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Creamy Baked Onions
Read more: Creamy Baked OnionsCreamy Baked Onions I was at Meijer recently trying to figure out what I wanted to cook and was drawing blanks. I went to the store with an open mind and thought I would let what was on sale guide me, but after 20 minutes I wasn’t having any luck.…
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Mini Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Read more: Mini Pumpkin Spice CupcakesI’m not much of a baker, but my mom and a number of my aunts are all-stars. Over the years, I have left the pies and sweets to them as I developed my skills as a savory cook. This past Thanksgiving my Mom made mini pumpkin spice cupcakes that were…
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Chicken Stir Fry with Ramen
Read more: Chicken Stir Fry with RamenPrintable version Ramen noodles are a staple on college campuses and kitchens of the less well-to-do because they cost about $1.64 for a three month supply. Although they are cheap, I still think they’re tasty. I am willing to buy cheap noodles, but lunch meat, well, that’s another story. I’ll…
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New Orleans Turkey Stew
Read more: New Orleans Turkey StewThis year for Thanksgiving I wasn’t hosting a party, and wasn’t responsible for any of the major traditional dishes at either of the gatherings I was going to. I had made a large Thanksgiving dinner two weeks before the holiday to post the recipes here, so I had my fix…
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Black and Red Chili
Read more: Black and Red ChiliPrintable version I love to make chili. When I first started cooking on a regular basis, it seemed like I was making up an experimental batch every weekend. I would throw anything in the pot if I thought it might taste good – mushrooms, black olives, egg plant – you…
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Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup
Read more: Kale and Cannellini Bean SoupAs we gorge ourselves full of turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, I thought it was my duty as someone who shares my kitchen creations with the public to produce a healthy and tasty bite to counter-balance the gut-busting, diet-crashing cuisine that seems to accompany most holiday celebrations. One…
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Healthy Bites: Turkey on Whole Grain with Cranberry Walnut Salad
Read more: Healthy Bites: Turkey on Whole Grain with Cranberry Walnut SaladTurkey on Whole Grain with Cranberry Walnut Salad and Mustard Vinaigrette Recently, an old colleague of mine sent me a note and mentioned how he loved the graphics and layout of my blog, but said he won’t try any recipes because he “choses life.” Which was his way of saying…