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Summer Pasta Salad

July 22, 2014

Summer Pasta Salad-4

:: Summer Pasta Salad ::

Do you find, in the summer, that you cook less or look for easier recipes? I certainly do! Our days have been filled with outings, lots of outside time playing, and for us… packing up our mountain home in preparation for our upcoming move {not so fun!}.

During the school year, I’m fairly good at sticking to a routine of eating dinner at a reasonable time so that I can get the kids in bed around 8 p.m. In the summertime, that’s not the case! Usually, I’m throwing dinner together on a whim… with little time to spare! This recipe for a chilled Summer Pasta Salad is perfect for nights like that! [Read more…]

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Creamy Corn Chowder

October 15, 2013

 

Creamy Corn Chowder {Simply Happenstance}

:: Creamy Corn Chowder ::

Have you ever had the corn chowder from Mimi’s Cafe? That soup was my inspiration behind this quick, easy, and flavorful autumn meal! {I actually haven’t been there in years… but I have fond memories of that warm, comforting dish!} This recipe is extremely easy using only a few ingredients. It can be made vegetarian, effortlessly, by omitting the bacon. It can also be made healthier by using milk in place of half & half, or heavy cream…. it’s your choice! I decided not to skimp on the creaminess… so I went with the heavy cream. {It was just one of those days!} The corn chowder turned out rich, creamy, and delicious friends! Paired with warm, crusty french bread… you have the perfect fall meal! I hope you enjoy!  [Read more…]

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Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

April 10, 2013

Who doesn’t like Chicken Pot Pie?

This recipe is easy and is one of the most requested by my husband.

I would classify it as a semi-homemade but it tastes as though you 

have worked on this meal for hours.

I actually must give my Mom credit for this meal.

With 5 girls to feed, my Mom thrived on making meals that had a few shortcuts.

I think it helped with shortening her time in the kitchen, as well as allowing

us girls to help her cook dinner.

It was the perfect learning experience and introduction to cooking as a kid.

This pie can be changed to your liking with the addition of different veggies and/or meat.

The Chicken Pot Pie Recipe that I have detailed below, is the quickest version of this meal.

Using a rotisserie chicken, Pillsbury Pie Crusts {my absolute favorite pie crusts},

and frozen vegetables allows for this hearty meal to be made in half the time!

Perfect for that busy weeknight meal or when you have some unexpected guests!

[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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