Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Desserts / Eggs

Cinnamon Roll Bites

  I made several batches of these little bites this summer. My boys LOVE them. I made the first batch as a treat for the boys. I thought that these…

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September 25, 2013

Chocolate / Snacks / Vegetarian

Dark Chocolate and Nutella Puppy Chow

This summer I made some lowbrow, but delicious snacks for the kids. This was one of them. It's called Puppy Chow and it's chocolate and sugar coated Chex cereal. Another…

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September 18, 2013

Cheese / Main Dishes / Rice/Grains / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Risotto Stuffed Tomatoes

This has become a weekly staple in our house since tomato season began in August. This makes a great side-dish, and can also stand on its own as a vegetarian…

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September 16, 2013

Cheese / Main Dishes / Nuts / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Grilled Eggplant with Tomatoes, Basil and Feta

You know I like a recipe if I make it twice within a week. I found this recipe in the September issue of Martha Stewart and made it while I…

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September 14, 2013

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Eggs / Vegetarian

Chocolate Chip Scones

This is a delicious scone recipe and it's flexible in that you can add whatever you want to it. If you don't like chocolate chips, you can substitute raisins or…

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August 28, 2013

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Dairy / Eggs / Vegetarian

Marion Cunningham’s Raised Waffles

I often make waffles for the boys for breakfast. We have a Belgian waffle iron, and I have never been able to make a light and crispy waffle. The boys…

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August 27, 2013

Main Dishes / Pasta / Shellfish

Roasted Shrimp and Orzo

For me, there is nothing better than a summer meal that is loaded with fresh herbs. I wish I could convince the boys to agree with me, but they still…

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August 17, 2013

Salads / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Garbanzo Bean and Zucchini Salad

But for a little chopping, this is a very simple salad to make. It's light and fresh and a perfect addition to a summer meal. The dressing is very light,…

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August 16, 2013

Dairy / Soups / Vegetables

Minimalist’s Corn Chowder

The other night I made two Mark Bittman recipes, this corn chowder and a rice salad. The rice salad was a total bust. I disliked it so much that I…

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August 14, 2013

Main Dishes / Poultry

Thai Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts

This is now one of my go-to summer chicken recipes. I have made it numerous times and each time I didn't let the chicken marinate for nearly as long as…

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August 12, 2013