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Easy Mashed Potato Casserole

November 18, 2014

Make ahead Easy Mashed Potato Casserole for the Holidays.:: Easy Mashed Potato Casserole ::

It’s crazy to think that in just 8 short days we will be sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner, but don’t panic! This recipe for Easy Mashed Potato Casserole will allow you to plan ahead and stress less on the big day. [Read more…]

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Skillet Spiced Apple Crumble

September 25, 2014

Get ready for Fall with this Skillet Spiced Apple Crumble:: Skillet Spiced Apple Crumble ::

We love fall!  As soon as the temperature drops a couple degrees, I make this light and simple Skillet Spiced Apple Crumble. 

Over the weekend my husband and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary.  We spent the day going back to the town and winery that we got married at.  It was a beautiful day out in Temecula.  The weather was cooler and there was a slight breeze, a relief from the heat that we have had here in Southern California.  I know that most people don’t think that we have much of a fall, but we do have a few slight changes when this season arrives. I took full advantage of this fall feeling and I made this special Skillet Spiced Apple Crumble for my hubby.  It’s one of his favorite desserts. It was our anniversary after all {wink}! [Read more…]

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Key Lime Fruit Dip

April 1, 2014

Key Lime Fruit Dip

:: Key Lime Fruit Dip ::

We love a good after school snack! I don’t know about you, but it’s the first thing my kids ask for when they get home from school. This Key Lime Fruit Dip is a fun treat when the kids are craving sweets.  Madeline loves fruit and loves helping to make this easy dip.  Add a few pieces of fruit on kabob sticks and there you have an afternoon appetizer. [Read more…]

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Baked Oatmeal

June 10, 2013

:: Baked Oatmeal ::

In California we are synonymous for “May gray” and “June gloom.”  Since it has been a few mornings of gloom in this lovely month of June, I decided to make some Baked Oatmeal.  It is one of my favorite breakfast recipes.  It is homey and filling and reminds me of the Fall.  I know, I know, its not fall, but sometimes I like to pretend it is.The aroma of cinnamon and applesauce will make your house smell like heaven. Though it sounds rich, it definitely is a light recipe.  What I love about this wonderful Baked Oatmeal is that it can be made the night before.  You can prepare all of the ingredients and then just pop into the oven.  Simple as that, and it makes wonderful left overs.

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Turkey Meatball Recipe

March 29, 2013

{Turkey Meatball Recipe}

This turkey meatball recipe is a great combination of sweet and savory.

It is a light recipe adapted from a Cooking Light Recipe that

I found years ago, but have yet to find the original online.

I use turkey meat but you can also make these with

extra lean ground beef, depending on what your family prefers.

With the sauce, I find that you can make these meatballs

lighter with the ground turkey meat and not miss

on taste.

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Chocolate Marshmallow Cake

March 12, 2013

chocolate marshmallow cake

This mocha rich fluffy Chocolate Marshmallow Cake recipe

has been a faithful friend of mine for the past 10 years.

I found this lovely recipe in Cooking Light when

Shane and I first got married and

it remains a staple in our household.

So when I signed up to bring a dessert to Grandparent’s Day at

Madeline’s school, I knew boring brownies just wouldn’t do.

This rich and dense chocolate cake is a LIGHT recipe,

but you wouldn’t know it by the looks and taste of this

yummy surprise.

[Read more…]

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bioSara and Nicole are sorority sisters that simply “happened” to end up in the same small town. They have many things in common, which have set the tone of their blog. They hope that you will join them in their journey of motherhood, dreams that may be, the daily life, and their passion for cooking, yoga, fashion, and design!

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