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Spaghetti with Tapenade, Tomatoes, Spinach, Arugula, and Feta

This is my new favorite pasta and I can’t wait to make it again.  I found this in an old Everyday Food and decided to finally give it a try – I am so glad I did.  I made...

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Vegetable Rice Pilaf

I wanted to find a rice recipe that was quick and easy.  I adapted this recipe from The Kitchen Witch a little bit because I didn’t have spinach on hand.  It was a nice change from regular rice and...

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Dijon and Panko-Crusted Salmon AND Blendtec Blender Giveaway Winner

My husband dropped my son off at a buddies house yesterday for a sleepover and came home with a large fillet of freshly caught king salmon.  Thank you so much for the beautiful fish Gery, Amy, Gavin, and Jason!...

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Blendtec Blender Giveaway – My biggest giveaway ever!! ****CONTEST CLOSED-WINNER ANNOUNCED****

This blog has brought me so much happiness! I have become a better cook and I have met some of the most amazing people who love food and cooking as much as I do.  I have also been sent...

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Ham, Swiss, Caramelized Onion, and Sautéed Tomato Open Faced Sandwich

I made this for lunch and I am telling you, it was SERIOUSLY delicious!  I loved the sweet tomatoes and caramelized onion on top of the toasted artisan bread topped with the salty ham and the creamy Swiss cheese....

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Oatmeal Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Chips

I wanted to make a special treat for the kids today but I didn’t want to go to the store.  I finally found this recipe on Andrea Meyers site that wasn’t filled with sugar and butter and used whole wheat...

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Spinach and Turkey Italian Sausage Soup with Veggies and Orzo

I am sorry I didn’t post my normal Monday recipe but I was feeling terrible on Sunday with a nasty headache, stuffy nose, & sore throat so I didn’t have it in me to cook or do a blog...

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Quick Cherry Turnovers

I was recently sent the new Taste of Home Best Loved Recipes cookbook.  It is full of 1,485 different recipes that range from elegant and gourmet to comforting and simple.  I have had a great time looking through this...

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Oven-Fried Buttermilk-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Panko

What a mouthful that title is!  I found this recipe on Myrecipes and couldn’t wait to make it.  This chicken was VERY simple to make and was delicious to my whole family.  The buttermilk-mustard marinade made the meat so...

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Mixed Green Salad with an Italian Vinaigrette

I wanted to serve a salad with the Italian Chili and the Parmesan-Corn Bread Muffins so I went in search of finding a good Italian vinaigrette to toss with a simple green salad.  After being inspired by several different...