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Seasoned Pork Chops

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

There is nothing worse than a dry, chewy pork chop that tastes like leather.  Ick!  I have had a few of those in my day.  I am always looking for a quick and easy way to improve on pork chops.  … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Lasagna

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Once I acclimated to life in college at Western Carolina University in the fall of 1991, I didn’t make many trips home to Wilkes County, but when I did, my mother would always ask me what I wanted for dinner.  … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Apple Crisp

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Ok, it’s official!  I am obsessed with Pinterest.  I know that I have been behind everyone when it comes to this web 2.0 tool, but I knew myself well enough to know that if I got started that I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Dumplings

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

No one can make chicken and dumplings like my grandmother could.  She would start with a whole chicken and let it stew all day with butter, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and flour, and then she would make her own biscuit … Continue reading →

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S’Mores Cookies

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

One of our favorite pastimes in the spring and autumn is to build fires in the fire pit, listen to music, watch boats go up and down the lake, and relax with friends.  I always make sure to have the … Continue reading →

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Tender London Broil

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

It’s not often that I can whip up a new meal that takes me back to my childhood in a vivid way. This London Broil recipe does just that. My mother and grandmother used to make incredible roasts, stew beef … Continue reading →

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Sensational Crock Pot Ribs

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

I have listened to every Food Network personality explain how to make ribs. Some say to boil ribs before grilling, while others protest that boiling the ribs is not the best method of action. All the conflicting information has made … Continue reading →

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All-Purpose Chicken

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

I am always looking for a good seasoning blend recipe to flavor chicken for a variety of purposes. This easy chicken recipe has great flavor and can be used to season chicken for Chicken Parmesan, chicken strips for a salad, … Continue reading →

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French Toast Casserole

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

I have always loved French Toast.  I can remember my mother making French Toast in a skillet on the stove, and I used to order it everywhere I found it on the menu.  The Cottage House on Highway 268 in … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Potato Soup

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

It’s cold outside, and it is bleak.  There are no leaves on the tress, and I find myself continuously counting down the days until spring returns.  It is on days like this that I just want to cuddle up on … Continue reading →

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