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Vegetarian Bolognese

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There is something extremely comforting about a good bolognese sauce.  It is a hearty sauce, that is filling and feels so satisfying. This vegetarian version has wholesome goodness and unbeatable flavor!

There is something extremely comforting about a good bolognese sauce.  It is a hearty sauce, that is filling and feels so satisfying. This vegetarian version has wholesome goodness and unbeatable flavor!This vegetarian bolognese could make a regular appearance in my house next month. I've decided that my family and I are going to try the Whole30 diet.  While we basically eat well in this household, I know I could do a better job and my kids could do with a little less sugar.  For those of you unfamiliar with this diet, I'll give you a basic run down.  For 30 days you can eat as many fruits and veggies as you want along with meat, eggs, and seafood.  You cannot eat sugar, grains, dairy, beans or consume alcohol.  Let me just say, the kids are not at all happy.I will not … Continue reading →

Weekly Meal Plan #118

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Weekly Meal Plan Week 118 - 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!This is a big week for us.  Our baby turns 9!  I am equal parts sad and happy. She is such a sweet girl, she is smart and funny, but I can't help but think about the way she was when she was 2, or 4 .  I know in a few years I'll look back and wish I could go back to see her at the age of 9.  Growing older and having … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Roll Poke Cake

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Love a good pumpkin roll but don't want to put in the time?  I have just the solution! This easy poke cake takes everything we love about pumpkin rolls and turns it into an easy to assemble cake!

Love a good pumpkin roll but don't want to put in the time?  I have just the solution! This easy poke cake takes everything we love about pumpkin rolls and turns it into an easy to assemble cake!Are you a pumpkin roll lover?  Oh boy, I am.  I remember the first time I had a pumpkin roll was at my first Thanksgiving with my in-laws.  I know we were all a bit nervous that Thanksgiving.  I was the girlfriend trying to impress what could me my … Continue reading →

Chicken Florentine Soup

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This soup combines the flavors of chicken florentine in an easy, heart-warming soup that feeds the belly and the soul.

This soup combines the flavors of chicken florentine in an easy, heart-warming soup that feeds the belly and the soul.This chicken florentine soup is just the thing on cold days.   Soup and hot chocolate were always a must when I came in from playing in the snow as a kid.  I had a certain routine that I had to follow when I came in from the cold.  I would take off all my gear (the puffy jacket, hat, gloves, scarves, extra socks) and arrange … Continue reading →

Quick Vegetarian Curry

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It's easy going meatless with this easy Vegetarian Curry.  Cauliflower, garbanzo beans, and spinach are cooked in a coconut sauce that is rich and silky!

It's easy going meatless with this easy Vegetarian Curry.  Cauliflower, garbanzo beans, and spinach are cooked in a coconut sauce that is rich and silky!  My family was a little uncertain about this vegetarian curry.  My son took one look at the colorful sauce and wondered what the heck I was hiding in that sauce!  He isn't that crazy, I do have a way of hiding things in my food.  I've made Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili but never … Continue reading →

Weekly Meal Plan #117

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Weekly Meal Plan Week 117– 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!   Here is the line up for the meal plan is week: Monday – Soup/Salad/Seafood/Meatless – start the week off with something a little lighter. Tuesday – Mexican – Tacos, enchiladas and more! Wednesday – Pasta/Italian – pasta doesn’t have to mean Italian, so look for all sorts of fun dishes. Thursday … Continue reading →

Mile High Pumpkin Cream Pie

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This pumpkin cream pie is no ordinary Thanksgiving pie! It is light and fluffy with the creamiest pumpkin filling.

This pumpkin cream pie is no ordinary Thanksgiving pie! It is light and fluffy with the creamiest pumpkin filling. When you are ready to break with tradition, then give this pie a try!This pumpkin cream pie has changed the way I look at pumpkin pie.  Plain old pumpkin pie is dull and boring and has the most lack-luster texture a pie can have.  I make a face every time I eat it.Let me digress a moment to tell you a story.  Once, … Continue reading →

Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili

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This black bean chili has a little something special; pumpkin!  This easy chili is filled with black beans, Italian sausage, spices, and pumpkin. This filling black bean chili is just what you need when you need a little warming!

This black bean chili has a little something special; pumpkin!  This easy chili is filled with black beans, Italian sausage, spices, and pumpkin. This filling black bean chili is just what you need when you need a little warming!  Easy Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili My favorite thing to make when the weather starts to turn is chili!  Nothing says home cooking to me more than a big, steaming bowl of chili, just like this black bean … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Ginger Beef

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Saucy ginger beef is easy when made in the slow cooker!  This easy recipe has  This easy recipe has amazing flavor the whole family will love!

Saucy ginger beef is easy when made in the slow cooker!  This simple recipe has amazing flavor the whole family will love!I'm proud to have partnered with Ohio Beef to bring you this recipe. We have made a big change in our household, we recently "cut the cord."  Yep, we got rid of cable and our land line.  It's only been a couple of weeks now, and I can say with certainty that we aren't at all certain this is going to work.  The internet … Continue reading →

Weekly Meal Plan #116

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Weekly Meal Plan Week 116– 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!  Here is the line up for the meal plan is week: Monday – Soup/Salad/Seafood/Meatless – start the week off with something a little lighter. Tuesday – Mexican – Tacos, enchiladas and more! Wednesday – Pasta/Italian – pasta doesn’t have to mean Italian, so look for all sorts of fun dishes. Thursday – … Continue reading →

Banana’s Foster Pancakes

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Banana's Foster makes an appearance at your breakfast table instead of the dessert table! Banana pancakes, rum flavored caramel sauce and a nutty topping elevate ordinary pancakes into something extraordinary!

Banana's foster makes an appearance at your breakfast table instead of the dessert table! Banana pancakes, rum flavored caramel sauce and a nutty topping elevate ordinary pancakes into something extraordinary! When it comes to breakfast foods, I think there are two kinds of people.  You are either an egg person or you are a sweet person.  I know in my own family, when we make it to brunch, my husband always orders an omelet and I … Continue reading →

Buffalo Chicken Tator Tot Casserole

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Easy, no-fuss ingredients make this tator tot casserole a breeze to prepare! This family pleasing recipe has lots of cheese, spice and crispy tots!

Easy, no-fuss ingredients make this tator tot casserole a breeze to prepare! This family pleasing recipe has lots of cheese, spice and crispy tots!This tator tot casserole reminds me of elementary school.  No, we did not have casserole in our school lunches, but there are certain foods that conjur up memories of the lunch line, the lunch ladies and our pale blue school cafeteria.  Foods like fish sticks, Scooter Crunches, Nutter Butters, … Continue reading →

Caramel Apple Profiterole

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Light and airy puff pastry are the key to an easy profiterole! Apple pie filling and creamy salted caramel ice cream fill each delicate pastry.  This fancy sounding dessert is quick, easy yet so impressive!

Light and airy puff pastry are the key to an easy profiterole! Apple pie filling and creamy salted caramel ice cream fill each delicate pastry.  This fancy sounding dessert is quick, easy yet so impressive!There is something exciting about ordering dessert when dining out.  When you are at a restaurant everything seems a little more distinct and elaborate.  You could order a plain old brownie, but because it served on an all white plate, … Continue reading →

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