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Cocktail Friday: Slow Cooker Cider

September 23, 2011 Autumn

Kicking back after a long day, fingers wrapped around a warm mug of cider, is one of the most satisfying and cozy ways to spend happy hour. No crowded bar, no loud music. Just you, a quiet fire, and hot, spicy cider. This recipe is incredibly easy since it cooks in the slow cooker. Just [...]

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4 Tender Quick Breads

September 22, 2011 Autumn

I am not the most talented of bakers – anything involving yeast absolutely terrifies me. But I love the convenience and ease of a quick bread. They come together almost instantaneously, and often with little effort. I love to watch the loaves rise in the oven, their crusts turning a deep golden brown. Slicing into [...]

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Homemade Brownies

September 21, 2011 Autumn

Brownies were made for fall. They’re perfect for afternoons in the park, swinging on swings, trying to touch the crisp, blue sky with your toes. They’re ideal for lazy weekends diving into piles of leaves, and nights in front of the TV, cheering on your favorite football team. Brownies are a favorite in my parent’s [...]

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Homemade Breakfast Breads

September 20, 2011 Autumn

There is truly nothing better than the smell of freshly baked bread – the warm, cozy scent filling up your kitchen, wrapping around you like a blanket. As the weather slowly changes from summer to fall, I’ve been bitten by the baking bug. Cakes, cookies and pies have been flying out of my oven on [...]

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Small Plate: Tailgate Favorites

September 19, 2011 Appetizer

With the return of fall comes the return of tailgating. There’s excitement and passion in the air as football and baseball fans root and cheer their favorite teams on to victory. The grill stays hot despite the change in weather, and cheesy dips are a staple on every table. Yep, it’s tailgate season. Here are [...]

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Cocktail Friday: Tequila Sunrise

September 16, 2011 Beverages

I have a secret. I’m not ready for fall. I’m not ready for cooler weather, for falling leaves, for sweaters. I’m not ready for casseroles, slow cookers, for pot roasts. I’m still craving the summer sun on my shoulders, a tall glass of cold lemonade, and bowls of fresh, spicy salsa. Instead of walking through [...]

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Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes

September 15, 2011 Autumn

In the Midwest, fall isn’t taking any prisoners. I think it’s safe to say that when the temperature dips below 60 degrees, summer has left the building. A chill is in the air, forcing us to leave our flip-flops, tank tops, and shorts in a pile on the floor. Sweaters, scarves, and soft, fleece shirts [...]

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Weeknight Quick Dinners

September 14, 2011 Autumn

Meal time during the week can be hectic. Kids, running around after soccer practice, the dog, barking to go outside, and you, trying to put together a hearty, delicious meal for your family. Frozen pizzas and TV-dinners aren’t on the menu. What you’re looking for are mouthwatering meals the come together in under 30-minutes. Because [...]

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5 Easy School Lunches

September 13, 2011 Autumn

The school cafeteria was always such an exciting place – lines of hungry students, waiting impatiently as they moved through the lunch line. Mrs. Walter, our kind and talented school cook, would ladle out homemade soups, scoop up thick, creamy mashed potatoes, and dish up piles of tangled noodles and sweet spaghetti sauce. Chef salads [...]

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3 Homemade Summer Soups

September 12, 2011 Soups

As summer winds down there is still plenty of fresh, farm-grown produce to be used up. Baskets of plump tomatoes, long ears of sweet, yellow corn, and tender zucchini are all waiting to be transformed into delicious recipes. Corn is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with during these last few weeks of summer. [...]

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