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Homemade Roasted Garlic Hummus

February 6, 2012

Hummus has quickly become a favorite snack around here.  At first I was hesitant to even try it.  I mean really, with a name like Hummus?  But I’m glad I did! However, hummus can get expensive, especially for this family of 6.  Thankfully hummus is easy as ever to make–and it whips up in a [...]

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Sausage and Ranch Wonton Cups

January 31, 2012

Need a simple appetizer for your next gathering?  Or to finish out your Super Bowl Spread? These wonton cups are the perfect addition–and are super simple to make! Print Sausage and Ranch Wonton Cups Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 10 minutes Yield: 32 Appetizers Ingredients32 Wonton Wrappers ½ pound sausage ½ pound ground beef 3 [...]

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{Easy Homemade Gift} Carrot Cake Jam

December 12, 2011

Homemade Jams and Jellies are perfect for giving as gifts.  To add a little spice to the same-ol’-same-ol’–this year I decided to try out Carrot Cake Jam.  I cannot recall where I seen it first–but I do know that the insant I seen it, I had to try it.  Homemade Carrot Cake {not the stuff [...]

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Bagels

October 17, 2011

Fall is in the air and pumpkin everything is calling my name! These pumpkin spice bagels are sure to warm your toes on chilly mornings. Serve them up plain, with cream cheese or topped with homemade pumpkin or even apple butter. I played with the original recipe and subbed in some fresh ground white whole [...]

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Apple Cranberry Bread

October 10, 2011

I first made this bread a few years back and it instantly became a favorite, not only did my husband request it often but so did the children. With fresh apples, cranberries and walnuts, how could I not answer their pleas with a slice?   Apple Cranberry Bread 1 ½ cups flour {can use whole [...]

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Homemade Granola

October 6, 2011

Oh granola, how I love thee!  However store bought granola was breaking our bank at a rapid pace.  Thankfully homemade granola is super easy and recipe that every one needs in their back pocket! Homemade granola is great on fruit and yogurt, to top ice cream, to eat by the handfuls as a snack, or [...]

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Salvaged Sunday-Homemade Frappacinno

August 27, 2011

{It’s SO very good to be back into the swing of things!} I love me some coffee first thing in the morning.  But I’m not one of those coffee drinkers that drinks an entire pot daily.  To the contrary, since I am the only one in this house that enjoys a nice cup of joe, [...]

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Home Canning Refried Beans

July 6, 2011

Homemade refried beans are on our menu atleast once a week.  If we’re not having them in our quesadillas, we’re having them alongside our tacos, enchiladas or in a taco salad.  They’re frugal and packed with flavor, two musts in our kitchen! I was delighted when I found out that dried beans could easily be [...]

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Raspberry Streusel Muffins

June 28, 2011

A quick fruit muffin is a perfect snack for busy summer months.  Top it with streusel, and you’ve really got my attention!  I came across these muffins while flipping through my Southern Living Cookbook trying to find dinner ideas.  I couldn’t stop thinking about them–and now that I’ve made them and eaten them all, I’m ready [...]

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How to Can Beans

June 22, 2011

Preserving and storing food is a favorite of mine.  I truly enjoy looking at my full freezers and pantry shelves and making up more homemade convenience foods to put back in their place.   When we were still in the planning stages of Project Major Home Addition, one element I was adamant on was a large [...]

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