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Tuesday Treats – Slow Cook Mexican Lasagna

This is really healthy. No. Really. It’s a bit of a pain to set up but then you forget about it until dinner time–which means most of the day to get your NaNoWriMo word count done. 😉 Slow Cook Mexican … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Hungry for Chinese

I’m feeling like a little Chinese and while this is a quick recipe, you need the ingredients on hand. Again, haven’t made this in awhile so no picture–at least not of the food. 😉 Quick Chicken Lo Mein 8 oz. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Pesto Pie

Thought I’d get back to sharing the occasional recipe. This is a a fast and easy one for cool fall nights. Prep time is about 15 minutes, and then 30 minutes to cook. 8 oz. spaghetti, cooked and drained 1 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Brooklyn’s Syllabub

If y’all haven’t read Kate Carlisle’s Bibliophile Mysteries, you should! Brooklyn Wainwright is a book binder extraordinaire with a penchant for stumbling across dead bodies. In this episode, A COOKBOOK CONSPIRACY, the book she’s working on is a Revolutionary War … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

See this? This is the dip we ordered at a family favorite restaurant last night. The James Gang gathered to celebrate anniversaries and birthdays and this dip is always on the Must Get Appetizer list whenever to go to Nomad’s. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Mexican Style

Today’s recipe is pretty darn easy and doesn’t heat up the kitchen on hot summer days. Campbell’s Microwave Enchilada Torte 8 soft taco size flour tortillas 1 lb. ground beef 1 jar chunky salsa 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 can … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Pretzel Chicken

This is a quick, healthy baked chicken recipe for when you want something different. 4 skinless/boneless chicken breasts (halves) 6 Tablespoons egg whites (or whites from two eggs) 2 Tablespoons honey mustard 1 1/2 cup crushed pretzels (put pretzels in … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Beignets

Since so many authors were in New Orleans and raving about the beignets, I thought I’d share the recipe I use. It takes awhile. Like 2 1/2 hours. But soooo worth it! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Snickers and Doodles

Sometimes, a writer or a reader just needs to kick back with a big cup of coffee (or glass of milk) and a plate of warm cookies. This is The Only’s favorite cookie. They come out huge and soft, as … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Treats: Hamming it Up

These sliders are quick and easy to put together, warm and gooey, and utterly delicious. They work for cool nights and warm days–in other words, perfect for a Spring when Mother Nature can’t make up her mind whether she’s coming … Continue reading →

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