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Spinach made easy, a couple different ways
Oh the wonderful world of spinach! Seriously spinach is an incredibly easy, fun, and versatile side dish that can accompany almost any type of meal. There are so many wonderful ways to prepare spinach just by changing up a few of the added ingredients. So next time your at a loss for what to serve with your meal, think [...]
Corned Beef and Sprouts
With St. Patrick’s Day comes an abundance of corned beef and cabbage. This year you can take the Irish and American tradition and change it up a little with brussel sprouts, which give this dish a fun and unique flair. This is a great recipe where you’re able to let your slow cooker [...]
Simply Delicious Artichoke Dip
Having a delicious dip to start off any type of evening with guest and or family is fun, delicious and creative conversation starter. It’s gets friends and family gathered to one central spot (around the food, of course) and then from there the laughs onset. One of my dear friends has brought this [...]
New England Clam Chowder, Crockpot recipe
Looking for something to throw in the Crockpot and have (almost) ready for you when you get home; well this is a recipe for you and many of your friends since it makes such a big batch. Whenever entertaining guest on a weeknight, also known as a workday your Crockpot will be your loyal friend. [...]
Bagels with lox
When having guest over in the morning there is nothing more classy and easy than bagels with lox. It’s really so simple but comes across as so elegant that you’ll be sure to impress any that you present it to. I personally like to place all the ingredients out nicely on serving dishes [...]
Easy Banana’s Fosters
It’s time to get ready for some fun Valentine’s desserts. Need to make a little sweet for your sweet….of course the pun was intended. Staying in for Valentines can be just as fun if not more than heading out to the overflowing restaurants. Here is a simple take on banana fosters that [...]
A Makeover for Macaroni and cheese
Are you in the need of a quick fix on an old classic? What kid (or adult) doesn’t like Mac and Cheese? If you’re a parent then chances are you have some variation of this in your pantry. You can take a box of mac and cheese and dress it up a little to add [...]
Cheese anyone?
I’m always on the lookout for good appetizer recipes. It’s always a good idea to have an assortment of appetizers for your guest to snack on before the main meal is ready. It also gives you time to socialize with your guest and finalize the dinner preparations. While visiting my dad I found a family cookbook and [...]
A light lunch affair
I have a couple great recipes if you’re planning a nice light lunch gathering. During the summer months it’s always nice to go with a menu that is light and refreshing. It’s an added bonus when you don’t have to heat up your kitchen by turning on the stove. Gazpacho is a tomato [...]
A Jar of Salsa and Beyond
What do you think of when you think of chips and salsa? The answers are endless; we serve this popular combination almost anywhere and anytime. The key of course is great salsa. Well we don’t always find we have the time to make our own from scratch. That’s okay because when [...]

