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Chex Mix

I stumbled upon the original Chex Mix recipe on Pinterest the other day and decided to make up a batch. It’s been years since I’ve made it, so I figured I’d make some up. Yep, it’s a good as I remember! I did mix it up a little by adding in some pretzels and cashews. I also decided to not…
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Roast Chicken (and garlic)

Roast Chicken is so easy and it’s so versatile when it comes to recipes. The first obvious choice is to enjoy it for dinner. If I had done that, I probably would have served it with a side of mashed potatoes and some roasted veggies. But, I didn’t do that. In fact, we might have had take out that night….
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Tomato Basil Soup

If you were to ask my husband what his favorite meal is, he’d probably say tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. Don’t get me wrong, he pretty much loves everything I make, but once in a while, he just wants soup and a sandwich. A cup of hot tomato soup and a simple grilled cheese to be exact. Don’t mess…
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Mango Salad

Fresh baby greens, creamy avocado, sweet mango, and candied pecans combine to make the perfect Mango Salad. I can pretty much guarantee that if you’re at our house for a bbq or I’m asked to bring a salad to a potluck, that this might show up. Everyone loves it and I certainly haven’t gotten tired of it yet. The combination of…
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Simple Marinara Sauce

I make two kinds of spaghetti sauces. One is thick and chock full of meat and veggies. Served over pasta it is a filling comfort food meal. The other, today’s recipe, is a light vegetarian marinara sauce. This simple marinara sauce is quick and easy to make, and I typically have everything I need in the pantry. Now I know I…
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