Caramelized Onion German Potato Salad

Sweet, vinegary sauce tossed with potatoes, caramelized onions and crisp bacon makes for this Caramelized Onion German Potato Salad the best way to celebrate the end of summer and welcome fall this Labor Day. I have to admit that we are not a big potato salad family. If there is a choice between potato or pasta

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Homemade Bread Crumbs

Don't throw away that stale bread in your cabinet. Instead, use it to make Homemade Bread Crumbs. They are super simple to make and can be used in all your favorite recipes.

I don’t know if Noah or I are more excited to share today’s post. He literally goes around telling everyone they can make homemade bread crumbs. He’s amazed and hopefully you can employ this simple, free trick too for homemade bread crumbs.   I always have some leftover bread at the end of the loaf,

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Samoas Popcorn

Crispy caramel corn, toasted coconut and chocolate drizzles adorn this delectable Samoas Popcorn. It just might be better than the cookie! So Joel and Noah went to a Cub Scout informational meeting last night. Joel was all gung-ho about him joining and I’m kind of meh about the whole thing but if it’s something Noah

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Cheesy Broccoli Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

One of my favorite foods in all the land is a twice baked potato filled with butter, bacon, cheese and sour cream. But trying to be healthy and all doesn’t quite mesh with the feelings I have towards that glorious potato. So what do you do when you want a comforting, creamy potato but not all

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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

I seriously cannot get enough of all the grilled things. During the summer we probably grill at least 3 times a week and we never get tired of it. I love not having a huge mess to clean up in the kitchen and the fact that grilling usually means healthy. I shared a new favorite

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Fruity Pebbles Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

This is the dessert to end all desserts. Fruity Pebbles and white chocolate chip cookies are sandwiched with sweet, creamy strawberry ice cream then, as if that wasn’t enough, they are rolled in more cereal to add a yummy crunch and colorful punch. They are kind of the best way to end summer. Only 5 days

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Chorizo Scramble

This Chorizo Scramble will become your favorite new quick and ultra flavorful breakfast. Scrambled eggs, spicy chorizo, crumbled queso fresco and crushed tortilla chips. Top with a little sour cream.

Chorizo Scramble – a simple, flavorful egg scramble with chorizo and crumble queso fresco cheese topped with crushed tortilla chips. This is our last week of summer around here. The kids start school on the 15th so it’s back to routines for us. Although we are trying to squeeze in as much summer fun as

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches

Fried chicken is the best food in all the land. It’s a known fact. You know what makes it even better? Soft, fluffy bread. Oh, and cheese. These Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches will be a family favorite in no time. School starts up in 11 days. 11 DAYS. This summer was our busiest yet and

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Pizza Manicotti

Is pasta not the best family meal? In our house, it’s something that everyone will eat without complaining so I reach for it on days when I don’t feel like fighting the good fight at dinner time. And this Pizza Manicotti has proven itself to be the new pasta favorite around here. I was chomping

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