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SUMMER VEGGIE SALAD
This is an amazing summer garden salad. When all the lovely vegetables start coming, this salad is quick and easy to pull together and is crisp and refreshing. On very hot summer evenings, this salad makes a perfect meal on its own, light and filling.
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HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP
Have you ever had the Honey Walnut Shrimp at Panda Express? Oh, it is sweet goodness! When I came across this recipe on IG, I knew I had to try it! It was delicious, and fairly easy despite all the steps and the frying. We’ve made it several times and it always hits the spot. It really is easy to make, and you won’t regret it! I love that it has that Panda Express flavor without the MSG! There’s something great about controlling the ingredients in your meals. reference: original recipe from The Golden Balance
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SAMOAS GIRL SCOUT COOKIE DESSERT
We went to the grocery to get food for a cook out with family and neighbors. I was looking for something to make for dessert and I saw the Girl Scouts out front selling cookies. I got an instant idea! I made these little desert cups and they were a hit! I know everyone loves Girl Scout cookies so here’s how I made them! Such a fun dessert! I love making treats out of treats! Make those Girl Scout cookies into something new! Have a wonderful week friends.
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GRAPE SALAD
I was first introduced to this dessert salad several years ago at my sister in laws house. Mallie had made this for a family dinner and I was in love. A couple years later I had my first trip to Chicken Salad Chick and found they had grape salad, and it was the same delicious stuff. I asked Mallie for the recipe and she was happy to share, and now I’m sharing it with you all. To lighten this up a little by using Truvia baking sugar and Swerve brown sugar. You can also use Light cream cheese if you prefer. This is a great dessert salad to take to…
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TATER SOUP
Do you like tater soup? My family loves it, in fact, my daughter requests it quite often. We love to have a family dinner night. Most of children are wrapped up in their own lives, but my youngest daughter, Bethany, she truly loves family time and I’m so thankful for that. This is one of her favorites. I’ve taught her how to make it and she’s a fantastic cook, but she still likes it when momma makes it. So, sorry I can’t make this for all of you, but here’s my recipe and you can give it a try for yourself. There it is friends, the yummiest tater soup. We…
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GRANNY’S HAMBURGER, POTATO & NOODLE SKILLET
This was one of my favorite dishes that my Granny used to make. Absolute soul food, southern goodness, comfort in a bowl. She always made this with her homemade noodles, which aren’t hard to make, but I don’t have the patience to make and store them. So I use store bought and they still taste delicious! I hope you’ll make this dish and you’ll let me know how your family likes it. You start with a pound of ground beef fried. When all the pink is gone, drain the grease, add 2 cups of water and 1 packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix, stir well to mix and add a…
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CHICKEN & RICE SOUP
Family favorite recipes are a favorite of mine to share here on the blog. This chicken and rice soup is a definite favorite for us, and I’m so excited to share it. I’ve made it so often, and its always warm and filling and a fabulous comfort food. Ingredients: 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 Tbsp flour 4 cups chicken broth 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning 3/4 cup Jasmine rice, uncooked 1 cup heavy cream 1 # cooked chicken breast, cut in pieces/shredded Salt & Pepper to taste In pot, add EVOO, celery, carrot,…
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“CHEATERS” LASAGNA
Homemade Lasagna never disappoints. This is definitely a family favorite, and so easy that you’ll be glad you gave this one a try. Ooey, gooey cheesy goodness with rich tomato sauce mixed with hamburger and Italian sausage. Worth every one of the 30 minutes it takes to put this baby together. Let’s go! “CHEATERS” LASAGNA 1 pound hamburger 1 pound Italian sausage 1 jar spaghetti sauce 1 contianer Ricotta cheese 1 bag shredded mozzarella cheese 1 container shredded parmesan cheese 1 box lasagna noodles (cook 9 to al dente) 1 can mushrooms, drained 2 eggs Italian seasoning Fry both meats together until no longer pink. Drain grease if needed and…
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VALENTINE’S DAY CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Ingredients: Strawberries Chocolate candy melts in color of choice Sprinkles Clean Strawberries and dry well. Leave the stem on for décor/color. Melt chocolate per directions. I prefer to use 2 or 3 different colors to mix things up. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Dip berries and place on sheet. If using sprinkles, add while chocolate is wet. If not, allow to begin setting up. You can also use chocolate melted in a different color to add candy striping. You put the melted alternate color into a heavy bag (like a Ziploc freezer bag) snip end off and squeeze out a thin line of chocolate. It…
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VALENTINE’S DAY MARGARITA
Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks Ingredients Margarita Salt 1 pound Strawberries 1/4 cup Tequila 1/2 cup Triple Sec 2/3 cup Lime juice 2 TBSP Simple Syrup 1/3 cup Honey Prep the rim of glass by dipping in water then into salt. In a blender, add strawberries, tequila, lime juice, honey, and triple sec. Pulse until smooth. Let set for 3-5 minutes and skim off foam. To glass, add ice and 2 Tbsp simple syrup, pour in margarita and garnish with strawberry & lime. One of my favorite adult beverages. I love a good margarita and this one does not disappoint. I like my drinks sweet, so the extra simple syrup…
