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  • Coconut Curry Chicken

    Coconut Curry Chicken

    Being the primary chef of the family and trying to make it fairly easy I lean on basic staples to pull together yummy options. I use our rice cooker often with rice being the complimenting starch to any savory. I love to visit all the varieties of rices. This also utilizes the simplicity of the Read more

  • Shepherds Pie- from a childhood memory.

    Shepherds Pie- from a childhood memory.

    So growing up the youngest- I have so many memories of the really cool friends of my older siblings. One person especially was a great Scotsman of the Campbell clan, named Andrew, with a huge red beard and a personality that was vibrant and alive. He was very smitten with my sister Leslie. I would Read more

  • Biscotti for that perfect bite

    Biscotti for that perfect bite

    Growing up on a farm I didn’t get introduced to this delightful dipping cookie until into my adult years. I learned to appreciate cafe drinks and treats traveling abroad.  I loved how Europeans enjoyed a biscuit or a cookie/cake with tea and the famous biscotti is the perfect crunchy sweet bite for dunking in your Read more

  • Simple pepperoni rolls (replacing pizza pockets)

    Simple pepperoni rolls (replacing pizza pockets)

    In times like these it fun creating recipes that are easy- but versatile. I keep creating with multi meals or snacks in mind for easy heat up solutions. These rolls can be eaten next day cold or frozen for great grab and heat snack. The egg wash inside adds a bit of richness. Use store Read more

  • Freeze the Fresh -smart conserving ideas and home project!

    Freeze the Fresh -smart conserving ideas and home project!

    Growing up surrounded by the rolling country life in Virginia- I learned good techniques to stretch a meal and preserve the garden bounty. I have always enjoyed these learned lessons with my canning and preserves. I admired the techniques and awed the beauty of the country pantry stocked with a rainbow of jared loving work. Read more

  • Oatmeal breakfast bakes blueberry, banana orange

    Oatmeal breakfast bakes blueberry, banana orange

    This is an easy throw together in one bowl recipe. I have a smoothie blender to purée the fruit base. Also you can sub the egg with applesauce to go vegan with this muffin, nice replacement for over night oatmeal or just fast and simple. Very filling. Recipe Dry ingredients 2 c oatmeal (shown quick Read more

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