Oatmeal Coconut Date Cookies
A funny thing happened when I visited my local produce market a while back. I was finished shopping, had paid for my goods, and was heading to the car when the owner of the market told me to wait up.... Continue reading »
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Asian BBQ Ribs with Stir Fry Vegetables and Rice
Do you like short ribs? I like short ribs. Okay, let’s get real, I love them. They are such a versatile cut with so many possibilities. They can be braised in a red wine sauce or cooked low... Continue reading »
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Blueberry Almond French Toast Bake
Imagine blissfully lying in bed after sleeping in late, listening to the quiet rumblings of your husband and children working away in the kitchen. The house smells of coffee and the savory breakfast... Continue reading »
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Behind the Scenes with McCormick Gourmet and a New Product Giveaway!
I recently had what I consider to be one of the most exciting opportunities that has ever come my way. It involved the brand new line of McCormick Gourmet Recipe Mixes, Allrecipes, and a couple of... Continue reading »
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Chicken Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa
Cinco de Mayo is less than a week away and I’m feeling the vibe. The sun is shining, spring is in the air, and we have an excellent excuse to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas. Mexican food... Continue reading »
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Strawberries and Cream Cake
We were catapulted straight into summer with blazing hot temperatures last weekend so we headed out to our local farmers’ market and strolled under gorgeous blue skies. One of my absolute,... Continue reading »
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Pizza Chicken
This is an oldie but goodie that I’ve made ever since Boy #1 and #2 were small, cute, and agreeable. This was a time long, long ago before they turned into tall, grumbling teenage boys. Have... Continue reading »
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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars and Gold Bold With Butter
This month Allrecipes has partnered with Go Bold with Butter in support of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board in partnership with America’s Dairy Farmers. This means that I have been asked to try... Continue reading »
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Seattle and Allrecipes
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to Seattle and visit the home of Allrecipes corporate offices last week. I brought Paul along for the ride and this was our first time in Seattle but... Continue reading »
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Seattle Bound
Monday, I’ll be boarding a plane and heading to Seattle for a video shoot. Three ladies that I’ve known for quite some time online through the Allrecipes website and the Allstars/Brand... Continue reading »
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Thai Chicken Salad
If you’ve got a California Pizza Kitchen anywhere in your vicinity I highly recommend going there immediately and ordering the Thai Crunch Salad. Every time we go, I scour the menu thinking... Continue reading »
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
As much as I love them, I try to stay away from soups with a cream base. There are some people who live in this house who are not afraid of cream and LOVE broccoli cheese soup. These people I speak... Continue reading »
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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
I have always been drawn to tomatillo salsa. There’s just something about the texture and slightly tart, sweet flavor that makes it impossible for me to stop dipping chip after chip. It also... Continue reading »
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Guinness Corned Beef
Even though I mixed things up a bit this year by making an incredibly delicious Guinness Beef Stew, it just wouldn’t seem like St. Patrick’s Day without corned beef. Many years ago I... Continue reading »
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Fresh Fruit Kabobs
This is more an idea than a recipe but I was so happy with it that I wanted to share it with you all. Especially those of you who have kids that play sports, do scouts, or any other activitiy where... Continue reading »
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Guinness Beef Stew
If you feel like doing something besides corned beef for St Patrick’s Day this year, have I got something for you! I came across this Cooking Light recipe and thought I’d give it a whirl... Continue reading »
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French Chocolate Cake
This is an interesting little cake. Somewhat rustic but completely refined at the same time. It is nearly flourless, which results in a dense, chocolately cake but it’s suprisingly light in... Continue reading »
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Lasagna For Two
I know what you’re thinking. What is a woman with a house full of hungry men doing with a recipe called Lasagna For Two. Let me explain. This scaled down lasagna baked in a loaf pan should also... Continue reading »
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Serendipity Bread
I promise I will move on from my obsession with feta cheese soon but I came across this on Allrecipes and I just couldn’t stop myself. The name drew me in, I saw that it had feta, and then it... Continue reading »
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Small Bites For Oscar Night
Billy Crystal is hosting the Oscars this year and I could not be happier! He hosted in 1992. I know this with all certainty because it was one of the most memorable years of my life. I was pregnant... Continue reading »
