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Apricot, orange, cranberry bread – perfect for the holidays

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The holiday season is in full swing. From movies to holiday dinners, there are so many things that make this ‘the most wonderful time of year.’ Among the things I love are the flavors of the season, especially oranges and cranberries. That’s why when I saw this recipe on the Food Network, I wanted to try it. It’s been a few years since I discovered it, but it was an immediate … [Read more...] about Apricot, orange, cranberry bread – perfect for the holidays

Quick and easy tortizzas for lunch

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Tortizzas — a great lunch alternativeMost lunches around our house are all about a spinach salad. We dress it up a little differently each day—mix up the ingredients, change the dressing, etc.—but a salad is still a salad. As a result, we’re always looking for alternatives. And those alternatives should be easy and quick to make. After all, who wants to spend half the … [Read more...] about Quick and easy tortizzas for lunch

Weeknight chicken with peas and carrots

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It’s not every night that we have an hour or more to make dinner. That’s why we’re always on the hunt for recipes that are easy to make in 30-45 minutes. The other thing we look for is whether this recipe will make enough for leftovers. If the recipe makes enough so that we can also have leftovers, that’s a plus. This Weeknight Chicken with Peas and Carrots recipe fits both of … [Read more...] about Weeknight chicken with peas and carrots

Thick and rich Chunky Potato Soup

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A chunky potato soup with flavor galoreWe’re big fans of soup. But we’re even bigger fans of rich and thick soups that aren’t loaded with tons of fat. Hmmm…sounds like a real conundrum, doesn’t it? Well, the problem is solved with this hearty Chunky Potato soup. It comes out thick and rich and the taste is divine (assuming, of course, that you like potato … [Read more...] about Thick and rich Chunky Potato Soup

Pasta Carbonara

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I can't believe it's been four years since I first found this dish. At the time, I was still cooking on nonstick cookware. Fast-forward a few years and the kitchen is now all stainless steel. Best. Move. Ever! Quite honestly, I've never been happier with our cookware. This Pasta Carbonara recipe was originally from Gimme Some Oven. At some point, I decided to add a little … [Read more...] about Pasta Carbonara