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Side Dishes

Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese

This macaroni and cheese and so THICK and CREAMY. It really is delicious. I just wish Ethan would eat macaroni and cheese, because if he did, we would definitely make this more. Did I mention that it’s THICK and CREAMY? And delicious? Goes great with barbecue, burgers, sandwiches, and just about everything. I’m generally not […]

Brunch

Mini Orange Monkey Rolls

I introduced Ellie to orange rolls this week when we had a mother daughter lunch day, and just like me she is hooked.  Orange rolls are like cinnamon rolls, but instead of the cinnamon there is the delicious sweet orange flavor. When I came across this recipe I just knew it would be delicious and […]

Brunch

Almond Joy Granola

Steve eats granola on his yogurt every morning for breakfast.  I usually just buy granola (because really, why bother making your own?), but then I came across this recipe and I knew I had to try it out. I am a convert and will now be making homemade granola! If you like Almond Joys, you […]

Cookies

Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

If you love snickerdoodles, you will LOVE these brown butter snickerdoodles!!!  Yes, they are that good, and I don’t think I’ve ever tasted a better snickerdoodle.  Warning: these cookies will be requested by everyone and will be devoured quickly!  Recipe from Ambitious Kitchen. Ingredients: Instructions:

Soup

Chicken Posole

This Posole is so easy to make and so good.  Ellie, the pickiest of pickiest eaters ate this dish and she proclaimed it delicious and 5 star worthy!  Wow!!  She did ask “what is that mushy vegetable?”  I told her corn because she “tried” hominy a few days ago and said she didn’t like it, […]

Dessert

Peach (and Blueberry) Pie

I discovered I had a freezer full of peaches that I needed to use up, which worked out great for my “research” finding the best pie crust!  I didn’t have quite enough peaches so I threw in some blueberries.  I love almond extract with the peaches….so good! Recipe adapted from Joy of Cooking. Ingredients: Directions:

Dessert

No Fail Pie Crust

I thought I found the perfect pie crust, but I found one that is even closer to Grandma’s pie crust.  This recipe will replace all pie crust recipes.  I will look no further.  This is it folks…happy dance!!!! Recipe from Michelle’s Tasty Creations. Ingredients: Directions:

Dessert

Apple Crumb Pie

If you like apple pie and if you like crumb topping, you’ll love this apple crumb pie!  This pie will have its place at our Thanksgiving feasts. Recipe adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe. Ingredients: Crumb Topping: Directions: