GIVEAWAY is now closed! Winner is Janice C…congrats! With life moving at warp speeds some weeks, I occasionally turn to convenience. And with the new Kraft Fresh Take, convenience just got a little more convenient. No more bowls of egg, milk and breading. Plus you get the same great crunch without the frying. Let me [...]
Recipes
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Recipes
We always loved this yummy Corn Soup recipe and it’s very easy to make, so I like to put it on the menu whenever we’re having stir fries or the like.
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I. Can’t. Get. Enough. Enchiladas. I’m not sure what is happening around here, but I can’t seem to keep myself away from enchiladas. I feel like I’m making them 3-4 times a month…which is a high frequency for me! I generally keep our dinner menu varied with all the recipe testing and experimenting I do [...]
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A Fricassee is a quick and easy stewed dish and is usually made with poultry. It differs from my soup casseroles in that it doesn’t contain noodles and the liquid is usually thickened with cream, creating a decadent gravy.
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If you only read the title and you don’t read one, you might be missing your new favorite enchilada recipe! You know what you might be thinking… Erin, seriously…sweet potatoes in enchiladas. I can see the look on your face. Because I saw it on my friend Christan’s face when I was telling her about [...]
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Cabbage may be one of those veggies that you see on sale throughout the summer, but you’re not sure what to do with it. Besides making cole slaw, of course! I ran across these roasted cabbage wedges from Martha, but decided that they would be even better if my homemade ranch dressing poured over top. [...]
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An easy recipe for Stuffed Shells that can ready quickly or prepped the night before!
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Roast Beef is incredibly simple, allergy friendly, and sure to please your family.
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I made this moist and delicious meatloaf in two configurations: one large meatloaf served on the day of the party and smaller, individual meatloaves.
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Here’s a great recipe for an Easter celebration or for filling baskets that is allergy friendly.
