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Mock Condensed Soup

There are a lot of really homey dishes like chicken pot pie, and cheesy broccoli rice casserole and hundreds more that are made super creamy and delicious from the addition of a can or two of the infamous condensed cream of “fill in the blank” soup. There’s no way around it, those casseroles and crock-pot […]
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BLT Chopped Chicken Salad

My hubby and I have been on a bit of a chopped salad kick lately.   What I love most about chopped salad is that the possibilities are seemingly endless.  Chopped up lettuce, veggies, meats, cheeses, crunchy bits, (tortillas, nuts, croutons, etc.) plus your favorite dressing all tossed together in a big shiny bowl and […]
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Clean Eats Tuna Patties

My husband really likes sandwiches.  I use the term “sandwich” pretty loosely – basically if it comes somehow wrapped, folded, layered or sandwiched between some sort of “bread” he will probably like it. We eat a lot of tuna in our house.  Don’t worry we’re not at risk of mercury poising or anything, we don’t […]
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Inside Out Shrimp Egg Roll

Not sure if you’ve heard of this before, but I follow a few health conscious people on social media and I kept reading things about “egg roll in a bowl” or “the inside out egg roll.”  I figured I’d give it a whirl a time or two.  Although each time I’ve made this it is […]
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Avocado Ranch Chicken Panini

I love the word panini – it’s such a happy word 🙂  If you have a toddler, ask them to say panini, I promise it will make you smile! Not only is it a super fun word, it also makes for a terrific weeknight meal.  You don’t have to own a fancy panini press to […]
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Clean Eats Turkey Meatloaf

I have been on a mini hiatus from blogging because we have had some work done in our house, including a brand spanky new back splash in my kitchen!  The stove was pulled out and my counters were covered in drop cloths – but I did manage to make some basic meals for my family […]
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Perfectly Roasted Chicken Breasts

If you need cooked chicken for any recipe, roasting bone in, skin on breasts is the best way to get perfectly cooked, moist and flavorful chicken.  During cooking the meat retains it’s moisture because it is protected by the skin.  Leaving it on the bone while cooking imparts more flavor.  Bonus – it is super […]
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Chicken Stock

I love making homemade stock.  I think it’s complex flavor rivals anything you can buy in a can or box.  I try to make it at least once a month and then freeze it in 2 cup Ziploc bags to have on hand for a variety of recipes.  This time I used all 6 cups […]
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Homemade Chicken Soup

Just when Mr. Groundhog predicted an early Spring, the weather decided to take a dip into the arctic zone here in Chicagoland.  Yesterday, it was a beautiful sunny day, but the temps were barely in the teens.  After Saturday morning swim lessons and errands we all came home and thawed out.  I had a whole […]
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Dark Cherry Date & Nut Bars

Have you ever had a Larabar?  If not, I highly recommend you grab a few next time you’re out. They’re both nutritious and delicious bars made from fruit and nuts and that’s it!  A super convenient snack to have handy in your car, purse or diaper bag. There are a lot of homemade larabar recipes […]
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