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1. I have a passion for Cheez-its. There, I’ve said it. Not only are they salty, cheesy, and crunchy but they contain a whopping dose of  trans-fats (ie; shortening). I buy a box about once every six months and we proceed to eat the entire box in a short period of time. Last time we [...]

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Monday – Salmon Chowder, Asparagus Quiche
Tuesday – Red Beans and Rice, Sliced Peaches
Wednesday – Out to Cincinnati Reds baseball game
Thursday – Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Steamed Asparagus Spears with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette, Linguine Alfredo, Fresh Strawberries, Lemon Loaf Cake
Friday – Grilled Burgers, Mixed Greens with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette, Baked Beans
Saturday – Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Apple Slices
Sunday [...]

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Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

Makes about 24 cookies

Any cookie I can mix in one bowl is a quick and easy favorite. The dough is stiff, but the cookies are not-too-sweet delicious and they don’t spread much on the cookie sheet. I also think there’s a good argument these cookies are appropriate for breakfast – they’re not loaded with sugar, you [...]

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For those who are new to my blog: welcome! Each week I recap What We Ate {for dinner} Last Week.  I hope to provide inspiration to get in your kitchen and cook meals at home. If I have posted the recipe on my blog I link to the recipe. Because I cook almost everyday, when we eat out [...]

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Monday – Pasta Fagioli, Bread
Tuesday – Sloppy Joes, Baked Beans, Green Beans (the best male cook I know cooked dinner.)
Wednesday – Black-eyed Peas with Greens (kale) Soup, Cornbread
Thursday – Lemon Tarragon Roasted Chicken, Fresh Steamed Asparagus, Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Friday – ordered pizza
Saturday – Mother’s Day family picnic. I took One Pan Blondies and Kroeger [...]

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Blog stats reveal many of you ate up the recipe for Guacamole – Plain and Simple. Who doesn’t like plain and simple anything, afterall. For example, I love M & M’s, plain and simple, but I digress.
Guacamole and hummus, to me anyway, are just about the best dips or spreads I can make in my kitchen. [...]

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Monday – Flat Iron Steak with Brown Sugar Rub, Spinach and Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing, Green Beans
Tuesday – Italian Sausage Subs, Green Peppers and Onions, Buttered Corn
Wednesday – Spaghetti and Quick Italian Meat Sauce, Braised Carrots, Bread
Thursday – Smoky Black Beans and Brown Rice, Spinach Salad
Friday – Dinner out
Saturday – Attended  a Derby [...]

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