Simple. Fresh. Crisp. Creamy. Healthy. Crunchy. A bite of tang. Yes, this salad’s got all those things that make for a perfect meal. Iceberg Gorgonzola Salad Simple. Fresh. Crisp. Creamy. Healthy. Crunchy. A bite of tang. Yes, this salad’s got all those things that make for a perfect partner alongside a great steak, some grilled chicken, lamb, seafood~~you get the…
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Fresh veggies are wonderful, but make this easy pasta primavera year round with frozen and/or fresh! So versatile. Adding a protein is EZ PZ! Primavera Pasta Pasta primavera! It literally means in Italian ‘Springtime’! And, this pasta dish is like tasting Spring and Summer. Pasta Primavera Recipe This recipe for pasta primavera is about as easy as you get. It’s…
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French Onion Beef Sliders is one appetizer recipe you don’t want to skip. Serve it for the Super Bowl and watch how quickly these little sandwiches disappear. French Onion Beef Sliders When I make a beef roast, like what we call ‘stringy beef’ because it’s a less expensive cut of beef, usually chuck, that’s full of flavor, but must cook…
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Don’t throw out the carcass and bones. Yep, the carcass of a turkey is purT gold! This homemade turkey soup will knock your socks off! Turkey Soup from Leftovers I’m the queen of leftovers. Reinventing them. Redesigning them. And, rebirthing them into something extraordinary! That’s what’s happening with turkey soup from leftovers. With the carcass and a little meat, watch…
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And, you think this is just any other ordinary turkey sandwich? Well, think again! It’s a turkey sandwich like none other! French Madame Turkey Sandwich There’s nothing tastier than a really great sandwich. I mean it’s a meal when you really think about it. Load it with veggies for your greens and added nutrition. Then pick out a variety of…
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The slow cooker pot roast made easy! Similar to the Mississippi Pot Roast, it’s perfect for family meals anytime! Roast in a crock pot is a crowd pleaser! Now my Colorado Pot Roast has more kick and spice and it’s got that tang, too! Slow Cooker Pot Roast Time What happens when you don’t have time to do the slow…
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Finding your roots. Vastly different worlds, but from the same start. Two brothers. One stays in the old country. One journeys to America. PBS Ancestry Show No PBS ancestry show could be any more moving and emotional than what my journey was in Croatia. If you missed the first part, please back up and read how this sojourn all started. THE…
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Who doesn’t love Asian, but you don’t want a ton of work and time in the kitchen! Well, this Chinese stir fry rice & pineapple is your ticket to Asia! Chinese Stir Fry Rice & Pineapple Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me on this Chinese stir fry rice & pineapple recipe! I am the creator of this recipe…
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With old faded documents from almost a 100 years ago, we started an amazing journey that took us 5,000 miles from home in search of my family. Finding Your Roots Wearing my Oz red shoes and riding on my magic carpet, I had a real-life fairy-tale! Like a Nicholas Sparks’ novel, a Lifetime movie or, better yet, the movie,…
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Blueberry rhubarb crumbles is the kind of fancy dessert that seems like it take time to make and it’s really super simple! Serve warm! Blueberry Rhubarb Crumbles Sometimes you just must cross over to the ‘prissy’ side of serving your desserts after a fabulously boholicious meal. and, it doesn’t matter with me if it’s just me or just hubby and…
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The global pandemic has changed our homes! Doable simple ideas for making home peaceful and tranquil. Surviving thriving and loving it! peace in your home It has been almost a year since the way we live changed globally. Through all these months, we have had to stay at home to prevent this pandemic from continuing to grow, entire families have…
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If you haven’t added a breakfast salad to your morning menu, then you’re missing healthy yumminess! This pancetta breakfast salad’s for anytime! Pancetta Breakfast Salad OK, I get it. Most people don’t think of salad for breakfast, but I’m telling you, it’s the hottest new Ally trend out there! I’ve been adding the green stuff to breakfast for decades. I…
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Looking at lots of my recipes, I realize that I love creating easy vegetarian recipes. And, I don’t consider myself vegetarian. Healthy eats! Vegetarian Food First of all, a disclaimer. I’m not vegetarian! I’ve never thought of myself as a vegetarian. Maybe because I do love meat. But, honestly, when I look at so many of my recipes, I realize…
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This breakfast spinach pizza, so easy to make and sure to be gobbled up by hungry food seekers, is quick, easy and a perfect way to eat your egg and pizza, too! Breakfast Spinach Pizza Pizza. Yes, a staple in the American diet. Who doesn’t love love pizza! And, worldwide, pizza is a hit with variations of it depending upon…
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I’m doing something totally outrageous and becoming a contender in the Fav Chef Contest! Yes, I’ve thrown OUR HATS, not just MY HAT, in the ring! ROUND 1 TOP 15 (GROUP) Conde Nast Bon Appétit Now Bon Appetit, yes, the iconic magazine, has nothing to do with this competition. Fav Chef will purchase a two-page ad in Bon Appetit for…
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Kinda depressing to say jobs for 60 year olds, huh? I’m here to tell say, you can just be getting your stride in your 60s! I’m living proof! Working in Your 60s According to some research, the average cutoff age to start a new career is 61. Whew! I made it just under the wire! Part-Time Jobs for Seniors When…
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My mouth was watering as I thought of how good these meatballs would be with a simple fresh lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. Spinach Feta Greek Meatballs The most time-consuming part of this spinach feta greek meatballs recipe is patting out the water from the thawed spinach! That’s it! I probably used multiple paper towels. It’s quite amazing how much…
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When you want the most perfect pork ribs where the meat falls off the bone, then try this braised pork ribs recipe. Cooking slow & low! What is Braising Braising is really easy to do. It’s a type of cooking technique where the meat is browned in some kind of oil then it’s cooked in liquid like broth, water, wine…
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Crunchy. Salty. Sweet. Mediterranean Celery Olive Salad hits on all cylinders for flavor! Refreshing flavors! Gonna be a family favorite! Celery Salad This Mediterranean celery olive salad is so very different. Crunchy. Salty. Sweet. Yep, this Mediterranean Celery Olive Salad hits on all cylinders for flavor! Refreshing flavors! You know what I love about food. Using ingredients in totally different…
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These italian meatballs have a super surprise in the center. Creamy delicious mozzarella cheese! OMG! You’re gonna LOVE LOVE! Italian meatballs What’s better than a big, fat, juicy meatball? That’s what a huge, fat, juicy meatball stuffed with melty mozzarella cheese is. My meatballs smothered with melted cheese have always been my preference, because all is better with cheese, right?…
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