I absolutely adore the Curry Mustard at Pollo Tropical, so I set out to find the recipe. After scouring the interwebs and finding several versions that claim to be ‘The Real Thing!’, I decided to experiment with what I had…
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Clay Cooker Roasted Chicken & Couscous
This Clay Cooker Roasted Chicken & Couscous is a yummy stand-by in our house. Very easy, very versatile. If you’re not a couscous fan, you can substitute brown (or white) rice! The couscous (or rice) has a fried rice type…
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Creamy Spinach Soup
I have been craving spinach and soup all day, so for dinner I put them together. This is a fantastic amalgamation of several recipes I found online. Enjoy! Print Recipe Creamy Spinach Soup Cook Time20 mins Author: April Woods Ingredients-…
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Roasted Garlic
This is awesome. Use it as a spread or an ingredient in something else. I like to put it on my toasted french bread. Yum. Yum. Yum. Print Recipe Roasted Garlic Prep Time5 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time45 mins Author: April…
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Roasted Pork Loin – Slowcooker Style
I’m not a big pork eater (unless it’s shredded and soaked in yummy juices), but Hubs said this came out ‘perfect’. So, I’ll take it! And, hey, I ate two helpings, so it’s got to be pretty good, right? Print…
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Vietnamese Summer Rolls.
I know it’s not Summer, but I crave Vietnamese food pretty much ALL THE TIME. Well, mostly just summer rolls and pho soup. Mmmmm. I’ve had rice paper wrappers in my pantry for months, but always forget at least one…
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Super Sangria!
What does the Superbowl call for? Super Sangria, of course!!! As anyone who’s made Sangria knows, it’s never the same twice. Today’s recipe is below and it is Mmmm, Mmmm, Goooood! Print Recipe Super Sangria! Author: April Woods Ingredients1…
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Southwestern Egg Rolls
I’m not sure they really qualify as Southwestern Egg rolls, because they’re not made with eggroll or wonton wrappers. So, maybe it’s more like Mini Southwestern Burritos That Taste Like Heaven? This Southwestern Egg Rolls recipe was inspired by the…
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Italian Beef
Italian Beef is a great easy dinner idea! Serve it on it’s own or as Italian Beef Sandwiches. Italian beef is a stand-by for potlucks and big parties. Simple to make, but always a big hit, it’s packed with delicious flavor….
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Green Bean Chicken Casserole
Another mega-dish, perfect for freezing! Print Recipe Green Bean Chicken Casserole Prep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins Servings: 6 Author: April Woods Ingredients8 to 10 pieces of dark meat chicken thighs or legs – OR – 4 to 6…
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Chocolate Broccoli Cupcakes
Warning: These smell as bad as they sound! But they get veggies into my kids, so, A-men! Print Recipe Chocolate Broccoli Cupcakes Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins Author: April Woods Ingredients1 box Devil’s Food cake mix1 can…
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Taco Night!
A family favorite in our house! My easy trick to make it so much tastier? Throw the taco shells on a baking sheet under the broiler (on a low rack in oven) for a couple minutes right before serving. YUM!
Colorful Sugar Cookies!
I was feeling a little funky on this very busy day and decided to try my hand at some colorful sugar cookies. They were a big hit with the kids! Print Recipe Colorful Sugar Cookie Author: April Woods Ingredients1…
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Thanksgiving Dinner. By: Me.
1. Sausage stuffing. 2. Cranberry sauce. 3. Cookie cake. 4. Roasted potatoes. 5. French bread. 6. Green beans. 7. Pumpkin soup. 8. Turkey.
Cookie Cake – SUPER GIANT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CAKE
My little guy is just like his Daddy, so no ordinary cake will do – it must be a COOKIE CAKE! But, as we all know, the bakeries and grocery stores charge an arm and a leg for cookie cakes,…
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Crock Pot Chicken & Potatoes.
Prepped. Cooking. Mmmmm. All ready! Leftover potatoes mashed with a little broth and balsamic vinaigrette. Print Recipe Crock Pot Chicken & Potatoes Author: April Woods Ingredients5 chicken leg/thigh quarters with skin8-10 red potatoes1 yellow onion diced2 tbs minced garlic1…
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Barbecue Chicken with Vegetarian Baked Beans & Salad.
After a busy weekend with way too much fast food, tonight was a peaceful family dinner. Even Casey enjoyed the chicken and (one bite of) baked beans! Print Recipe Barbecue Chicken with Vegetarian Baked Beans & Salad Author: April…
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It’s an orangey kind of day.
Hubs requested more biscuits for the remainder of his Apple Butter. I obliged. Orange (colored) cupcakes (all the way through!) for our Halloween adventures. Biscuits: Follow the recipe on Bisquick box. (I added orange food coloring). Cupcakes: Follow the recipe…
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Smoked Sausage & Pumpkin Seeds.
Dinner was pan seared smoked sausage over brown rice with sauteed onions, mushrooms, garlic and green peppers. Served with wilted greens and a *dash* of soy sauce. Mmmmmm. After dinner snack was toasted salty pumpkin seeds! Check out the Jack-o-Lantern…
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$2.50
The market was running a sale on thigh/leg quarters today. $.59/lb!!!! Plus I had a coupon for $1.00 off meat. Woot. Got 5 quarters for $2.50. I love a good sale. And, the lettuce was 1/2 off. Woot! Check out…
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Old School.
Breaded pork chops, roasted potatoes & steamed green beans. Can’t miss with this classic.
Kielbasa. It’s What’s For Dinner.
Polish turkey kielbasa with sauteed onions, whole wheat rotini & broccoli. A little on the salty side, but tasty nonetheless. And, *bonus* Casey ate it too!
Adventures in Apple Butter!
EDIT: Apple butter recipe stolen from Tabitha. I used 15 large Red Delicious apples and pureed in my blender. It yielded 12 six ounce jars. Here’s her recipe: About 1 peck of apples (different varieties picked from the orchard)…
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HOPS
And in the morning? I’m makin’ WAFFLES!
Ok, maybe we watch too much Shrek in this house.
Lunch! Mmmmm…
Homemade chili with a dollop of sour cream and pressed french bread. *sigh*
Happy Birthday Hubs!
Originally posted here.
Roasted Chicken & Chicken Noodle Soup.
Ok, so I was feeling ambitious yesterday and I made a whole roasted chicken with brown rice and green beans in my clay cooker. After dinner I used the bones to make chicken stock and whipped up a tasty little…
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I <3 Olive Garden To Go.
Ok, so I was (rightfully) called out by Ms. Montas-Coleman for not keeping this blog up to date. In my defense, though, we’ve been tight with our pennies lately, I’ve been slumming it at home (read = microwave meals) and…
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Sarku Japan
Sarku Japan is hands down, the best mall food ever. And not too shabby on the points either (Teriyaki Chicken with veggies only is approximately 7 points – 5 for the meat, 2 for the sauce, 0 for the steamed…
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Breakfast Burrito
Ok, the only thing that makes it a breakfast burrito is the fact that it was the first thing I ate this morning. I wouldn’t normally write about something so mundane as a burrito made with leftovers, but I’d like…
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Miss Saigon Restaurant
I have to thank my good friend Elaine for introducing me to Vietnamese cuisine. When I was pregnant with my oldest son we had a girls afternoon out on a rainy day and Elaine insisted that we go for Pho…
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Why Are You Even Reading This???
I have ZERO credentials. Wait, that’s so not true. I have 29+ years of experience!!! This blarg is solely about FOOD. Well, unless I decide to write on some other subject. But for this very moment (and probably several, if…
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Recipe Index
Click to view a picture based index of recipes: Breakfast Appetizers, Side Dishes, and Snacks Soups, Stews, and Chili Salads Entrees and Main Dishes Dessert Breads Drinks Condiments, Dips, Spreads, Marinades, and Sauces ———- Tips, Tricks, and How-To’s Slow Cooker…
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