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Pumpkin +Caramel = Perfect Fall Brownies
November is finally here and everything Fall is filling our homes and feeds on social media. I don’t know about you but between the political posts and the pumpkin posts that is about all I have seen. Well I don’t have anything political to share with you but I do have a pumpkin post for you. Don’t worry though it has chocolate too, so I hope thats ok. Pumpkin Brownies? Yep, you read that right…we are making Pumpkin Brownies today. I love baking with pumpkin. It adds so much moisture without all the fat of butter or oil and without altering the taste. If you are trying to lighten a…
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Roasted Balsamic Veggie Goodness
Over the last few years I have learned to LOVE veggies. I love them raw, grilled & steamed but my favorite is roasted. And these roasted veggies are my ALL TIME FAVORITE!! Good for you… Now we all know that veggies are a good choice but when you make them extra yummy they become a GREAT choice. The key to make them even better than normal is all in the seasoning. Just a little goes a long way. So with a little extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder you can take ordinary and make it extra-ordinary. Since the veggies are loaded with goodness for you splurge…
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An Update for Taco Tuesday
Does your family have Taco Tuesday every week? I love the idea and just may have to make it a weekly deal in our home…especially is this taco skillet was on the menu. No Mess… I don’t know about you but one of my least favorite things about hard (& some soft) tacos is how messy they can be. Don’t get me wrong I am a fan of messy food (sometimes the messier the better) but not when all the yummy is in the mess and not in my mouth. You know what I’m talking about…when you take the first bite of the taco and all the best parts (the…
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rice gone wild
Are you a rice or a potato person? I am 90% of the time a potato gal except when we are talking about wild rice. not in a box? There is always a box of that Uncle’s Wild Rice in my pantry. I sometimes whip it up for a quick side. It may have been fixed it for my lunch a couple of times as well. I mean it really is just a perfect little side (or lunch)….and then I discovered something at the store one day. Just imagine it I am walking down the grain aisle to grab some couscous and sitting right there is a bag of wild rice. But wait, it’s…
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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…
