Food
I love to cook, so whenever I can share that joy I will!
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Dieting is never easy. It never fails that the stuff that tastes so good is always the worst for you. So, you get a jump start on your diet by eating more salads. Great! But if you are using mayonnaise-based dressing, you are ruining your diet with empty calories and saturated fats. Ranch and 1000
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My husband has been on a blueberry kick lately. I’ve made scones, muffins, and your basic blueberry pancakes. I needed to spice my baking up to keep up with his latest craving. I put together this recipe and he was truly satisfied. The blueberry tartness with the sugary sweetness of the Streussel really compliment each
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Need a new idea for Poek Chops? I love a Fried Pork Chop just as much as any other southern lady but to eat those all the time would be completely unhealthy. I oven bake them,to give a slight taste of a breading. It satisfies my craving for fried food and it doesn’t feel as
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I wanted something out of the ordinary. So I threw together this concoction and was quite please. It’s full flavor of the spiced pears and rich chocolate taste really make your palate go, “Wow!” The recipe is quite simple and would be an enjoyable surprise to anyone waking up for breakfast. This would be also
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Valentine’s Day is this weekend. So if you are looking for a sweet treat to impress your loved one, check this out! These whoopie pies are pretty quick to whip up and have a rich, creamy flavor that will be hard to stop eating after one. No need for fancy pans to make these. All
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What better to compliment your beer than a soft pretzel. I made these for our Super Bowl party, but they are just in time for the upcoming baseball season. They would be a great addition to watching any of your favorite team’s games. You can serve with a side of mustard, cream cheese icing, or
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Mardi Gras is almost here! What better way to celebrate than making mini king cakes. If you aren’t in Mobile, AL or New Orleans, LA better luck next time trying to find one premade. In New Orleans alone, they sell 500,000 king cakes every Mardi Gras. You will need purple, green, and gold sprinkle sugars
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What better way to start your morning, then these tasty treats. In about 35 mins, you can whip these delicious blueberry muffins up and pack your breakfast full of antioxidants. With a twist of ginger and a crumble topping, no one will leave the table unsatisfied. Try these out with your family, and bring a
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Throwing together a brunch? Well these are sure to please any crowd. The warm blueberry taste with a zest of orange will bring a delicious compliment to any breakfast or brunch. You don’t have to spend a ton of time in the kitchen either whipping them up. I made a orange vanilla glaze to top
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January is National Soup Month, so I threw together this recipe just in time before the month ended. It’s packed full of vegetables and with a roux put together at the end adds a creamy taste that will warm any winter chills. It’s super easy and uses a crockpot, which to me is a lifesaver.
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