Monthly Archives: August 2012

Award-Winning Recipes? Hmm.

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

Sometimes award-winning recipes don’t win awards in my book. This is the case for a recipe I made recently from my “Taste of Home Winning Recipes” book (volume 2).  I have to first say that this is a very nice … Continue reading →

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Matching Aprons, Salmon, and Fries!

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

My mom made Bogdan and me these awesome aprons as my bridal shower present before we got married!  The “B” is quite appropriate for both our first and last names! Unfortunately, the self-timer on my camera is just a little … Continue reading →

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Bacon Grilled Cheese

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

This breakfast was like bacon, eggs, and toast, only a lot better. Bacon Grilled Cheese Ingredients: – bacon, fried (I used turkey bacon – two slices per sandwich) – cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, and/or Swiss) – bread This was perfect with … Continue reading →

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Secret Ingredients to Mashed Potatoes

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

Well, these ingredients might not be really secret. However, these are the ingredients I’ve decided make perfect mashed potatoes (homemade or *gasp* instant). – salt – milk – butter – parsley flakes – rosemary If this seems like a no-brainer … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Monkey Bread

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

I really wish I could take credit for this recipe, but I can’t.  Here is where I “stole” it from! Be warned: This recipe is SO sweet, but it’s really good! Country Blueberry Monkey Bread From mybakerlady, adapted from Paula … Continue reading →

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Leftover Roasted Chicken = Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

I took all the leftover chicken off the bones from my roasted chicken yesterday.  It took a while, but I must confess that I was watching a movie while I did it… is that cheating? I made shredded chicken sandwiches … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Tip Tuesday: Using Space Wisely!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

Once again, linking to Tammy’s Recipes. As I was taking some pictures to go with this week’s Kitchen Tip Tuesdays post, I realized that my kitchen (or entire apartment, maybe?) is not very photogenic.  I try to keep it cleaned … Continue reading →

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Roasted Chicken and Veggies

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

I know I should have taken a picture of this dish before we attacked it and put it on our plates, but I was so ready to eat! I tried roasting a whole chicken for the first time today!  I … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Perfect Stuffed Tomatoes

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

I have really enjoyed all the fresh tomatoes from my mom, and now my brother!  Of course, as soon as I got them I began looking through my cookbooks and looking online for new tomato recipes beyond things like salsa … Continue reading →

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Homemade Fresh Salsa

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

My generous older brother and sister-in-law let Bogdan and me pick as many tomatoes and peppers as we wanted from their garden! (Since they had a baby recently, I think they have had a few other things on their minds! … Continue reading →

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