Recipe: Simple Breakfast Pastries

Posted on May 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Thanks Mom! My mom sent me this recipe that she got from the Aldi Test Kitchen (www.aldi.us). This particular recipe comes from Chef Kates and it’s very yummy and easy to prepare! You’ll feel like a pastry chef whiz and … Continue reading →

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Posted in $1 - 3 per serving, breakfast, Chef's Log, fast & easy, Yummy repeatables

Food Review: AppleGate Naturals – Uncured Sunday Bacon

Posted on May 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

A fun find in the organic section We decided some BLTs were in order for dinner the other night, but bacon can be so bad for you (as much as I love it!!!). This is a great organic and natural … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry with Agave Nectar Sauce

Posted on May 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

What a difference 15 minutes can make! Julie and I have got this recipe down to an art! It’s fun to freestyle and make something super tasty! I think next time we make this we’re going to add some cashews … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Meat Lover’s Meatless Cookbook by Kim O’Donnel

Posted on May 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Meatless Mondays …. a yummy welcome to a new tradition! Our household is trying to eat healthier, while not compromising on taste (I guess, who isn’t?) and so we did a Meatless Monday this week. Keith and Julie were extremely … Continue reading →

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Recipe: French Tenderloin Tips with Sauteed Vegetable Tuscan Orzo

Posted on April 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

New Recipes + Exhaustion = Uh oh! So this week has been nuts! My sister in law’s wedding is this weekend, yet I still wanted to try new recipes from my latest Penzey’s catalog. Well, apparently my exhaustion impaired my … Continue reading →

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Posted in $3 - 5 per serving, beef, Chef's Log, veggies, Yummy repeatables

Recipe: Muskego Ave Fish wih Seasoned Pasta

Posted on April 24, 2012 | Leave a comment

Sometimes the best stuff comes in the snail mail! So my Penzey’s catalog arrived last week and I couldn’t wait to delve into it and find new recipe inspiration! First up is this fish and pasta dish – it showcases … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Shrimp with White Sauce

Posted on April 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

Shooting from the hip with a smile and some hope! Sometimes you gotta go for it and really try out your cooking skills! I still feel like a newbie in the kitchen, but I decided to go out on a … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Homemade Meatballs and Super Easy Garlic Bread

Posted on April 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Sometimes inspiration strikes at an unexpected time… So I was driving home from work tonight, trying to figure out what to make up for dinner. Julie left out a pound of ground beef and I kept wondering what I should … Continue reading →

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Posted in $1 - 3 per serving, < $1 per serving, beef, breads, Chef's Log, fast & easy, Yummy repeatables

Recipe: Easy Pie Crust and Strawberry Pie

Posted on April 8, 2012 | 1 Comment

It’s a treat fit for the Easter Bunny! My sister-in-law’s soon to be sister-in-law is celebrating a milestone birthday this weekend and after a bit of reconnaissance I found out her favorite birthday treat is strawberry pie. Perfect! Not only have … Continue reading →

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Posted in $1 - 3 per serving, Chef's Log, fruit, sweets, Yummy repeatables

Recipe: Lemon-Dill Shrimp & Pasta

Posted on April 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

A great dinner for a lazy Friday night… Tonight was definitely a night when I wanted to take it easy and thankfully I picked out a recipe from the April edition of my Better Homes and Gardens magazine that fit … Continue reading →

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