coleslaw

Homemade Coleslaw

May 23, 2013

The best coleslaw recipe I have is easier than you think. Try it this weekend with my Pork with Ranch BBQ recipe. Quick to fix with a “ready to prepare” bag of coleslaw mix from the grocer and just a few on hand ingredients makes this a must have for cookouts & family gatherings!

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Pork with Ranch BBQ

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Looking for a great idea this weekend? Try this! Tender, shredded pork with a tasty BBQ sauce. The secret to great flavor is the addition of Ranch Dressing mix and slow cooking to perfection. With just a little prep work, you can serve a real crowd pleaser–They’ll be asking for seconds!

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Chicken Pepperoni

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If you are a fan of Chicken Parmesan, you will become a HUGE fan of Chicken Pepperoni. This recipe is in the regular rotation of things I prepare at home on busy nights. It looks great if you want to serve it as a company’s coming entree. Kids LOVE it and it freezes beautifully if you are making monthly meal plans and want to save prep time on future meals.

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Make it a Family Affair

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If you are in the midst of raising a family, these tips are for you. The purpose of the family meal is two-fold. It fills the stomach but it should also fulfill the purpose of bringing families together. No matter what your family size– reconnecting every day is important and should be a priority for a healthy lifestyle.

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Tomato Basil Soup

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When it begins to warm up, I am always eager to find a recipe that doesn’t require me to spend too much time in the kitchen. I am a huge fan of Tomato Basil Soup and always try the offerings at restaurants when I get a chance. I would put this version up against any I have eaten out at popular eateries and it goes together quickly.

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Table Topics Giveaway

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My first giveaway for the blog has been one of my favorite personal purchases in the past few weeks. I wrote about starting conversations in a recent Food for Thought post and had discovered a website where you can purchase these great conversation starter cubes. This has proved to be a great way to get kids to open up at the dinner table and I think your family will love it! I have a new set that will go to one lucky winner! Here’s how to enter:

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Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

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With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I wanted to share a recipe that will make mom’s day even more special- and this one does just that! We made this recipe in my easy meal prep kitchen for years and it was always a favorite with our clients. Treat mom this weekend or prepare this for any holiday occasion, brunch or special breakfast opportunity that comes around.

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Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

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Have you ever had one of those recipes that you can do without looking at the directions? This is one of my memorized recipes because I make it so often, especially once summer arrives. Homemade okra and tomatoes is one of my go to comfort food side dishes. You can make it with canned tomatoes and frozen okra, but if you have the opportunity to use freshly canned tomatoes or fresh okra, you can give it even more home grown flavor. Continue reading →

Shrimp Jambalaya

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I wish I could say that this was my creation, but I got this recipe from a friend of mine about 7 years ago. It was a huge hit with my husband, and we used it regularly in my easy meal prep storefront for over 6 years and it got the same great reviews from our clients. Go ahead and hit the save recipe button, this one is a major keeper! Continue reading →

Cooking with Kids

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The kitchen can be a fascinating place for children. If you are not including your children in the kitchen occasionally, you are missing out on a great parent-child activity and they are missing out on learning lifelong skills and good eating habits. Whether you have very young children or preteens, there is something meaningful in getting everyone involved in the family dinner.

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Banana Bread

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I did it again…I let my bananas start getting too ripe and they were in danger of going out with today’s trash, but then I had a better idea and whipped up this quick banana bread. It turned out great and my sad bowl of over ripe bananas was saved from the curbside. This turned out better for them and for my family because it was a great treat~ I know you will enjoy it, too!

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