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Yummiest Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup flour a good sprinkling of dry mustard 2 cups half-and-half 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head or I … Continue reading

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Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread Cookies

from Bon Appetite Magazine July 2011 Makes about 16. Sprinkle these simple cookies with sanding sugar and serve them with ice cream. Or leave off the sugar and serve with tea for a more savory option. 1 Cup all-purpose flour … Continue reading

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Deceptively Delicious Pink Pancakes

Maybe we will try these for breakfast tomorrow. Jessica Seinfeld (along with a nutritionist) has come up with some recipes to add nutrients to the food we already  eat. Prep : 10 minutes Total : 13-15 minutes Serves : four … Continue reading

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Greens and Scape Frittata

CSA (community supported agriculture) veggie box from Riverview Farms had garlic scapes in it this week  – – I had no idea what they were!!  I am glad to know now! We tried this very yummy recipe that they gave … Continue reading

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BLT Dip

My sister found this recipe while browsing a Taste of Home magazine.  It was instantly a hit! We have used pita chips, pretzel chips, corn chips, and crackers with this… they all taste great with it, so choose your favorite! … Continue reading

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Amazing Hot Fudge Chocolate Sauce

I found a great recipe on cooks.com. 1 C white sugar 2 T flour 1/3 C cocoa 2 T butter 1 C milk I added a drizzle of vanilla Stir in a saucepan until everything is hot and creamy.  Bring … Continue reading

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Red beauties

I participate in a Community Supported Agriculture group that my friend Sasha clued me into.  I love the variety of the foods we get and also the fresh local tastes.  Each Wednesday we pick up our share at a drop … Continue reading

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Li’l Cheddar Meat Loaves

from Taste of Home Cooking These are super yummy and a family favorite!  They are a great reheat too!! 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese – – usually more ends up in ours!! 1/2 … Continue reading

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Chocolate Lush

This dessert has been at my family’s gatherings for as long as I can remember. My mom makes the best tasting lush…but I am getting better!! =) 1 stick of butter 1 C flour 1/4 C chopped walnuts/pecans (optional) mix … Continue reading

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A new fruit adventure ~~ Pummelo

Can you believe how HUGE this fruit is?  Kayla saw this at Publix and had to try it.  Daddy loves grapefruit and was willing to try it! We checked on line first to make sure that we opened it the … Continue reading

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