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Cheesy Green Turkey Enchiladas

It’s been ages since I’ve blogged a recipe! I think at least over six months or so at any rate. I’ll share one of my favorites using ground turkey (a staple at our home, we don’t use/eat ground beef). I use the term enchiladas loosely since instead of wrapping the tortilla shells around the meat [...]

Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

I have some of this cooking in the oven right now. This is a very fast, easy homemade macaroni & cheese recipe & it’s my family’s favorite! It’s funny how sometimes the simplest things can be the very best!
1 pound of sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz elbow noodles
2 Tbs butter
1/2- 1 cup of whole milk [...]

Garlic Mashed Potatoes (in your mixer)

I’m going to share with you a recipe we use often with our stand-up mixer. Our Garlic Mashed Potatoes are hearty & delicious- the kids love it- we usually make this a few times a month as a side dish for dinners or brunches.
You’ll need:
Half a dozen large russet potatoes
3 Tbs. minced garlic
2 Tbs. butter
1/4 [...]

Tangy Mango Salad

This is one of my favorite salad recipes that I have on hand, it’s SO good. The berries make it sweet & tangy.. the cilantro & lime bring it all together deliciously. Make this refreshing & healthy salad any time of the year- simply substitute fresh for frozen or canned fruit.
5 mango, peeled and [...]

Fruit Pizza

This fun to make dessert is also fun to eat! This is a no-miss hit with children & the fruit will make you feel okay with them eating it. You can replace the cookie dough with a dough recipe of your own, I’ve tried a few different variations- my favorite including pizza crust dough!
1 (18 [...]

Pepperoni Caesar Pasta Salad

You will LOVE how this salad tastes! It’s almost like having pizza.. just healthier.
1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 (3.25 oz) package sliced pepperoni, quartered
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup prepared Caesar salad dressing
Cook the pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni & [...]

Blueberry Cake

In the hot, hot heat of the summer, desserts can often feel too heavy after a meal. This blueberry-laden cake is just the ticket for a light & tasty summery cake.
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup milk
2 egg whites
1/4 cup [...]

Creamy White Layers

This lovely cake is one of my all time favorites. I like to make it in the summertime because it is fairly light & not super rich.. the strawberries give it a bit of tartness that you will just love. :heart:
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 tsps baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs
2 tsps vanilla [...]