Category Archive: Quick/Easy

Guilt Free Chocolate / 17 Days and Counting

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I fully intend to enjoy a little chocolate treat tomorrow on Valentine’s Day. It will be something “light” but yet deliciously chocolate. I use to be a big time chocolate lover, in fact I craved it at times. Chocolate was one of my food groups! That was when I only ate milk chocolate. Then I discovered dark …

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Chicken Cutlets with Mustard Tarragon Cream Sauce & My Favorite Foody iPhone Apps

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We eat a lot of boneless, skinless chicken breasts – it is versatile and a protein source that the entire family enjoys. I have not been in the mood to cook this week so I am looking for quick and easy dishes that are still big on flavor. This recipe satisfied all of my requirements and got …

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From My Heart to Your Tummy – Homemade Holiday Goodies!

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Homemade holiday goodies are hard to beat and they bring good cheer to all who receive them. Who doesn’t enjoy something that is made with love and care? We all have our favorite cookies, bars and candy recipes that we go to when we want to create some good cheer. However; it’s really fun to step outside the box and …

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Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Sauce

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Pork tenderloin is low fat and delicious not to mention easy to cook. At this time of year when there are so many extra things on our “to do” list we need some easy to prepare meals.When purchased at the big box stores like Sam’s Club or Costco pork tenderloin is also a good value. Usually …

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What To Do With Leftover Turkey & Cranberry Sauce?

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I can handle one or maybe two meals of the leftovers after Thanksgiving but after that I am so ready for some new flavors! Turkey is a fairly neutral flavor so it lends itself well to other cuisines. Go ahead and substitute it in any of your favorite recipes that call for cooked chicken. We had …

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