Category Archives: Recipes

White Chicken Chili

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on May 14, 2012

PrintWhite Chicken Chili This recipe is great for any leftover chicken you have — it doesn’t matter if it’s dark or white meat. Both the cumin and cayenne contribute to the spiciness of the recipe. Keep that in mind if you are serving this to people who are sensitive to spicy food. Ingredients2 onions, chopped […]

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Macademia Nut Bark

Published in Desserts, Recipes on May 14, 2012

PrintMacademia Nut Bark For me, it’s hard to go wrong with chocolate and macadamia nuts. I make this recipe when I’m sure I have somebody to give it to, or I’ll eat most of the batch by myself! Ingredients1 pound (16 ounces) white chocolate 3/4 pound (12 ounces) milk chocolate 3 cups coarsely chopped macadamia […]

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Peppermint Bark

Published in Desserts, Recipes on May 14, 2012

PrintPeppermint Bark I love the festive appearance of this candy. Although you can use a milk or dark chocolate, I prefer the way white chocolate offsets the red and green candies. If you want to use milk or dark chocolate, try substituting toffee bits for the crushed candies. When I make this, I use a […]

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Butter Toffee

Published in Desserts, Recipes on May 14, 2012

PrintButter Toffee This recipe can be prepared quickly, in about 15-20 minutes. If you have little ones who could try to “help” a little too much, you might want to wait until they are napping or somebody else is there to help. The cooked candy is very hot and sticky and will easily burn little […]

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Pound Cake

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 10, 2012

PrintPound Cake Serving Size: serves 10-12. Another of my childhood favorites. I love to serve this (unfrosted) with sliced strawberries and whipped cream. Ingredients2 cups butter (real butter, no substitutes) 2 cups sugar 8 eggs 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powderInstructionsCream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, […]

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Carrot Cake

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 10, 2012

PrintCarrot Cake Serving Size: Serves 10-12. This recipe was my maternal grandmother’s, and I remember my mom making it when I was little. My mom used to grate the carrots by hand. I am once again so thankful for my food processor! The job is done in no time at all. The sour cream is […]

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Stuffed French Toast

Published in breakfast, Main Dish, Recipes on May 10, 2012

PrintStuffed French Toast Serving Size: Makes 4 servings. Breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite comfort foods. Choose sweet*- or savory-stuffed options for a quick dinner. Ingredients8 slices French bread, cut 1 1/2 inches thick 8 ounces Turkey sausage, cooked 1 cup Shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. […]

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Potato and Black Bean Breakfast Skillet

Published in breakfast, Recipes, Vegetarian on May 10, 2012

PrintPotato and Black Bean Breakfast Skillet Looking for a warm breakfast that doesn’t include meat, dairy, or eggs? Look no further. This breakfast will last you until lunch. It makes a great dinner too! If you like foods on the spicier side, add a dash of hot sauce or ¼ tsp cayenne. Ingredients2 Tbsp. safflower […]

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Chocolate Almond Smoothie

Published in breakfast, Recipes on May 10, 2012

PrintChocolate Almond Smoothie Need an alternative to a traditional smoothie? Looking for a dairy-free breakfast that still has protein and will stick with you? Look no further! This quick and easy smoothie will quickly become a staple in your diet. Ingredients1 cup vanilla almond milk 1 tsp. cocoa powder 1 scoop whey protein powder 2 […]

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Oven Baked French Toast

Published in breakfast, Recipes, Uncategorized on May 10, 2012

PrintOven Baked French Toast I love this recipe because when I tried to make French Toast on the stovetop it seldom turned out the way I wanted. It was either raw in the middle or burned on the outside. This creates a fluffy breakfast that is cooked through and tastes great! Since I prepare it […]

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