Oh, I remember those days well. It was 3 a.m. on Christmas Eve – well, I suppose really it was the wee hours of Christmas Day by then. I was on my 4th or 5th of assembling gifts for my daughter. Then there was the time I LEAPED out of bed at 4 am, suddenly …
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Make Ahead Thanksgiving Sides
We’re gearing up for Thanksgiving here in Canada and I am ALWAYS looking for ways to simplify the meal preparation. I love all of our yummy dishes, but I don’t want to spend my whole holiday working. These Make Ahead Thanksgiving Sides make it so much easier! I still want delicious side dishes – I …
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Apple Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
We had this Apple Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! You can bet we’ve been making it again and again since. This dessert is the epitome of comfort food. Warm and gooey and filled with those cozy fall and winter spices that just make you feel good all …
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Neapolitan Layered Pasta Bake
I originally saw this recipe for Neapolitan Layered Pasta Bake on the Rachael Ray show. I knew right then and there that it would be a hit with my family. I have made a couple of minor changes to it and made it with some variations from time to time (ideas below). It is a …
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7 Ingredients or Less Main Dish Recipes
If you’re anything like me, especially lately, you’re looking for quick and easy meals. I’m feeling kind of stingy about using too many groceries because I wonder if I’ll be able to get certain things at the store the next time. So, I’ve pulled together this list of 7 Ingredients or Less Main Dish Recipes …
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15 Dishes for Easter Dinner from Start to Finish
I love Easter. I mean, in some ways I love it even more than Christmas. Whoa. Crazy right? Sure, I put together Easter baskets for my family but it’s much lower-key than all of that holiday shopping for Christmas gifts. And then the wrapping. And all of the decorating. I like that Easter is quieter. …
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