Vanilla Bean Granola

Happy Thanksgiving a day early! I hope that you are all ready for your Thanksgiving festivities and are able to spend this wonderful holiday with family and friends. I am so thankful for all the wonderful people in my life, especially those boys of mine. Here they are on Thanksgiving last year. This vanilla bean

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Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Although this Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken looked delicious, I was worried about making it because it seemed involved and complicated with the pounding, filling, wrapping, breading and baking.  Turns out it wasn’t so bad once I had all the required ingredients collected and placed in a little assembly line. I knew I would love this recipe

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Crock Pot Peanut Clusters {Christmas Tray 2012} + An Announcement

I have a very exciting announcement to FINALLY make. After a lot of thought, prayer and consideration we decided to move to Nebraska. Joel accepted a position at a sports software company in Lincoln, Nebraska (where we both graduated from college). We are so unbelievably excited to be moving so close to our families. We

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Crash Hot Sweet Potatoes

These crash hot sweet potatoes have to grace your Thanksgiving table. I mean it. They are so delicious that you should totally ditch the sweet potato casserole. I’m a little biased since I don’t generally like casseroles but these guys are SO GOOD. They are caramelized and crispy on the outside while smooth and creamy inside. I made two different

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Maple Pecan Chicken

During our trip to the North Shore of Lake Superior, we bought some delicious, pure maple syrup from the guy who actually made it. We got to see the taps and system that he used to extract the syrup and cook it up. Since then, I have been on the hunt for ways to use it

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Crock Pot Pork Ragu

This Crock Pot Pork Ragu is hands down one of my new favorite meals and I’m not usually a big red sauce fan. It had a rich, delicious flavor and it is really simple to throw together on a weeknight or even for a casual dinner party. Add a green salad with pear and blue cheese

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Rainbow Fruit Skewers

I’m sure most of your kids are getting dressed up tonight and going out trick-or-treating to get totally sugared up. So why not make them a fun and healthy snack before the gorging begins? These Rainbow Fruit Skewers aren’t really a recipe but I thought I would share it anyway since they are so cute and kid friendly.

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2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies

These yummy, super dense brownies consist of only two ingredients and they are healthy. Yep, you heard my right, 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies. I guess mine are technically 3 ingredients because of the sprinkles but they are optional so we’ll just stick with two.  I have been lacking in the Halloween themed treats arena so

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Salted Caramel Thumbprints {Christmas Tray 2012}

I know I’m starting the Christmas baking a little later this year but don’t worry, there will be lots of ideas for your Christmas cookie trays. Like these delicious Salted Caramel Thumbprints. Joel’s very favorite Christmas cookie is the traditional jam thumbprint cookie. I have never been a big fan of them but always make

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