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My Favorite (Restaurant-Style) Salsa
Almost one year ago, I gave you a salsa recipe that we love. We still love it, but in the last month we have converted to a new favorite, that is more like the restaurant-style salsa we enjoy. I... Continue reading »
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Swiss Veggie Frittata
Breakfast is a meal that I only spend any amount of time on when Ben doesn’t have to go in to the office. Otherwise, we typically eat a quick bowl of cereal, drink a green monster smoothie,... Continue reading »
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DIY Homemade Oreo Cookies
You’ve heard me say it more than once. I love making cookies for the neighborhood kids. It’s easy to do since they are out and about, running past my dining room window every day. ... Continue reading »
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Buttery Buttermilk Biscuits
Rarely do I complain on the blog about my new living situation here in Mississippi. I’m not even sure I have shared much about it with you. Here’s the long story made short: We... Continue reading »
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Mediterranean Wrap
Earlier this year, when I was in Orlando, I fell in love. In fact, it was love at first bite. I’m talking about the Mediterranean wrap I ate at Au Bon Pain in the Orlando airport. I... Continue reading »
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DIY Homemade Chocolate Wafers
I have big plans for these cookies. Not only are chocolate wafers amazing as is, they can be used in many variations. My first batch of these were kept in the freezer, waiting for me to munch on... Continue reading »
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Pepper Jack and Double Olive Pita Pizza
When I came across this recipe to test, I didn’t have high expectations. A pizza that was heavily topped with olives? Hmmmm…it didn’t sound all that amusing. But, was I proven... Continue reading »
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bar Dessert
This, my friends, is one of our favorite desserts. It’s a favorite for Ben, because he is in love with anything that has to do with chocolate and peanut butter. It’s a favorite for... Continue reading »
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Cinnamon Chocolate Pound Cake
Otherwise known as “Mexican Chocolate Pound Cake”, this just might be the dessert you’re looking to serve this Cinco de Mayo. But, consider it also as a breakfast option. Last... Continue reading »
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Five-Minute Banana Ice Cream with Biscoff Swirls
You read that title right. In fact, it might take you less than five minutes to make this ice cream. We first introduced this quick and healthy banana ice cream recipe in Chunky Monkey form last... Continue reading »
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Layered Mediterranean Dip
Last weekend, Ben’s parents came for a visit and I wanted to make a couple of healthier recipes for their enjoyment. Although I didn’t get a chance to make everything I planned, I did... Continue reading »
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Potato, Gouda and Candied Bacon Pizza
Wow, it’s been a whirlwind of a week here at our home, and I’m going to leave you this weekend with a whirlwind of a recipe! My friend, Jamie, over at Sweet Tea & Taters... Continue reading »
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Milkaholic Baby Shower
Last August (yes, that was over 6 months ago), I threw two baby showers that I haven’t had the chance to share with you yet. I planned on giving you a recap in September, but then Labor Day... Continue reading »
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Classic Egg Salad Sandwich
This is one of my favorite childhood sandwiches. Although I had made egg salad sandwiches for Ben and I a few times in our *almost* seven years of marriage, I never followed a recipe and just mixed... Continue reading »
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Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A-hem! Can I have your attention please? I am fixin’ to share with you (yes, I’m working on my southern drawl) one of my favorite new recipes, and you do not want to miss it. You... Continue reading »
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Island Jerk Burgers with Zesty Lime Coleslaw
For the past year or so, I’ve had the privilege of testing recipes from Sargento, with the permission to share with you the ones that I end up loving (read: added to our household’s... Continue reading »
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DIY Jerk Seasoning (Dry Spice Rub)
No, I’m not calling you names. The term “jerk” here is a cooking method, such as rubbing meat with a dry rub and barbecuing over a wood fire. Recently, we tried a new recipe... Continue reading »
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Grilled Pork Kebabs with Southest Asian Marinade
It’s grilling season, folks, and I can’t be more excited! Who am I kidding? It’s grilling season year-round here. I guess I’m just more excited now because I know more... Continue reading »
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Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns
“Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns! One ‘a penny, two ‘a penny, Hot cross buns!” Was that the first song you learned on your musical instrument? Unless you’re a natural... Continue reading »
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Italian Easter Bread
Easter is here! Now that Ben and I have our own family, we are excited to start our own holiday traditions. This bread made its mark with us this week, and I won’t be surprised if we... Continue reading »
