Cooking

CHRISTMAS MAGIC COOKIE BARS

I’ve got spring fever and I’ve got it bad.  I’ve had enough snow, enough cold, enough frosty car windows when…
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THE CHEESECAKE PROJECT – A LIGHT, CREAMY CHEESECAKE RECIPE

Warning: this is not your typical New York style, dense cheesecake. Despite its appearance of looking overbaked when it comes out of…
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Christmas Sugar Cookies

I have six vacation days to use up by the end of the year.  Vacation Day 1:  5 hours spent…
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Sugar Cookie Recipe

These cookies are light and layered and flaky and they stay soft! This recipe was handed down from my aunt.…
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Double Chocolate Cherry Chip Cookies

What’s not to like about big chocolate cherry cookies? Did I mention that they’re double chocolate? That they’re big? That…
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CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Christmas carols and decorations everywhere…no wonder I’m starting to feel a little bit christmassy already! Last week we posted our…
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VEGAN LEMON BERRY ICEBOX TART

Every year we celebrate the fourth of July at a large farm party near Stephen’s hometown. The family who hosts…
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Hibachi Steak Recipe with Fried Rice

I love Japanese food, and my husband is very fond of Hibachi in particular. But, it’s so expensive! So, we…
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Hibachi Style Chicken Fried Rice

I have a weakness for Hibachi restaurants.  I don’t think that I ever tire of them.  When the Monkey was a…
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CHEWY SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE

Sugar cookies are so delicious and simple to make. Not to mention all the creative ways to decorate and serve…
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Chicken spaghetti with bell peppers + maltodextrin?

Need a quick weeknight dinner idea that combines protein, veggies, and full flavor?  This might be your answer.  I’ve been…
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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

I already have a delicious enchilada recipe on here, but I am not against trying out new things. Think of…
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Cheesy Broccoli Soup

This Cheesy Broccoli Soup was always a favorite with my kids when they were growing up. It is quick and…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

This is my favorite fudge. It's my own recipe that I have perfected over the 35 years that I have…
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Mexican Chicken Casserole

When I was growing up, we had a family friend named Henry Espinoza who frequently stopped by our house unannounced. …
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