Category: sides

Pumpkin, Cream Cheese and Butternut Squash Pasta

Today as I write this, I am in my mind trying to gear up for the day. It’s going to be a very busy day. First I’ve got to get this house cleaned for thanksgiving, I have to go and buy the remaining ingredients for thanksgiving dinner, shop for by daughters birthday gifts…

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Miracle Grill Mat Review – Lil’ Smokies and Beans Recipe

    This is not a sponsored post. I just love QVC. I recently saw an on air demonstration for the Miracle Grill Mat and I fell in love with the idea!    You can now cook veggies on the grill without a grill pan, without the fear of veggies or foods falling through the…

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Picky Eaters – Twice Baked Potatoes

I am truly a meat and potatoes mom. In my life I have many picky eaters. Three of them to be exact. To make a meal that they will all agree on, it usually consists of meat and potatoes. Veggies unfortunately are hardly ever touched. I will make them, but they will not…

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Finger Food – Sweet Potato Stacks

Sweet Potato Stacks I am trying to find healthy snacks to eat while watching all of the Halloween movies and T.V. Shows that have been on lately. I usually love me some twizzlers but I know that I can do better than that. My husband helped to put these together and I think…

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Game Day Buffalo Hot Wings!

Well it’s October and the games begin…Basketball games that is. My husband  LOVES Basketball and he LOVES Buffalo wings. I am not much of a sports loving person when it comes to regular season games, but I will get into a championship game. Super Bowl I get excited about, Ice skating I love! And…

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Classic Homestyle Mashed Potatoes

    Fall is truly my favorite time of year. The weather changes, the air becomes more crisp, the seasonal colors become warm and inviting with browns, oranges and golden yellows. And it is my favorite time of year because I get to break out my big sweaters and warm cable knit throw…

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Easy Hot Pan Potatoes

This potato recipe is so versatile, it goes with so many different main dishes. I cook them all the time and my family just gobbles them up!<p> This is not my original recipe, it is from famed chef Jaques Pepin To start, we need to place olive oil in pan Place chicken broth…

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