Simple Bruschetta

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Simple Bruschetta Bruschetta is one of those dishes, it is delicious and seems really simple to make but can go off track pretty quickly. You can end up adding too many ingredients and losing the flavor you are after by making it too complicated. I’ve tried many versions – with

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Asian Marinade for Pork and Chicken

Asian Marinade for pork and chicken

Asian Marinade for Pork and Chicken “What’s for dinner?” It’s a common question and some days I don’t have an answer. I can’t think that far ahead. I know, it’s dinner and it’s not too many hours away. But you know how some days go. So when I can, I

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Can This Unorganized Girl Find Structure?

#AskAwayFriday Structure

It’s back…another #AskAwayFriday and this week I’m swapping with Beth from Structure in an Unstructured Life. Maybe it’s serendipitous, maybe it’s a sign (to get my act together and get some structure in my life) but Beth is the third blogger I’ve swapped with who is ultra-organized and loves making

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Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Salsa

Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Salsa

Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Salsa Each summer our menu changes a bit…like many, we take advantage of the fresh vegetables and local produce available during the too-brief summer we have in the northeast. One of our family favorites is Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Salsa. Its a simple, delicious recipe that

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Are You Feeling It?

Are You Feeling It?

Are you feeling it? I’m feeling it. Spring is here, the daffodils are blooming, it’s getting warmer and the end of the school year is in sight. I am most definitely seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. That long, cold, snowy winter tunnel. This time of year

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In the Hot Seat

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In the Hot Seat with Lanaya from Raising Reagan   It’s Friday and I’m ready for a break. It’s been a long work week and even without sports we’ve been very busy. To end my week, I’m participating in #AskAwayFriday again, this time with Lanaya from Raising Reagan.   Lanaya

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Asparagus Mushroom Quinoa

asparagus, mushroom, quinoa, garlic, soy

Asparagus Mushroom Quinoa with Garlic & Soy I believe my words were “I’m writing three posts this week if I have to blog about my lunch tomorrow.” Well, lucky for everyone I’m not posting a recipe for a toasted ham & cheese sandwich. It was delicious but not especially noteworthy.

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The Pumpkin Hater’s Pumpkin Soup

The Pumpkin Hater’s Pumpkin Soup I’ve never been a huge fan of pumpkin. I don’t like pumpkin pie or pumpkin rolls, that whole traditional flavor profile – cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice – it’s just not something I find delicious. Imagine my surprise then, when I tried making a savory pumpkin

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Smoky Black Bean Soup

So, I've Been Thinking.com Smoky Black Bean Soup

Smoky Black Bean Soup This past winter I started making soup regularly. My mom always made soup when I was growing up with the turkey leftover from Thanksgiving. From that I developed a chicken soup that was simple and easy. And that’s where I stayed. No potato, cream of broccoli

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