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You may have noticed that I’ve been on a granola kick lately with my Cherry Macadamia Nut Granola on It’s A Keeper and the Tropical Granola I shared earlier this year. What can I say, it’s easy to make-even with the kids-and it’s way cheaper than the granola I buy at the store. I like that I get…
It sounds fancy but this is only one extra ingredient than regular quinoa. I like to add a little something extra to my side dishes because they really help to elevate the whole meal. Doesn’t Orange Scented Quinoa sound so fancy but it is seriously simple. The secret extra ingredient- Orange Marmalade! Isn’t that easy!…
I happen to love seafood and I realize that not everyone does. One reason I love seafood so much is how fast it cooks up. It is perfect for the nights when I feel so overwhelmed and know I need to get dinner on the table fast. If seafood is on sale at the store…
Pork Chops with Nectarine Sauce is a delightful blend of sweet and smoky, whether the pork chops are grilled or pan fried. An unusual pairing results in a healthy dinner recipe that is a fresh twist on a classic pork chops. The nectarine sauce gave a nice sweet and bright flavor without overpowering the pork….
Enjoying a bowl of delicious homemade tomato soup is just a few ingredients away! Ready in less than 30 minutes, you will love this creamy version that is so easy to make. If you have picky eaters, blended products like smoothies are a great way for them to get the fruit and vegetables they need…
This No Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie is filled with nothing but strawberries with a homemade sauce- no Jell-o needed! It’s the perfect dessert to celebrate the delicious fruits of summer. Last week when strawberries were on sale I grabbed a couple extra containers so I could finally make a no bake fresh strawberry pie. But…
One of my tricks for making meat go further is to add veggies to our main dishes. It really helps to stretch that main dish out and help out your food budget. Plus we eat so much more veggies by having them in the main dish and as a side. We eat Asian food…
Sometimes you really want cake but you really don’t need to make a whole cake. It happens to everyone. Make a Funfetti Cake In a Mug for a treat for one. Sometimes if I fight a sweet craving I start having dreams about it. I mean it, I have dreamt of dancing doughnuts a la…
In college I got to be a part of the International Folk Dance Ensemble at Brigham Young University. It was a big step outside of my comfort zone. I had always been an athlete and rarely a performer (I do play the flute) so trying out for a dance team was terrifying. I tried out once…
Some days I realize that I have goofed up completely. We had been invited over to a new family dinner at our bishop’s (like a pastor) home. I replied to the email saying we would bring rolls and didn’t think anything of it until checking my email for details on the party the day before…
We love to make paninis and grilled sandwiches at home. One of our favorite places to eat out at is Panera and they have some terrific sandwiches. But there are so many great versions to make at home and a perfect way to use up leftovers and odds and ends. I was trying to think…
Meatball sandwiches are always a popular dinner choice in my home. Every time I have one I am reminded of my college days when I would get home too late from class to eat in the cafeteria so I would head to the Subway right next door. I generally leaned to the meatball sub because…