Monthly Archives: December 2014

Mandarin Orange Salad

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Angie

This is one of my favorite salads. It’s quick and easy to throw together, I generally have all the ingredients on hand, and it tastes so good. Ingredients: 1 cup sliced almonds 6 tbsp. sugar 1 can mandarin oranges, drained Romaine, … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Angie

To me, dip just screams “party food!” It’s like queso, bean dip, fruit dip, etc. It’s snack-y, not a real meal, somewhat like an appetizer. There was no party when I made it last night only some chicken that I … Continue reading →

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French Silk Pie

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Angie

Sometimes you’ve got to shirk tradition and go with something unexpected. For the past two years, I’ve made this pie and served it at Thanksgiving, along with the expected pumpkin pie for the girls. This pie is gooood. My parents were … Continue reading →

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Pico de Gallo

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Angie

I love pico de gallo and am happy to eat it any time of the year. It’s so refreshing and depending on the heat of the jalapenos, spicy! Of course, I eat it with chips and then there are times … Continue reading →

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Go-To Granola

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Angie

This homemade granola definitely falls under my “tried and true” category and as noted above, is my “go-to” recipe. The spices and flavors all meld together so perfectly and it smells wonderful when it’s baking. It’s good as is, in … Continue reading →

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Yellow Coffee Cake

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Angie

I have memories of eating this coffee cake as a young girl while on vacation visiting my grandparents in the small farm town where my mom grew up. Even though my mom was no longer Catholic, ‘when in your childhood home, … Continue reading →

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