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homemade sweet and sour sauce
I was having a real craving for Chinese. I had meatballs in the freezer, so I decided to try on my own. And this is just like the thick, gooey restaurant sauce. Only better. 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup … Continue reading
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tina’s instant oatmeal
I’ve never liked oatmeal. The consistency has always unnerved me a little. I’ve really wanted to like it (just like salmon and eggplant). But somehow – someway – Tina converted me. 2 cups quick oats 1/4 cup nonfat powdered milk … Continue reading
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Brenda’s Oatmeal Pancakes
I sent this mix out in the Valentine’s Day Gift Exchange package to Miranda, Lorrie, Tina, and Ashley. Nate’s Mom makes this mix for us and it is so easy and quick. (The syrup is just Nutella thinned with maple … Continue reading
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bacon and maple mini muffins
I had leftover candied bacon. And I needed something to take to the work Valentine’s Day party. And these fit the bill perfectly. 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 3 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 4 slices … Continue reading
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pancakes with chocolate chips and candied bacon
It was Valentine’s Day. What else can I say? pancakes with chocolate chips and candied bacon 2 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp butter, softened 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 cups all-pupose flour 1/4 cup … Continue reading
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lamb patties and couscous
I made these way back in February and they were delicious. A little bit of Greek yogurt and a couscous salad…Just wonderful. I’m so glad we have longer days now. The artificial lighting makes me cringe. lamb patties 1 tbsp … Continue reading
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catching up
Hello! (I think I hear an echo from the emptiness…) It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. Mostly because I’ve been busy. And unfocused. But, be warned, I’m getting caught up today. To be completely honest, I keep this … Continue reading
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Nutella!
I’ve looked at a lot of recipes for homemade nutella. And I decided to make the easiest one first. Verdict? It’s good. It’s sweet enough, but maybe not chocolately enough. It will be my standard go-to homemade nutella recipe. But … Continue reading
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thanksgiving sides: asparagus tart
Seriously, guys. I cannot put into words how easy – and yummy – this is. Start out with a single sheet of thawed puff pastry. Roll it out into a 10×16(ish) rectangle. Fold the edges over to make a 1-inch … Continue reading
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where am I?
So many apologies. I never stopped to think that some of you may have followed my food blog that didn’t follow my main throw-up-every-thought-that-is-in-my-head blog. I’m taking an indefinite hiatus from blogging. Except for my thankful blog. More details are … Continue reading
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