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Baked Kale Chips

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Trying to get your kids to like their veggies? Give this heart healthy side a try. Kale chips are one of my kids' favorite "treats"! Believe it or not! Each of my girls could eat an entire head of kale this way. I never would have believed it if I had…

Herb Cheese Twists

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

This is a recipe I found recently. I use to make these tasty treats years ago.

Fruity Kool-Aid Candied Popcorn

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	40 Minutes

Fun, fruity and addictive! Grab your favorite Kool-Aid flavor and pop up a batch today! The kids love it and the adults do too. It has that wonderful salty/sweet combination that grownups appreciate too! Perfect for birthday parties, school treats or p…

Rice Krispy Treats!

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	5 Minutes

This is such a fun treat for the whole family and so much better than store bought. Enjoy!

Peppermint Bark

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

Peppermint bark is one of my absolute favorite holiday treats! Every year around Christmas I end up spending a good bit of money buying it from a local bakery near my house. A couple of weeks ago I decided to make it myself, and it was so easy (and a lo…

Candy Bar Cookies

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Prep Time:	70 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

After major candy-receiving holidays like Easter or Halloween, we always have a surplus of sweet treats in the house -- more than my boys could possibly eat, and MUCH more than I WANT them to eat. I don't want it around tempting me either! My solution is…

Strawberry Jam Coconut Slice

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	25 Minutes

Jam coconut slices are one of my favourite treats. I remember buying my first one at a local bakery and it tasted not overly too sweet and not too dry. It was perfect. I have been through a few jam coconut slice recipes and most of them are too sweet for…

Apple Pie Kefir Ice Cream

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Prep Time:	30 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

This past Thursday was my older child's first day of school. To celebrate, we went out for ice cream. As we walked from the car, we discussed what flavor he might like to have. His response was "pear!" I wasn't confident they would have such a gourmet fla…

Holiday Cheesecake Squares

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

This is a favorite holiday treat I received from my husband a few years ago. It's a simple recipe and can be decorated in different ways! My favorite thing to do is use crushed lifesaver candy and make a stained glass effect.

Pulled Pork Sandwich

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	360 Minutes

Pulled Pork Sandwiches are one of my favorite things to order at a barbecue restaurant. The moist pork mixes with the tangy barbecue sauce to create a taste combination to die for. I wanted to know how to duplicate that taste at home. What I found out…

Classic Pumpkin Pie

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	60 Minutes

Avocado, watermelon, pumpkin - these are a few of my absolutely favorite foods. Pumpkin is a highly flexible fruit (yes, it's a fruit, not a vegetable!). It can be made into bread, muffins (see my recipe at http://www.ecomeg.com), gingerbread, cookie…

My Ricotta Pie

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	75 Minutes

This is one of my family’s holiday favorite. I make this pie recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas and of course Easter. When I make it my kids can’t wait till after dinner so they can have a piece of their favorite pie.

Warm Romaine Salad

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

This is a delightful side dish to any meal or great over rice. Enjoy with Lots and Lots of Love, Catherine

Amazing Tuna Dip

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

This recipe came from one of our favorite restaurants of all time here in Newport Beach, CA. They are non longer here, but when "the" manager left for Hawaii and a new job we talked him into sharing the recipe for their amazing tuna dip appetizer. He di…

Fettuccine Alfredo

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Italian food is one of my favorite cuisines because I love all types of pasta. My favorite of all time has to be fettuccine alfredo. I love the creaminess, and how you can add pretty much any protein or vegetable and create your own dish. Try this simp…

Deep Dish Chili Pie

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	55 Minutes

This easy-to-put-together dish combines our favorite chili flavor with the coziness of a traditional pot pie. The chili is mild, yet flavorful, and perfect for kids from 2-102! It's a family favorite!

Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches with Honey

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

Peanut butter is loved by kids all over the world. Some eat it with jelly, some with honey, some with sugar, or some just plain. This simple recipe is one that I am sure your kids will enjoy. It combines peanut butter, one of their favorite things, wit…

Quick & Easy Sausage & Peppers

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

Serve on your favorite bread with your favorite cheese topping or over rice or spaghetti. This dish is easy and so delicious! Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine xo

My Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	120 Minutes

This is one of my husband's favorite and his family too. When I first married my Irish husband he liked everything plain like the corned beef, roast beef, chicken soup. One day I decided to spice them all. Now they are his favorite meals. No more plain co…

Tilapia with Peppers, Olives, and Capers

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	15 Minutes

This dish was inspired by one of my favorite dishes to order at one of my favorite restaurants- Cafe Mario in Green Bay. I am not sure how Mario makes his grouper, but I think I came pretty close with this recreation. I am a big fan of olives so anything…

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