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Category Archives: Sides
Harvest Pear Salad with Spiced Pomegranate Vinaigrette
This salad reminds me of fall. From the fresh pears to the walnuts to the dried cranberries to the tang of the spiced pomegranate vinaigrette…I have eaten it during other seasons, but it’s just never as good as it is … Continue reading
Butternut Squash Soup
Autumn is a time when I love to have soup. And even though all of my family doesn’t love to have soup all of the time, I often like to pair some of my favorite soups with other entrees so … Continue reading
Posted in Main Dishes, Sides, Soup
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Pumpkin Bread
I’m a big fan of pumpkin, but I’m just as likely to make pumpkin muffins in June as in October and November. It doesn’t have to be fall for me to get in the “pumpkin pie spice” mood. But if … Continue reading
How to Make Animal Crackers at Home!
I am a sucker for recipes that convince me that I can make a snack or go-to item that you would typically grab off of a store shelf ready-made right in my own kitchen. That’s why several years ago I … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, DIY, party food, Sides, Snack
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Zucchini-Blueberry Muffins
This recipe is (as most recipes often are) based on several different recipes. It all started with somebody’s zucchini-blueberry BREAD recipe, which somebody decided would make a great zucchini-blueberry CAKE with a lemon icing. Then, someone thought those would be … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Sides, Snack
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Tortellini Spinach Salad
My family members aren’t big fans of main dish salads, which makes me sad. I would eat them a few times a week! I love to heap a plate with veggies and tasty garnishes and call it dinner. This salad … Continue reading
Flavored Lemonade
I like lemonade, but sometimes I find it hard to get excited about making a pitcher of plain old lemonade. When that happens, I switch things up. Flavored lemonade is a refreshing, thirst-quenching beverage that your whole family will enjoy. … Continue reading
Posted in party food, Sides
Tagged berries, crowd, DIY, fast prep, Fiesta Friday, fruit, homemade, make-ahead
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Fruit and Vegetable Flowers
During the summer, it’s a great time to take advantage of the fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables available in the produce department. Whether you’re trying to get your kids excited about a healthy snack or side, or getting a group … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, DIY, party food, Sides, Snack
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Soft Pretzel Showdown!: Homemade v. Store-bought
My kids really enjoy getting a soft pretzel for a special treat. And I like to, as well – so it’s not hard to convince me to spend a few dollars on one to share! It’s something my kids have … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, Baking, Breads, DIY, party food, Showdown, Sides, Snack
Tagged baking, bread, crowd, DIY, family dinner, homemade
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