Blueberry Coconut Smoothie

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  Pin It   I like to be a contrarian. When it’s cold outside, I make smoothies. You may find me during the heat of summer sipping cocoa. Maybe. I can. It’s allowed ya know? Whether you’re a rebel or not, even when it’s cold outside, a smoothie can hit the spot as a quick breakfast for on the go, a light lunch, or for continue reading …

Apple Bourbon French Toast Casserole

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    If you’re planning your holiday meals be sure not to forget breakfast. Here’s a breakfast recipe that I found over at Tasty Kitchen to consider adding to the menu, Apple Bourbon French Toast Casserole. Yum is right.     It’s a no-fuss make-ahead recipe that’s a nice addition to eggs and bacon. Would be a great item for a brunch menu, and dessert continue reading …

Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats Snowballs (and a Giveaway)

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Pin It It’s time for the 4th and final Rice Krispies® Treats Challenge of the year! Team Asheville, comprised of Sommer of A Spicy Perspective, Robin of Add a Pinch, Julie of Mommie Cooks, and myself, played around with several different ideas for our final entry, but when the dust from the Krispies settled, and the marshmallows were all melted and eaten, what we we continue reading …

Turkey Gravy

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Turkey and gravy go together like ebony and ivory…like cookies and milk…like Danny and Sandy…like rama lama lama ke ding a de dinga a dong. Okay, I’ll stop. For the record, I could go on forever. I could. Really. Anyway, if you missed the Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey post, be sure to check it out, because it’s the thing to do, and I use the drippings continue reading …

Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey

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Pin It Over the years, we’ve cooked turkey every which of way, roasted and basted, and basted, and basted with all kinds of combinations of ingredients, roasted in a bag, fried (of course), we’ve brined and have gone brine-less. Honestly, I’m no expert, but I will say this, less is best in my book. Less messing. Less stuff. Less time. This recipe I’m sharing with continue reading …