Slow Cooker Chicken and Poblano Stew

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Slow Cookers.  They can be such a time and sanity saver.  But, as you know, I’m really finicky about what I put in them-I believe it’s my controlling food nature.  When I put something in the slow cooker I’ve lost control.  There’s no seasoning as you go, there’s no stirring, there’s no adding this or that.  It’s a hands off,  no-control zone for me.  So recipes I put in mine have to be precise…and special…and worthy.  This ones there.   Continue reading

Weeknight Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

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So there’s Sunday’s Finest Roasted Chicken; all dressed up, fancy “tie” and all.  Stuffed and seasoned and as delicious as can be.  At least I thought.  But then my laziness set in and I wanted Sundays Finest Roasted Chicken on a weeknight.  Without all of the hassle of stuffing and tying and fussing.   Continue reading

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

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Anything that tastes like dessert but is eligible to be served for breakfast is always welcomed around here.  And this Pumpkin Spice Smoothie definitely fits that bill. Continue reading

Quick Bolognese Sauce

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“Spaghetti” doesn’t happen often around here and every time I make this recipe for Quick Bolognese Sauce I ask myself why.  Its like one of those basic recipes that I forget to come back to. But just yesterday, as the leaves began to fall a bit, I took a break from grilling and salads and lightness galore and ended up with this pot of gold on my stove. Continue reading

Grilled Banana Bread with Warm Maple Butter Sauce

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If you’re up for making a 10-minute, tops, start-to-finish- dessert that tastes simply decadent this ones for you.  I shared my new favorite method for getting a fun summer treat on the table in a flash on KARE11 yesterday and I must say it was quite the hit with the crew.  And let me tell you, my family definitely did not mind all of the practice rounds I did trying to get this recipe just right either.  I hope you enjoy this one…it’s such a yummy treat and perfect for entertaining; its quite the conversation piece!   Continue reading

Grilled Chicken, Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Flatbreads

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Boy have I missed you guys.  Have you been enjoying this crazy-wonderful weather?  This time of year…I just can’t get enough.  We’ve been trying our best to soak in all of this sunshine…swimming, farmers-marketing, park-hopping, festival-ing and patio dining galore.  It’s definitely all sunshine and rainbows…but it doesn’t leave me much time in the kitchen for dinner prep.  These flatbreads have become quite the time-saver around here…and I can’t even begin to tell you how absolutely amazing they taste. Continue reading