in years past i've had the fortunate circumstance to live close enough to my parents and in-laws that christmas was always held at one of their homes. while i helped out with food preparation and other things, i was never completely responsible for making sure everything went like clockwork. then ...
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chicken & bacon pasta salad / with homemade dressing
this is one of my family's favorite salad recipes. i could personally eat it all week long! i'm always so disappointed when it's gone. it's really easy to make and it's great for putting together earlier in the day - the longer it sits in the fridge the day you're going to eat it, the better it ...
mini cheesecake recipe
these are my mom's mini cheesecakes. she's actually kinda famous for them in the area where i grew up. i cannot even count the number of times she's been asked to bring them to church activities, weddings, open houses, meetings, dances, etc. which goes to show you that they're not just for ...
how to: make cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries
i have to admit that i have never before eaten canned cranberry sauce. i know a lot of people like it - maybe their family ate it growing up and that is what they're used to and what they like. but i can tell you that the cranberry sauce that makes me feel nostalgic is the kind that my own mother ...
cajun cheese steak fries
this is pretty much one of the easiest recipes you'll ever make! but don't be fooled by its simplicity - they really are delicious! so let me show you just how easy they are. all you need to do is... 1. preheat oven to 425. wash some potatoes. 4 medium potatoes is plenty for two adults and two ...