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The Best Spaghetti I Ever Ate by Accident

I just had to pass along this recipe! It tastes like the best pasta and meat sauce you've ever had. It's the kind we always hope to find at a little family-owned Italian restaurant with fantastic food! I felt very pampered having this dish! I can't get over how easy it is and how luxurious it tastes. It's a beautiful inexpensive dish that's … [Read more...]

Spicy Sweet Potato Appetizers on a Stick: So Easy and So Yummy

Photo Credit: TrendHunter.com One of the most popular appetizers at our daughter's wedding was savory sweet potato wedges on a stick. Everybody was raving about them. This is one of those rare recipes that just about everyone loves and can eat (gluten free, vegan, etc.). It's also super healthy and inexpensive. What's not to … [Read more...]

Christmas Cookies You Have to See!

Mini Hedgehog Cookies Just a quick post with some amazing cookies. These look great on a cookie tray and make wonderful gifts also. Click here for these adorable Mini-Hedgehog Cookies at Six In The Suburbs blog. They are just shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate and then crushed walnuts. So cute on a cookie tray or at each place … [Read more...]

Fabulous Walnut Basil Pesto for Crostini, Pizza, Pasta, and Easy Entertaining

Crostini Appetizers with PestoI made this for my daughter-in-law and son recently and it was sooooo good on rotini. The pesto clings to the grooves of the pasta delivering perfect flavor in every bite. I highly recommend using rotini, or as we called it when we were kids, "scroodles."On crostini it's a burst of flavor--perfect for a savory … [Read more...]

Famous Chefs’ Recipes for Thanksgiving: Guaranteed Success!

How about inviting some famous chefs to your holiday meal this year? It's easy! Try some of these recipes from famous restaurants and chefs. If they turn out great, you can bask in the glory. If they are not as good as expected, everyone will tell you that they like your recipe that you usually make much better. Again, bask in the glory. People … [Read more...]

Creative Ways to Serve Watermelon

A slice of watermelon just says Summer! Kids love to spit the seeds. It's so refreshing on a hot day. Here are some creative ways to serve watermelon that are fun to try. I love these stars you make with metal cookie cutter. They are great on a place for those who want just a taste of watermelon and not a big slice. They can also be added … [Read more...]

Lower Fat Pasta Primavera, Refreshing Summer Dish

Most people think of Pasta Primavera as a dish for Spring. After all, primavera means Spring in Italian. With all the fresh veggies available in Summer, it's also a perfect time for fresh flavors.This particular recipe for Pasta Primavera uses no cream, so it's much lower in fat that the usual versions. It's also super easy. What's not to like … [Read more...]