Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Salad

Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Salad

The summer season is here, and for many of us, it means time for backyard BBQs and potlucks.  Backyard BBQs and potlucks are my favorite time to try out new recipes and experiment with the guests. If I go home with an empty bowl, it was a hit, and a full bowl means that I …

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Baked Carrot Cake Donut

Carrot Cake Donut

When I was younger, my mom would make us donuts as a treat.  She didn’t make them often, but when she did, we would all do just about anything to get one hot out of the fryer.  Generally, they were dipped in a cinnamon-sugar mix or powdered sugar, but once in a while, she would …

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Chocolate French Macaron Recipe with Toffee

Chocolate French Macaron Recipe with Toffee

I grew up baking macaroons once in a while and was intrigued when I ran across a new cookie called a macaron.  At first, I swore it was a typo, but the macaron didn’t look a thing like what I had grown up eating, nor did it taste the same.  Which is better?  Well, I …

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Aqua Fresca Fruit Drink 3 Ways

Aqua Fresca Fruit Drink

The weather is finally changing, and we don’t seem to have any snow in the forecast, which leads me to look for some fun new cool drinks for the boys and me to enjoy.  I’m looking forward to getting the deck furniture out in a couple of weeks to sit out there and work while …

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Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

I don’t know about you for sure, but I love take-out! It often gives me a chance to have things prepared quickly that I don’t often get at home. However, the problem with this for me is that I don’t live anywhere near a take-out restaurant. It’s 25 miles to the nearest grocery store, so …

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Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe

Homemade Flour Tortillas

One thing my house doesn’t run out of is tortillas.  They have so many uses and are a family favorite for various reasons.  Not only do they taste great, but they sure do make into a meal in a hurry!  The whole household prefers this homemade flour tortilla recipe to store-bought any day.  Tortillas can …

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Bananas Foster Bread Recipe

Bananas Foster Bread

How does one get the traditional flavors of Bananas Foster without lighting their dessert on fire?  This Bananas Foster Bread Recipe is just the thing.  Don’t get me wrong, I do love the desired effect that bananas foster originated with. Whipping up a sauce of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark rum, and banana liqueur and …

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Homemade Banana Cream Pie

Homemade Banana Cream Pie

Welcome back to everyone who has been enjoying their Spring Break, and enjoy for those who are just starting.  On Saturday, we came back to give the kids a day of rest before they head back to school, and I must admit that this mama was happy about that!  This is my 4th time in …

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Macadamia Nut Easter Candy Bark

Macadamia Nut Easter Candy Bark

Easter is upon us, and it’s always a fun time for some special treats.  I love Christmas and all, but I think that the Spring colors make Easter baking even more fun.  The boys are willing to do anything to get in the kitchen with me, but the Spring colors seem to bring more excitement …

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Egg Shaped Easter Cake

Individual Easter Cakes in white chocolate icing with sprinkles

It’s time to start thinking about Easter, and I am getting my boys into the mood with this fun Semi-Homemade Easter Egg Shaped Cake.  Not only do I get to spend time with them in the kitchen, which is always a joy (despite the mess), but it gives us time to talk about the true …

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