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Economical Eats

Classic Egg Salad

Egg Salad sandwiches don’t have to be boring. This egg salad adds the zip of hot pepper sauce. Even if you’re not the biggest fan of hot pepper sauce, just a few shakes is enough to bring out lots of flavor. My favorite way to enjoy these sandwiches is alongside a bunch of…

July 25, 2013

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Menu Plans

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Weekly Menu Plan, July 21 – July 27

We had a great (quick!) trip back to my hometown last week. We were treated to a few things that we usually only get when we visit my folks… Brisket for dinner, and waffles for breakfast! My dad does an amazing job smoking meats, so it’s a special treat. And, they also have…

July 22, 2013

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Asian

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Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Lo Mein, Chicken Lo Mein, Beef Lo Mein, Vegetable Lo Mein… Whatever you like, you can customize this recipe to fit your tastes or to fit what you have in your kitchen. Adaptability is something that I love in a recipe, because sometimes I just forget what I have on hand. This…

July 19, 2013

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Weekly Menu Plan, July 14 – July 20

Wow, is it starting to get hot here! And I can’t remember the last time we got a good rain. The garden is still surviving well with daily watering, and I’ve now made 5 jars or regular dill pickles and two jars of refrigerator veggie slaw (inspired by this recipe). (By the way,…

July 14, 2013

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Chocolate

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No Bake Peanut Butter Squares

Do you have an oven that heats up your entire kitchen (or house?!) when you use it? I do. I try hard to keep it turned off during the hot summer months, but sometimes the craving for a cookie/sweet is just too much! However, with no-bake recipes like these No Bake Peanut Butter…

July 11, 2013

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Weekly Menu Plan, July 7 – July 13

We had an awesome Fourth of July last week. There were so many people, so much good food, and so many memories! I think we may just have to do it again next year 🙂 Over the last few days, my cucumbers have taken off! I think I’m going to try my hand…

July 7, 2013

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Weekly Menu Plan, June 30 – July 6

Are you looking forward to a big Independence Day get-together? The 4th of July has always been one of my personal favorites! Growing up, we would spend every 4th of July with two other families, and we would always have lots of food and of course tons of fun! We would jokingly ask…

July 1, 2013

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Baking

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Mixed Berry Crumble Tart

This is my new favorite summer dessert. And I’m not exaggerating. It’s the perfect blend of tangy summer berries, tender pie crust, and sweet & crunchy topping with just a hint of lemon. I highly recommend serving a slice of this tart over a few scoops of vanilla bean ice cream. Mixed Berry…

June 27, 2013

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Menu Plans

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Weekly Menu Plan, June 23 – June 29

We had a great weekend… It was very productive and full of family time. We spent a lot of time outside, and even picked our first tomato of the season! I am so excited to eat all of the fresh produce that I (hope) we will have this summer! I happened upon some…

June 24, 2013

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Appetizers

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Crispy Baked Ravioli

Fried Ravioli are pretty tasty. If you’ve never had them, you should order them the next time you see them on the menu. Or, you can make these Crispy Baked Ravioli at home, and save yourself some money and calories! What I like best about these baked ravioli is that you can bread…

June 20, 2013

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