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This was my very first time not only cooking, but eating chicken and dumplings. And I must say these were mighty delicious! The warmth totally envelopes you like a fuzzy blanket on a bitter winter day, and the dumplings are like soft, doughy pillows. I'm positive these are a cure-all; for no matter what ails you; whether it be in your body, mind or soul. My stew recipe is very loosely based

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I've partnered with the Hachette Book Group to bring you an awesome book giveaway! And guess what? It's not just one but two new cookbooks! And guess what else? This is to kick off week one of three giveaway weeks! Why? I don't need a reason. But if you really want to know...it's because I love you. You motivate and inspire me. You make me smile. With your comments. With your blogs. With your

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Apples and Apple Cider are two classic Fall Favorites that I can't help but Love. One of the things I look forward to eating at this time of year is fresh apple cake. This one uses both my favorites and carries the apple cider through in the cake, filling, and icing; along with the deep, caramel flavor of the brown sugar. A triple treat for your taste buds! It is very similar in taste to

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It's a sad day! The cooking group Tyler Florence Fridays has posted it's final round-up! Sigh. Sniffle. It's been a great year of cooking with Tyler! One I will remember for all of it's deliciousness. I had fun the 14 weeks I was involved on and off throughout the year. I didn't realize this was the last week or I would of been certain to participate. Instead I thought it would be fun to post my

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Does anything say comfort better than a pan of Baked Ziti with Sweet Italian sausage sizzling on top? Hmmm...I can't think of anything right now. This is my Mom's ziti. Mom's recipes are the best where home-cooking is concerned. This is serious comfort food for a cold, lazy Sunday afternoon meal snuggled up inside where it's warm with your family gathered around. Since I'm talking ziti I have

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It's so hard for this die-hard squash lover to resist buying up all the squash in sight with rock-bottom prices like .59, .69, and .79 cents a pound! I came home from the market to discover I was in possession of 6 of them! And then a couple of days later...oops! One more makes seven. It was inevitable that a soup would be made. If ever a soup could sing then this one did. The roasted garlic

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Look what I made for you: Pie! But not just any pie! Pumpkin Mousse Pie: With an Oat Streusel topping: But before I tell you more about the pie I first have to tell you about the King Arthur Pie Crust and Tart demo I went to and what prompted me to go. It was all because of this: Ugly Pie!! Is that not the ugliest pie you've ever laid eyes on? It's an apple pie and the filling

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Regional Recipes has the honor of being hosted by Joanne of Eats Well With Others this month. Scandinavia is the focus. Of course I had one of the most well-known recipes on my to-do list already; Swedish Meatballs; me being the Comfort Queen and all. I took advantage of the opportunity to cross them off. I feel completely comfortable calling myself an expert when it comes Italian meatballs,

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This Mediterranean-flavored casserole has been brewing and bubbling in my head for months now. I kept pushing it to the back burner, until finally, with a ton of leftover Orzo sitting in the fridge, I saw the perfect opportunity to make it. Even though I didn't have a well-planned out recipe, a quick inventory of what I had on hand didn't disappoint. My counter top was quickly cluttered with a

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I debated over whether to post these burritos. The fact that they were really, really good won out. I under-estimated them. You know when you take that first bite of something and it's not what you expected, but better, and you just have to say mmmm out loud? Or announce how good it is? When everyone else at the table does the same then you know it's blog-worthy. This was my first time using

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This cake was highly reminiscent of a Devil Dog. Remember those from your lunchbox days? Or maybe you eat them now, and no memory is needed. If this is the case - here - let me pour you a HUGE glass of milk to wash it down. You'll need it. Getting back to the story, remember them? I do. Even though they weren't my favorite. I was all about the Funny Bones. Chocolate cakes with a peanut butter

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"Only the pure of heart can make good soup"                                                            -Beethoven The aroma of the Crock-pot Chicken Stock simmering the other day taunted and teased my tummy all afternoon. There was no escape. With the tell-tale chill of Fall officially in the air I craved something hearty and seasonal, something that would stick-to-my ribs. That's where

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I've discovered an easy way to make the best chicken stock. Rich, thick, and gelatinous with a flavor that can't be bought in any store. Dust off your crock-pots and get the most out of your chicken carcasses and the veggies going bad in your produce drawer. This will save you some money too, good stock is expensive. Fix it and forget about it, if you can, with the otherworldly smell that will

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I watched Guy Fieri on the Food Network add cubed apples to his mashed potatoes and nearly fell off my chair. My first thought was what an excellent idea! And my second was why didn’t I think of that? Genius. Just the sound of it was delicious and I imagined how tart, kind-of-sweet apples would taste with a potato. I liked his idea but biting into big cubes of apples coated with mashed potato

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  If you've never eaten a stromboli before think cinnamon rolls. It's a square pizza without the sauce, rolled up, baked, and then sliced into pinwheels. It's a cross between a pizza and a calzone, the best of both worlds. You can use pizza toppings or be more creative. You could clean out your fridge of leftovers and veggies in need of using up. The possibilities are endless. Layers of salami

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Moon the Kitchen Cat received a generous box of goodies in a Paw It Forward Giveaway. Angel, Isabella, and Sadie along with their Mom, Sharla of Beaded Tail sent him a box chock full of toys and treats. Moon has been having so much fun playing with his catnip toys and eating his treats. They are all his favorite kinds!  Now it's Moon's turn to Paw It Forward. If you have a cat(s) and you

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This is a sinfully delicious meatloaf. That's not a word you expect to see before the word meatloaf but just describes it perfectly. It's been kind of a secret I've never shared with anyone before. I decided it's too good not to share, it's not like rocket science or anything. It's just meatloaf. Unbelievably good meatloaf. It's extremely tender, full of flavor, moist, and has a gorgeous,

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This is just one of my very favorite pasta dishes. If your tired of the same old chicken this is a delicious option. Once you get the sauce simmering it's smooth sailing from there - in a half an hour you'll be twirling spaghetti on your fork with a tender piece of saucy chicken speared on the end. Hunks of chicken are first sauteed with onion and bell pepper then simmered in tomato sauce

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What could be better on a lackadaisical weekend morning? I can't think of anything! Thick slices of crunchy french toast slathered with cream cheese and topped with a sweet and comforting apple & cranberry mixture warmed my chilly bones after one of the coldest nights we've had in ages. We're just teetering on the edge of fall and apple season is underway in upstate NY. This is a perfect way

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I never planned on making Chicken-Fried anything. I've never even eaten Chicken Fried Steak! But when life hands you round steaks what's a girl to do? Is it a chicken or a steak? It's both in this case. Not only did I make Chicken-Fried Steak but I made Chicken-Fried Chicken! Or should I just call it Fried Chicken? Call it what you want I can say I ate 'Chicken-Fried' and loved it!If you find

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Last winter was the first time I can remember ever eating Spaghetti squash. Mom and Dad both said they didn't like it which is probably why I don't have any memories of eating it. I've heard a lot of people claim that it tastes just like the real thing. But I disagree. It's a healthy and delicious alternative and it mimics spaghetti strands. But that's as far as the similarities go. What it lacks

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I love Falafel. Crispy, spicy, deep-fried balls of chickpeas are one of my favorite things to eat in the whole world. But I haven't had much luck with making them. They either melt into nothing or fall apart into a soggy mess. So when that Falafel craving hit this time I headed for plan B. Chickpea patties grilled on my George. Easier, quicker, and much more healthier than frying. I don't know

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This intensely flavored soup gets it's richness from garlic paste and Pecorino Romano cheese. They melt right into the broth and fresh cauliflower is pureed to help thicken it. The end result is smooth, dense, and creamy like liquid velvet. My Mom asked is there pasta in there? And my Dad asked if there was meat in it. Neither was needed. We happily lapped it up for dinner and were justly

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MyBlogSpark and General Mills gifted me with two Stop & Shop Grocery cards, one for myself and one to giveaway to my lovely readers. It is to celebrate the back to school event taking place in Stop & Shop stores September 4th - 10th. General Mills and Stop & Shop are teaming up to give families a great way to stock up and save, as they gear up for back to school. Here’s why shoppers should shop

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This is an unbelievably delicious recipe for baked enchiladas. I prefer these over the stove-top style. Baking them like a casserole magically transforms them into an extra special dish to produce what I like to call serious comfort food. Tender chunks of chicken make up the base of this tasty filling along with a spicy green chile sauce, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and a generous amount of fresh

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