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 …

French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping

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I used to think of breakfast as a meal for those who have the time. I never really have had the time. Rushing around, running late, that is what describes my mornings. Sitting down, reading the paper, eating breakfast does not describe my morning. However since having children and going through ravenous bouts of early Continue Reading …

Turkey Enchiladas

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My husband would be happy to eat the exact same meal that filled his plate on Thanksgiving day for the next seven days that follow.  This is only one of the many ways that we are different.  I like Thanksgiving food too but only on Thanksgiving day.  The next day I am ready for something new. After my husband had enjoyed Continue Reading …