Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats

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Rice Crispy Treats just got a whole lot better!  There are only two small differences in this version.  Number one:  the amount of butter is increased.  Number two:  the butter is browned which results in a toasted nutty flavor.  The changes are minor and the additional time is minimal but the result is a fabulous updated Continue Reading …

Turkey Burger with Pear Chutney

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I am always very behind on my DVR.  I record so many things and then don’t have the time to watch them.  One of the shows that I always record and rarely sit down to watch is Oprah.  The other day, while hanging out with my early morning riser, I decided to catch up on some Continue Reading …

Butterscotch and Black Pepper Baby Carrots

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I am always trying to get my kids to eat their vegetables.  This recipe was my latest attempt.  I wish I could tell you that it was a success but my effort was met with wrinkled noses and closed mouths.  After eating a few of these carrots myself, I was actually quite happy that my kids Continue Reading …

Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

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The holiday season is filled with lots of cooking, lots of baking and lots of cleaning up in the kitchen.  With Christmas now over and the New Year approaching, I think its time for a quick and easy meal, one that doesn’t require a lot of kitchen time.  This is a throw together in the morning, forget Continue Reading …

Parmesan Crusted Asparagus

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I am not a fan of “low-fat” food so when I came across the book The Fat Fallacy years ago I was quick to purchase it.  There is just something about reading a good book that affirms what you already believe, kind of like a nice little pat on the back.  In The Fat Fallacy, Continue Reading …

Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn

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Chocolate and Peanut Butter, always a great combination. Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tsp. butter 2 tsp. brown sugar 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips Pop kernels in an air popper. Place popcorn on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Place peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar Continue Reading …