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Cheesy Bacon Onion Pull Apart Bread – DELISH!!!!!

On May 16, 2013, in Appetizers, Breads, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

When you need a quick snack that everyone will love and doesn’t involve tons of dirty dishes, this hot crusty Italian loaf with drippy, melty Jack cheese, bacon and green onions will drive your family wild! It’s deliciously simple, but definitely party-worthy. It will be the hit of any hor d’oeuvres table you contribute to. At [...]

Southwest Chicken Meatball Casserole

On May 3, 2013, in Appetizers, Casseroles, Dips and Sauces, In the Kitchen, Main Dish, Mexican Food, Pasta, Rice and Grain, Recipe, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

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Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers (or Salad or Salsa) – Intensely Delicious and Nutritious!

On January 13, 2013, in Appetizers, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Meatless Meals, Mexican Food, Quinoa, Recipe, Reviews, Salad, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

If it has a Southwest or Mexican flair, my family will be all over a new recipe, and my new Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers (or Salad or Salsa) was no exception. I’m not a huge New Year’s resolution-maker. Especially with cooking and food, I will probably never be an all-or-nothing kind of girl. So, you [...]

Getting Creative (and Delicious) with Thanksgiving Leftovers: Try These Easy Recipe Ideas

On November 30, 2012, in Appetizers, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Recipe, Reviews, Sandwiches, by Glenda Embree

Did you have an awesome Thanksgiving? Me, too! The kids and grandkids were here and, oh baby, did we have a feast! I’m one of those people who buys 5 or 6 turkeys this time of year, when the prices are low, and freeze them. So, we eat turkey, year round. We love it, but [...]

A Back-to-School Give Away with Kraft and Crayola! plus Delicious Caprese Bites! #KRAFTStringCheeseB2S

On August 11, 2012, in Appetizers, Back-to-School Roundup, Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Snacks, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

It’s that time of year, again, and it promises to be just as hectic as all the years before it. :) Back-to-school signals so many things, cooler weather, more structured and scheduled days and more activity to squeeze into that structure. Finding the time to shop and prep for the kids moving back into their [...]

Do Flavors Take You Places? Recline with Me in the Cooling Shade of Olive Groves and Relax in Fragrant Vineyards

On June 7, 2012, in Appetizers, Condiments, Dips and Sauces, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Sometimes flavors can be so full, so rich, so fabulously unique that your mind transports you to a place that you associate with those tastes and aromas. I had that experience, this week, and the journey was magnificent, as well as a surprise. I’ve never been to Italy, though I would love to visit there. [...]

I’m a Slicing Sensation with My NewOXO Handheld Mandoline : Review & Give Away : PLUS Homemade Sweet Potato Chips!

On April 20, 2012, in Appetizers, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I can’t believe how many times a week I reach for this handy tool and how I managed before I had it. I’m guessing I was a lot more content with uneven slices or just skipping recipes that called for too much slicing. I definitely didn’t make chips of any kind for our family, because [...]

Mini Quinoa Veggie Bites AND What is Quinoa, Anyway?

On April 11, 2012, in Appetizers, Breakfast, Freezer Cooking (Batch Cooking, Once-a-Month Cooking, OAMC), In the Kitchen, Lunch, Pasta, Rice and Grain, Recipe, Side Dishes, by Glenda Embree

I’m always on the lookout for quick-fix breakfast options and ways to prepare tasty meatless meals. I’ve recently been experimenting with incorporating more quinoa (say KEEN – WAH) into our meal plans, so I’m pretty enthusiastic about blending all three goals into this yummy recipe. Switching up or adding even more veggies is going to [...]

Mini Parmesan Crisp Bowls with Israeli Salad and a SILPAT Review and Give Away! PLUS Sweet Potato Chips!

On March 23, 2012, in Appetizers, Budget-wise, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

I’ve always heard such good things about SILPAT baking mats and have been terribly curious to try one out. I got the opportunity, this week, to test the SILPAT Petite Jelly Roll Mat, which fits a 9 x 13 pan. Now, I understand why people get so excited about SILPAT! What an excellent kitchen tool! [...]