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A COLLECTION OF MADE FROM SCRATCH, SEASONAL RECIPIES
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Zucchini, Cheddar & Herb Quick Bread
Zucchini, Cheddar & Herb Quick Bread Here we have the best of all worlds – bread that you don’t have to wait on to rise, and besides that it’s brimming with chunks of cheddar cheese and herbs. It’s so good when it’s warm right from the oven, or toasted...
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Some of my Favorite Spring Recipes
Chewy Granola Cookies with Hazelnuts and Raisins
Chewy Granola Cookies with Hazelnuts and Raisins It will come as no surprise to you all that I can often find joy in a cookie jar. These granola cookies with oatmeal, hazelnuts and raisins are a sure thing to bring sunlight into any cloudy day. The oatmeal...
Chewy Toasted Coconut Cookies
Chewy Toasted Coconut Cookies Every few months, I make several varieties of cookies and stash them in the freezer for snacks, mood elevation, and for sharing with friends. I also make lunch for my mom, Neeners, every day, and she insists on a cookie for...
Chicken & Corn Chili with Queso and Crushed Corn Chips
Chicken & Corn Chili with Queso and Crushed Corn Chips Don’t get me wrong – I love chili – really. It’s just that sometimes I get weary of the tomato-y aspect of it all. Enter Chicken & Corn Chili. Full of diced green chilies, big chunks of chicken,...
Chicken Alfredo with Mushrooms and Braised Leeks
Chicken Alfredo with Mushrooms and Braised Leeks When I'm in the mood for comfort food (which I am now), I feel the need to have something creamy, which is often followed by the desire to have roast chicken. Except, of course, when I must have mac and...
Chicken and Corn Enchiladas with Grilled Tomatillo Salsa
Chicken and Corn Enchiladas with Grilled Tomatillo Salsa I am an enchilada lover, and generally the saucier and the cheesier the better. On occasion (like now), the mood strikes for something just a little bit lighter. These Chicken & Corn Enchiladas do...
Chicken Marbella with Turmeric Rice Pilaf
Chicken Marbella with Turmeric Rice Pilaf The original Chicken Marbella recipe was created by Sheila Lukins and Julie Russo, two of my favorite cookbook authors. Even though I have a cookbook collection of embarrassing proportions, my favorite volumes are...
Chicken Pot Pie with Herbed Buttermilk Biscuit Crust
Chicken Pot Pie with Herbed Buttermilk Biscuit Crust There is nothing like a satisfying bowl of Chicken Pot Pie after a drizzly fall day. This Pie doesn't mess around - big chunks of chicken and vegetables in a savory broth hide underneath a crispy on top,...
Chicken Salad with Blueberries in Crispy Filo Baskets
Chicken Salad with Blueberries in Crispy Filo Cups This is one of those versatile recipes that can be adapted to any size group or occasion you like. Feel free to change the ingredients around to suit your own taste. It would be nice for summer lunches,...
