Today felt like Christmas to me! Not the actual day, but the season. I’ve barely thought about Thanksgiving (which I’m hosting), and Halloween is still waiting to go into the basement, but today felt like Christmas! Maybe it was the fact that first thing this morning the crew from Holiday Lights arrived to install our lights. Maybe it was the fact…
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Maple Coconut Granola
Do you have a favorite granola? Is is store bought or homemade? I love granola! And, I love this Maple Coconut Granola Recipe. The great thing about making your own is that you can put just about anything in it you want. I happened to have some dried cranberries and these slivered almonds in my pantry, so that was today’s combination (along with…
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Homemade Toasty Croutons
Once you make homemade toasty croutons, you’ll never go back. They are so full of flavor and you’re in control of the crunch factor! Simply bake for a shorter period of time if you prefer a softer crouton, or add a few extra minutes to the baking time if you like them really crunchy. Making croutons is a perfect use…
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Old-Fashioned Pot Roast
This Old-Fashioned Pot Roast recipe brings back so many memories. It’s a dish I remember having at my Grandma’s house on a regular basis. Either she cooked or one of my aunts did and they were all wonderful cooks (they also knew that it had to pass grandma’s taste test). We lived next door to my Grandma for many years…
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Creamy Baked Potato Soup
There’s nothing like a bowl of hot soup with a side of french bread to warm you up on a cold day. This is an all time favorite soup of mine. Typically “creamy” soups are loaded with cream and calories, and while this might not be low-fat, it’s made with chicken stock which definitely helps in the calorie department. And…
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