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I love pumpkin bread, so I took my banana bread recipe and tweaked it for a pumpkin variation. I hope you like it as...
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Pumpkin Loaf Bread
recipe by: KarenSTL on 6th Feb 2018
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
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Around this house, I'm known as the "COOKIE MONSTER" and this particular cookie monster has a special fondness for...
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Buttery 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
recipe by: TwisSis on 7th Feb 2018
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 Minutes
Tasty tater tot nachos (aka tachos) with lean ground beef, taco seasoning, cheese, sour cream, salsa, olives, avocado &...
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Tater Tot Nachos - aka Tachos
recipe by: TwisSis on 11th Feb 2018
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
I've gotten away from cooking with processed ingredients when I can make it 100% from scratch using real...
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Broccoli Cheese Cornbread From Scratch
recipe by: KarenSTL on 11th Feb 2018
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
I clipped this recipe from a local newspaper years ago but haven't made it yet. Since I now cook mostly off my...
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Island Rice Pilaf
recipe by: KarenSTL on 18th Feb 2018
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
I clipped this recipe from Cooking Light years ago, but then it got lost in my recipe box. Now that I'm a big fan...
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Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms
recipe by: KarenSTL on 18th Feb 2018
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
These brownies are a family favorite, getting requested regularly. This makes a yummy dessert - granola bottom, soft...
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Crunchy Brownie Bars
recipe by: KarenSTL on 19th Feb 2018
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
From Super Food Ideas July '17.
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Ham & Lentil Slow-Cooker Soup
recipe by: ImPat on 24th Feb 2018
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Hours
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This is another Taste of Home recipe & credit for it was given to Marge Elling of Jenison, Michigan. The recipe makes a...
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Creamy Grape Salad
recipe by: TwisSis on 26th Feb 2018
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
I hope you're ready for a Taste Of Home recipe invasion because I have 6 new TOH recipes lined up & ready to share....
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Mocha Morning Drink - A Starbucks Copycat
recipe by: TwisSis on 26th Feb 2018
Prep Time: 5-10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
From one of our national supermarkets and their free monthly magazine August '17.
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Avocado With Hummus
recipe by: ImPat on 1st Mar 2018
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This may well be the 1st time I've been able to admit in print that I've reached an age where recipes made...
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Mediterranean Hummus Toast - Vegetarian
recipe by: TwisSis on 3rd Mar 2018
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Here is a salad that we enjoy. It is a version of one I found on the Talley winery website, and their version was based...
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Spinach Orzo Salad
recipe by: acerast on 10th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
For roughly the last 8 mo, we've been enjoying the wonders of Costco shopping. 1 of my most recent happy finds was...
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Silver Dollar Sliders
recipe by: TwisSis on 11th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
I got this recipe an A.B.C. radio program many years ago.
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Barb's Balsamic Toffee Walnuts
recipe by: Tisme on 16th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
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An Arnold Palmer, gone a little Wild. Not too sweet, not too boozy!
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Wild Arnold (RSC)
recipe by: JostLori on 17th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
It's spooky how realsimpledotcom seems to have its emails in sync w/my food cravings. It's no secret to those...
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Eggplant Pasta Salad - Vegetarian
recipe by: TwisSis on 15th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
DH has asked me to make this for him soon so saving here.
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Apple Slice
recipe by: ImPat on 16th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 Minutes
This is a reduction of Balsamic that will compliment may things from vegies to any type of meat. This is wonderful over...
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Balsamic Reduction
recipe by: Tisme on 16th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 Minutes
Recipe source: Don't Eat Your Heart Out cookbook.
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Watermelon Salad
recipe by: ellie on 21st Mar 2018
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
I especially like recipes that are time-efficient & multi-functional. This recipe was designed to combine ingredients...
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Lightly Creamed Veggies Atop Wild Rice - Vegetarian
recipe by: TwisSis on 16th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Cleaning out my cupboard and I found this recipe that I had cut out. After searching I think this came from a paper I...
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Banana Cream Puddings
recipe by: Tisme on 17th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
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Bok choy, kale or cabbage can be subbed for the swiss chard. If using cabbage, core the cabbage and cut into thick...
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Skillet-Braised Swiss Chard
recipe by: ellie on 25th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
This recpe is Kim Churchill's - She typed it out in some forum or in answer to someones request. but never posted...
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Kim Churchill's Cabbage In Foil Pouch
recipe by: Bergy on 19th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Very simple recipe that comes together really fast. You can grill (my preferred method) or cook your chicken in the...
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Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Sauce
recipe by: breezermom on 31st Mar 2018
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
If you're fond of the traditional green bean casserole as a side-dish for holiday meals throughout the year, but...
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Garlic Green Beans With Gorgonzola - Crock Pot
recipe by: TwisSis on 26th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Hours
Around this house I'm known as the "Cookie Monster", but even the most-devoted cookie monsters have their...
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Shortbread Wedges
recipe by: TwisSis on 26th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 Minutes
This 5-minute nacho cheese sauce is a Tex-Mex favorite, perfect for dips, dressings, and sauces. With just 6 ingredients...
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5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce
recipe by: TwisSis on 29th Mar 2018
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
