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Pumpkin Pasta is a must for Fall
SO it is no secret that I love PUMPKIN everything. Literally I am the one who gets tears in her eyes when PSL makes it debut at starbucks each Fall. I am also that girl who goes to Trader Joes and buys EVERYTHING pumpkin they have (even the dog treats). My last shopping trip… There was also a pumpkin kringle in there. I just CANNOT get enough pumpkin!! Really in Pasta? So I am a BIG, BIG pumpkin and pasta fan. My first experience with it was in a ravioli (similar to the ones I got from Trader Joe’s) and then I had it with butternut squash in a lasagna…
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Honey Soy Chicken & Rice
As the country celebrates the promise of Fall, here in SE Texas we are recovering from Hurricane Harvey Thankfully my family is safe and dry but so many others around us are not. If you want to help support to disaster relief you can donate here or to the American Red Cross. Anything you can give will be used to help bless a family. Not your Momma’s Chicken n Rice I am all about comfort food. There is nothing better than a good roast, or chili or casserole. It is like a little hug with each bite. Growing up one of my mom’s go to comfort food dishes was chicken n rice.…
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Pumpkin Spice is back people!!
As the country celebrates the promise of Fall, here in SE Texas we are recovering from Hurricane Harvey Thankfully my family is safe and dry but so many others around us are not. If you want to help support to disaster relief you can donate here or to the American Red Cross. Anything you can give will be used to help bless a family. Today is one of my most favorite days of the year. PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE is back at Starbucks. Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Anything and everything pumpkin is all I can think about when September comes along. I love to decorate with pumpkins and I love to…
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Amping-Up A Favorite Dip
As the country celebrates the last long weekend of the summer, here in SE Texas we are recovering from Hurricane Harvey Thankfully my family is safe and dry but so many others around us are not. If you want to help support to disaster relief you can donate here or to the American Red Cross. Anything you can give will be used to help restore a family! Bring on a little fiesta Have a last minute get together this afternoon or evening? Tired of the same ole boring ranch dip that you make for every party? I know I am, and so a few weeks ago I decided to spice things up…
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One last summer party
I started writing this post over a week ago. That is before Hurricane Harvey crashed into Texas and changed everything in our world. Thankfully my family is safe and dry but so many others around us are not. If you want to help support to disaster relief you can donate here or to the American Red Cross. Anything you can give will be used to help restore a family!! Not too long ago I was asked what my favorite dessert was and I really had to think about it. You see there is not just one that stands out above everything else, but there are a few that I crave.…
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what happens when a skillet and spinach meet…
The Sis-in-Law is queen of good and easy sides and she did not disappoint with her latest creation. They came over not too long ago for dinner and she offered to make the side. I was thrilled as I was busy with the rib roast and twice baked potatoes, and I knew it would be super yummy and I was right. Super simple but so good When she came walking in she had a bag of spinach and that was it. All sorts of options ran though my head. We were going to steam it, microwave eat, eat it raw, but never did I think about a quick sauté.…
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It is Party Time
I cannot believe it but my nieces 2nd birthday is coming up here in the next month. It honestly seems like yesterday that the little princess came into the world. I cannot believe it has been 2 years! I am obsessed She found that crown in my purse, yes I had a crown in my purse. She pulled it out & immediately put it on and started walking around like a model. All I could do was laugh… I just don’t know where she comes up with some of the stuff she does. If you were to look at the pics on my phone it is all about her, her…
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Summer is not over…yet
I know, I know summer is coming to an end. If you go to any store you are already seeing fall and pumpkins starting to invade all the aisles. (Although I kinda love everything pumpkin so I am ok with that part). But in my part of the world it is still in the 90’s, feeling like to 100’s, and I am still craving light but super flavorful dishes. This Jalapeño Lime Sauce is all that and SO MUCH MORE! Just a little heat (unless you want more) I know Jalapeño is in the name, but don’t worry it is not super spicy. The trick to this sauce is…
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I bet you can’t eat just one
This just might be one of the easiest ( & most favorite) cookie recipes I have ever made. They are so good I even got some of the healthiest people I know to eat them all up, leaving the kids with just a few. OK, let me explain. For the kids (I thought) We were having a fun BBQ and get together with some sweet friends and their kids at my brother and sis-in-laws house. Honestly as much as I am over there we should just start calling it my second home. Anyway my brother was going to grill and I told them I would bring dessert. The trick to…
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some back to school fun
The first day os school has already come for some, I love all the pics on my social media feeds, but we still have a week. Either way this fun & quick little questionnaire for the kids is a must do. for any grade I just love the idea of having the kiddos filling one of these out each year, click here to print. They change so much and being able to see how their likes change through the years would be so fun. Even better it could also provide some good ammo for graduation parties and wedding rehearsal dinners. Heck you could probably have them fill one out each…
