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Santa Kisses Cookies
I have a well known weakness for Peppermint Bark. Completely…I do. It’s pure magic to me. I’ve stalked many a Williams-Sonoma store on free sample days. I’m the one trying to look uninterested as I saunter by the counter….multiple times. Hmm, what’s this? Peppermint Bark. Okay, if you insist. Don’t mind if I do. This one is for my daughter. Okay I’m leaving now. When Hershey’s came out with their Candy Cane Kisses they brought the essence of peppermint bark to our grocery store shelves. I embraced that. Santa Kisses Cookies in the spirit of Peppermint Bark magic.
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Roasted Lemon & Artichoke Chicken
Roasted Lemon & Artichoke Chicken. We were looking for an easy weeknight meal that could be made from ingredients already on hand. We like to keep boneless skinless chicken breasts in our freezer. We buy them in bulk, trim them of any fat, then lightly pound them to an even thickness before freezing them flat in bags of two. When we’re ready to use them we just thaw and create our meal.
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Slow Braised Beef & Barley Soup
Our Slow Braised Beef & Barley Soup began by slow roasting some short ribs that were taking up space in the freezer. Yes, I have once again vowed to stay out of the grocery store for at least a week. You could easily use leftover steak or roast beef or stew beef and achieve the same tender beefy goodness. The trick is to not be in a hurry. We brown our beef in a little oil before adding braising liquid to the soup pot, in this case we used beef broth. Throw in a bay leaf, thyme sprig, and fresh cracked pepper and let her go low and slow until the meat…
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Homemade White Chocolate Mocha
It’s December 1st and I’ve got a good start on my decorating. Christmas Carols are playing in the background (the original Little Drummer Boy album). And I’m sipping on a warm cup of Homemade White Chocolate Mocha. What are you waiting for? Let’s make a cup.
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Chocolate Truffle Pirouette Cake
Chocolate Truffle Pirouette Cake. I’m so excited to share that I am one of 12 bloggers who have joined together to deliver you the “12 Cakes of December.” We’ve got a fantastic line-up, so be sure to check back daily as I add links to each new cake.
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Spinach Alfredo Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Every where we go. I’m in full-out decorating mode, no time for fancy schmancy tonight. How about an Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week Grilled Cheese Sandwich?!
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Turkey Noodle Soup {with Thyme Roasted Veggies}
Turkey Noodle Soup {with Thyme Roasted Veggies}. Okay, we’re in this together. We’ve all got a partially carved turkey, wrapped in a wad of foil, taking up way too much space in the Frigidaire. Let’s break it down. I know, it seems like work to pick the bones of the good meat, trash the fatty stuff, and cram a carcass into a big stock pot. But let’s do this.
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Turkey Tetrazzini {and a rambling on family}
Shelby and I recently had the pleasure of flying north to visit my brother, sister and their families for a few days. We, like many families, are separated by distance and life and the stuff that can get in the way. This trip was a chance for us to put all of that aside and just be together. It was wonderful. How does that relate to Turkey Tetrazzini? I’m about to tell you in a long winded way. However you won’t hurt my feelings if you’re simply here for a great leftover turkey recipe and know that we loved this growing up. See below.
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Butternut Squash, Spinach & Caramelized Onion Lasagna
Here’s another favorite recipe from the archives. Butternut Squash, Spinach & Caramelized Onion Lasagna. Some of my favorite recipes happen when my pantry doors are bulging and I refuse to go to the grocery store.
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole {Weight Watchers}
Each winter I find myself gravitating towards healthier recipe options. Likely due to overeating during the holidays and less outdoor activity than during the warmer months. Nonetheless, here I am again digging through my recipe archives to find the best tasting lower calorie recipes to share with you. This lightened up Broccoli Cheese Casserole is light on calories but just as yummy as any full fat version I’ve had in the past.
