Author: Alicia

Vanilla Bean Custard Pie

If you are a fan of “old fashioned” desserts, you are in for a treat with this Vanilla Bean Custard Pie.  My husband happens to love custard pies, and this one is no exception. If you don’t have real vanilla beans, you can use pure vanilla extract.  It will still be delicious!

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Weekly Menu Plan, Dec 8 – Dec 14

Brr!  It has been pretty cold here.  And I read that it’s been cold just about everywhere in the states, so I hope you are all staying warm!  I’m not being super adventurous in the kitchen this week.  Just trying and adapting a few recipes.  I am looking forward to making a few…

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Appetizer Blue Cheese Pizza

I happen to love appetizer pizzas and flatbreads.  You can get a little more adventurous with the toppings than you would with a regular pizza.  Appetizer Blue Cheese Pizza is not just flavorful, it can be put together and on the table in a snap.

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Seeded Crescent Twists

Here’s a twist on traditional crescent rolls… Seeded Crescent Twists!  The seeds add lots of flavor and a little crunch.  These quick breadsticks are a great accompaniment to many main dishes: from soups, to pastas, and more.

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Weekly Menu Plan, Dec 1 – Dec 7

How was your Thanksgiving?  Ours was wonderful!  It was a great trip back to see my family.  And of course, there was a lot of good food!  I tried two new pie recipes that were keepers: pecan pie and French silk.  Now that we’re back home and settled, it’s time to get out…

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Cranberry Almond Bars

Around this time of year, you start to see fresh cranberries go on sale. I get excited because I love these tart little berries when they’re added to baked goods.  These Cranberry Almond Bars combine fresh, lightly sweetened cranberries with a crumbly almond crust. They are delicious for a snack, as a light…

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Weekly Menu Plan, Nov 24 – Nov 30

I planned to make three new recipes last week, and I did.  But they weren’t the three I planned on 🙂  I made the soup and the chicken, but did not get to the sweet potato dish.  Instead, my husband asked for a beer cheese soup, which was pretty good.  I made a…

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Green Chile Turkey & Rice Bowls

One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving Turkey is leftovers!  You can add the turkey to lots of dishes where you would normally use chicken.  These Green Chile Turkey & Rice Bowls are a fun way to help you eat leftovers without having to eat another turkey sandwich!

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Weekly Menu Plan, Nov 17 – Nov 23

I might be crazy for trying three new recipes this week.  We will see how it goes! Just one more week until Turkey Day!  Do you all have any special dishes you are looking forward to? Dinners Quick Three-Bean Soup (new recipe to us!) Chicken Alfredo, Garlic and Cheese Biscuits, green beans Walnut…

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Simple Kettle Corn

One of the things that I love about fall is going to fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and orchards/farms.  Inevitably, there is a food stand or cart selling fresh kettle corn.  The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy… It is so hard to resist.  So, we usually end up buying a bag and…

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