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seasoned and cooked pita chips laid out on a white plate
Seasoned Pita Chips AppetizersDipsHappy Hour
August 9, 2023

Seasoned Pita Chips

These seasoned pita chips are quick and easy way to make flavorful, crunchy chips, suited for dipping or crumbling for a crouton alternative on salads. Our inspiration for these chips is the Mediterranean Feta Dip recipe, so be sure to check it out!  In addition, these chips are excellent for dipping into your favorite hummus.     Pita Chip Ingredients You will need large pita rounds from the bakery section…
Beth Rello 1
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a muffin pan of golden brown cooked butt buns
Butt Bun Potato Rolls Baked GoodsEasterKids FavoritesThanksgiving
August 5, 2023

Butt Bun Potato Rolls

These tasty butt bun potato rolls are the perfect addition to any family feast or celebration.  These rolls affectionately received their name from my son, who was making them with Grandma.  Originally intended to be a clover shape, these rolls were formed by three balls of dough.  When you have only two remaining balls of dough, the shape is less clover and more…..well that is how the Butt Bun got…
Jamie Schreckler 5
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4 pancakes with a melting pad of butter, drizzled with syrup and garnished with scattered blueberries
Grandpa Russell’s Buttermilk Pancakes BreakfastKids Favorites
August 2, 2023

Grandpa Russell’s Buttermilk Pancakes

Although there are so many easy pancake mixes out there these days, taking a little more time to make them from scratch is so worth it.   We tend to make these buttermilk pancakes on slow Sunday mornings or for a good luck breakfast before a big day.  This recipe has been in our family for generations.  And given how many my son eats in a single sitting, I safely assume…
Jamie Schreckler 4
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Bowl of party mix with check mix, pretzels, m& ms, cashews, kix cereal, and marshmallows. The bowl is laid on top of some red, white, and blue party decorations.
Pickle’s Party Mix Kids Favorites
July 29, 2023

Pickle’s Party Mix

Need a fun snack for a holiday event or kid's party? This party mix is a fun, easy recipe for kids AND you can clean out reserves of cereal in the process.  My daughter and I came up with our recipe doing a pantry clean out one day.  She had a blast measuring and mixing, and she even tried a few things she had been hesitant with before. This party…
Jamie Schreckler 2
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3 asparagus wrapped with prosciutto on a white plate.
Prosciutto Cheese Wrapped Asparagus AppetizersHappy HourNew Years EveVeggie Sides
June 22, 2023

Prosciutto Cheese Wrapped Asparagus

Light and Savory Appetizer We love this prosciutto and cheese-wrapped asparagus appetizer for happy hour with friends and family. It is delicious yet easy to make, not to mention has great visual appeal. The savory, rich flavor of the cheese and prosciutto is balanced by the lightness and crunch of the fresh asparagus. This appetizer is easily on our top 10 favorite appetizer list. Ingredients for the Prosciutto Cheese-Wrapped Asparagus…
Jamie Schreckler 6
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Cooked pesto pasta and chicken on a plate, topped with cooked cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze drizzled over all
Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta ChickenDinnerMain DishesPasta
June 20, 2023

Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta

This is our favorite summer pasta dish, perfect for a Sunday night dinner al fresco or for a special occasion with friends. Light yet packed with flavor, not to mention gorgeous visually, you will impress yourself with this delicious Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta meal. The Dual Pesto Factor I tried several variations of this recipe before arriving at my most preferred version with the pesto on the chicken as…
Beth Rello 3
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A mixed maitai with a garnish of an orange wheel slice and 2 cherries, with a pineapple and sliced orange in the background
Fred’s Mai Tai DrinksHappy HourSummer Lovin'
June 13, 2023

Fred’s Mai Tai

Nothing Says Vacation Like this Mai Tai I started making this Mai Tai for my husband because he likes to bring the vacation vibe into the house.  After tackling a home project or a long day of work, he has come to love this refreshing cocktail reward. We use it for happy hours with just the two of us, when we have guests in town, and we even take them…
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a white shallow bowl with teriyaki ground tukery and vegetables served over rice, and topped with green onions and sesame seeds
Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry DinnerKids FavoritesLight MealsMain Dishes
June 11, 2023

Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

Tasty and Kid Friendly We love this healthy, kid friendly ground turkey teriyaki stir fry recipe for weeknights. I have even made this recipe when my son has friends over as an alternative to other kid meals like pizza or chicken nuggets.  Calling it a "weeknight" meal sounds like it has to be rushed and something you want to get over with.  Such the contrary with this dish!  We have…
Jamie Schreckler 6
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super sized cinnamon roll in a white pie dish after baking
Super-Sized Cinnamon Roll Baked GoodsBreakfastBrunchChristmasEasterKids Favorites
May 25, 2023

Super-Sized Cinnamon Roll

Best Holiday Breakfast Tradition This is our best holiday breakfast tradition! Making a giant, supersized cinnamon roll with my kids in preparation for Christmas or Easter morning has quickly become one of the most anticipated holiday events in our house. We have also made it for birthdays as a fun morning treat.  This giant cinnamon roll  has all of the delicious flavor of individual cinnamon rolls but with a visual…
Jamie Schreckler 6
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