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candied yams

candied yams
If you are not a good cook and have been asked to bring something other than the rolls you have been bringing for the last 10 years, this is the perfect recipe for you.  It's easy and delicious.This is truly... more please

shrimp tomato pasta

shrimp tomato pasta
This recipe is one of our family favorites.  I made it for JJJ aka: Depends on my mood.
What I love:He looks good in a cowboy hat or a business suit and wears them both daily. But not together, that would be creepy.
Hobbies: Building furniture, remodeling homes, playing sports with our kids, laughing with me. Seriously.
's birthday this week per his request.  Peeling and seeding the tomatoes is a little fussy, but so much better than canned. I find it's best done with... more please

Crock Pot Roast

Crock Pot Roast
I love crock pot recipes because your entire dinner is in one pot and the task is complete by 10:00 in the morning.  It is so liberating at five o'clock to know that the only thing left to do is... more please

indiana chili

indiana chili
This chili is incredible.  I used to make it with ground beef and then I moved to southern California and found out that red meat isn't as good for you as brocolli and I switched to turkey.  You absolutely CANNOT... more please

meatloaf

meatloaf
3 pounds ground beef3 large celery stalks, chopped1 large onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 package lipton onion soup2 eggs1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup bread crumbsHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Saute celery,... more please

enchiladas

enchiladas
These are delicious.  Not good on the waist line, but DELICIOUS.  My kids beg for them.  NoahNoah aka: Mac Daddy
Age: 12
"Special" Qualities: Holds a grudge for longer than you can remember the offense. Talks nonstop
Best Qualities: Wakes up with a smile every day and walks to the beat of his own drum.
easily puts down four at a time. JJJ aka: Depends on my mood.
What I love:He looks good in a cowboy hat or a business suit and wears them both daily. But not together, that would be creepy.
Hobbies: Building furniture, remodeling homes, playing sports with our kids, laughing with me. Seriously.
has them the morning after with two eggs. I make these for friends when they... more please

yes i know i just posted soup last week

yes i know i just posted soup last week
It is a hack fest in my house.  This is only the third week of school and I have two kids home sick. I'm sure you are thinking, That is what happens in preschool. Then why are my high school... more please

chicken and rice soup

chicken and rice soup
With cold and flu season upon us, we can all use a quick and easy chicken soup recipe.  This isn’t a brothy soup, more of a meaty version.  Everyone in my family loves it, even ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age:
3
Favorite Word:
Fart
Hobbies:
  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:
 The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi.
. He likes it, hey... more please
Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul

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Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul

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