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Christmas Cupcakes
I made these for my daughter\'s school Christmas concert last year and the kids loved them - I saw some adults sneaking a few, too ! (Note - You can halve the ingredients to make around 20 cupcakes, if you prefer. Ready made icing can usually be found in the cake decorating/frosting aisle in your supermarket)
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
My mom always made this Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe when I was growing up - we never had the boxed kind. Toss up a salad or steam some broccoli and you have a full meal that is delicious and very comforting.
Nutella Stuffed French Toast
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
My boyfriend is a huge fan of french toast. As early on as our first conversations he’s been talking about french toast constantly. I hadn’t made french toast in such a long time so I had to re-learn the art of french toast just for him. I encountered…
Pineapple Pancakes
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A new take on an old favourite of mine (Pineapple upside down cake), Great for lazy sunday morning breakfast or as a sweet treat anytime :)
SUNDAY MORNING LEMON POPPY SEED PANCAKES
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
POPPY SEED CAKE IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE CAKE SO THESE REALLY HIT HOME FOR ME. PANCAKES WITH POPPY SEED AND LEMON ZEST, PERFECT
White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This is a self created recipe. I wanted a special cookie that was easy to make and this was the result. It would be ideal for the Christmas season but it’s simple enough to be made at any time. There is a chill time so you’ll need to plan ahead just a…
Glazed Sausage and Ham Balls
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Short on time and big on flavor, these are served at our annual harvest party and there's never any leftover!
Cheese & Mustard Party Straws
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
These light & crispy snacks are just the thing to serve with drinks before your meal. (They go exceptionally well with a nice glass of chilled Chardonnay !)
Gert's Mama's Pound Cake
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
A wonderful Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe that produces a moist, tangy cake sure to be a hit for any social gathering!
Oatmeal Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
These are my boyfriend's favorite cookies. He has never been a big chocolate fan (I know, unthinkable) but these fulfill his sweet tooth. This recipe came from Mary Butler Ringhand, who I believe is my Mother's great aunt. She knows how to make some gr…
Oven Fried Onion Rings
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is a great way to have your onion rings and eat them too! Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine Adapted from: Eating Well Magazine
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This soup is satisfying and tastes so rich and delicious! Enjoy with love, Catherine Adapted from Cabot Cheese – Eating Well Magazine
The perfect hard boiled egg, every time!
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Today's post is a back to basics cooking lesson, How to boil an egg. The perfect boiled or hard boiled egg is when the egg is cooked all the way through and the yolk is golden , there shouldn't be a grey/green ring around the yolk. To me if a hard boiled…
Crepes Batter (Jam Filled)
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Crepes can be used as hors d'oeuvres and in sweet and savory dishes. Better to prepare this batter the day beforehand, or hours before using…it is better rested as the flour must absorb the liquid. The next day adjust the liquid / mixture and add flav…
Muffin Monday: Chocolate Chip Orange Muffins
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Indulge in heavenly chocolate paired with intense bits of orange. Enjoy this wonderfully rich muffin with a steaming cup of coffee when you need to stress down.
Mexican Green Spaghetti
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This isn't a "traditional" Mexican dish but it is very common in the Northeast of Mexico, everyone in my family loves it and it's been a great hit among my friends now that I live in the USA, it is usually served to go with any type of meat (pork, beef, c…
Wacky Cake
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had; moist, flavorful and frugal! It's also vegan and costs less than $3 including the icing! We make this often here and the kids adore it.
3 Egg Omelet
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
A quick and easy omelet that even a beginner can turn out perfectly every time!
Apple Rolls
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Moist and very soft apple rolls ideal for breakfast! There is cheese in the dough thst gives softness to the rolls. Quick to make!
Jerimú - Portuguese Pumpkin Nuggets
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a traditional Portuguese dessert I grew up with. My girls simply love the Jerimú and the reason I decided to name then Pumpkin Nuggets in English is that this past Christmas Eve, my toddler looked at them and said nuggets? Of course we all la…
Chuck Roast Dinner
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
I do believe chuck roast is one of the finest foods known to man. It fits my new 'slow' outlook on life and is well worth the wait. It absolutely takes me home - simple, delicious and hearty.
Noodles with Egg Sauce
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I love having noodles. During my childhood noodles would be our morning breakfast on Sundays and till we follow the same as a custom. And the Sunday noodles was generally made by Baba. And that used to be ultimate. Now that I am away from my parents, I m…
Fried Zucchini
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Sicilians eat very little dark meat. Sicily is an arid island, we don’t have much in the way of pastures. Cows are raised primarily for lactation, and production of cheese. Most meat is imported, except for chicken, goat, rabbit and some other wild gam…
The Taco Rack Pancake Taco!
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
The Taco Rack Pancake Taco breakfast is such a new twist to spice up the morning meal. Since I am the inventor of a line of Taco Cookware, the idea seemed logical. Everyone loves tacos so why not have it for breakfast? Should you decide to try this, I ass…
Peach Cobbler (Adapted from Great American Home Baking Index Cards)
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
This recipe turned out delightful. I hope you all will be as pleased as the faces at my table were… Enjoy!

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