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ribeye steak

Valentine’s Day Dinner – The Perfect Ribeye Steak

Looking for the perfect “cook at home” meal for Valentine’s Day dinner? Why not try the perfect ribeye steak? This steak is simply perfection. It is quick and easy to prepare, so you are not spending the entire dinner date in the kitchen slaving over the stove. I have a few favorites dishes for Valentine’s […]…

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instant pot short ribs

Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs

Looking for a simple, instant pot recipe for beef short ribs? This beef short rib recipe is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. This is a one pot recipe! No need to dirty several pots and pans. All the ingredients go into the instant pot resulting in tender, fall off the bone […]…

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crockpot sausage and beans

Crockpot Sausage & Bean

Crockpot meals are a great time saver for busy families. This recipe for Crockpot Sausage and Beans is a hearty meal with a robust flavor. It is the perfect comfort food for a cold, wintry night. I have made several versions of sausage and beans in the crockpot but I decided to just create my […]…

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stuffed chicken breasts with apple, gouda, and bacon

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Apple, Gouda, & Bacon

This article contains sponsored links. Flavorful stuffed chicken breasts filled with apple, gouda, and bacon. Easy stuffed chicken breasts with fresh flavors and crispy skin. Perfect for a weeknight meal. I revamped my stuffed chicken breast recipe. This filling for this stuffed chicken breast is really bright and flavorful. I enjoy making stuffed chicken breasts […]…

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crispy pork belly

Crispy Pork Belly with Savory Apple Hash

Great instant pot recipe for a crispy skinned pork belly. Cutting pork belly cook time in half. Serving it with a savory apple hash that perfectly compliments a pork belly cooked in apple cider and white wine. I have been wanting to create a pork belly recipe that I really enjoyed. A tender pork belly […]…

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Teriyaki Chicken with vegetables and steamed white rice

Easy Weeknight Teriyaki Chicken

Easy weeknight Teriyaki chicken in under 30 minutes. Perfect weeknight meal for a busy schedule. This teriyaki chicken is served with mixed vegetables and steamed rice providing a quick meal option and a great substitute for Chinese takeout. The holidays are over, and everyone is easing back into the routine. I don’t know if anyone […]…

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blueberry bread, roasted pecans, sugar cookies

Holiday Baked Gifts

Looking for a personal touch for your holiday gifts? Give a gift that everyone loves….food! Here are 3 great recipes for holiday baked gifts. Show your family and friends your love with these baked treats. Honestly, I started giving baked goods when I really couldn’t afford gifts for everyone on my list. However, you are […]…

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homemade cinnamon rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Hosting brunch for the holidays? Tis this season for warm, homemade, comfort food. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls is a great dish where the aroma reminds you of being home for the holidays. This roll recipe makes approximately 2 dozen rolls which is great for hosting a crowd. My favorite breakfast of all time is bacon and […]…

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sweet and spicy chinese meatballs

Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki Meatballs

Love Chinese food? Try this quick and easy alternative to take-out. I created these meatballs one night when I was in the mood for Chinese food, and I only had ground beef. I have always been intimidated by homemade meatballs of any kind. I thought they were difficult and time consuming, but it is really […]…

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Basket Weave Easter Cake …… Nailed it?

Well, not really nailed it but I think it was a solid effort. My mother made Easter dinner this year so I decided to make an Easter cake for dessert. Since I had extra time to just focus on the dessert, I decided to practice some new skills. Okay, so that is a lie, I […]…

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A Bacon Lovers Fried Cabbage

Fried cabbage is typically love it or hate it dish. There is no middle of the road. It is one of the dishes that your Grandma used to make and it stunk up the house. As a child, I hated cabbage and I hated the smell of cabbage. I hated sauerkraut and the smell sauerkraut was […]…

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Blueberry Bread

Aunt Sue’s Blueberry Bread

About 20 years ago, my Dad handed me a piece of notebook paper and pencil and told me to follow him. I followed my Dad to a freshly plowed spot in the field. We proceeded to map out a blueberry patch of about 50 bushes consisting of several different varieties. We have long since lost […]…

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Chocolate Mint Cake Roll

<a href=”http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/14648159/?claim=zuvp9kuehn5″>Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> In a quest to hone my baking skills, I decided to attempt a cake roll. I have also been searching for different ways to use fresh herbs from my herb garden. One of the herbs that my husband bought for me was chocolate mint. I have a couple of ideas […]…

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The Easiest Cookie Recipe, Short & Sweet

I love making everything from scratch. I gives me a sense of accomplishment. That being said, sometimes I ain’t got time for that! So when my toddlers are pulling on me begging for cookies when I want to do is sit down, I have a “go to” short and sweet cookie recipe. Sometime, long ago, my […]…

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