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Greek Chicken Salad with Homemade Croutons

I wanted to make a salad to serve with the Fire Roasted Tomato Soup with Homemade Croutons for dinner. I decided to add some sliced chicken to the salad to make it hearty and filling. I used homemade croutons...

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Fire Roasted Tomato Soup with Homemade Croutons

I was sent a lovely gift package from Muir Glen which included several cans of their delicious tomatoes, an amazing bag from Fleabags (that I absolutely LOVE), a wooden “lazy” spoon and  a pair of salad tongs by Jonathan’s...

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Mini Baked Frittata with Feta, Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper, and Dill

I made this for mini frittata for breakfast recently by using up what I had in the refrigerator. I wanted to keep it healthy yet full of great flavor so the combining feta, roasted red pepper, spinach, and dill...

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Oven Baked French Fries

One of my very favorite cookbooks is called The New Best Recipe (from the editors of Cook’s Illustrated). I always find the best recipes in there. I wanted to serve fries with the Grilled Chicken Sliders with Avocado but I...

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Grilled Chicken Sliders with Avocado

I saw the chicken sliders on the Pioneer Woman site recently and started craving them. I chose to make them healthier by not adding bacon and cheese and instead topped them with avocado, tomato, onion, and lettuce. They were...

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Baked Baby Back Pork Ribs

My daughter absolutely LOVES baby back ribs. She doesn’t care if they are seasoned with a dry rub or slathered in barbecue sauce – either works well for her. Since she has been sick with the flu, I decided...

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Blood Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins AND Giveaway Winner!

Guess what?  I cooked today!!!! I also swept my kitchen floor without pain and I was able to pick up anything I dropped on the floor by myself (my children are especially happy about this since they were constantly...

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Super Bowl Round-Up and a Giveaway!!

Here are some quick, easy, and tasty Super Bowl recipes to help make your get together extra delicious. Good luck to the 49ers and the Ravens! If you need even more recipe ideas… Click here. Mini Shredded Beef Taco Salads...

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp with a Honey Lime Dipping Sauce

This is an old recipe that was a huge hit with my family. I think it would be a great Super Bowl appetizer. If it’s too cold outside to grill, just cook the shrimp in a grill pan or...

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Italian Goulash

I heard good news from my doctor today. The MRI results came back and I have nothing serious going on with my back (YEAH!). With a little hard work, exercise, and some help from the physical therapist and the chiropractor, I should...