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Golden Milk

Golden Milk

This milk is extremely simple. I use the ginger for flavor but it fights the same sorts of ailments. It’s critical in this mix to mask the bitterness of the turmeric and it brings health benefits to boot. Continue reading

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Fried Chicken Seasoning Mix

Fried Chicken Seasoning Mix

Not exactly the 7 herbs and spices of the Colonel, but it is still finger licking good. Continue reading

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Artichoke Gratin

This makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any dinner. Continue reading

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Galloping Horses (Thai Appetizer)

This traditional Thai appetizer tops fresh pineapple slices with a sweet-savory-nutty mixture of ground pork mixed with green onions, cilantro, and peanuts. Its name, ma hor or mah haw in Thai, literally translates as “horses of the Haw people,” a tribe that immigrated to Thailand from China. Continue reading

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Homemade Cookie and Brownie Mix

Why buy this at the grocery store and wonder about what in in it? Make your own and know. Continue reading

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Amazing Pork Chops in Cream Sauce

Oh my, but these are good! This is “company” worthy as well as “special day” worthy. I often make this just because! Continue reading

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Nacho Cheese Sauce

This is a basic easy to make nacho cheese sauce. Dip your chips right into the bowl or drizzle the cheese over a plate of favorite nacho toppings. Continue reading

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Stovetop Mac & Cheese

I admit, I love Kraft mac & cheese. But I am doing all that I can to remove process foods from the family diet and so buying the “blue box” wasn’t going to happen. Then I found this recipe and never looked longingly at the blue box again. Continue reading

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Day After Turkey Soup

This is so good! As much as my family loves Thanksgiving, they look forward to this cream soup using leftover turkey even more. It makes a big batch that we can enjoy for days. way to use that holiday turkey carcass. Continue reading

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Cinnamon Rolls

Here’s an easy alternative to buying those famous cinnamon rolls in the mall. They taste exactly the same, and the bread machine does all the hard work These are gobbled up as soon as the family sees them. I will never try another cinnamon roll recipe, because I think these are the best. Continue reading

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Lasagna

My father-in-law gave this recipe to me just in time for my oldest son’s birthday. Lasagna is his standing request of what he wants for his birthday dinner and I have been in search of the best recipe for years. With glee, I am happy to say my search is over! This is the best lasagna anywhere. The sauce is a taste of heaven and I will be using it on other pastas. Continue reading

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OatRagious Chocolate Chip Cookies

My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe, and my family thinks these cookies are delicious. We enjoy all different kinds of cookies, and with this recipe, we can combine three of our favorite kinds – oatmeal, peanut butter and chocolate chip – in one! Continue reading

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