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French Onion Soup

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French Onion Soup

All of a sudden, out of what seemed like nowhere, the bone chilling cold is back and hitting the Midwest with a vengeance. Nothing fights back the cold quite as much as French Onion Soup. We took advantage of a night when our teenager was going to be with friends to enjoy a meal that she would not have enjoyed. It was a special treat for us. Having this for dinner also served as a double treat because there were plenty of “planned overs” to freeze. With the prediction of a looming ice/snow storm later this week, I see  warm, soul satisfying days ahead. [Read more…]

Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes

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Mediterranean Smothered Beef Photo

We have a treat for our die-hard regular readers. First, a big thank you for your loyalty and support and second we are going to share recipes with you that we shared at a conference we spoke at this weekend.

We were thrilled to present the workshop The Healthy Slow Cooker at the Church of the Resurrection Women’s Conference. It was great to meet so many of you and we loved talking about family dinners and sharing tips on how to use your slow cooker to make healthy meals. (Here is the tip sheet we shared at the workshop on healthy slow cooking.)

Everyday meals can be scrumptious and healthy, and if you use your slow cooker, it can be especially easy. You can come home after a busy day to a fantastic meal—and avoid those higher calorie restaurant meals. These three recipes are a great start toward delicious family meals. [Read more…]

Candy Cookies

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M & M

 

You know you love it. What is not to love about the colorful, sweet and crunchy candy cookie? M & M’s can brighten any day and in my book when you add these bits of candy to cookies…voila! Success!

Our daughter’s church youth choir recently sold cookies at an event that had over 1800 attending. [Read more…]

Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

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Deep Dish Pizza Recipe Photo

Super Bowl food just has to be fun and easy. Chili, wings, nachos, dips and pizza seem to be “required.” No, I am not planning a big gathering, but between kickoffs, touchdowns and those memorable commercials, the food has to be a part of the game plan. I am going to make a Deep Dish Chicago-Style Pizza. [Read more…]

Chicken Pesto Dinner

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Chicken Pesto 2

 

The move is behind us and the boxes are beginning to dwindle just a bit. We are back to normal and enjoying our schedule which includes weeknight dinners at home.

Years ago when our daughter was in her macaroni and cheese mode, we slowly weaned her away from that side dish and converted her to enjoying pesto pasta. [Read more…]