recipes

Easy Taco Pizza

April 18, 2012

This is a great alternative to tacos (which our family loves!).  I’m always looking for new mexican dishes because we love them so much.  This is so easy and something everyone in the family will love.  For those that aren’t veggie lovers, you can always make half with it all and half without. Easy Taco [...]

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Resurrection Rolls

April 6, 2012

Looking for a new way to tell the story of Easter to your kids?  This is a great (and tasty) way to do so! This easy, hands-on, delicious recipe not only allows for a special treat, but it also opens the door to a unique way of sharing with the younger ones the story of [...]

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Chicken and Spinach Casserole

January 22, 2012

I love me some casseroles and this one does not disappoint!  So creamy and delicious.  A new family favorite!   Chicken and Spinach Casserole   Ingredients:  8 oz uncooked rigatoni 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed 3 cups cubed, cooked chicken breasts 1 (14 oz) can [...]

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Mexican Chicken Lime Soup

January 20, 2012

This is a recipe from Rachel Ray that I ran across the other day.  I love soup, and if it’s in any form a Mexican/tortilla soup, I love it even more.  I like trying them when I run across them….it always gives me an excuse to make some! Mexican Chicken Lime Soup 2 tablespoons extra-virgin [...]

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Snickers Salad

January 19, 2012

I was reading a blog and came across this and when I first read it, I thought to myself, “Snickers salad?!”  But as I kept reading, I thought, “Snickers salad!!”  Wow, what a treat!  Great for pot lucks, parties and the sort…or just a great treat for yourself : ) Snickers Salad Ingredients 1 (8 [...]

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Rolo Brownies

January 18, 2012

….need I say more? Rolo Brownies Ingredients 1 brownie mix 1 bag of Rolo candy Directions Make brownies according to directions on package. Unwrap all the Rolos and set aside. After the brownies finished baking, remove from oven and place Rolos on top of brownies. Turn the oven down to about 250° and put the [...]

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Easy Parmesan Baked Salmon

January 17, 2012

Growing up I was not a huge fan of fish (to say it kindly).  I don’t know if it’s because we had it a lot or where exactly the dislike for it came from but I would not touch any kind of fish until a few years ago.  It’s growing on me.  I still only [...]

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Chocolate Pudding Dump Cake

January 8, 2012

A chocolate lovers dream!  This is a great dessert to make when you don’t have much time in the kitchen but want that little something sweet. Chocolate Pudding Dump Cake Ingredients: 1 chocolate boxed cake mix 1 small package cook & serve chocolate pudding (NOT instant) 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips [...]

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Cheddar Bacon Dip

January 2, 2012

A friend of mine mentioned this dip on fb earlier today referring to it as “crack dip!”  Of course, I immediately asked her to share the recipe and if it was ok if I shared it here : ) In her words, “It’s addictive!” Cheddar Bacon Dip Photo courtesy: Plain Chicken Directions 16 oz sour [...]

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Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

December 20, 2011

A great recipe for a super quick and easy tortilla soup! Quickly became one of my favorites. Crock Pot Tortilla Soup 1 pound shredded, cooked chicken (I use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store) 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, mashed 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (4 [...]

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