Author: Alicia

Garden Herb Bread

Fresh bread can “make” a meal for me.  I love the way it smells while it is baking, and the taste of warm bread from the oven.  The downside to freshly baked bread, however, is that it often takes several hours to make! What I love about this bread is that not only…

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Weekly Menu Plan, Nov 4 – Nov 10

We had such a good time at my home town this past weekend.  It was great to catch up with old friends and see family!  It was also nice to have a break from cooking.  But, I’m excited to get back in the kitchen and do some baking and cooking. Last week, we…

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Jack O’ Lantern Cheese Ball

I love having festive foods at get-togethers!  Cheese and crackers are a classic appetizer.  This cheddar cheese ball is dressed up with bright orange cheese crackers, and can even be decorated to look like a jack o’ lantern for Halloween.  For Thanksgiving or other fall get-togethers, you can leave off the black olives,…

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Weekly Menu Plan, Oct 28 – Nov 3

I’m right in the middle of a busy time at work, and at home too!  I’ve been so busy I haven’t known where to turn lately.  But, there is a light at the end of the tunnel… By the middle of November, things should calm down.  Before getting crazy again, I’m sure! This…

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Sausage Rice

Sausage Rice is so simple to throw together.  It is a one-skillet meal that comes together in about 30 minutes, so it is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.  If you want the dish to come together even quicker, you can use quick cooking rice.  It is easily customizable; you can add a…

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Weekly Menu Plan, Oct 21 – Oct 27

Last week was another one of those weeks where I didn’t do a very good job sticking to my menu plan!  My in-laws came to visit, so the night they were in town we ended up eating out.  And the night before we left for St. Louis, we were so busy rushing around…

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Caramel Apple Oat Squares

I love fall.  Caramel with apples is one of my favorite fall combinations.  This dish in particular combines caramel and apples, with a “crisp” twist!  It makes a big pan, so it’s great to take to a fall gathering and share with family and friends.  It also uses the convenience of canned apple…

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Weekly Menu Plan, Oct 14 – Oct 20

This week, I am going to try one new recipe.  I am hoping that it goes over well, as the last time I made something with butternut squash, it was not a hit!  Perhaps the bacon will help everyone enjoy this one.  And I didn’t get to the round steak recipe from last…

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Apple Pie with Crumb Topping

My husband likes to stop and visit with people.  Here recently, he stopped by a vineyard a little less than 15 miles from us.  Before they planted a vineyard, they planted a whole bunch of apple trees.  And the generous old man who started the vineyard thought it would be fun to take…

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Weekly Menu Plan, Oct 7 – Oct 13

Last week was a blur of visits from family, and seeing great friends!  I was so happy to see everyone and thoroughly enjoyed it all.  However, I didn’t get to make the chicken noodle soup, so I’ll try to make it this week.  I am also going to modify my fried rice recipe…

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