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Maple-Mustard Glazed Roasted Chicken

I have been fighting a terrible cold for the last several days and I was in the mood for comfort food so I decided to roast a chicken. I found a recipe on Bran Appetit! that looked amazing and...

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Poached Egg on Toast with Sautéed Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Spinach

This was SO GOOD! I wanted to make myself a healthy and hearty breakfast so I went to my refrigerator in search of ingredients. I found mushrooms, grape tomatoes, spinach, onions, and garlic as well as eggs and toast....

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Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs

I found this Cooking Light recipe on Myrecipes and thought it would pair nicely with my husband’s favorite Asian Noodle Salad. I halved the recipe and reduced the sriracha (for the kids) but other than that made it as...

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Turkey Meatloaf with Brown Sugar-Ketchup Glaze

This is another recipe I found in my The Best Light Recipe cookbook by the editors of Cook’s Illustrated. The method they used to make the meatloaf intrigued me but I was nervous that the turkey meatloaf would turn...

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Pan Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan

This is a recipe I make often because it’s super quick, tasty, and easy to make. I also love that it pairs with so many different main course dishes. I love the garlicky flavor with the salty Parmesasn –...

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

These potatoes were creamy, smooth, and so flavorful and they had just a touch of butter – how great is that!?! I found this recipe in my The Best Light Recipe cookbook from the editors of Cook’s Illustrated  I love...

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Breakfast Braid with Eggs, Roasted Pepper, Spinach, and Feta

Since my husband was working so hard at installing our new dishwasher, I decided to make him a special lunch. I grabbed some crescent rolls out of the fridge along with some eggs, roasted bell pepper, spinach, and feta...

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Steak Soft Tacos

I had a craving for steak tacos earlier in the week so I threw some together for dinner. I simply seasoned the steaks and cooked them in my grill pan before chopping them up into bite sized pieces. I...

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♥ Valentines Day Rice Krispie Treats ♥

Happy Valentines Day!!   I wanted to make my kids an extra special after school snack to celebrate Valentines Day this year. I decided to make them some rice crispy treats cut into heart shapes and decorated with gel...

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Valentines Day Dessert Round-Up

What’s a great way to show your special someone that you care? Make them a tasty dessert! Here’s a round-up of some delicious and decadent desserts that are sure to please your loved ones.   Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies  ...