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Beef & Pumpkin Chili

| Linda

Pumpkin season….it’s been in full swing for over two months and yet this is the first time I’ve used it all season. Typically we eat pumpkin just a few times a year as not every one in the family is a big fan. The health benefits of pumpkin are a plus so I try to sneak it into a few recipes without anyone being the wiser! Here’s one of those meals where the addition of pumpkin boosts the Vitamin A and fiber content, adds a bit of creaminess and doesn’t compromise the wonderful flavor of this already delicious chili… Continue reading →

Beer Cheddar Cheese

| Heidi

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So Delicious, So Good, So Addictive!!! Served with a good IPA and a perfectly warmed crusty roll you almost think you died and went to heaven. Great for football games in front of the big screen or tailgating with fellow fans…This cheese spread is sure to please. I made it for my Hubby and I while we snuggled in and watched our favorite team. Oh, I also had it on the charcuterie board at my daughters wedding… Continue reading →

Roasted Carrot Breakfast Muffins

| Linda

Roasted Carrot Breakfast Muffins

Roasted carrots for breakfast? Why not! I was considering making carrot cake or carrot cake muffins but to be honest I really need to eat healthier…especially with the holidays coming up. So roasting carrots and popping them in a breakfast muffin seemed just the thing to do…thankfully they were really really good! Continue reading →

Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad

| Heidi

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I was looking in my refrigerator trying to decide what to make for lunch. I knew I had chicken breasts and a lot of lemons, so I thought…Okay, why not a lemon & pepper chicken salad? Not the same old chicken salad – this chicken salad is refreshing with a little bite. I am definitely making this for the next girls’ lunch. Continue reading →

Balsamic Glazed Salmon

| Linda

Balsamic Glazed Salmon

While we were in Italy enjoying all those lovely meals at restaurants, one thing that was almost always on the table was a Balsamic Glaze…granted, theirs were in bottles which can be bought in the vinegar aisle of the supermarket and I even have one in my pantry…but for today’s Balsamic Glazed Salmon I went old school and made my own…but I have to say I cheated just a little…I used the microwave! The end result would rival any Italian restaurant…here, try some… Continue reading →

Farro, Broccoli, Apple & Walnut Salad

| Linda

Farro, Broccoli, Apple & Walnut Salad

I love creating new combinations for salads…I saw a little bit of farro left in the pantry and decided that I wanted to use it…so on the menu today is a hearty Farro, Broccoli, Apple & Walnut Salad…the dressing is a Maple Walnut-Mayo combination that just pushed it over the top! The other great thing about this salad is that it gets better as it sits… Continue reading →