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Well, I've given up and joined Pinterest. And found yet another source of great recipes! Now I'm really never going to get through my "new recipe" file!  I love lasagna. Mainly the traditional red beef lasagna, like my family favorite.  When I saw this White Chicken and Veggie Lasagna on Pinterest though, I knew I wanted to try it.  I added a few veggies to the original recipe, and feel free

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It seems like everything is going "mini" lately.  Mini pies, mini cakes, mini sandwiches, mini, mini, mini!  I saw these mini Pineapple Upside Down cakes on Manu's menu and knew I had to try them. They are perfect for a party, and for treats for friends!  They are easy to make, and so very good. Mini Pineapple Upside Down cakes Manusmenu.com Ingredients (makes 10 tea cakes): 3 Tb butter,

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Every once in awhile, I get a craving for big, soft pretzels from the mall. However, since I don't have a mall close to me, I don't get them very often. Plus, you know that weird after taste of most soft pretzels? Yeah, that throws me off. So, here's my solution.  Chewy soft pretzels that do NOT have that weird taste. Just pure pretzel goodness, salt, and lots o' butter. My husband, who isn't

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  Happy New Year! I hope you all had fantastic holidays! We really enjoyed our vacation. Our kids had 2 weeks off of school, I had a few extra days off from work, and Mark's schedule changed temporarily so he was able to be home by 6:30 most nights. (Instead of 9:30!) The first few days we honestly got on each others nerves a lot, but we adjusted, and it was great to have him home. We've been

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**These cookies were featured in The Daily Herald! December 28, 2011 These cookies are part of a link-up on Secret Recipe Club Cookie Party! Christmas is in the air! Christmas means snow, presents, pine, family, friends... and food! I was thinking about Christmas cookies and I remembered a Molasses cookie that an old college friend used to make. The cookies were soft and

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 Merry Christmas! I hope you all enjoy this special time of the year. I pray that we can remember the Savior's birth as the reason for Christmas. Thank you all for a great year. I'll see you in 2012! 

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Did you have lots of turkey left over from Thanksgiving? I cooked my own turkey on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and had tons leftovers!  I decided to use some of it to make a chowder.  This chowder is thick and hearty. It's somewhat similar to my Chicken and Rice soup, but the dill adds a little tanginess to it. Turkey Dill Chowder The Double Dipped Life 2 Tb butter 1/2 onion, diced 1 Tb

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I ran to Zupas cafe for lunch in October and they were featuring a pumpkin coconut soup. Two of my favorite flavors! How could I resist?  Let me just say... yum! I would eat this a few times a week if I could.  Sadly, Zupas had in on their menu only for October.  But... I could recreate it, right? Right! With just a list of main ingredients and my tastebuds, I recreated this soup.  Now, my

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Nine years ago, you came into our family.  You were much anticipated and so loved. You gave us joy from the first minute, and still are bringing that joy today. You are such a clever, amazing, sweet boy. Thank you for taking care of your younger brother and sister. We love you! 

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This is yet another Mom recipe. I LOVE this lasagna. I crave it, and so does anyone else that tastes it. We had some neighbors over for dinner a few months back, and the husband lived in Italy for 2 years. He said my lasagna rivaled the lasagna he had there.  But I'm not bragging... ;)  Now, you will notice I use cottage cheese. Don't panic. You can use the more traditional ricotta if you

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Happy Tuesday everyone! In case you missed it on Facebook, this recipe was featured on Perry's Plate yesterday. Thanks again Natalie! Since we just had Thanksgiving, I thought some Mexican food might be in order, just to have something different! This recipe is quick and easy; very versatile; and the flavor is truly amazing! Recently, I spotted a dish from a restaurant that sounded really,

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  It's time for another Secret Recipe! The Secret Recipe Club is a group of bloggers that secretly browse another member's blog and cook one of their recipes.  We can change the recipe if we want, but we can't tell the recipe owner that we're cooking their recipe until the day of the reveal.This month I was assigned "Enriching Your Kid".  Shirley is a clinical physiologist, and focuses on making

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We love butternut squash in our house. Yes, it's hard to cut. Yes, it takes a long time to cook. Yes, it's worth every minute.  We usually make it sweet with cinnamon and brown sugar, but this time I decided to go savory instead. Pillsbury.com has fantastic recipes online, and that is where I found this one. I served it with Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder. We liked the final results, but

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Happy Birthday to my sweet funny boy! It's been a fabulous 7 years. You make us laugh every day, and your smile is contagious.  We love you! 

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I love breakfast, but I rarely get to eat it at breakfast time. I usually have breakfast for dinner! This recipe comes from my very first Betty Crocker cookbook. Its pages are worn and crinkled, and the cover has long fallen off. I return to it again and again. Puffy Oven Pancakes are easy to make, but do take some time to bake. Add apples, peaches, or any spices you wish! Sprinkle with

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Before I made my "tv debut" last week, I watched several of the videos available to see what to do. One of the videos I watched was a chef from Stein Lodge in Utah making Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder. I knew I had to make it.  Apples, carrots, cider... it just screams Fall.  Plus, it bakes for a few hours in your oven or crockpot, making it a great end of day meal! The finished product got

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It's getting cold outside, and we've already had a few snow showers. Really, the only thing I love about this time of year is the food. Apples, pumpkin, cider, hot chocolate, and mostly, soups and stews. I crave warmth. Stew provides it! This beef stew started from a need to use leftover beef. The flavors on the roasted beef were perfect in the stew. In the recipe below, I've added the

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Do you see these wonderful, soft and warm dinner rolls? Don't they look like they took a long time to make? Guess what? They didn't! I've been in bed with a cold for the last few days, and needed super easy meals.  We've mostly been eating frozen foods, but these rolls were a life-saver!   Start them about 3-5 hours before dinner, and you've got warm delicious rolls.  Easy Italian Dinner

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This is my first time participating in the Secret Recipe Club and I am so excited to present my dish! The idea behind the club is that each month you are assigned a blog to cook something from. You may adapt the recipe if you wish, but the owner of your assigned blog cannot know that you are cooking from their site. My first assignment is from Dena's blog, Oh! You Cook!  It took me some time to

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Welcome to my new followers! I've had an influx, and would love for you to comment and let me know how you found me.  Any suggestions, questions, or things you'd like to see are always welcome! Coming this week and next...  Secret Recipe Club Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Glaze Pumpkin Nutella Chocolate Chip cookies Peppermint Sugar Cookies  Sweet Apple Risotto Honey Chipotle Chicken  (I thought

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 EDITED on 10/20/11 Great news! I entered this soup into LDSLiving.com soup contest and won 3rd place! It has been featured in their newsletter, and will be appearing in the print edition in January! ALSO... tune in to Channel 2 news on Monday, November 7th at NOON to see me make this soup live! Thanks to all of my readers for their great support!  ******** I don't know what it is, but the

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It's finally Fall! While I love the fresh fruit and veggies of summer, fall brings it's own flavors that comfort and warm. Pumpkin, egg nog, soups, apples, hot chocolate... mmm... I have a favorite Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe. But this one is a no-bake.  That allowed me to use my cute little jars and layer the cheesecakes.  I used gingersnaps instead of graham crackers for a nice contrasting

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I had a craving to cook the other night, and oddly enough, it was to make pudding or panna cotta. This would have been easy, except it was late and we wouldn't have gotten to actually eat the results that night. So I was scrolling through my blog looking for something pudding-like that would set up faster. I came across my Tropical Rice Pudding.  My husband loves Rice Pudding. Loves it. It's

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Peaches. How I love them. A co-worker gave me some peaches from his tree. They were so fresh and full of flavor.  I couldn't decide what to do with them, except I knew I had to roast them.  I've been hearing on my facebook page that people love roasted peaches. They are great on ice cream, plain, and in desserts. Roasting them brought out their flavors, and made them so juicy.  Afterwards, I was

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Double Dipped Sweets Cookies and Cream Caramel Popcorn Double Dipped Sweets Cinnamon Roll Caramel Popcorn Drooling yet? Yes? Good! My son's Scout Group is selling popcorn! Sorry, not the popcorn above though. And although I'm sure the popcorn they are selling is absolutely wonderful, I'm a little prejudiced.  You see, I think MY popcorn, the ones pictured above, are the best. So, what

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There's been some skepticism that the Honey Wine Vinegar actually tastes good on ice cream. I am here to tell you that it does! It is the most amazing thing! The vinegar smell is a little off-putting, but then, when it's in your mouth... mmm... Here I used Vanilla Ice Cream, Raspberries fresh from the Salt Lake City Farmer's Market, and Toffee Cinnamon Almonds from Nutty Guys.  Drizzle a little

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The winner is Jenny L! Congrats!    Are you ready for a Giveaway?  I am giving away 1 bottle of Slide Ridge Honey Wine Vinegar! This stuff is just amazing. Drizzle it on sandwiches, salads, even ice cream!  The smooth sugary taste of honey combined with the bite of vinegar is ingenious.   For dinner last night I drizzled my Honey Wine Vinegar over this salad:  Salad with Spiced Pecans,

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Life. I think all of the craziness I've had the last week boils down to that one word.  Life.  The Slide Ridge Giveaway will be up tomorrow! I promise!  Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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Happy  Monday! I have so much planned for the blog this week, I can hardly keep it contained! Last Tuesday, my family and I went to the State Fair and visited the Utah's Own tent.  They had dozens of local food and soap producers all giving out samples. I took lots of pictures, and tasted lots of divine food! Just take a look at all the wonderful colors and sights, and the amazing people!   

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  Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. I thought I'd start this week out with something sweet.  This cupcake recipe has been sitting in my "to try" file forever! I finally made them, and they were amazing! I modified the recipe a bit to include malt flavor in both the cupcake and the frosting. I sprinkled crushed malt balls on top as well.  Malted Chocolate Cupcakesadapted from

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  Today our thoughts turn to the thousands of men and women who lost their lives ten years ago on September 11, and to those who are still fighting for us today.  God bless America.

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I've always loved the idea of a Caprese- Tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, and Basil- but I knew that no one in the house but me would eat it! So, when I made basil pesto, I decided to try this combination on a pizza! And, it was so, so good. Caprese Pizza with Basil Pesto The Double Dipped Life 1 pizza crust. I used a premade, but you can make your own as well. 1/2 - 1 cup basil pesto. Homemade

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Freshly grown basil is a heavenly thing. Just pull it close to your nose and smell that freshness. It's a very versatile herb. It's most common use is in Italian dishes. It's great in pasta and even in drinks. Here I've made it into a wonderful pesto.  Pesto is yummy, but what do you do with that big bowlful? One of the great things about pesto is that it freezes well. Put the basil into ice cube

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It's that wonderful time of year when gardens are producing, and farmer's markets are full of fresh veggies. This is a great lunch recipe using basil, squash, or even zucchini. You could even go all vegetarian by removing the chicken. Enjoy! Summer Vegetable Chicken Wrap The Double Dipped Life Flour tortillas Basil pesto Chicken flavored with mexican seasonings, cooked (Try making your

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Rolls and biscuits take time and effort. Since I'm usually a last minute dinner planner, I don't have the time to make my own breads. This idea though, is perfect. Take refrigerated biscuit dough, and turn it in to something special. These would be great with your homemade Meaty Spaghetti Sauce! Easy Italian Dinner Biscuits Adapted from Pillsbury.com 1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 2

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S Ahhh... home cooked meals. Traditional goodness passed down from generation to generation. This was the spaghetti sauce I ate growing up. It's thick and chunky, and full of amazing flavor. After trying this, you'll never go back to canned sauce again! You'll notice that the recipe allows for a few hours of simmering time. This is to get the best taste out of the herbs. Your house will also

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In my house, when I mention "making cookies" I always get multiple responses. I'm usually thinking warm, soft chocolate chip cookies. My sons are thinking snickerdoodles. My daughter doesn't care, as long as she gets to help. She usually wants to make "something special for daddy" though! And then there is Dad. His request? It is Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies every time. With coconut, if you

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Peaches are not a huge hit in my house, but I like them. So, when the urge hits, I buy a whole bunch and try to eat them before they go bad! Last weekend, I bought some specifically for a cobbler. I also had strawberries, and wondered if I could put both fruits together.  I asked on Facebook, and the answer was Yes! So, here is my cobbler. I used roughly 2 cups (1 pint) of cut strawberries and

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  I love basil. It's so flexible, and makes everything taste fresh. This dipping sauce/ salad dressing is amazing. It thickens as it sits in the fridge, making it a great veggie dip, or a spread for sandwiches.  Basil Dipping SauceThe Double Dipped Life 1/2 cup Sour Cream 3 Tb mayonnaise 3 Tb fresh basil, chopped 1 green onion, chopped 1/2 clove garlic 1/2 teas Worcestershire sauce

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Chocolate. Nutella. Creamy goodness. How can you resist:? This recipe makes a fancy dessert good for any company. The secret? It's not that hard to make! Chocolate Torte with Nutella Mousse and Raspberries Adapted from bell'alimento What you’ll need: 1 brick of cream cheese - softened 1 pint (2 cups) of heavy whipping cream 2-3 TB honey 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup Nutella 1

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  Have you ever had a dish at home that was restaurant quality? That people might accuse you of buying instead of making? This is one of those dishes. It might not photograph well, but it surely sits well on your tastebuds! It's a fancy dish that is actually pretty simple to make.  Tuscan Garlic Chicken Adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe *Serves 4-6 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 Tb salt 1 teas

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How about a simple but healthy recipe today?  Asparagus in is season right now, and is such a delightful vegetable. It's very versatile , and looks super fancy!  This recipe came from Pillsbury.com. The cream is divine; light and full of flavor. I loved this dish, and my husband who is so-so on asparagus did as well! Asparagus with Cream and AlmondsAdapted from Pillsbury.com From Pillsbury: "

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Growing up, my favorite dinners were breakfast. And not any ordinary breakfast, but pancakes or waffles or french toast covered in strawberries and whipped cream. So, basically dessert and breakfast in one, for dinner. Make sense? I know it makes sense to me... and to my tastebuds! This all came to me the other night while I was making pancakes. I had strawberries, I had whipping cream... it was

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  I really like chicken salads. Every kind from traditional chicken salad to teriyaki chicken salad, to Good Life Eats Santa Fe Chicken Salad that I featured last week, I love them all! This salad is a wonderful Strawberry Walnut Chicken Salad. The salad itself is just divine with moist chicken, flavorful sauce, and the bite of fresh fruit. The fun part? Serve it on baked pie crusts for a cool

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I grew up in Arizona, poolside! My memories include long swimming days at my Grandparents with yummy food cooking away on the bbq or in the kitchen. The two recipes that I can attribute to my Grandaddy are his teriyaki sauce and this. Spicy, flavorful, run-down-your-arm goodness of Tostado Sauce. I don't know what it is about this sauce that makes it so addicting, but it's the only thing worthy

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It is finally getting warm here in Utah. It's been quite the "Spring" with cold weather and lots of rain. Now's the time for cold drinks out on the patio!  I've been hearing of the use of basil in drinks for some time, and always thought it was strange. Then my husband and I went out to a fancy restaurant for dinner, and I made myself order one thing I'd never had before. It turned out to be a

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  Can I be honest here? I've never been a huge fan of Sloppy Joe's. So, when my oldest son came home from school lunch telling me how much he loved them, I resigned myself to making them once in awhile. Sauce from a can? Hmmm... not that great. Enter Shirley J's!  Shirley J is a local food mix company. They offer mixes of everything from a dry BBQ sauce to bread mixes. They sent me some products

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I love guacamole. Unfortunately, I'm the only one in my house to love it! So when I make it, I do it in small batches, or I'd be eating it for days!  I found this guacamole recipe on Whats Gaby Cooking, and thought it sounded super yummy. I love avocados. I love tomatillos. How could I lose? This does take a little longer because you are roasting the tomatillos. If you've never used

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Coconut and Lime are 2 of my favorite ingredients.  Put them together with sugar... mmm. I've been wanting to make these tempting bars for awhile now, but just never have.  After the Teacher Appreciation mexican lunch we served a few weeks ago, I had an excess of limes. So, it was time!  This recipe was everything I wanted. It has a nice crust both on top and on bottom, with a creamy lime center

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"Matched" by Ally Condie is a beautiful piece of work! I read it in 1 day, and loved every minute.  Here is the summary: Editorial ReviewsAmazon.com ReviewAmazon Best Books of the Month, December 2010: For Cassia, nothing is left to chance--not what she will eat, the job she will have, or the man she will marry. In Matched, the Society Officials have determined optimal outcomes for all aspects

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The first week of May was Teacher Appreciation Week. Yours truly was in charge! We really had a great time spoiling our teachers. On Thursday, Cinco de Mayo, we threw a Mexican Fiesta for lunch. The teachers participated in a Salsa Contest, and I cooked the rest of the meal! I knew exactly what I was making for the main course, but the dessert was trickier.  I originally was going to just pick

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Thursday, May 5th, is Cinco De Mayo! You all know how much I adore Mexican food. So, what better than a whole day to celebrate?  This year, I am making a feast for the teachers and staff of our elementary school. It is part of our Teacher Appreciation Week! I thought I'd show you some past recipes that are essentials in my house! Cilantro Lime Chicken. You can marinate this for as little as 30

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Picture from Frieda Loves Bread This is a recipe from a fellow blogger and friend, Frieda. I've been eying these puppies for awhile, since we don't have a Chik Fil A close to us. I made them the other night and WOW!  The set up and cooking is pretty fast. However, mine became quite the family event. I had my 5yr old McKenzie dipping the chicken, my husband frying them, and me helping dip and

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Yum. This is a quick and easy lunch, or light dinner. You might even have most of the ingredients on hand.  I made some of the Creamy Chipotle Dressing for another meal, and had some leftover. The spiciness it adds to this wrap is just so good! Spicy Baja Beef Tortilla Wraps Adapted from: Cooking Light,  fresh food fast Creamy Chipotle Ranch Dressing 1/2 -1 cup light ranch dressing (start with

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Alrighty, so not a great picture. But, what a great dish! Because you are using frozen tortellini, this dish is fast. The tomatoes and broth add tons of flavor. Great for a quick lunch, or light dinner. I served it for dinner, alongside some quick and easy Flatbread (recipe coming!) and salad. Asiago Tortellini Cooking Light fresh food fast 1 9 oz package frozen Three-Cheese Tortellini 2

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Have you seen this wonderful, amazing giveaway and product review site? Go now to enter a giveaway from.... ME!  2 Caramel Apples for Easter! I told you to hurry!

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Some people might think it silly to eulogize a cat, but Brigham was more than a cat. He was a part of our family. Our neighbor girl came over late last night and told us that another neighbor had found a cat on the side of the road. It looked like he had been hit by a car, and they thought it was our Brigham.  Praying the entire way, we walked over to the neighbors garbage can, pulled out the

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  Growing up, I was not a fan of salads. I was forced to try them again and again, but they just weren't my first choice. Then my mom told me once that I needed to find a dressing that I liked. Then, the salad would follow.  Seems backward, but it worked! I realized that I loved Ranch dressing. Ok, so not the healthiest, but it got me eating salads!  Today, my tastes have expanded to some

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My daughter's birthday was on March 27th, and we decided to make some fun cupcakes. I'd seen this idea on a few blogs and websites. It's easy enough to do; just be prepared to have colored hands for a few days!  Mix a white cake mix according to package directions. Split the mix into a few bowls and tint each a different color with food color. I found that Wilton's Food Gel works the best. Then,

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  Last night was Tanner's first Derby Car Race! He and Dad had so much fun designing and making the car. All week we reminded Tanner that even if it he didn't win, it was okay. Mom: "The race is about fun."Tanner: "No, Mom. It's about winning."  Yeah... Needless to say, he won! We are all so happy and excited for him! There's another race tomorrow that he wants to enter as well; one that has

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Here is a simple, but delicious side meal.  Cook your beans, add the honey to taste, and you are set! I know the touch of sweetness definitely helped my kids enjoy these more. Honey Almond Green Beans Green beans (fresh or frozen) 2 TB Honey (or more to taste) Sliced Almonds Cook green beans according to package directions. Drain, and stir in honey and sliced almonds. Taste, and add more

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We love tamales in our house, but who has the time to make them?  When I saw the idea to make a Tamale Pie, I jumped on it. It was surprisingly good!  Next time I'll add more filling, including cheeses and veggies.  I used the leftover pork from my Sweet Pork Tacos, but you can use any meat, veggie, cheese combo you wish!  I decided to use a different dough for the corn then what was in the

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I went through all of my menu plans and discovered that I repeat some meals quite a lot, and some haven't seen the light of day for a long time. This week features some of those lonely meals! Enjoy! Day 1: Pork Chops and Rice with a salad and your favorite veggies Day 2: Pesto Pasta with Roasted Veggies. Serve with bread. Day 3: Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich Day 4: Teriyaki Turkey Lettuce

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I hope it's not too late for soups, because I just have to share this one. It's rich and creamy, and you would never guess that it's cauliflower! This is a popular soup at a local restaurant- Zupas, and I was determined to find a copycat recipe. I found this one at Amy's Yummy Food.  Don't be afraid to try it- it's yummy! Cheesy Cauliflower Soup http://amysyummyfood.blogspot.com/2011/02/

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I love Etsy. I love the idea that everything is handmade. I love the people, and getting to browse shops for hours. But you know what I really love? The food. Of course!  Since I used to sell food on Etsy, I came to know some amazing woman who have fantastic food. Their standards are super high, and it shows! So, feast your eyes on these goodies! Chicken tamales by A Thyme 2 b Comforted. These

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Okay, I know you are reading the title, thinking that those words just do not go together. Let me tell you that they do! And amazingly well at that. The spiciness of the enchilada sauce and chili powder is softened by the sweetness of the honey. Yum. This meal is going in our "must make again" folder! The recipe comes from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. I love her blog! I'll get a picture up soon, but

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I really enjoyed making all of these new meals this week! It's a pretty short shopping list, but has some meat. Try to find pork chops and pork shoulder on sale. I've got a few quick meals on here; perfect for a fast dinner, or even a lunch. These meals came from "Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast" and other blogs. Credit is given in the recipe.  Enjoy! Day 1: Spicy Baja Beef Tortilla Wraps. Uses

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This has fast become one of my favorite soups. It comes together quickly, but should simmer for 1 1/2- 2 hours. I did double the rice, and because of that, more chicken broth or water should be added. My leftovers are really thick. I just add water before warming for the perfect soup consistency. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup ½ cup butter 1 finely chopped onion ½ - 1 cup frozen corn  ½ pound

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I am in search of the perfect shredded pork recipe. While I am more in favor of a spicy pork, this pork hit the spot for it's sweetness. Topped with a fantastic cabbage slaw with Cilantro Lime Sauce, it just made the taste buds dance! One note. I detest Dr. Pepper. I used Coke instead, which I moderately tolerate. Actually though, you really can't taste the soda in the recipe. I think the

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I've fallen a bit behind on my menu plans. I'm planning my personal meal plans with new meals to share with you later. I thought I'd do some old favorites this week.  Here is a repeat meal plan for you, complete with menu, recipes, and grocery list! Day 1: Taco Soup eaten with Tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese. (Stovetop or Slowcooker) Day 2: Chicken Satay with Coconut Rice and

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I recently purchased a new cookbook with authentic Mexican recipes.  Very excited about this book, I decided to start with the Roasted Tomato Jalapeno sauce. One of the serving ideas was to serve in on top of Sirloin. Well, I'm okay with that! The sauce is spicy with 2 whole jalapenos, and fresh with the taste of tomatoes. You can substitute canned tomatoes, but I don't think you'd get the

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When we go out to a certain restaurant, we always get dessert. It's something quite similar to this. Chocolate chips, coconut, ooey gooey goodness topped with melting vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Mmmm... Now that I've figured out how to make it at home, we can save a little money! A few notes on this recipe. I've made it before in a smaller pan (I think 13x9) so it was thicker.  Thinner

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*It's national pancake day! To celebrate, I'm reposting this amazing pancake recipe from my Grandpa! Enjoy!  Breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite meals. The possibilities are simply endless! Pancakes, waffles, french toast, eggs... on and on... Plus, don't we all need an easy, quick meal after our Thanksgiving feast? Breakfast is fast and filling! Today, I'm going to share my

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 I got a new cookbook! It's "Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast". There are incredible recipes in here. Most of this week's meals comes from this book.  I'll be making these along with you, so pictures coming soon! Day 1: Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup by Double Dipped Life. Serve with fresh rolls. Day 2: Spicy Baja Beef Tortilla Wraps Day 3: Curried Chicken-Rice Salad Day 4: Roasted Vegetable Pizza

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Congrats to the winner! CrystalGB said... I like you on facebook. Are you ready for a Giveaway? I am!   CSN has over 200 online stores to shop from! The only problem with winning this $40 is to decide how to spend it!  The winner will receive a $40 credit good towards ANY product on ANY of CSN's sites!  How to enter:Mandatory Entry: Go to CSN and pick one item that you would like (It

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It's time to reveal the secret Salsa recipe that I showed off on my Margarita Chicken recipe a few days ago. Are you ready? This salsa is amazing. I found it on My Kitchen Cafe, and have made it countless times since. It's fast and easy, and is perfect for potlucks. Every time I take it somewhere, I end up handing out the recipe! It's great with tortilla chips, on burritos, fajitas, or even

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Are you ready for a giveaway? Check out CSN's great adjustable bars tools for your kitchen! CSN has literally hundreds of shops- of course you can guess my favorite! Furniture, cookware, and more for my kitchen! Stay tuned for a great $40 Giveaway coming later this week!  What would you buy with $40? Comment below!

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My husband's favorite dish at Chili's restaurant is the Margarita Chicken.  Now, we don't do alcohol. I don't even buy alcohol to cook with. So, how was I going to replicate this recipe?  I don't know what Chili's uses, but when I was buying frozen juice a few weeks ago, I saw a can of Bacardi Margarita Mix. Completely Non-alcoholic.  It was one of those Aha! moments! I could do this! This

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I hope today is filled with friends, family, and lots of love!  New recipe coming tomorrow!

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Try this copycat recipe from Real Mom Kitchen!  Rumbi's Bahama Mama Tortilla Soup Photo taken by Laura of Real Mom Kitchen and used by permission Full of flavor, this soup has Coconut Milk, Ginger, Grilled Chicken and other amazing spices! It's a good brothy soup.  Next time I'll cut down on the chicken broth by 2 cups, and add an entire can of coconut milk (I did that this time). I also

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I can't believe that we've reached 25 meal plans! I hope you are finding them helpful! This week I have a Thai recipe for you. Some of the ingredients will have to be found in an Asian store. If you can't find one close to you, let me know and I'll figure out some substitutions for you. Also, you'll notice there is a lot of rice! It wasn't planned, but rice is cheap, right?  I prefer Jasmine

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This is it. The wonderful, amazing, moist, delicious Cornbread that I served with my Ham and Bean soup last week. It comes from the wonderful Mel at Mel's Kitchen Cafe.  I like so many things on her site! Go ahead and browse for awhile... I'll wait!  Are you back? Okay, so go now and MAKE THIS CORNBREAD! Yum!  Enjoy!

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The first time I had Horchata was while I was in college. It wasn't a great experience. Someone pulled out a 2 liter bottle of the stuff... warm.  Yuck!  I realize that I had a bad experience, and continued to try it over the years, but never really liked it.  My husband loves it though, so when I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com, I knew I had to make it just for him.  And of course, I had to

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Good Morning! I hope you got to sleep in this fine Saturday! It's my one day a week to sleep in, so I took full advantage of it. When you're a mom, you get sleep when you can, right? This week features a lot of familiar favorites. Nothing that I haven't made before and certify that it's good! I have 1 fancy meal, with a meal using the leftovers, plus a few other quick meals. The dessert this

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On Tuesday, I posted about my son's baptism.  Afterward we had a wonderful dinner for our family and friends.  Today I wanted to share some of those recipes! AppetizersSince people were coming from the church, and I still had last minute dinner prep, I had some ready-to-serve appetizers that I was able to set out quickly. This kept the crowd happy until dinner was ready. Fruit Salad with

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McKenzie, Mark (dad), Tanner- the special boy of the night, and Michael.  Last week my oldest was Baptized. In my church, we are baptized when we turn 8. We are so proud of Tanner for making this decision. It was an amazing night. I was blown away by the number of family and friends that came to witness this special event.  My younger brothers were able to be "witnesses". My youngest brother is

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I am on a total soup kick this week.  Tomato soup and I don't get along too often, but once in awhile I get a craving for it.  When it hit this time, I wanted something smooth and creamy, and not too tomato-y. I've tried a few recipes in the last few months, and they all ended up tasting like Pasta Sauce instead of Tomato Soup.  But... drum roll please... I think this recipe is the winner!  I

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Good Morning! We've made it through another week. I hope your New Year's is going perfectly!  We had a hectic week of family in town. My oldest was baptized last Tuesday, and we couldn't be prouder. This week's menu plan is mostly new meals! Dust off your slowcooker because you are going to need it.  I hope you enjoy! Day 1: Healthier Spinach Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato Salad. Served with

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I love soup season! Warm, flavorful flavors that cook for hours, making your house smell so nice... mmm... Today's soup does not take hours, but is super fragrant, and was really good!  Indian Curry soup, or Mulligatawny, is a traditional Eastern Indian Soup. This is also a great soup for beginner Thai cooks or eaters!  It isn't very strong in flavors. You get just an introduction to curry. 

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Good Morning!  I hope you like the changes around here.  I needed a face-life for the new year! Hopefully, this will get my motivation back up, and new recipes to you!  Let me know what you think!  Tomorrow: Look forward to a brand new Thai Curry soup recipe!  Have a fabulous Wednesday!

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Hello! I'm excited to get back to my weekly menu plans. I hope that you enjoy the menu! I love feedback on my plans, so please comment. This week is old favorites, since I haven't been doing a lot of new cooking the last few weeks.  These are all ones that we love in our family! Day 1: Taco Soup eaten with Tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese. (Stovetop or Slowcooker) Day 2: Chicken Satay

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I love baked potatoes. I love soup. So, my favorite? Baked Potato Soup! Most potato soups are rich with cream and butter. This recipe though is make with low fat milk and low-fat sour cream, so it's a little easier to justify than the others! Baked Potato Soup by Our Best Bites. Photo by Our Best Bites The best recipe I've found is from my favorite food blog: Our Best Bites.  It is amazing.

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Happy New Year! I don't know about you, but I'm all sugared out. I'm craving a big, crisp salad with lots of fruits and veggies. This salad has it all! Yes, there are cranberries in this dish. I'm not a cranberry fan, but they are perfect in this salad. You could also substitute raisins. This is a re-post from last May. With trying to get my blog back up and running after some changes, new

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Here's to a wonderful New Year! I hope to have lots of new recipes and ideas for you this year! Thank you all for making 2010 such a wonderful year! 

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The Double Dipped Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01584628568719936546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-39632063848391700072010-12-22T06:00:00.001-07:002010-12-22T08:40:08.882-07:00

This is a treasured recipe from a very good friend. One of those on-line, I've-never-met-in-real-life-friends. One of those, I-don't-think-we-would've-been-friends-if-we-didn't-meet-online friends. But she's one of the best women I know. You know what I mean? She was kind enough to share her secret recipe for her amazing lemon bars. You've gotta try these! I'm not a huge white chocolate

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Peppermint bark with Dark Chocolate. Eggnog Bark. Chocolate Candy Bark is perfect for Christmas! There are so many variations to make, that you could probably make a new one every day! What is bark? Chocolate Bark is a little like candy bars. Chocolatiers take melted chocolate, lay it out flat, and add toppings either mixed in, or on top. When the chocolate sets, you are left with a

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Cake bites are all the rage right now. Why wouldn't they be? Tiny, heavenly bites of cake with frosting mixed right in...and dipped in creamy chocolate... mmm... Plus, the flavors and matches that can be done are almost limitless. All you need is your favorite cake flavor, pair it with frosting, and pick your favorite chocolate! My absolute favorite flavors are Coconut Cake Bites dipped in

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Today is "Pour Your Heart Out".  It's hosted by Shell at "Things I Can't Say." It's the first time I've joined this little group, but today I feel like I have some confessions to make.  So, here goes... I'm at a standstill. My blog has stuttered to a complete stop. Noticed? Yep, I bet you have.  I should feel horrible about this. Some tell me I should feel guilty, or not "up to par".  Whatever

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