Author Archives: Angie

Biscuits & Gravy

Liking biscuits and gravy has been years (and I do mean YEARS) in the making. It’s not something I was exposed to until I was an adult and even then it never piqued my interest. My husband orders it regularly, … Continue reading

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Books I Read in 2025 (and my top 3)

Truth be told, I was getting a bit nervous as the year was progressing along without any books rising to the top, setting themselves apart from all the others. Perhaps it’s like anything else, the more you consume, the less … Continue reading

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Christmas (Party) Popcorn

I made this popcorn a couple of weeks before Christmas, but if a New Year’s Eve party is your kind of thing, it’d be a nice accompaniment. Ingredients: 5 cups popped popcorn, lightly salted 12 oz white chocolate chips 1/2 … Continue reading

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Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Yes, it’s Christmas Eve & it’s not too late to whip up a batch of Christmas cookies. These are possibly the lightest, softest cookies I’ve ever had & they’re delicious! Ingredients: For the cookie: 1 stick (1/2 cup) room temperature … Continue reading

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Red Hot Applesauce

This applesauce is reminiscent of my childhood. When I’d asked my mom how many red hots grandma used to make it, she couldn’t tell me so off to Google I went. Sometimes in my child brain, I’m surprised to find … Continue reading

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French Onion Meatballs with Creamy Orzo

Ingredients: 2 yellow onions, sliced thin 2 tbsps butter 1 lb ground beef 1 egg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup bread crumbs 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley Worcestershire sauce S&P 1/2 cup white wine 1 … Continue reading

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Chicken Enchilada Soup

Fall is peaking around the corner and the weather is flirting with cooler temps amidst warmer days. Mmm, soup season is upon us! Ingredients: 1 yellow or white onion, diced 2 tbsps Olive oil 2-4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 lb … Continue reading

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Chicken Tinga Taco Bowl

Trying a new recipe & loving the result is satisfying. It can be so disappointing spending time in the kitchen, hopes high, taste buds anticipating something delicious only to have it fall short. I’ve been there & done that, more … Continue reading

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White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

Sometimes when there’s a tray of store bought cookies, I tend to reach for the cookie I never make at home: white chocolate macadamia nut. I like these cookies so why, oh why have I never made them at home? … Continue reading

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Garlic Butter Pasta

TikTok has yet to fail me on the various recipes I’ve tried & this is one that once I saw, I knew it wouldn’t be long before I tried it out. I mean, garlic! I love me some garlic! Ingredients: … Continue reading

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