Greek Cucumber Salad

A light refreshing summer salad that uses the bounty from your garden or local farmers market. Every bite is a mouthful of pure summer goodness.

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Ham & Cheese Gnocchi

Ham & Cheese Gnocchi. Little pillows of doughy goodness smothered in a creamy ham and cheese sauce. What’s not to love!

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Mushroom Pork Loin Medallions, A Quick & Easy Weeknight Meal

One of the best quick and easy meals you can get on the table in just 30 minutes. This family favorite will make it into your regular rotation…guaranteed!

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Blackberry Cobbler

Today I want to share something special, an easy dessert recipe that captures the delicious summer sweetness of fresh picked blackberries. Not a baker? No worries, this recipe is super simple to prepare. You can’t really mess it up, even if you try!

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Cheeseburger Pasta

Truth be told, I could eat a burger almost every day and never tire of them. A thick, hot, juicy, beef patty, topped with a thick layer of melty Cheddar cheese, against the sharpness of a sliced red onion, crisp lettuce and tangy tomato slices…add a bit of mustard and ketchup, all sandwiched between a soft toasted bun? Just the thought of it is making my mouth water! Eating a big fat juicy burger for dinner every day would be wrong. Right? I guess it’s a good thing I stumbled upon this recipe before I made a glutton of myself, LOL!

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Nancy’s Marvelous Macaroni Salad

A simple recipe that produces an outstanding salad. The secret ingredient gives it a wonderful tanginess that is sure to please! Thank you Nancy for this wonderful recipe!

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Easiest Most Adorable Birthday Cake Ever!

Want to know how to make this adorable cake? If you are not a master baker but want a cake that won’t take you hours upon hours to create. When you want something a little more special that will impress, then this is the cake for you!

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Lemon Chicken

Tender melt in your mouth chicken cutlets cradled in a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and topped with a tangy, rich, velvety lemon butter sauce. It doesn’t get much better than this recipe!!!!

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Amish Fried Apple Turnovers

Who doesn’t love a fresh baked apple pie? I can’t get enough of the cinnamon and apple flavor, I just love it! Problem is, most of us don’t have time to bake a pie from scratch when we get a hankering for a slice of pie. Don’t settle for a mediocre store bought pie. These turnovers will satisfy your apple pie craving with little fuss.

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Spam Fried Rice

That iconic canned meat, SPAM. How do I love thee? Fried, definitely fried! Adding Spam to fried rice? Turns out it’s a super tasty addition!

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Spicy Chicken Noodles

A surprisingly tasty simple meal to prepare that packs a flavorful asian punch. This meal comes together in about 20 minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand in your fridge and pantry.

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Mama Rita’s Amazing Salsa

Do you ever find an appetizer at a party that is so unexpectedly amazing, that you indulge in way more of it than you should? It’s so darn good, you just can’t stop eating it? Well this is one of those recipes and it’s made with the most unexpected ingredient.

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Hungarian Goulash with Sour Cream Chive Biscuits

Add drop biscuits to Hungarian Goulash for a delicious twist on a perennial classic Hungarian dish. If you can get your hands on some authentic Hungarian Paprika it will make this dish even better! My mother’s was the best, but this recipe comes pretty darn close to hers!

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Sesame Chicken Noodles

This healthy meal comes together in the time it takes to boil the noodles. A tangy asian inspired meal, with a touch of heat. You can leave out the chicken for a vegetarian meal or customize with your choice of fresh veggies. Simple ingredients that pack a powerful punch of flavor. Give this one a try, I’m betting you’ll love it as much as we do.

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BEER-GA-RITAS AKA STRIP & GO NAKED’S

Today I want to share one of my all-time favorite drink recipes! Beer-ga-rita’s, aka, Strip & Go Naked’s. I’ve been making them for years when we entertain and they are always a big hit! They are tart, tangy, refreshing and so, so easy to make! They go down really smooth, so be careful! You’ve been warned! 

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Beefy Taco Bake

Try this tasty Mexican dish for Cinco de Mayo. It’s also perfect for those evenings when you want to serve something that your family will love but you are short on time. A few simple ingredients come together quickly to make an easy, delicious, Mexican inspired dinner. Ole!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Not a fan of boiled cabbage? Try this Hungarian alternative for a delicious, unique twist on Corned Beef & Cabbage.

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Top 5 Foodie Websites

How cool is it when your kid uses your own blog as inspiration to cook? It happens to all of us from time to time; there are nights when you’re just not in the mood to cook and nothing in your arsenal gets you excited about getting in the kitchen. Usually all it takes is trying a new recipe to inspire you.

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Steak Hash

Don’t throw out those leftovers that no-one wants to eat or push them to the back of the fridge until they are covered in a blue moldy fuzz! Instead use last night’s meal to create a fabulous left-over make-over.

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A Modern Version of Your Mother’s Sunday Roast Beef

You can make a Sunday roast beef dinner just like your mother made, any day of the week! It just takes a little patience but requires almost no work in the kitchen. Interested? Keep reading…

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Christina’s Cream Cheese Fried Wontons

I got this recipe years ago from my dear friend Christina, thus the name.  She brought them to a party and I hovered over the plate, trying to be inconspicuous, as I snatched up one after another. They are totally addictive!

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Street Style Fish Tacos with a Flavorful Secret Sauce

Street style fish tacos with the best tasting sauce you have ever tried! Using the freshest ingredients and a generous drizzle of this secret sauce creates a flavor explosion in your mouth! You must try this recipe! You can thank me later.

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Fry Bread

This is a simple, delicious recipe for fry bread that you can make when you don’t have bread or rolls on hand. It comes together quickly, fries up in just a few minutes, and it’s best served fresh. Serve them plain for soaking up sauce or with your favorite toppings.

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You Too Can Bake Bread

I confess, bread is my kryptonite, and I admit, I’m a bread snob. I’m from the “bread is the staff of life” camp. So if you don’t do carbs, please keep scrolling, this post will offend you.

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How to Easily Assemble a Charcuterie Board

What the heck is a Charcuterie board? Don’t let the fancy name scare you, it’s just a fancy name for a meat and cheese tray. Today I’m going to show you how to assemble one that will impress your guests!

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