July 2010

Zesty Chicken Tortilla Soup

July 28, 2010 Camping
Zesty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Sometimes, when you’re camping, it gets cold at night. To keep warm, you and your clan huddle around the campfire toasting marshmallows and drinking hot chocolate. So, I shouldn’t have to convince you – here in Day 3 of Camping Week – that a steaming bowl of this delicious chicken tortilla soup is the perfect [...]

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Rustic Indian Fry Bread

July 27, 2010 Camping
Rustic Indian Fry Bread

We’re on day two of Camping Week, and I don’t know about you, but I’m loving it! I made a batch of the Dutch Oven Oatmeal this morning, just to remind me of how great life is out on the tail. It was, of course, delicious. Plus, I can’t wait to share with you this [...]

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Dutch Oven Oatmeal

July 26, 2010 Breakfast
Dutch Oven Oatmeal

I’ve decided to declare it Camping Week. Why, you ask? Well, because I’ve just returned from a trip in the mountains and I really want to share some of these delicious recipes with you. So, Dutch ovens. Handy little contraptions, aren’t they.  Breakfast, dinner, dips and dessert, you can make practically anything in these cast [...]

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Movie Night: Fried Green Tomatoes

July 23, 2010 Appetizer
Movie Night: Fried Green Tomatoes

I call my Mom every day on my way home from work. I ask her about her day and she asks about mine. We talk about my sisters, my dad, and the family dog. We talk about our evening plans and what we’re going to eat for dinner. Last night, we talked about Fried Green [...]

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S’mores 3 Ways

July 22, 2010 Camping
S’mores 3 Ways

There’s nothing better than enjoying summer with a bonfire and s’mores. You and your friends sitting around the fire, marshmallow sticks in one hand and a frosty beverage in the other – yep, it’s summer perfection. I came across this camping blog post the other day, and was inspired to switch things up with my [...]

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Grilled Corn with Chive Butter

July 21, 2010 Side Dish
Grilled Corn with Chive Butter

Corn. You can bake it, you can pop it, you can even fry it. But, my favorite way to eat this brightly colored vegetable is to grill it. Grill it and slather it in butter. Lots and lots of butter. Tonight, I think you should make Grilled Corn with Chive Butter. It’s pretty amazing. Grilled [...]

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Summer Gazpacho

July 19, 2010 Soups
Summer Gazpacho

I”m going to be honest. I’m really not that big a fan of cold soups. Just the idea of it makes me squirm. For me, soups should be pipping hot and served on a blustery winter day.  Mmm…now that sounds good. But, my fellow friends, I think I’ve met my cold-soup match. Over the weekend [...]

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Scoop into some mango salsa

July 19, 2010 Appetizer
Scoop into some mango salsa

I have a favorite towel I like to use when I go to the beach. It’s big, soft, and brightly colored. I like to spread out on it and read my chick-lit. There’s a certain spot that I like to spread my favorite towel when I go to the beach. It’s not too close to [...]

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Adventures in Ice Cream Making

July 15, 2010 Dessert
Adventures in Ice Cream Making

Growing up in St. Louis, homemade ice cream was a summer staple. My sisters and I would sit in the backyard, helping our mother turn the crank on our old ice cream maker.  Of course, we’d be impatient and would sneak a peak at the fresh, creamy goodness. Often sticking our fingers into the mix [...]

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My Favorite Taste of Home Recipe: Berry-Glazed Chocolate Cake with Lana Stuart

July 14, 2010 Dessert
My Favorite Taste of Home Recipe: Berry-Glazed Chocolate Cake with Lana Stuart

When Sarah from Taste of Home contacted me recently and asked whether I’d be interested in doing a guest post for Love and Homemade Recipes, I immediately jumped at the opportunity! Taste of Home has always been a favorite resource of mine for tasty and approachable recipes. And that’s where this recipe originated, in Taste [...]

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