Haystacks Recipe

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Here’s an old-time favorite that my mom used to make every Thanksgiving and Christmas when I was younger, but I think fall is perfect for this special treat, appropriately called Haystacks. They scream fall pumpkin picking, and tailgating time to me, don’t cha think? With a mere three ingredients these are prepped in no time for the best tasting haystack I’ve ever had. Begin with continue reading …

Praline Cake Squares

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Sometimes you just have to make a cake. You do. It’s a fact. There’s something therapeutic about measuring, stirring and mixing to create sweet goodness out of simple ingredients. This recipe for Praline Cake Squares is one I’ve had marked in my Aunt’s cookbook for a while now. I don’t have any idea where it came from, but sure wish I did because I’d send continue reading …

Pistachio Smoothie

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Today is a day of celebration! My sweet friends, Josh and Maria, from Two Peas and Their Pod, are having their first baby next month, and a bunch of their friends have gotten together to throw a virtual surprise baby shower. Maria and Josh are a fun couple that share their love for cooking (especially cookies – check em out!) with all of us. They continue reading …

Basic Roasted Chicken

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We are a regular sort. We regularly listen to music throughout the day. We regularly have a pile of laundry out the wazoo. We regularly use more spoons than forks. And on Monday nights (okay, maybe Tuesdays sometimes), we have Roasted Chicken. Roasted Chicken sounds like what regular people eat, but regular doesn’t mean bad. To have a reliable go-to meal, that’s no fuss, relatively continue reading …

Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad

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I have a confession to make. I’m a pasta-holic. Honestly, like many of you, I’d have no qualms with eating pasta for each and every meal. Of course, I don’t do that. Of course not. Plus, the ease and versatility of pasta makes it my regular go-to when rushed for a last minute dish. The perfect comfort food I say. When my friend, Denise, shared continue reading …