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coffee creamer prepared in a glass bottle alongside a fresh cup of coffee, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon
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October 24, 2023

Spiced Vanilla Coffee Creamer

This spiced vanilla coffee creamer is inspired by our dear sister in law, and it is truly comfort in a cup.  An incredible way to start the day and also makes visitors feel especially welcome.  Try this amazing, yet super simple,  homemade coffee creamer.  You will not be disappointed! Spiced Vanilla Coffee Creamer Ingredients All you will need for this unforgettable delight is 2 cups of your choice milk (whole,…
coconut curry soup prepared in a bowl garnished with cilanttro.
Tati Nichole’s Coconut Curry Comfort Soup ChickenCold Weather ComfysDinnerFall FavsLight MealsSoupsSoups
October 19, 2023

Tati Nichole’s Coconut Curry Comfort Soup

Everyone needs a go to comfort food, for cold days or on days when you are feeling under the weather.  Try this Coconut Curry Soup for a sweet and spicy flavored treasure that is light yet also fulfilling. This is our sister Nichole's personal favorite comfort food recipe, not to mention, her sworn remedy for the common cold. We hope you love it as much as we do. Coconut Curry…
prepared whiskey tango in a cocktail glass, garnished with blackberries and a lemon shaving
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October 17, 2023

Whiskey Tango

The slightly sweet and tangy ingredients in this cocktail balance out the robust flavor of the whiskey, with a smooth and refreshing result. Even someone who is not a whiskey drinker will enjoy this whiskey tango cocktail.  Watch out because it may even turn you into a whiskey fan! The Whiskey Tango Players To start, select a solid, simple whiskey versus a collector's item or expensive one you might sip…
Cucumber salad prepared in a blue bowl with salad dressing on the side
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October 17, 2023

Cucumber Medley Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Try this cucumber medley salad with lemon garlic vinaigrette, as it is a great complement to any main dish.  An easy, fresh tasting side that is different than your typical side salad.  I love using this salad with any grilled meat, including chicken, fish, or steak. Cucumber Medley Salad Ingredients For this salad, you will need cucumber, Roma tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese.  The dressing ingredients include fresh garlic,…
Chicken-poblano chili in a low bowl, garnished with avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips.
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October 6, 2023

Favorite Fall Recipes

With fall officially upon us, we wanted to brainstorm and record a few of our favorite fall recipes.  The shift in weather and other fall indicators, such as football season and the approaching holidays, set a new tone for entertainment and style of cooking.  Still mourning the end of summer, but thinking about savory dinners, lazy Sunday breakfasts, friends gathering around football food, keeps us looking forward! Poblano Chicken and…
2 prepared breakfast tacos on a white plate
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October 6, 2023

T’s Breakfast Tacos

A favorite for lazy Sunday mornings in our house are these bacon, egg, potato breakfast tacos. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, these tacos are great for when you have visitors in town or are just having a low key weekend morning. There are also many variations and substitutions to make these yours, but here are the details of how we like them best. The…
A grilled tritip with red center being sliced on a wooden cutting board
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October 6, 2023

Grilled Tri-tip

This grilled Tri-tip is full of flavor and a definite crowd pleaser. Perfect for entertaining and easily paired with a variety of sides for a delicious meal.  We tend to make this most when we have out of town guests or a Sunday night family dinner, as it is a sizable piece of meat. Tri-Tip Dry Rub and Marinade Ingredients This recipe calls for a large cut of beef called…
A freshley sliced piece of the baked frittata with a side of berries
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October 4, 2023

Fresh Veggie Frittata

This fresh vegetable frittata is a great brunch recipe or a go to for a low key weekend morning.  Start this early as it takes a little time, but you will enjoy the results and this recipe is great as leftovers too! Fresh Veggie Frittata Ingredients If you can make it to the local farmer's market, pick up an asparagus bunch, mushrooms, a zucchini, and some green onions. You will also…
Guacamole ingredients: 3 avocados, pico de gallo in a bowl, 2 limes, cilantro, and salt & pepper grinders
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October 3, 2023

Fresh and Easy Guacamole

What has fresh ingredients, is easy to make and a is definite crowd pleaser?  This fresh and easy guacamole!  We affectionately refer to this recipe as "guacamole by feel" in our family.  Although we will provide you measurements here, we never use those when making it ourselves. Whoever is making it, usually my husband or son, adds ingredients gradually and asks for taste testers along the way.  It took some…
Harvest Salad prepared in a bowl
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October 3, 2023

Harvest Salad

We love this harvest salad for the start of fall, for the blend of crunchy saltiness from roasted pumpkin seeds and bacon along with the sweetness of chopped apples and dried cranberries. This is a beautiful and delicious salad to take to the neighbor's house for dinner or to serve along with a side of protein for a weeknight meal at home. The Ingredients Select your favorite mixed greens for…