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How To Make A Blackberry Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Back in July and August our blackberries finally came into season. I made a lot of jam, jellies and desserts using fresh blackberries. I also spent some time freezing some of my berries so that I could use them this … Continue reading

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How To Make A Chocolate Chiffon Homemade Pie

When it comes to making a homemade chocolate chiffon pie, this recipe is one of the best that I have tried. What I really like about this one is the light and fluffy consistency to it and just the right … Continue reading

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Crock Pot – Pigs In A Blanket Cabbage Rolls Recipe

When it comes to crock pot cooking (using a slow cooker), I enjoy using mine all year long. One of the recipes I enjoy making in it are Cabbage Rolls, which are also known as Pigs In A Blanket. This … Continue reading

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Some Basic Cooking Terms and the Language Used in Recipes

It can be very frustrating when you are trying to follow a recipe, but you don’t understand the cooking terms used. Sometimes even instructions on a packet of pasta can confuse you – what does cook until “al dente” mean? … Continue reading

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Family Dinner – Baked Chicken Mozzarella Recipe

As a busy mom and wife, I am always looking for easy and time saving chicken recipes, and this one fits all of those ‘mom’ requirements. What I like about this recipe is the fact that it is made with … Continue reading

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Grandma’s Banana Spice Cake With Sea-Foam Frosting Recipe

Back in the early 1980′s my grandmother spent a Saturday afternoon teaching me how to make her banana spice cake. I am not sure why they call it sea-foam frosting, but I can tell you…it does taste delicious! What I … Continue reading

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How To Make A Mississippi Mud Dessert Cake

When it comes to making chocolate cakes, I often times get bored with the classic ones. I look for recipes that have a twist or some added goodies to them. This one is really easy to make and I love … Continue reading

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Summer Picnics – Classic Macaroni and Potato Salad Recipes

When it comes to summer picnics, two of the classic foods that come to mind to me are great tasting macaroni and potato salads. I don’t think any summer picnic would be complete without them. If you are cooking for … Continue reading

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Crock Pot – Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe

During the fall and winter months, I enjoy making hearty soups and stews in my crock pot for my family. I love the fact that I can spend a few minutes in the morning preparing it, put it into the … Continue reading

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How To Make and Freeze Homemade Apple Dumplings

During the fall season, I look forward to going to our local fruit orchard and picking some fresh apples. Once I get back home, I like to get busy baking…first up, some freshly baked apple dumplings. The following recipe was … Continue reading

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