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Archives for December 2014

Cranberry Lime Infused Vodka

December 16, 2014 by eghassett

Looking for the perfect host gift?  Try this easy to make and beautiful Cranberry and Lime Infused Vodka. Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Fall Deliciousness, Holiday Goodness Tagged With: christmas cocktail, christmas gift, cranberry vodka, happy hour, holiday hostess gift, hostess gift, infused vodka

Homemade Fireball

December 15, 2014 by eghassett

Homemade Fireball

Yes, you read that right….!  HOME.  MADE.  FIREBALL!! Read the story and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Fall Deliciousness, Gena's Favorites, Holiday Goodness Tagged With: cinnamon, cinnamon whiskey, cocktail, fireball, homemade hot damn, infused whiskey, simple syrup

Pumpkin Gnocchi

December 12, 2014 by eghassett

I love ordering Gnocchi at Italian restaurants!  So rich and delicious!  It is easier than you may think to make it at home.  Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Fall Deliciousness, Italian, Pasta Tagged With: autumn yumminess, fall dinner, gnocchi, potato dumplings, pumkin dumplings, pumpkin

Creamy Orzo with Veggies

December 11, 2014 by eghassett

This meal is super easy and versatile- add your favorite veggies or make it gluten free…read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Pasta Tagged With: easy dinner, gluten free, meatless, orzo, pasta, veggies

Dad’s Chili

December 10, 2014 by eghassett

My dad makes THE best chili!  It’s the perfect balance of meat, beans, tomatoes and bell peppers.  Read more and get the recipe here… (Doesn’t it look Christmassy with the green and red peppers?  Love it!)

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Ground beef/turkey, Soup Tagged With: beans, best chili, easy dinner, ground beef, soup chili, tomatoes

Classic Bean and Cheese Burrito

December 9, 2014 by eghassett

My 9 year old’s favorite!  He made these burritos, so you know it’s an easy recipe.  Kids and grown ups love this one!  Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Mexican Tagged With: avocado, easy dinner, refried beans, spanish rice, tortillas

Spinach Quiche

December 8, 2014 by eghassett

Pie for dinner!  Packed full of spinach, this is an easy to make, healthy choice for a yummy dinner tonight!  Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless Tagged With: easy dinnner, easy quiche, meatless, quiche, spinach

Last Week’s Menu

December 8, 2014 by eghassett

Click here to read more and get last week’s menu… Click here to read more and get last week’s menu…

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French Bread Pizza

December 5, 2014 by eghassett

Sooooo Easy!!!  I recommend spinach and mushrooms for your toppings, and if you want meat tonight, add some browned sausauge.  Use Ciabatta bread, leaving more room for flavor from toppings instead of too much bread in each bite. Click on the picture for full recipe.  Serve with a side salad and a glass of Cabernet…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Pizza Tagged With: mushrooms, pizza night, spinach

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

December 4, 2014 by eghassett

This is always the soup I order at restaurants.  Chili’s and TGIF’s were my favorites!  Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Soup Tagged With: broccoli, comfort food, easy dinner, meatless, soup

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