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Roasted Acorn Squash and Sausage
I love autumn, and I’d like to enjoy the last of it before Christmas creeps up on me. Did you know that’s a thing now? “Christmas Creep?” I heard it on the radio the other day. Apparently, it’s a new...
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Kickin’ Chicken Stew
This is one of those hearty, delicious stews that’s wonderful on a cold night. However, I need to warn you…it’s very spicy. And with the combination of onions, kale, and white beans… Let’s just say...
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Tavern Beef Chianti
If you’re not opposed to pre-packaged sauces or instant mashed potatoes, this is an easy slow cooker meal that warms the soul. The only work you really need to put into it is chopping a bit of onion...
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Smoky Poblano Beef Chili
Whew. Blogging during the holidays is tough stuff! I got a few posts out there, but that was really all I could muster with all the chaos happening around us. That being said, I thought I’d start the...
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The Coffee Cake Challenge
I found this recipe floating around Facebook, with no name, author, website, or affiliation. It just said, “This should be illegal.” I took one look at the ultra heavy ingredients and thought:...
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Creamy Colcannon Soup
Creamy soup that’s low in calories? Yes! Pureeing potatoes or vegetables can give soup a creamy consistency without using actual cream. And for those of us tired of giving up yummy, warm, creamy soups...
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Light Greek Yogurt Dill Dip
The key to making a refreshing, healthy dill dip (I have found, in my numerous attempts to get this right), is using fresh dill. The dried stuff just doesn’t cut it. I mean, I’m sure it’s fine when...
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Turkey Dublin Coddle
Still in the mood for Irish food? Here’s my healthier take on the Irish pub favorite, Dublin Coddle. It’s definitely different than your typical American fare. The flavors are very Irish—think bacon,...
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Fire Roasted Vodka Sauce
Low fat vodka cream pasta sauce? It can be done! Sure, it takes a little more work than buying a jar of pasta sauce from the store…but for a made-from-scratch recipe, it’s really not that hard. I’m not...
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Need a dish for July 4th? Try my Firecracker Fiesta!
Looking for an easy dish to bring to your 4th of July celebration that really pops? Yes, this is a SweetPeas and Soybeans repeat, but I’ve had some really great results serving this to family and...
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Radiant Raspberry Pie
Pies don’t have to be loaded with calories to be yummy. And they don’t have to be full of fat to be simple to make either, even when you take a few shortcuts, such as using a frozen pie crust....
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Stroganoff Sauté
I’m so excited that this dish turned out so well. When you’re cooking for a lot of people (ie, my family), there’s a lot of pressure to make something that tastes awesome. So when you’re experimenting,...
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Creamy Cauliflower Mash with Garlic and Rosemary
I absolutely love mixing mashed potatoes with garlic and rosemary. It’s such a wonderful combination. I mean, heck, it’s mashed potatoes. How can you go wrong? Except when you step on the scale the...
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Guiltless Softserve Banana Ice Cream
The best factor about this recipe (besides the guiltless part) is that it’s a use for browned bananas. How many times do you accidentally buy too many bananas that go uneaten, turn brown, and end up in...
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Pumpkin Gouda Casserole
I’m a sucker for pumpkin. It’s a problem. Especially this time of year, where there is pumpkin everything at the grocery store. Pumpkin bagels (yeah, I bought them). Pumpkin cream cheese (bought that...
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Aunt Dorothy’s Holiday Sweet Potatoes
My Aunt Dorothy’s McCann family recipe for sweet potato casserole has always been a holiday favorite for as long as I can remember. So this past Thanksgiving, I brought this sugary side dish to my...
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Horses at the Trough Dip
Need a last minute party dip? I’ve got an easy appetizer for you. You may even have all the ingredients in your fridge! To be honest, I was afraid of sharing this with the world, because it’s kind of a...
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Mini Pumpkin Pies
Who says pumpkin needs to be done now that the holidays are over? I love pumpkin. I mean, I really, really love pumpkin. It’s my favorite flavor, and I hate that it’s only around in the fall. Then...
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Oven Fried Chicken and Waffles
I’m very excited to post this recipe, especially as we put lots of effort into creating this comfort classic. We did a lot of research, spent an entire evening making way too many waffles, and worked...
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Basil Zucchini Chicken Parmesan
Here is a healthy, simpler version of the classic, Chicken Parmesan. I used to have a similar recipe on my blog, “Turkey & Zucchini Parmesan,” but I found that the turkey cutlets are hard to find....
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