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Montana Monster Cookies

It’s been about a year an a half since I started this blog, and I’ve officially been tracking my traffic for one year using Google Analytics.  In the time I have been tracking, I’ve had visitors from 862 different cities … Continue reading

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Flummery with Framboise

This rich pudding has become a family favorite during the holiday season.  Flummery has an interesting history, and I will honestly say that if I had read the Wikipedia definition prior to trying it, I would have been turned off … Continue reading

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Spinach Squares

These spinach squares are a nice alternative to quiche as they are heavier on the spinach and lighter on the eggs.  They make a great snack, hors d’oeuvre, or brunch buffet item.  I like to make them for pot lucks … Continue reading

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Shrimp & Lobster Scampi

After seeing Community Little Theater’s production of A Christmas Carol, my parents joined us for a scampi dinner at our house.  They surprised us with lobster meat to add to the scampi, making for a fancier-than-planned-on, yet easy-to-make dinner.

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Squash & Apple Risotto

After reading a blog post written by my friend at Blame it on the Food, I was inspired to try her recipe for squash risotto.  This batch of risotto definitely had a unique combination of flavors: sweet, savory, spicy and … Continue reading

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Fried Fresh Mozzarella

Inspired by a forgotten ball of fresh mozzarella that was a week past its sell by date, I searched online for recipe ideas, which led me to a blog called The Flotilla Diaspora.  There I found a recipe that sounded … Continue reading

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Farina Breakfast Bars

Lately I have been making a lot of homemade granola bars.  This time around, I wanted to try something different, while still creating a healthful snack.

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German Lasagne

Whenever I make this recipe I think of the friends who shared this recipe with me.  I received it in the form of a hand-written recipe card inside a recipe book that was presented to me at my bridal shower.  … Continue reading

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Crockpot Pinto Beans

Prior to trying this recipe, my only experience in cooking with dry beans has been to make New England style baked beans.  Inspired by a large bag of pinto beans in my cabinet, I searched for ideas, and found a … Continue reading

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Balsamic Broccoli Salad

For some reason I’ve been craving broccoli salad.  I’ve never made it before, so this was an experiment based on flavors I have enjoyed in some of the broccoli salads I’ve tried at picnics and salad bars.  I am happy … Continue reading

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