I should rename these to the Houdini cookies, with how fast they vanish from my kitchen. Very fluffy and delicious. My daughter just turned one and loves to help make these. She pulls the paper from the butter, peels the bananas, mashes and mixes. It’s so fast and easy. Any time we have a couple […]
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This is an “oh-so-easy” sheet pan chicken dinner made with pungent feta cheese, sweet peppers, and savory onions. It is simple but tasty. Serve over rice or in pita. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds boneless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes 12 ounces mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 medium white
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Every Sunday morning, our family would go to my grandmother’s house for her homemade muffins. I finally got the basic recipe and through years of experimenting I finally came up with the right portions to make them taste like hers. Please try and enjoy. Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon
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A cool strawberry gelatin salad with a cream cheese middle and pretzel crust. Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 ½ cups crushed pretzels 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® 2 cups boiling water 3 cups strawberries, chilled 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 cup white sugar 1 (8 ounce) container
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Simple and tasty pan-fried salmon cakes for one (or two small eaters)! Just salmon, egg, onion, and a few staples. Mix it all up, shape into patties, and you are ready to go! Great with macaroni and cheese. Ingredients: 1 small onion, diced 1 (6 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked 8 crackers, crushed, or
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This is an easy recipe for kale chips. The leaves are massaged with olive oil then seasoned with vinegar and baked until crispy, crunchy, and delicious! I used Spanish sherry vinegar, but any vinegar you like the flavor of will work. I checked every 10 minutes or so and turned some pieces over. I didn’t
This is super comforting and satisfying. Creamy and rich, but with a nice pop of green from the spinach, pesto, and basil. The chicken gives it some texture and makes it feel like a complete meal on its own. I love the crispy edges of the cheese. Serve with a bright and fresh Geek salad
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More carrots, some parsley, low-fat milk and less butter make this delicious chicken pot pie a healthier dinner in-a-bowl. Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed 1 ½ cups sliced carrots 1 cup frozen green peas ½ cup sliced celery 3 tablespoons butter ⅓ cup chopped onion ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon
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This is a delicious modification of a classic Thai dish! You’ve probably had the chicken version if you’re a meat eater, and I’m sure you could substitute meat for the seitan, however, I urge you to give the seitan a try. Seitan is a meat substitute made from wheat gluten. Seitan comes the closest to
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Very easy, tender, and tasty brisket. For a small brisket, use 1 jar pickles. Be sure to trim brisket well. Dump in the dill pickle spears, juice and all! Just trust me on this one; the pickles cook down to almost nothing and the juice makes the meat super-tender! Ingredients: 1 (6 pound) beef brisket,
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