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Savory Beef Stew

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Red wine has always been my go to for beef stew…it gives it such a rich flavor.  But as I was putting a pot of stew together this past Sunday I realized we were out of red wine.  And in good old Minnesota there are no liquor stores open on Sundays which left me no option but to try something new…and the only thing  I could come up with that had potential was balsamic vinegar.  Its rich and bold and so savory.  Ill never go back…peace out, red wine.  This is the real deal, right here.  Best beef stew I have ever made. Continue reading →

Apple Oat Muffins

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Well, another year of apple picking is is the books and it was everything we knew it would be.  Weather was fantastic.  Hot, even.  Apples….so so good.  And the company was pretty much top notch.  Heres a handful of the reasons it was worth every second… Continue reading →

Chicken Coconut Curry Soup

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This was an experiment that went rather well.  I posted my idea for this soup on Facebook a few days ago and received so much awesome feedback and so many great suggestions.  It’s always so fun to hear from  you guys…your input helps greatly!  The result?  This soup right here.  So good.  So light.  So fresh.  So savory.  So sweet.  So many textures.  So smooth.  So comforting.  Sign me up for 3 meals a day 7 days a week with this one..this is the epitome of my kind of food. Continue reading →

PB and J Crispy Bars

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Once upon a time there was a mommy.  And this mommy promised her little girl allllllllll day long that after her nap she would wake up to a wonderful treat of peanut butter crunchy bars with chocolate drizzled on top.  So when the little girl when down for her nap the mommy headed right for the kitchen…she was so excited to eat the peanut butter chocolate treats herself prepare such an awesome treat for her little girl.  She measured and scooped and poured and stirred.  The crunchy peanut butter bars smelled amazing.  And now came the really fun part….the chocolate drizzled on top!  Mommy went to the cupboard to get the chocolate pieces.  But she could not find them.  She looked high.  She looked low. And everywhere in between. She began to sweat. How will I make the peanut butter crunchy bars with chocolate drizzled on top without the chocolate? I know I bought chocolate!   And then she became angry.  Smoke nearly started coming out of her ears.  The mommy had not-so-nice thoughts running through her head of what she wanted to do to the daddy.  She realized the daddy probably ate all of the chocolate pieces because daddy has a problem.  A problem with consuming everything in sight that resembles chocolate in a matter of milliseconds.  He’s like a really friendly chocolate monster.  Mommy decided she was going to get a padlock for her chocolate cupboard.  Not for the little girl or her baby brother but for her daddy.   Continue reading →

Southwest Pulled Pork Soup

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It’s amazing.  We’ve been eating this pulled pork for days but our tastebuds would never know.  We’ve had it in these awesome sandwiches I told you about the other day.   We’ve had it hash style with sweet potatoes.  We’ve had it in risotto.  We’ve had it in quesadillas with this simple, delicious guacamole… Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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Dare I say it, friends?  It is nearing that time of year again.  School is about to begin which means less time for preparing meals or, for some families, even enjoying meals together.  School, activities, work and everything in between all come together to form one big blob of chaos, for most.  I’ve had quite a few requests for crock pot recipes to help ease into the chaotic evenings and this pulled pork is a total winner.   Continue reading →

Warm Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

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This pasta salad is something to write home about. I love it because it’s so simple and quick to throw together (especially if you already have the dressing on hand) and it is great at room temperature, warm or even leftover cold for lunch the next day. Continue reading →

Veggie Soup Puree

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I write this post for you, baby with the need for good food. I know you are longing for flavor, I can tell. That baby food stuff has got to get old. Mashed bananas. Gritty peas. I do not blame you. I also know that you are sick and tired of every store bought food pouch tasting the same…sweet, like fruit. Sure, they think they are trying to be healthy and tease you by throwing a few veggies into those fruit purees to mask the flavor…but I sit here and laugh with you because they have belittled your beautiful developing tastebuds. I know, I tried telling them…you DO like the taste of savory veggies! How the heck are these people expecting you to experience different flavors and develop a liking for anything other than fruit?! Yes, fruit is good for you. But veggies? Vital. So important for your precious little body and brain. So, squishy baby, I write this for you. Continue reading →

Baked Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf

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Things are getting pretty comical around here. The things that come out of Georgia, my 2 year olds mouth sometimes leaves me speechless. She’s so dang busy, too. Running around the house, all day, mommy I’m going to the store, do you need me to pick you up anything …or, okay class, heres how you do a ballerina. It’s constant, the talking. And poor Jude…the kid will not stand a chance to speak until he is 18 years old and out of the house, I’m afraid. But the child loves every bit of her voice…he absolutely lights up when he sees and hears her…its incredibly cool. Continue reading →

Mediterranean Chopped Salad

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If you were looking for us on Saturday, you would have found us sitting on the deck at some of our nearest and dearest’s house…kids playing, adults baby-gushing, wine in hands and the darling hosts feeding us some of the best guacamole on the planet and an awesome burger bar, to boot.  Pretty sure it doesn’t get much better than that.  This salad was my dish to share and it received pretty darn great reviews. Continue reading →