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Nutella Ravioli
I went to the grocery store today, my youngest two sons in tow. Let me just tell you that shopping with a four-year old and a 1-year old could be compared to a root
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Potato Chip-Chocolate Toffee
Salt and Sweet? Yes please. I think I’ve found something that will destroy all will-power I’ve ever had! Potato Chip-Chocolate Toffee. These little diet-killers are the perfect combination of sweet, salt chocolate and caramel-toffee.
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Once a Month Cooking: Quick and Easy Egg Toast Cups
I am excited to start a series of posts featuring “once a month cooking” (or freezer cooking) recipes, tips and tools. If you are not familiar with O.A.M.C. it’s essentially a technique where you
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Got avocado?
I truly believe that avocado is one of the world’s perfect foods. It tastes buttery and rich (and it isn’t a dessert!), it’s usable in so many ways, and oh yeah, one of them
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A Meatloaf / Mashed Potato “Cupcake” Recipe for the April Fools!
I must admit, I am a big fan of April Fool’s Day and always have been. In fact, I used to torture my older sisters with pranks (like booby-trapping bedroom doors with pull-string fireworks
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Praying Arm Pretzels a Perfect Lenten Treat
Ash Wednesday is behind us and we’re already two weeks into Lent – while we’re all very aware of the things we’ve given up for Lent, there’s something else you can do to help
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A love letter to Bountiful Baskets, and a salad dressing that makes my heart beat faster
Dear Bountiful Baskets, I love you. You make my life (and my meals) complete. Sincerely, Simply Marisa For any of you that haven’t been introduced to the wonderful world of Bountiful Baskets produce, you’re
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Snow?!?! Well, at least there’s homemade soup.
Does anyone else remember 4B’s? That amazing cream of tomato soup? Yesterday’s beautiful weather made today’s snow even more disappointing. It’s official, I’m ready for spring. Then again, I’m usually ready for spring about
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I Feel Like Chicken Tonight, Chicken Tomorrow Night, and the Next Night Too…
I’d like to introduce you to my slow cooker. It’s pretty much a part of my family. My daily life is crazy right now. We have our house on the market and searching listings
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Dreaming of Summertime
For some reason I have been dreaming of the lazy days of summer vacation, the smell of sunscreen on little boys, the sunshine–long days and the sticky treats that take me back to childhood.
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