Mini Meatballs with Bacon & Tomato Pasta

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I made this recipe a few weeks ago for my clients- which was followed up by an email to give praise for how delicious it was.  SWEET.  I was a little worried when I sent this along packaged and … [Read more...]

Recipe Redux: Bok Choy Gratin

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This month's theme for Recipe Redux: The First Shoots of Spring!  How fun! The challenge was to create a recipe using any edible plants found consuming the produce section of your markets.  A … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Parmesan Honey Pork

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Parmesan. Honey.  Slow Cooker.  Need I say more?    Don't be worried if you can't find a tenderLION.  Pork tenderLOIN works well in this recipe, too, incase you didn't catch my … [Read more...]

Mother of Pearl Mac’n Cheese

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Here's a fresh take on mac'n cheese. I titled this post 'grown-up' because it is highly unlikely that your 4 year old will be requesting macaroni and all it's cheesy goodness to be made with little … [Read more...]

Roasted Butternut Squash & Bacon Pasta

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I need something wholesome.. ..but hearty enough to fill me.. ..but easy enough to make during the week.. ..warm, and cheesy, and just plain yum.  While (not) watching the news the other night, … [Read more...]

Spicy Sweet Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

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I recently tested my talents with this recipe in tow- and apparently recieved excellent food scoring.  Hopefully you will have the same success with your meal time judges. As far as these judges … [Read more...]

Chorizo & Sweet Potato Enchiladas

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Who knew a tiny little city, which by the way I have never heard of, could kidnapped my fireman this week.  Hays, Kansas and pheasants in the rooster form.  November is here, and that means so is … [Read more...]

Southern Shrimp & Grits

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A 'bacon explosion' seems to be the best way to put it.  Bacon recipes are sweeping the web, and not to mention the slew of bacon inspired products-  bacon ice cream, bacon candy, bacon hot sauce, … [Read more...]

Vegetable & Goat Cheese Pizza

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A couple weeks back my Fireman and I went to one of our favorite dining out places.  We don't frequent there a lot and when we do go, we both have a hard time staying away from our normal … [Read more...]

Hoisin Orange Glazed Pork Loin

If you haven't already noticed, I push simple and fresh ingredients for homemade wholesome goodness. The less often you choose processed foods the better- and this includes anything from sweetened … [Read more...]