As a mom I scrutinize everything my children encounter. From the people we interact with, to the places we go, and the food they eat. I won’t lie and tell you we eat all organic and unprocessed food. If you…
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Easy Cheesy Rice and Broccoli Recipe
Side dishes are no longer a fight when you serve up this Easy Cheesy Rice and Broccoli Recipe with dinner. It’s one of the few side dishes we have that absolutely everyone in our house will eat. And for good…
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Marshmallow Puffed Rice Treats for Your Easter Basket.
Are you looking for a fun and easy Easter basket treat? These Marshmallow Puffed Rice Treats are a simple and fun solution to your empty Easter basket woes. Print Recipe Marshmallow Easter Treats These Marshmallow Puffed Rice Treats are a…
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Balsamic Strawberry Crescents.
Oh, this is another one of those hoity toity sounding appetizers that is actually ridiculously easy to make. Balsamic Strawberry Crescents will turn you into the hero of the party with no effort at all. That is, if you don’t…
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Banana Honey Blue Cheese Crescents.
Are you looking for a fancy pants appetizer that will knock your friends socks off but is still uber simple to make? Well these Banana Honey Blue Cheese Crescents are just the trick. Sweet and decadent with just the right…
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Thin and Crispy Tortilla Pizza.
Thin and Crispy Tortilla Pizzas are a one of my stand-by afternoon treats. I try to make them when my kids are napping so they don’t devour my whole lunch. I know, mean, but seriously, have you tried eating lunch…
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken.
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is a simple and delicious time saving recipe. With four kids and work, getting a healthy dinner on the table in a timely manner is always difficult. When you’re trying to get things done in…
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Buffalo Chicken Crispy Tortilla Flatbread.
This Buffalo Chicken Crispy Tortilla Flatbread is a fun and easy way to mix things up at lunch time. A few ingredients (that you probably already have lying around the house), your toaster, and about five minutes equals a zingy…
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Barbecue Cheddar Chicken Braid.
This Barbecue Cheddar Chicken Braid is so fancy looking, you could totally serve it at a party, but it’s also so easy you could whip it together for a last minute dinner. Which is exactly what I did. Print Recipe…
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Chicken Spinach Spaghetti Alfredo for the Slow Cooker.
This Chicken Spinach Spaghetti Alfredo for the Slow Cooker is a no-brainer. With the exception of my husband who whined that he doesn’t like Alfredo Sauce (I know, is he even human?), it got all kinds of gobbled up. As…
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Butterscotch Fudge
Butterscotch fudge is a simple and delicious dessert made with only two surprising ingredients. No one will guess how you did it! Butterscotch Fudge. Kind of sounds Harry Potterish, right? I know, I know, I’m totally on a fudge kick….
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Whole Roasted Chicken and Carrots {One Pot Meal}
I love a whole roasted chicken meal. It’s absolutely my go-to schtick. So many simple and flavorful combinations and you can usually do the whole meal in one pot. Who doesn’t appreciate a one pot dinner? And I always roast…
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Oreo Fudge {Three Ingredients!}
Oreo Fudge is simple to make and tastes great – only three ingredients, including the Oreos! It’s a FAVORITE in our home. Oreo Fudge, yay!. “THREE INGREDIENT OREO FUDGE!!!!” That was my five year old’s reaction when I told him…
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Sun Dried Tomato and Roasted Garlic Alfredo.
Sun Dried Tomato and Roasted Garlic Alfredo. Sounds fancy, huh? Tastes fancy too! But, oh… it’s so easy! Especially if you’ve been listening to me and roasting your garlic in batches and baking your chicken ahead of time. Even if…
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Strawberry & Dark Chocolate Fudge
Strawberry and Dark Chocolate Fudge is so simple to make and tastes fantastic, you won’t believe how few ingredients it takes! Strawberry and Dark Chocolate Fudge. Made with two ingredients. *blink, blink* Yup, this is for real. Chocolate chips and…
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Caramel Stuffed Brownies.
Okay, folks. This Caramel Stuffed Brownies Recipe is a complete and utter pain in the rear. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. But OH MY GOODNESS, TOTALLY WORTH IT. Seriously. I mean, Caramel Stuffed Brownies. These didn’t even last an…
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Curried Tomato Lentil Soup in the Slow Cooker
This Curried Tomato Lentil Soup for the Slow Cooker is a simple way to branch out and try some new and yummy flavor combinations. This is my first trip down Lentil Lane, and I’m quite pleased with the results. I…
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Single Ingredient Caramel Sauce: How to Make Caramel Sauce with One Ingredient and One Step. {Dulce de Leche}
This delicious and unbelievably simple Single Ingredient Caramel Sauce (sometimes referred to as dulce de leche) is amazing on its own as a fruit dip and also a fun ingredient to incorporate in all sorts of desserts. Print Recipe Single…
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Five Ingredient Three Nut Cookies.
My Five Ingredient Three Nut Cookies are an experiment gone right! I was inspired by these savory nut crackers I saw on Pinterest and my Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies. Basically I introduced the two recipes and gave them some…
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Portabella Blue Cheese Salad.
This Portabella Blue Cheese Salad is one of my regular go-to lunches. It’s healthy, easy to make, but most importantly, TASTY. Print Recipe Portabella Blue Cheese Salad Prep Time10 mins Servings: 4 Author: April Woods Ingredientstwo portabella mushroom caps stems…
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Bratwurst and Caramelized Onion Crescent Rolls.
If these Bratwurst and Caramelized Onion Crescent Rolls don’t scream Super Bowl Party food, then I’ve clearly lost touch with the world. This recipe is a great and tasty finger food that allows you to do most of the prep…
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Waffle Iron Strawberry Shortcake.
About thirty minutes before our friends came over for dinner tonight, I realized I forgot to plan a dessert. Some quick rummaging through the freezer and pantry and voila! A Waffle Iron Strawberry Shortcake was in the works. This was…
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How to Caramelize Onions in the Oven.
Caramelized onions are such a yummy addition to so many recipes. But they’re also kind of a pain in the tuchus. Unless!!! Unless you make them in the oven! This simple technique for how to caramelize onions in the oven…
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Whole Roasted Chicken with Tomato Artichoke Sauce
This Whole Roasted Chicken with Tomato Artichoke Sauce recipe is a simple and delicious meal idea that can be made in the oven, slow cooker, or instant pot! This unbelievably simple Whole Roasted Chicken with Tomato Artichoke Sauce dish will…
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Mini Apple Cinnamon Pie Pockets.
Are you having pie deja vu? Yes, yes. I posted nearly the same recipe just a few days ago, but I just think apple and cherry pies deserve their own mentions. What can I say? I’m a little strange. These…
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This Bun is DONE!
This recipe’s been in the works for long while, and I’m so pleased to introduce you to our newest delectable concoction: Josephine “Josie” Rey, 6lb 11oz, 19 inches. Fully cooked 11-04-2011. ———- {Looking for more Mama? Come and meet…
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Pumpkin Cake
Are you getting tired of all the pumpkin and soup recipes yet? I sure hope not, because there’s still a few more coming! This Simple Pumpkin Spice Cake is one of my husband’s favorite treats, although he’ll swear to you…
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The Ultimate Honey Mustard Glaze.
I firmly believe Honey Mustard is an unsung culinary hero. I mean, it’s great on poultry, fish, pork and veggies. It can be a marinade, a dip, a glaze or a sauce. It’s like the food-world love child of MacGyver…
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Pumpkin Spiced Brownies!
Pumpkin is one of my absolute favorite ingredients to work with. I love that it’s so versatile and goes beautifully in both savory and sweet dishes. And even the seeds taste great! Have I mentioned that it’s also healthy?! Seriously,…
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Roasted Garlic: How to Batch Roast and Freeze Garlic
You’re probably wondering why this is the third roasted garlic post on my blog. Well, because I LOVE ROASTED GARLIC!!! Seriously, it’s just awesome stuff. And each method I’ve shown you is just a teensy bit different. This one addresses…
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Bacon Salsa con Queso {Bacon Salsa Cheese Dip}
Oh what is a girl to do when there is so much delicious Roasted Tomato and Garlic Salsa, but she’s also craving bacon? Well, whip together some Bacon Salsa con Queso, of course! This Bacon Salsa Cheese dip will blow….
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Ten Minute Coconut Curry Chicken Noodle Soup
This Ten Minute Coconut Curry Chicken Noodle Soup is absolutely my new favorite treat. Kelly and I went on a girls date for Thai food before she left this summer. Ordinarily I am not especially partial to Thai food, and…
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Whole Wheat Blueberry Banana Muffins
My kids have been eating prepacked over processed garbage blueberry muffins like they’re going out of style lately. (Bad food blogger! Bad, bad, bad!!!) So, today I rummaged through the pantry to make something a little more nutritious and a…
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Ice Cream in a Bag!
My most vivid memory from the seventh grade is making ice cream in science class. Food as science?! Coolest lesson ever. And now I’m going to share that experience with my kids. And you! So without further adieu, I give…
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Recording Artist Jewel Partners with Libby’s Fruits and Vegetables to Re-make the Iconic Libby’s Jingle
Platinum Recording Artist Jewel Partners with Libby’s Fruits and Vegetables to Re-make the Iconic Libby’s Jingle and Invites Families to Do the Same! Growing up, we always ate dinner as a family. Even when it was fast food (which, admittedly…
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Whole Wheat Banana Raisin Bread
What, oh what is a food blogger to do when bananas go brown? Well, banana bread of course! This Whole Wheat Banana Raisin Bread is moist, dense and delicious. It’s the perfect companion to your morning cup of joe. Print…
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Curry Grilled Chicken Wings
We buy our meat in bulk, so wouldn’t you know, the rest of those chicken wings have been squawking at me all week. I finally did them a solid and whipped up these (amazing, if I do say so myself)…
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Crunchy Creole Roasted Chick Peas
Am I the only one who gags when pouring garbanzo beans out of the can? I don’t know what it is, I adore hummus, but whole canned chick peas just ick me out. Unless of course, they’re magically transformed into…
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Hoisin Glaze on Tasty Baked Chicken Wings
My husband is a little bit of a heath food nut, so we don’t eat chicken wings very often, but when my friend Elaine invited us over for an Asian themed Saturday Night Supper, I knew exactly what to bring….
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Microwave Popcorn in a Paper Bag.
Betcha weren’t expecting microwave popcorn in a paper bag. But seriously, this is the only way to make microwave popcorn. No additives, no fat, no funk. (And it’s really cheap!). Print Recipe Microwave Popcorn in a Paper Bag Author: April…
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Stir Fry on the Fly
This stir fry dish is a quickie dinner for when you want something healthy, but don’t want to think too hard. Or at all, really. Fifteen minutes (or less) from ‘start’ to ‘in-mah-belly.’ Can’t beat that with a stick. Print…
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Egg Noodles
These Egg Noodles are the perfect comfort food. Easy to make and delicious, you’ll want to make extra and freeze some for later! Egg Noodles, whether they’re smothered in butter, or added to chicken noodle soup are just all around amazing. There’s something…
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A Little Bit of Love for the Folks Who Make it Happen!
This post is a bit of a departure from my normal foodie, recipe posts, but I just came back from Blissdom, and I thought this would be the perfect place to gush a little about the food sponsors, ConAgra, Freschetta…
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Chicken Stock
Now that you’ve made the perfect roast chicken or the perfect roast turkey, and diligently saved the bones and bits, let’s get to making some chicken stock or turkey stock. Be cautioned that I am not a stock purist. This…
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The Ultimate Strawberry Peach Smoothie
I’m not normally a smoothie drinker, but tonight I was seriously craving one. We always have frozen fruit on hand because I love eating it for dessert (with a little bit of whipped cream), so I rummaged through the freezer…
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Tips for Making a Great Roast Chicken or Turkey
This is not a recipe for roast chicken or roast turkey, it’s not even your basic how-to. This is just a few suggestions from me to you to help make your roast chicken and roast turkey the best it can…
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Rainbow Swirl Sugar Cookies
These Rainbow Swirl Sugar Cookies are so much fun! And, really very simple to make. They were inspired by my ever so popular Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies. Print Recipe Rainbow Swirl Sugar Cookies Author: April Woods IngredientsSugar cookie dough you…
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Nutty Grapes
Pralines, goat cheese, cream cheese and grapes. Wow. I never would have dreamed this combination, but my brother’s lovely girlfriend brought it to Thanksgiving and I. Am. Smitten. Print Recipe Nutty Grapes Author: April Woods Ingredientsblack seedless grapesequal parts cream…
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Tipsy Chai Tea Jello Squares
Yes, yes… tea? jello?? alcohol??? Sounds weird, I know. But they are really yummy. REALLY. A little bit like flan, but only kind-of-sort-of. I was inspired by this chick, and glad I tried my hand. I also made my version…
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Crash Boom BANG Loaded Potatoes!
I discovered the Pioneer Woman’s Crash Hot Potatoes a couple years ago and have been saying I’m going to make them ever since then. So, this weekend when we had a Halloween Birthday Party for my baby with thirty of…
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