Bacon & Mushroom Quiche recipe (make ahead breakfast)

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I hope you all had a great weekend. It sure was rainy here...actually...it is still raining right now. It's not helpful on a Monday morning. I have a yummy recipe to share with you today. If you have never made a quiche...I would try this recipe. Normally I shy away from quiche. I am ones of those people who are very fickle about eggs. They have … [Read more...]

Healthy Mashed Potato recipe

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Potatoes get a bad rap. All they want to do is provide a yummy way to get your daily source of potassium….but all everybody calls them is “carb loaded”. I don’t eat them everyday…but I do enjoy potatoes a couple times a week. This recipe is a great weeknight side dish…healthy and you will never miss what is missing. Everything in … [Read more...]

Easy make ahead turkey gravy recipe

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Gravy…the crown jewel…the holy grail…the goodness. We always run out…never have enough…and it prompted me to solve this gravy problem once and for all. (all sounds so serious…huh…well it is…we are talking about GRAVY…:)   It is a favorite at our Thanksgiving meal…and I wanted to be able to make some extra…but not … [Read more...]

Savory Baked Brie Recipe (easy holiday appetizer)

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It's Friday! Yippee! I hope you have a fabulous weekend. If you are entertaining or just hanging out with family...you may want to try this little snack...it looks like you worked on it alot harder than you actually did ;) I don’t like sweet cheese. So whenever someone offers my “baked brie” I kindly say no thanks. I always thought that … [Read more...]

Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms (recipe)

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This is one of those crowd-pleasin-no-fuss-grillin-n-chillin recipes of summer. It is make ahead…pop on the grill while your enjoying a refreshing cocktail…good time food. It comes together easy. I love that. Pop off the mushroom stems and chop them up. Sauté them in a pan with some ground sausage. Meanwhile, cook the stuffing in the … [Read more...]

Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

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  I know you have heard the story about how I grew  up at the beach (Avalon, NJ) during the summer months. When I was around the age of 13 or so I started working at the local deli. I worked there all through college and it became like a second home to me. I have such great memories of Donnelly’s deli. It was a family run local … [Read more...]

Creamy Baked Mac n Cheese

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  Yes….another Mac N Cheese recipe…you gotta problem with that?!?!?! (he he he) Love me some mac n cheese. Always trying a new recipe…and this one is da-bomb-diggity!! Had to share….               Get out your food processor to make quick work of shredding the … [Read more...]

French Onions

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Warning....these are addictive. Oh my are these onions good! So simple and yummy! You feel like it should be a special occasion...but you can have these on any old night...they are a cinch to throw together! Perfect with steak or chicken....mouth watering....goodness. Gosh, aren't onions just grand??!?! Unsure why people call yummy, crusty, … [Read more...]

Crockpot Easy Mac & Cheese

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I have never made this recipe before today....I was amazed at how simple it was I had to try! It was really good! Great for Easter or other large gatherings!Get your slow cooker out spray with cooking spray....mix all ingredients...place cover on. Seriously it took 3 minutes...Ingredients1/2 pound elbow macaroni4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, … [Read more...]

Fresh Herb Spoon Rolls

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 Found this great recipe in Southern Living for Savory Spoon rolls....I had to try!Great with just a little pat of butter on the top :)Here is what you need:Ingredients1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast2 cups warm water (110°)4 cups self-rising flour3/4 cup melted butter3/4 cup chopped fresh chives1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley1/4 cup … [Read more...]