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Tales from my kitchen. I am a country girl, born and raised on a farm in Central Iowa. My high school graduating class numbered 25, which gave me the advantage of being involved in sports and clubs that would not have been possible in a large High School. I am blessed to have many gal pals that also share my passion for good food. I love to try new restaurants and look forward to the 'pot-..
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4d ago
Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo with Sausage is the perfect comfort meal for a cold, wintery day. It packs so much flavor with the creamy goodness of the Orzo. Often, I tire of leftovers, but not this Orzo dish. Just writing about it makes me want to run to the kitchen and make it again. Creamy ..read more
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1w ago
If you have a plethora of basil in your garden and aren’t sure what to do with it, try Basil Salt. I shared this recipe with my daughter, Megan, who had SO much basil. She made the salt and it is delicious! Basil Salt INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: Recipe from biancafrombrooklyn ..read more
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2w ago
What flavorful salad with golden beats, feta, lemon, and pistachios. The vinaigrette is so fresh and would be delightful on many salads. I used the honey roasted beets from an earlier post, but feel free to buy a package at the grocery store in the refrigerated produce section. Golden Beet, Feta, Lemon & Pistachio Salad ..read more
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1M ago
My daughter, Megan, made several smooth soups for me after abdominal surgery. Initially, I ate the soup in it’s mild form and frozen some of the leftovers. Now that I’m fully recovered, I decided to spice it up a bit and added sour cream and chili crunch. Yum! Spice it up however you desire! Carrot ..read more
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1M ago
Golden beets have become a staple in my garden. Besides roasting them, the top/greens are also delicious. They are so sweet and roasting them with honey and lemon juice adds a new twist. Leftovers can be used in salad or on their own. Roasted Golden Beets with Honey INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: This recipe was created by ..read more
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1M ago
Every year I purchase a box of Palisade (Colorado) peaches from one of the local high schools. They are always big, beautiful and delicious. Peach Streusal Muffins sounded delicious and they were. I opted to skip the icing and the family didn’t mind at all. Peach Streusal Muffins INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: Recipe from Sallysbakingaddiction ..read more
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1M ago
Do you have dishes that you dream about and can’t wait to have again? Peach Prosciutto Hot Honey Orzo Salad is one of mine. This dish is so easy to make and a wonderful cool salad for those hot summer days. Peach Prosciutto Hot Honey Orzo Salad INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: Recipe from DashofMandi ..read more
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2M ago
Palisade Peaches are a Colorado gem! Last year I decided to try Peach Infused Vodka and it is delicious. Next time I would add even more peaches. I’ve made cocktails using lemonade, ginger beer and lime, and tonic water and lime. My favorite, bar none, is with lemonade! It’s a light refreshing peach lemonade. Homemade ..read more
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2M ago
What a delicious summer salad! I love a salad with fresh fruit, nuts and cheese and this one did not disappoint. I took a few liberties with the recipe using endive instead of salad greens and fig goat cheese instead of feta. That’s the beauty of a salad, you can make it your own! I ..read more
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2M ago
Summer Salads are a favorite and this salad is full of protein and healthy vegetables. It is delicious for make-ahead meals. Another rotation in the summer salad schedule! Southwest Shredded Chicken Salad INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: Recipe from HealthyishFoods ..read more