Oatmeal Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Somehow my Joel and I missed out on Girl Scout cookie season.  They weren’t knockin’ on doors, they weren’t at the grocery store….  When I stumbled across this recipe it reminded me of the missed Do-si-dos (also known as Peanut Butter Sandwiches) and I knew we had to try them. Luckily, I came out with

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Quick and Easy Dinner: Chicken Satay

Marinated chicken, skewered and grilled makes the easiest weeknight dinner. This Chicken Satay will be on the table in 30 minutes too. This is an incredibly simple and amazing meal that we eat at least once every two weeks during grilling season.  It’s perfect for busy weeknights since you can mix the marinade in the morning and throw

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Mini Corn Dogs

These nuggets of fried goodness are a total guilty pleasure.  Fried foods don’t grace our table regularly and this is the first time I have ever made homemade corn dogs. But it won’t be the last.  I won’t be making these as often as my stomach would like but they will be on our dinner menu occasionally. These were

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Ultimate Grilled Cheese

This definitely isn’t a sandwich you should eat everyday but oh man is it tasty! My husband requests this ultimate grilled cheese sandwich for dinners and weekend lunches often but we only indulge occasionally. I use my beloved panini press when making this grilled cheese so the bread gets extra crispy but a skillet will work just fine too (the

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Cherry Dump Cake

This Cherry Dump Cake is the easiest dessert you could ask for, it has 4 ingredients that you literally dump in a 13×9 and bake.  My husband always requests this cake for holidays and I’m always glad to make such a simple dish on busy days.  I highly recommend topping this fruity, delicious cake with whipped cream.

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Easter Sugar Cookies

These are my absolute favorite cookies ever.  They have graced birthday parties, bridal showers, holidays and the arrival of my son. This recipe is from my mom’s best friend (and a second mom to me) Kathe.  Every Christmas I go to her house and we stay up all night baking these amazing cookies.  It is

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Sweet Corn Cake

This sweet corn cake tastes like a sweet cornbread that has a creamier, softer texture (like a spoon bread). I first had this delicious side dish at a Mexican restaurant in my husband’s home town.  I feel in love with it at first bite and have finally made an attempt to make it myself.  It was

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Steak Marinade and Grilled Smokey Cheddar Potatoes

There is nothing like steak and potatoes…can you tell I’m from the midwest?  These are two simple and delicous recipes with ingredients that most everyone has in their fridge or pantry.  I found this marinade recipe several years ago on the internet (I do not have the specific website).  It states that it is for steak

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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

I cannot go to a gathering without bringing something….I just can’t.  So when we got an invitation to a friend’s housewarming party I knew I had to plan for something delicious.  I really enjoy baking and almost always bring something sweet.   I decided on cupcakes as I recently received a cupcake cookbook that I have

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