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I've been wanting to make my own apple butter for awhile since my husband eats it like crazy. We usually buy it from a local orchard and it gets to be a little expensive. I used up the apples from last weekend's picking trip. I'm not sure of the exact amount it made, but it… Continue reading Homemade Apple Butter
My friend Bonnie shared this recipe on our mom's board. I haven't made beef stew in forever (if you talk to the hubs, he'll say never) so it was definitely time! This was quick and easy and helped me use some of the stuff in my pantry that needed be used. The only items I… Continue reading Beef Stew
I had these appetizers bookmarked since the first time I visited Tasty Kitchen and I had the perfect event to try them out. This weekend was our town's halloween parade - which everyone takes very seriously! People start saving spots on the sidewalk the night before (and earlier if they can get away with it!). It… Continue reading Cheese Pops
This was a quick and easy recipe. The sauce is very flavorful and my husband thought it tasted great as leftovers the next day. 1 Tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14 oz) low-sodium chicken broth, divided3 Tbsp flour1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp1 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp butter1 Tbsp chopped… Continue reading Shrimp Scampi Linguine
My daughter and I went apple picking this weekend and we picked about 20 pounds of apples. She asked for me to make her applesauce and I suggested cranberry applesauce. She said it sound good, so here it is. 8-10 large apples, peeled and cut into chunks1/2 bag fresh cranberries1 cup water. In a large… Continue reading Cranberry Applesauce
Sorry, it's been a couple days since I've posted a new recipe. I made these last week, but then I had work events and didn't get a chance to blog about it. These are so easy to make and so tasty too! Perfect for a weeknight meal - just add some veggies and noodles. 1/4… Continue reading Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
I found this recipe while looking through one of my mom’s magazines and thought it was different. I’m used to making traditional stuffed peppers using rice and beef; but this was different and something I wanted to try. My husband was a little hesitant to try it, I think quinoa scares him, but he ate… Continue reading Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
I love butternut squash soup but have never made it. I wanted to find a recipe that didn’t include cream, since I’m still trying to lose these last 5-10 pounds. This was perfect, especially on cold and rainy days! Roasting the squash creates a rich, caramelized flavor that adds depth to the soup. If you… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Surprise... another apple recipe! This weekend was my husband's family reunion and all guests were asked to bring either a salad or dessert. Of course, I decided on a dessert and found this recipe on Tasty Kitchen. The reviews were all good and I had everything in my pantry except for frosting, so it was… Continue reading Apple Pie Cupcakes
I have about 15 apples left from the 10 pounds we picked over the weekend and a leftover pie crust in the fridge and it was just calling me to make a crostada. I love the apple crostada's from Maggiano's and am looking forward to a work dinner I planned there in October. In the meantime,… Continue reading Apple Crostada
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