This chicken corn chowder is hearty enough to serve as main course, with a chunk of crusty fresh bread. My family LOVED this! Leftovers were even better the next day. Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced 1 Tablespoon butter 1/2 cup celery, diced 2 cups potatoes, diced small 1 cup yellow onion, diced 1/2 cup carrot, diced 3 Tablespoons flour 2 1/2 cups chicken...
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This is THE BEST recipe for thumbprint cookies! The cream cheese and pecans adds such a richness to the cookie. And cherry preserves is hands down my favorite holiday flavor for the filling. But of course you can substitute with your favorite flavor, if you prefer. Plan ahead when baking theses cookies, as the dough needs to chill...
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Here’s an amazing recipe from Cooking Light magazine, that will have you eating a Brewery meal right at home. My whole family liked this dish–I’ll be making it lots around here. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or over buttered noodles for a fantastic dinner. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 4 (6 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken...
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These are a fantastic treat! And I do mean treat–Don’t be fooled into thinking that a granola bars is healthy. They are essentially a different shaped cookie. So eat sparingly, but enjoy every bite! I got this recipe from Cooking Light magazine. Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 cup packed brown...
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Here’s a throw-back to the 80’s.  My Mom made these for every party that I remember, growing up. And now the tradition carries on and I make them for parties. They are simple to make, and a hug hit with party guests. The classics prevail, am I right? Ingredients: 10 thin slices deli ham 1/2 cup cream...
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Here’s a fresh new take on the classic chicken salad recipe. This combo of fresh basil, lemon, pesto and peas is amazing!!! Scoop over lettuce and serve with grapes on the side, for a fab lunch! Thanks to Tastykitchen.com for the recipe. Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, diced 2 whole lemons, juiced and zested 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup mayo Kosher salt and freshly ground...
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When one dose of chocolate just isn’t enough–double up! These are like a rich, chewy, fudgy, brownie/cookie. Definitely keep a tall glass of cold milk nearby. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking...
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Oh my gosh, it has taken me YEARS to finally write this recipe down. It’s one of those dishes that I just make without thinking about it. So this Thanksgiving I actually remembered to take notes. Whew! I have learned many tips and tricks over the years of making stuffing. The first being that you don’t need to...
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I dream of having a double oven in my kitchen one day, but as that is only a dream, I opted to grill my Thanksgiving turkey this year. Thus freeing up my single oven for sweet potato casserole, herb stuffing, and green bean casserole. The turkey turned out fantastic! Juicy and full of flavor. This will...
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Here’s another one from Cooking Light magazine (can you tell that’s one of my favorite resources??). I absolutely love this salmon dish–and so do my kids! It’s sweet, savory and the salmon bakes up perfectly. I serve this salmon with butternut squash risotto for a fabulous winter dinner. Enjoy! Ingredients: 6 (6-oz) salmon fillets 1/4 cup packed...
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