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What’s for Dinner Wednesday: John Wayne Casserole
This was a great Mexican dish that we were able to make using many nonfat ingredients. My family enjoys eating Mexican foods. I make a good Taco Bake, we eat quesadillas, tacos and a yummy nacho bake....
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What’s for Dinner Wednesday: Anthony’s Stir Fry in Valerie’s Cast Iron Skillet
This was a recipe with all the best ingredients. Many of you who have been reading this blog since its inception and even those of you who used to read my Sauce vs. Gravy recipe blog way back when,...
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What’s for Dinner Wednesday: Pork Marinade
Dinner: marinated pork, rice pilaf, and carrots/apples/craisins ORIGINALLY POSTED JANUARY 16, 2012 One of the things I often purchase at Aldi’s at least once per month are their Pork Tenderloins....
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Fun Friday: Spiced Chickpeas for an After School Snack
Everyone enjoyed this snack! I forget sometimes that as much as I love sweets, that there are some people in this house who like the salty, more savory flavored foods. My three kids have a mix of...
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What’s for Dinner Wednesday: Balsamic Chicken with Rosemary (A South Beach...
This was both simple and delicious! This is a recipe we tried and liked some time back. It’s a South Beach Diet recipe and it was simple, easy and delicious! At this time of year we need quick and easy...
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Fun Friday: “Cook-A-Doodle-Doo!” A story and an activity for you!
This is a great summer read for you and your family! It’s strawberry season! Strawberries are one of my all-time favorite fruits no matter what time of year, but in the summertime they are extra...
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Monday Musings: Change is good.
Time marches on. This time of year is a hectic one for those of us who work in schools, and as an education reporter, June is by far one of the most hectic times of all. However, one of the things I...
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What’s for Dinner Wednesday: Miss Meg’s Marinade
In honor of Meg’s last week, a recipe from her to me. “What’s for Dinner Wednesday” is my editor Meg’s brainchild. As my blog was in its infancy, it was Meg who asked me if I’d like to do a weekly post...
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Fun Friday: Kale Chips
These really were a fun after school snack! Kale doesn’t sound all that fun does it? It really doesn’t. But, I’ve chosen it for my Fun Friday post today for several reasons. First: We had Kale Chips at...
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What’s for Dinner Wednesday: Taco Stuffed Shells from She Knows and Gina
This Mexican/Italian meal was yummy! I am never afraid to admit it: I love Facebook. I really do. I love connecting with people and I really love re-connecting with people. I also love food. I love...
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What’s For Dinner Wednesday: Macaroni & Shrimp Salad
This macaroni and shrimp salad is something we look forward to all year long! ORIGINALLY POSTED JULY 11, 2012: If you’re like me, you’re always looking for the perfect side dish to go with the...
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A Sweet Treat for a Summer Snack
These barely had any time on the plate before they were devoured! We tried a new snack recently. I’d seen a recipe somewhere for chocolate covered apricots. I love dried apricots, and I love chocolate,...
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What’s for Dinner Wednesday: Fajita Quesadillas
I love the look of fresh vegetables when they’re mixed up and cooking! ORIGINALLY POSTED JANUARY 25, 2012: Today’s recipe is again, one that I did not grow up with! Imagine that, four recipes in two...
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A great summer snack: Honey Yogurt Fruit Dip
This is a great dip for a summer day! The summer is flying by! I can’t believe the Fourth of July is well past us and it’s mid-July already. We have been super busy, celebrating the holiday,...
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What’s For Dinner Wednesday: Grilled Caprese Portobello Mushrooms
A yummy addition to our summer meal menu options! We are on our second heat wave this month. When you’re in the midst of a heat wave like this, sometimes you don’t feel like cooking. Or eating. Scratch...
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It was a Ronald McDonald House Birthday Party
Elizabeth couldn’t wait for a chance to help out the Ronald McDonald House in Providence. I’ve always said that one of the things I love about Girl Scouts is that the kids get the chance to do things...
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What’s for Dinner Wednesday: Strawberry English Muffin Fruitwiches
English muffins: not just for breakfast! A while back I posted about Elizabeth’s cookbook and I posted one of the recipes we’d tried at the time, a tuna salad recipe. Since then we’ve had it for lunch...
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A delicious weekend breakfast: Baked Eggs
These were absolutely fabulous! This past Saturday I was in the mood for something different for breakfast. I wasn’t sure what, but I knew I didn’t want the same old thing. While I was pondering what I...
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Fun Friday: Have you ever tried these?
One of our summer dessert experiments: Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes I can’t be the only mom who’s seen these everywhere, can I? Cupcakes. Ice cream cones. Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes. It sounded easy enough...
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Monday Musings: The value of a staycation
I felt like I was away on vacation yesterday, even though we were less than an hour from home. Photo credit: Caroline Cowart Yesterday was Sunday, and on that one day, three very random and totally...
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