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Archives for February 2016

Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini and More Valentines Treats

February 13, 2016 by eghassett

Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini

This was my signature Valentine’s cocktail from last year…the Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini…. and for the kids Chocolate Covered Cherry Italian Sodas! And don’t forget the Red Hot Heart Pancakes for your Valentine breakfast tomorrow! Other Valentine treats I’ve shared are below, click on picture to link you to the recipes!  Enjoy! Happy Valentine’s Day!…

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Red Hot Martini

February 12, 2016 by eghassett

Red Hot Martini

My childhood memories of Valentine’s Day bring back the flavors of hot, fiery cinnamon Red Hots.  And if you’ve made my Homemade Fireball, you know I LOVE fiery cinnamon cocktails!  So, I bring you my latest Valentine cocktail….the Red Hot Martini, it’s beautiful AND delicious! Finding the right ingredients for my cocktails takes lots of…

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White Chili Stuffed Potatoes

February 4, 2016 by eghassett

White Chili Stuffed Potatoes

White Chili Stuffed Potatoes are the second meal in this week’s Piggy Back Meals. This recipe simply takes last night’s Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili leftovers and makes another scrumptious meal, possibly even better than the actual chili.  All you need to do is bake some potatoes, sprinkle a little cheddar inside and fill with…

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

February 3, 2016 by eghassett

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

When I think of chili, I think of my dad’s classic recipe that I have loved my whole life.  It is very traditional, consisting of ground beef, tomatoes, beans and spices.  It is simple and perfect! I wanted to re-create my dad’s simple goodness in a white chicken chili.  So, I added plenty of beans for…

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Piggy Back Meals

February 3, 2016 by eghassett

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Many people lead busy lives, making it a challenge to cook healthy meals each night.  I’m hoping I can help!  Welcome to Piggy Back Meals ….recipes that will help give you two dinners out of one effort. This week’s Piggy Back Meals include Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili and White Chili Stuffed Potatoes. The first meal is an…

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Snowflake Pancakes

February 2, 2016 by eghassett

snowflake pancakes

Happy Snow Day!!! Colorado got over a foot of snow and school is cancelled!  This calls for hot cocoa and Snowflake Pancakes!! I tend to get a little “themey” with my pancakes…candy canes during the holidays, red hot pancakes for Valentines Day, pumpkin in the fall, jack o’ lanterns on Halloween, and zoo animals when…

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Hi, I’m Gena!

I love snow, kids and pure maple syrup!

More importantly, I am the happy mom of three, with a busy weekday schedule. I believe in balance, good ingredients and fun! I spend a lot of time planning our weekly menus and want to share my efforts with you!

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