My favorite recipes
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This baked honey chicken wings recipe is about as easy as it gets. With only 6 ingredients and no marinating required, it doesn’t take much time to prepare and tastes great! I love baked chicken wing recipes like sweet and sour chicken wings and Asian spiced wings because they are so easy to make (and…
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![Halloween Ghost Cupcakes]()
This super cute Halloween ghost cupcakes recipe is really easy to make and is perfect for a spooky (but not too scary) Halloween party. I love making spooky cupcakes for my annual haunted house Halloween party. But since I’m not a great baker, I always have to come up with easy-to-make versions of the fancy…
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![Baked Or Grilled Asian Spice Chicken Wings Recipe {Gluten Free}]()
This Asian spice chicken wings recipe is a very versatile dish that is gluten free, tastes great and can be baked or grilled. Chicken wings are one of my favorite dishes to serve for a crowd. Especially when they are really easy to make like these sweet and sour chicken wings or these Oriental lemon chicken wings. This…
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![Super Simple Bloody Knife Halloween Cupcakes]()
Which is why I like to come up with really easy alternatives (like my graveyard Halloween cupcakes and these devilish cupcakes) that still look good but are perfect for those of us who aren’t great bakers.
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![Easy Graveyard Halloween Cupcakes]()
These graveyard Halloween cupcakes complete with tombstones and skeleton bones (or skulls) are really easy to make and will be the hit of your spooky Halloween party. For my Halloween parties, I love making Halloween cupcakes just like the ones you see on Pinterest but I’m not a very talented baker. That means my main…
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![How To Make Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs And The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce Ever!]()
This easy-to-make recipe for fall-off-the-bone ribs and best ever homemade BBQ sauce will have everyone at your next dinner coming back for more! While these ribs are easy to make in the oven, they also work really well for a cookout. I often serve them with other easy to grill recipes like these Asian spiced…
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![Everyone’s Favorite Garlic Bread]()
This garlic bread recipe is to die for! Whenever I have dinner parties, the first thing everyone asks is if we’re having “the” garlic bread. Along with my ribs and BBQ sauce and grilled asparagus, it is definitely a crowd favorite. This is a really easy recipe for making garlic bread and everyone loves it!…
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![Grilled Lemon Chicken Shish Kabobs]()
During the summer, I love to have friends over for a cook out. So I’m always looking for easy recipes to make on the grill. This delicious lemon chicken shish kabobs recipe is one of my favorites! Grilled Lemon Chicken Shish Kabobs Recipe These grilled lemon chicken shish kabobs are easy to make and have…
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![Gold Trimmed White Chocolate Covered Oreos]()
I have made these gold trimmed white chocolate covered Oreos for a couple of parties now (first for my Great Gatsby party which you can see HERE and then for my Kate Spade party which you can see HERE). They are really fast and easy to make. They are easy to serve. And I have to…
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![Traditional Christmas Fruit Cake With A Twist]()
This traditional Christmas fruit cake recipe is a staple of the holidays around our house. Made with dried fruit and a splash of rum, it’s a moist and delicious treat the whole family loves. This traditional Christmas Fruit Cake recipe was adapted from a recipe I found on canadianliving.com and has become a family favorite. The…
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![Soy, Brown Sugar and Garlic Pork Chops]()
These soy, brown sugar and garlic pork chops are quick and easy to make, and they taste great. Perfect for a weeknight dinner when you don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen!
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![Easy Deviled Eggs]()
Deviled eggs are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that are great for parties, picnics or potluck dinners. My version is a little different (and even easier!) than the traditional recipe, but tastes great and always goes over well with my guests. Using an egg plate* to serve them makes sure they don’t slide off the tray on…
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![Pumpkin Mousse Parfait]()
Traditionally, in our family, Thanksgiving dinner always includes pumpkin pie (see Grandma’s recipe). However, this year I decided to change it up a bit by serving pumpkin mousse parfait, that still have the familiar pumpkin pie flavors. They require some assembly but it can be done a day before needed — a huge advantage in reducing…
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![Cauliflower Soup]()
Now that fall has rolled around, it is the perfect time to think of soups. Nothing could be easier than this Cauliflower Soup recipe from the book [easyazon_link identifier=”0446553646″ locale=”US” tag=”frhotoho0b-20″]Fit For Life by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond[/easyazon_link]. And it’s made even better by using in-season produce. You will particularly love it if you are a…
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![Tuna Casserole]()
This tuna casserole is an old family standby that is prepared in one oven proof dish. It is fast and easy comfort food that can be put together effortlessly, to be served on those evenings you are too tired to think creatively. Although it doesn’t look fancy, it tastes great and children love it. Have…
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![Garlic Butter Chicken Rollups]()
These garlic butter chicken rollups are a little more fussy and a little less healthy than most of the recipes I make, but they taste so good that I make them anyways 🙂 The layers of butter and garlic make sure that you can taste it in every bite! Have comments or questions on Garlic…
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![(Slightly Spicy) Rosemary Lemon Chicken Breasts]()
I like to cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts since they cook fast and have less fat and fewer calories than chicken with skin. However, they can be a bland. This Rosemary Lemon Chicken fixes that issue by adding spice and a little heat. That makes sure the chicken breasts have lots of flavor! Have comments…
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![Colorful, Tasty and Healthy Mixed Bean Salad]()
This mixed bean salad travels well so it is perfect to take to a picnic or a potluck, and the vegetarians in the crowd will love you for it. I took it to a neighborhood potluck supper and people still rave about how good it was. As a big bonus, it is super easy to…
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![Basil Grilled Chicken Breast]()
In the summer, I like to cook on the grill as much as possible. Everything tastes so much better (and there’s fewer pots to wash!) This Basil Grilled Chicken Breast recipe is really easy to make and has lots of flavor. In the summer, I like to cook on the grill as much…
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![Lemon Ginger Baked Wings]()
These lemon ginger wings are very easy to prepare, don’t take long to cook and taste great! And since they can be left to marinate over night, they are great when you are cooking for a crowd. Ingredients Here’s your shopping list: Chicken wings – I like to buy them already separated at the joint,…
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![Lemon Cilantro Chicken Burger]()
This time of year, I love to cook on the grill. It keeps the heat out of the house and there’s fewer pots to clean! To me, nothing says summer like a good burger grilled to perfection. But since I’m trying to watch how many calories I eat, I usually opt for ground chicken instead of…
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![Red, White and Blue 4th of July Desserts That Are Perfect For A Cook Out]()
If you are looking for some easy recipe ideas for your Independence Day party, these patriotic 4th of July desserts are perfect! With their red, white and blue colors, they’ll add to your 4th of July party decor as well as being tasty treats. With the 4th of July just around the corner, cookouts and…
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![Grilled Cheese and Bacon Sandwiches (the easy way)]()
In our family we make these grilled cheese and bacon sandwiches when we have been too busy or are too exhausted to cook a meal. We don’t have them often but whenever someone says, “How about grilled cheese and bacon?”, an enthusiastic “YES!” is always guaranteed. They are a delicious alternative to standard grilled cheese sandwiches…
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![Shrimp Tacos (The Quick And Easy Way)]()
Served with guacamole, salsa and shredded cheese, these shrimp tacos are a great recipe for Cinco de Mayo. But it’s so tasty, you’ll want to serve it more than once a year. These easy shrimp tacos are a great dish for Cinco de Mayo. Every time I have served them, everyone has loved this recipe!…
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![Strawberry Rhubarb Bran Muffins]()
This week’s recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Bran Muffins is a novel variation on a bran muffin. I have been baking this version for eons and it never fails to get compliments. These muffins are delicious for breakfast, brunch, with coffee, or afternoon tea. The recipe appeared years ago in a complimentary magazine that was mailed…
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![Slow Cooker Chicken Korma]()
This slow cooker chicken korma is really easy to make and tastes delicious! This is a non-spicy version of the traditional Indian dish, but you can increase the heat by adding some more cayenne pepper if you want to. If you want to try another Indian chicken dish, take a look at our Chicken Makhani…
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![Sugar Free Granola Bars]()
I am always on the lookout for sugar free treats so these sugar free granola bars caught my eye. They also have the added benefit of being gluten free. The bars are tasty and quick and easy to assemble. It is surprising how fast they disappear around my house. This recipe originally appeared in the…
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![Tomato and Herb Broccoli {Gluten Free}]()
This tomato and herb broccoli recipe is a simple and delicious side dish. The flavor of the herbs and tomatoes subtly compliments the broccoli. It is quick and easy to make, colorful, low in calories, and gluten free…a big favorite in our family. Even people who don’t like broccoli will eat it when it is…
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![How To Make Jello Easter Eggs With DIY Eggshell Molds]()
I love to do table decorations for Easter, like this pink and green tablescape and these bunny folded napkins. These jello Easter eggs are a fun way to make an Easter treat that also adds to the table decor. How To Make Jello Easter Eggs With Easter approaching, I thought I would share this fun way…
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![Soy Lemon Pork Chops]()
This soy lemon pork chops recipe is easy and delicious. It can also be used for any kind of sliced pork, such as pork tenderloin. Just be careful not to overcook the pork, which makes it tough…this is one time when a meat thermometer really comes in handy! Cooking the pork to 145 ºF (and not…
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![Simplified Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)]()
I am definitely not an expert at cooking Indian food, but I definitely do like to eat it! And Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite dishes when I’m eating at an Indian restaurant. I have been trying to come up with a recipe that comes close to the traditional Indian taste without as much…
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![Thai Inspired Shrimp {Gluten Free}]()
This Thai Inspired Shrimp is really easy and really fast to make. And it tastes really good! Making it with Thai curry adds a little more kick, but it is equally good without it. This Thai Inspired Shrimp is really easy and really fast to make. And it tastes really good! Making it…
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![Quinoa Pilaf {Gluten Free}]()
I have been on a quest to find tasty ways to add quinoa to my diet because it is such a healthy food. Not only is it packed with vitamins and minerals, it is a complete protein, and gluten free. Although it looks like a grain, it is not a grass. It is a member…
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![Valentine’s Day Sweets and Treats]()
One of the best things about Valentine’s Day is that it’s an excuse to make some really pretty and delicious desserts! I decided to find some of the prettiest Valentine’s Day dessert recipes out there. Keep reading to see my list of Valentine’s Day sweets and treats. Heart-Shaped Cake Making a heart-shaped cake is actually really…
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![Chicken Piccata With Mushrooms]()
This chicken piccata with mushrooms dish is not the traditional version since it does not use breaded chicken. However, it still has the same great flavor and the mushrooms are an added bonus. This chicken piccata with mushrooms dish is not the traditional version since it does not use breaded chicken. However, it still has the same…
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![How To Make a Heart Shaped Valentine Cake]()
First let me say that I am not a talented baker by any stretch of the imagination. So when I say that making a heart shaped Valentine cake is really easy to do, it really is! No need to spend money on (or find storage space for) a special heart shaped cake pan…just re-use some…
