Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
Chili, in all its varieties is one of the easiest and most economical meals around. It's nutritious, feeds a crowd and best of all, super compatible with a crock pot or slow cooker. My only complaint
Carrot Salad
Carrot Salad
Fresh, crisp carrot salad with a homemade vinaigrette, perfect on its own, or as a bright side dish to your favorite meals.
6 carrots, peeled and shredded3 tbsp olive oil2 lemons, juiced1 tsp sugar2 tbsp fresh parsleysalt and
Honey Baklava
Baklava, made with honey, walnuts, butter and crispy phillo dough is one of my very favorite treats. Once a year on my birthday, I allow myself any dessert, and baklava is my birthday star.
You would think that because I
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
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Caprese Skewers
Perfect for a party, patio dinners, picnic, lunchbox or anytime, Caprese Skewers are a lovely marriage
Herb and Butter Salmon
Herb and Butter Salmon
Savory, buttery and lemony with garlic, basil and dill, this easy salmon recipe is short on prep time and big on taste. Make it for company, date night or a weeknight dinner. My
Easy Brownies From Scratch
Easy Brownies are inexpensive, fast, made from scratch and the best brownies that you'll ever make.
Use this Easy Brownies From Scratch recipe any time you need a quick treat for life, as a gift, or an event.
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