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Overflowing Easter Basket? Make Peepsmores & Bunny Bark!

March 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Easter is on the horizon, but what do you do with those leftover pieces of candy?

It's that time of year ... Easter baskets overflowing with Peeps, jelly beans, chocolate eggs and Cadbury creams.  According to the National Confectioners Association, last Easter, 700 million marshmallow Peeps, 16 billion jelly beans and 90 million chocolate bunnies were sold.  Easter morning often means a sugar high for the kids, but once everyone is done indulging - what do you do with the leftovers? Peeps What are Peeps but shaped marshmallows? So the easiest solution is to use them ... Continue Reading

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Thai Up Your Kitchen With Bok Choy

March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Incorporate Bok Choy into your next Asian-inspired meal with these fabulous recipes.

My family recently joined a local produce co-op called Bountiful Baskets.  A produce co-op is a fantastic way to be introduced to new and exciting fruits and veggies. Most co-ops offer members the ability to use their buying power as a group to purchase products at wholesale or deeply discounted rates. This means you will get more bang for your buck in a co-op. Many local co-ops also will do their best to source products locally and from small farms so that the farmers get their fair share of ... Continue Reading

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Meatless and Hearty: Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Bean Soup)

March 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Pasta e Fagioli is a quick and hearty meatless soup to prepare.

My family enjoys a good, meatless meal several times a week.  I'm picky about the meatless meals I serve.  They need to be delicious and filling. With two teenagers and a hungry husband, they want  a meal that doesn't leave them hungry. And, at the same time, I want a recipe that's healthy and not too expensive to prepare.  This Pasta e Fagioli (or Pasta and Bean Soup) recipe is all of these things.  Pasta e Fagioli (pronounced "Pasta Fazool") is an Italian soup that is often served during ... Continue Reading

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What a Hoot: Hootenanny Pancakes Recipe

March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Mix a batch of Hootenanny pancakes this weekend.

I am always on the lookout for fun recipes that are both simple and tasty. Any recipe that lets me get the kids in the kitchen is a real winner - and these Hootenanny Pancakes win a blue ribbon in the fun, tasty, and kid-friendly department. This recipe is so simple to make that your children will be able to help out with little hassle. Another bonus is that you already probably have most of the ingredients on hand. So what exactly is a Hootenanny Pancake and where did it get its name? What ... Continue Reading

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Chewy or Crispy? How Do You Like Your Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Ways to make your cookies a little more chewy … or crispy!

The Big Debate Are chocolate chip cookies better crispy or chewy? I personally like them chewy with crispy edges. I made chocolate chip cookies on two separate occasions recently - using the same recipe (the Tollhouse recipe on the Hershey's chocolate chip package - I add walnuts or pecans) and ingredients. The first time I baked them, the cookies turned out perfectly chewy with the crispy edges. The second time I made a batch, they came out hard and crispy. In my search to find out what I ... Continue Reading

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Let It Snow: 4 Snow-Inspired Recipes

February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Recipes that bring the snow into snow cone and ice cream.

Many families from the north are probably sick of looking at all the snow. However, here in Oklahoma, we are getting our first real snow of the season. As a child, snow ice cream was a must anytime that the weather turned frigid. But now there are more unique recipes that use the icy slush. So - whether you are dreaming of the greener days ahead or relishing in the newly white landscape - take a break for a snow-inspired recipe. Traditional Snow Ice Cream As a child, snow ice cream was one of ... Continue Reading

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Delicious & Devine: Crunchy Butterscotch Bark Recipe

February 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Butterscotch Bark Recipe

A delicious candy concoction for a fraction of the cost.

I love those expensive candy bars that have pieces of dried fruits and nuts in them.  I seriously have to restrain myself from buying one or three when I'm grocery shopping each week.  Many of them are fairly expensive and I started to think ... I could make one just as delicious at home for a fraction of the cost.  The best thing about this bark recipe is that it can be customized based on what you have on hand.  If you change the flavor of the chips and what add ins you use, you can have a ... Continue Reading

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Chili – Make it Your Way

February 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Some fun ways to make chili your way during the cold winter months.

Chili - the comfort food you can make your way. Even firefighters have been known to hold a chili cook-off for fundraising. Find out when you're city is having theirs and head on over to taste all the different kinds of chili that people make. My dad used to make chili during the winter months. He never used a written recipe but it was always so good. I've tried to recreate his chili over the years but have never fully succeeded. Then I realized I could make it my way. Here are some ... Continue Reading

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Cherry on Top: Celebrate National Cherry Month with Chocolate Cherry Cookies

February 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Cherries are a healthy and decadent treat: perfect for National Cherry Month.

March is National Cherry Month and it's time to celebrate these decadent little fruits! Did you know the largest cherry crop in the United States comes from Michigan? In fact, my hometown of Traverse City, calls itself the Cherry Capitol of the World.  There is even a cherry festival every year in July. Here are some interesting facts about cherries: Michigan produces 75% of the nation's tart cherries. Tart cherries have fewer calories and more beta-carotene than sweet cherries. It ... Continue Reading

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Cheese Appeal: Creamy Celery Au Gratin Recipe

February 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Creamy Celery Gratin Recipe

A delicious meatless recipe to use as a side or main dish.

Lent begins on February 13th and goes through March 30th this year.  This season is often when people begin searching for a new meatless recipe to add to their menu.  Whether you are giving up meat for Lent or simply to reduce your ecological footprint, this delicious meatless recipe for Creamy Celery Au Gratin is one of my favorites. The word gratin is used to refer to any dish that is topped with a browned crust of breadcrumbs or melted cheese.  In this recipe, I use cheddar cheese and ... Continue Reading

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