Category Archives: Recipes

Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

I haven’t been able to get to the grocery and the pickings are getting slim around here. Last night I made a pantry/freezer mish-mosh (similar to this recipe) just trying to get rid of some things. It actually turned out … Continue reading

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Fish Tacos

It seems like fish tacos are pretty popular these days. You can find them on the menu at just about any restaurant and there are plenty of versions to choose from. I have been making these for awhile and I … Continue reading

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Fresh Pico de Gallo

If you have never made this fresh before, your definitely missing out. There is just nothing that compares to the taste of this. The store bought/pre-made versions just never taste as good as when you make it up yourself. You … Continue reading

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Mango Cole Slaw

I can’t believe it has been over a month since my last recipe post. Things have been a little hectic around here. We are a super healthy family, but after not having been sick for over two years, we all … Continue reading

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Easy Garlic Knots

One thing I love about those little Italian -hole in the wall- pizza places are how good their garlic knots usually are. You know the ones, quiet little restaurants, often in a strip mall, with the little cheap red candle … Continue reading

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Coconut Almond Chocolate Goodies (and some other candy to make your mouth water)

A few months back I posted a recipe for Coconut Oatmeal Cookies and I talked about my fabulous cousin Chanelle and how her parents own and operate the Mackinac Island Gourmet Fudge Shop. They recently updated their website, and when … Continue reading

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Chicken Fried Steak

In 10 days from now my husband and I will be celebrating our 16 year wedding anniversary. The last couple of years we have been trying to take a few days to go away by ourselves for this momentous occasion. … Continue reading

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Coconut Poke Cake

I just love the name of this cake. And the taste. And the way it made my house smell when I baked it. And how incredibly easy it was to make. At the beginning of the January I had asked … Continue reading

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Smoky Red Beans and Sausage

As if it’s not obvious by now, I love to cook. It is so satisfying to spend time in the kitchen putting a little love and effort into making a meal and then having everyone who eats it love it. … Continue reading

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Chicken (or Vegetable) Pot Pie

Ah, the sound of quiet. It is quite amazing how when you only have one kid in the house at at time how much more quiet things can be. I cherish these moments. Where I can sit here at the … Continue reading

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