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Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos

February 3, 2018
Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos

Popping in today with a recipe just in time for – you may have guessed it – the Super Bowl! Last year I took a look at the history behind the ever-popular buffalo wings, and how the heck they got…

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Chocolate Caramel Bars

December 10, 2017
Chocolate Caramel Bars

We have my father to thank for this recipe. Fudgy German chocolate bars scattered with chocolate chips and sticky caramel. A match made in heaven. Think of these chocolate caramel bars like brownies, only on crack. I’m not sure where…

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Chipotle Chicken Chopped Salad

September 21, 2017
Chipotle Chicken Chopped Salad

I realized I’m giving away all my best cooking secrets on this blog. Once people figure out that making delicious food is not actually difficult, I’m gonna be out of a job. The cat will be out of the bag,…

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10 Favorite Weeknight Dinner Recipes

August 30, 2017
10 Favorite Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Kids are heading back to school and summer is coming to a close (would someone please tell DC that summer is coming to a close? There’s only so much humidity a person can handle). Perhaps you’re refocusing on your meal…

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Quick Refrigerator Pickles

August 13, 2017
Quick Refrigerator Pickles

This recipe for small batch, quick refrigerator pickles is straight from my great-grandma, with no need for kettle steamers or vacuum-tight lids or canning. You can enjoy them on burgers or sandwiches of course, but I usually snack on them…

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12 Easy Fourth of July Recipes

June 29, 2017
12 Easy Fourth of July Recipes

Got plans? No plans? Camping? Winging it? Relaxing at the beach? Wherever you’ll be this Fourth of July weekend, I hope there’s good food there for you to enjoy. And maybe a night game of baseball. For Fourth of July…

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Veggie Burger Time

April 27, 2016
Veggie Burger Time

You might be thinking I have gone off the deep end. A veggie burger, yes indeed. I’d never made veggie burgers from scratch before but was more than happy to try, simply because my friend asked. (A certain Ms. Mikaela…

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 31, 2015
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

…also known as my mom’s chocolate chip cookies, which I was lucky enough to eat throughout my childhood. I know there’s a lot of competition and discussion out there about which are the best chocolate chip cookies, but you can…

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Holiday Appetizer Recipe Round-up

December 15, 2015
Holiday Appetizer Recipe Round-up

An appetizer for a large dinner party can be as easy as setting out a cheese and cracker plate. But sometimes the occasion calls for a spread that is a bit more elegant, such as a holiday cocktail party. Here…

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Garlic Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

November 25, 2015
Garlic Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

Happy eve of Thanksgiving! Today I wanted to share a light, healthy recipe that is also incredibly easy to throw together. This Garlic Roasted Broccoli goes well with any main dish and can be made any time, even as a…

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