Tomie's Bacon Cheddar Ranch Crockpot Chicken

Y'all know I love a good family recipe. Things that get passed down are great.  In fact, I have many family heirlooms in my kitchen, but things can get broken or lost.  A recipe lives on throughout generations. Today's family recipe is really special to me because it comes from my little …

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Easy Homemade Chicken Parmesan Recipe

We've not had the massive amounts of snow that many of you are enduring, but we re finally starting to get our fair share.  I will confess that I don't really mind it though.  Why you ask?  Because this is the season where I get to indulge in some of those heavier, heartier meals.  You kn…

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Edameme Stir-Fry with Spicy Peanut Sauce

I have posted a few stir-fry recipes on here, I know. But the thing is, whether you need a quick and easy weeknight meal or you're just trying to clean out the fridge, stir-fry is a fantastic go-to.  Last week I was CRAVING Thai something fierce.  We don't really have any Thai places aroun…

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A Thanksgiving Menu

I know that Thanksgiving can be one of the most stressful meals of the year to prepare. So for the last couple of weeks I have been sharing the recipes and step-by-step instructions to my family's yearly menu.  I hope you have enjoyed reading the stories, hearing about my family, and most impo…

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How to Perfectly Roast a Whole Turkey

Here we are, the final installment of my Thanksgiving 101 Series, I hope this has helped you come up with a game plan for your big day and ultimately relieve you of a little stress!  YOU'VE GOT THIS!!!  There is only one final piece left in our holiday dinner puzzle, the piece de resistance,TH…

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Homemade Dinner Rolls

*For your convenience this post contains affiliate links.* Fresh Bread. I could stop right there and not have to say another word.  I mean, who doesn't like fresh bread?  A better question would be what holiday meal would be complete without a piping hot, Homemade Dinner Roll? Not any of mine, …

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Made From Scratch Pumpkin Pie

What would Thanksgiving Dinner be without a pumpkin pie?  I, for one, don't even want to think about it.  When it comes to pumpkin pie you have everything from canned pie mix to 100% pumpkin puree to choose from.  But, since this is one of the most special dinners of the year, why not get craz…

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