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Pumpkin in the morning
Hello Fall…you know what that means…it is PUMPKIN time!! I have to say the beginning of Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Bring on the pumpkins, yummy foods and cooler weather!! A match made in pumpkin heaven… Over the next few months you will see pumpkin recipes everywhere, for everything so I thought why not start with the first meal of the day…MUFFINS (I mean breakfast)! I love pumpkin bread for sure but pumpkin muffins are my favorite. They are even better when loaded with cream cheese and chocolate. If you frequent starbucks (like I do) I am sure you have seen their pumpkin bread, cookies, scones and…
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Chili Rubbed and oh Sooooo Good
School is back in session for most everyone and that means busy weeks, busy weekends and practically no time to cook. It is crazy I don’t even have any little people and my days and nights are busier than ever. How does that happen? Maybe I am just amping up for the Holiday season. Well whatever the reason….I am here to help you. This fish is a perfect recipe for the busiest of nights. First lets rub it down… Now I love salmon on it’s own but when you rub it with a little goodness then it becomes even better. For this salmon I wanted to give it a little…
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It’s still summer
OK…I know. It is September, Starbucks has pumpkin spice latte’s coming out go their ears and halloween candy is popping up at your stores…but guys it is still officially summer!! Fall is does not start for another 15 days and that means we have just enough time for one more summer dessert (that I personally make year round). It’s all about the curd… SO I am a HUGE fan of lemon curd and always have some in my refrigerator, I use it for everything from breakfast to desserts. For me this is a staple year round, it is just so, so good! Now I know the idea of making curd…
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Drop away this Holiday weekend
Labor Day weekend is finally here. Anytime there is a 3 day weekend on the horizon I immediately start planning everything I am going to cook. and biscuits and gravy are ALWAYS on the menu. If it was up to The Hubby he would have biscuits and gravy every morning, but he settles for Holiday weekends. It’s all about the drop… If you are a maker of homemade biscuits do you roll them out or are you a fan of the drop method? Well for me personally I love both versions but a good drop biscuit is a perfect treat for a quick weekend breakfast, and The Hubby can…
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bring on the orzo…
So what are your thoughts on orzo? Do you love it as much as I do? Probably not as I am a HUGE orzo fan (along with couscous)…ok anything in the pasta family but especially orzo. It’s start in the browning… Now the orzo makes this dish special but what really takes it over the top is the chicken and creamy sauce. To start building the flavor and to make the chicken stand out it all starts with browning it. When you season it (really well) and then put it in a HOT skillet magic happens. A deep brown crust starts to form and creates a delicious seal that keeps are…
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love in the oven
When someone asks me what my favorite meal is one of my top answers is roast and potatoes. This French Onion Roast is a super yummy version of my classic recipe, and you won’t believe how easy it is. What makes this so special? Three words…French Onion Soup Mix (sorry it is 4 words). Add in this little envelope of goodness and the result is AMAZING!! It has the perfect mix of spices, salt, and onion bits giving this roast just that little something extra. You know what I am talking about that little something that makes people ask what your secret is. Who knew you secret could be so…
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in honor of all their hard work
Are you watching the Olympics? I am pretty sure I have watched more rowing and beach volleyball in the last 2 days than I have ever seen in all my life. Of course I have also watched a ton of gymnastics and swimming. I just love the swimming. I have to tell you though, I get tired just watching them. Yes, just watching them on TV I feel as if I swam a 800 fly. Yes that was me speaking swim. Honoring them… I love hearing all the stories about how the athletes got where they are now. Some started at such a young age while others jumped into their sport…
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stack it up
It is Monday!! Where did the weekend go? Also, did you know that simmer is also over? Yay…it is crazy school starts in 2 weeks. Monday needs easy…EVERYTHING When Monday rolls around I know I love it when I can feed my peeps something yummy and EASY…because lets be real who wants to slave away for hours in the kitchen on Monday. When I was growing up my mom loved making casseroles…and now I love them so much. They are perfect for a family, as they can feed a lot. They make great leftovers…meaning you can have meals for a couple of days (always a plus) and you can usually…
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Grill the weekend away…
What are your plans this weekend? Are you taking a little time away? Hanging out with friends and family? Are you grilling? In my house we will be grilling for sure…and who knows what else. Whats on the grill? Are you doing burgers (like these sliders)? How about those fries I posted yesterday? Maybe some BBQ chicken or fish? The possibilities are really endless, including the beginning of a delicious dessert like these grilled pineapples. This last week The Hubby branched out a bit and threw some veggies and sausage links on the grill…and it was AMAZING!! Sausage? The Hubby and I love Costco. We get everything from meat…
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The more spicy… the more better
Are you a sauce person? I am a HUGE sauce person. I like sauces on everything from pasta to dessert, but with fries is a must. Sauce, why? Ok, I understand that not everyone is a fan of sauce with their fries, but I urge you to just try it. There is just something so yummy about a creamy sauce paired with a crispy fry (like these grilled ones). It just that makes the experience so much better. Spicing things up For fries I like a spicy sauce. You could use jalapeño peppers, green chilies or black pepper but for this time around I used sriracha. Lately I have become…
