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I'm Still Here!
I have lots of lovely recipes planned out in my head for the next few weeks. I even have some pictures lined up and ready to go from things I’ve already done. The problem is that it’s Nutcracker week. Starting tomorrow night and going until Sunday, I’ll be a dancin fool. A happy, exhausted, make-up’ed, dancin fool. …
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An Extended Thanksgiving
Because we need multiple chances to give thanks. I know it’s been pretty quiet around the kitchen lately. I’m sorry for that. I’ve really been meaning to post, honest! I could start in on all the excuses–strep throat, work, cold and snow, traveling–but that would just sound like whining. So, because it was pretty standard…
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Chicken in a Giant Biscuit
I made chicken pot pie quite often a million years ago. We got these beautiful, oven-safe bowls for our wedding, and I was super excited to make individual servings for everyone. They were so delicious, and fun to make, and easy! I would just put a ready made pie crust into each bowl, fill it…
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New Ingredients!
I love testing out new ingredients. It’s like getting a new toy as a kid, except way better because you get to eat it! I’ve never been a fan of cardamom, but I’m a firm believer that certain things taste better when they’re prepared certain ways. For instance, I absolutely adore raw carrots, but I…
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Pumpkin Seeds
I have joined the scores of food bloggers who have gone pumpkin crazy this fall. I find no shame in this fact. And it’s been really fun trying new things, like Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese. The latest in the line of new pumpkin goodies are roasted pumpkin seeds. Toasted, crunchy, and just a hint of…
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Turkey Meatloaf
Meatloaf has been a point of contention between my husband and I for quite some time. You see, it all stems back to Mom — both his and mine. This is one of those classic “That’s not how my mom did it” arguments. They make meatloaf quite differently. My mom made small rounded loaves, with…
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Feta Stuffed Chicken
Warning! The following post may not be suitable for vegan eyes or people who think raw chicken looks icky. Ok, you’ve been warned. I’ve seen, and made, recipes similar to this one. In comparison, I think this stuffed chicken left a little to be desired. Don’t get me wrong, it was good, and really easy,…
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Bagels: An In Depth Look
Remember how I told you I love my bread machine? Well, I wasn’t as forthcoming as I ought to have been. I really, really, really love my bread machine. Isn’t it beautiful? Ok, so it’s a little bit bulky. But it works magic! Honey Whole Wheat Bread? Done. Homemade pizza crust? You bet. And then…
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Easy Chili–A learning experience
The last time I attempted to make chili, it was quite the long and daunting process. There was a crock pot involved, turkey, cayenne, beans…Sounds like a good time, right? Well, I tried to get too fancy. There was also coffee and chocolate. In the chili. Yeah. Although I love those things, very much, I…
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Copy Cats and Cheaters? Sort of.
Welcome to my rant! I know that for some die hard foodies, these are some serious topics. I hope that you can read this with the same light-hearted intentions I had while writing. I’ve always had a complicated relationship with the “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” idea. When I’m imitating someone, that’s exactly…