This pasta has been a go-to stand by for me for years. When trying to decide what to call it, I figured Pantry Pasta would be perfect since I typically have all the ingredients on hand. And it’s so easy to make substitutions. If you don’t have fresh garlic, no problem, use garlic powder. No fresh basil? How about a few…
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Banana Bread
I know, everyone claims to have the best banana bread recipe. Mine might not be the best, but it’s pretty darn close. I don’t claim that it’s healthy, I just claim that it’s good. And the secret ingredient keeps it very moist. Every once in a while I’ll add some chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to this recipe, but typically…
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Today Felt Like Christmas
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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