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Walking Tacos for Gametime

Well football fans, the big game is right around the corner!  and if you are like me, that means an afternoon/evening of family, friends, football and FOOD. Even if I wasn’t a Walmart Mom I’d be...

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Baking Bacon — The way to make picture perfect bacon!

I have learned one of the mysteries of the universe–how to make perfect, flat, mess free bacon!   Yes, it’s true, it can be done.  Not only can it be done, but it’s super easy! You simply have to BAKE...

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Velveeta Nacho Bake (Simple Meals)

I love a good home cooked meal.  Some days I need something warm and filling to feed the family, but something that’s quick to make.  I’m not the only mom in the world who has this issue–as a matter of...

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Homemade Fortune Cookies.

Chinese New Year is this coming Thursday, February 19th.  Although I have absolutely no Chinese heritage, I always like a good excuse to try new ethnic cuisine.  Walmart asked me this year to celebrate...

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Italian Dressing/Marinade Mix

Here’s an Italian Dressing Mix that works either as a dressing or as a marinade.  I’m going to be experimenting with a variety of versions–this one works, but I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite ever....

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Marinated Salad in a Jar — with Wild Oats!

My kids love salads for lunch, so I’ve started making Salads in a Jar to send into school with them. What’s a salad in a jar?  Well you layer the ingredients for a salad into a canning jar in a...

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Seafood Enchiladas

As I write this post we are about halfway through Lent, a Christian church season that prepares for the death of Jesus and his rising from the dead.  According Wikipedia: The traditional purpose of...

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Hamburger Casserole

Here’s a family favorite–Hamburger Casserole.  This is easy, simple, comfort food. . . and I thought it was a dish that everyone made since it was a regular at our house growing up.  Apparently it’s...

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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Drop Cookies

What do you do when bananas go brown?  Sure you can make banana bread, freeze them for smoothies or make my awesome Banana Bars. . . but sometimes you are just in the mood for something a bit...

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

While it may not be strawberry picking season here in Upstate New York yet, down in California, Florida, and North Carolina, they are right in season!  You can’t walk through the Walmart Produce...

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DIY Sno-Cones for the 4th of July

Do you like to create themed desserts for the holidays?  It can be fun to make something special that brings “oohhs” and “ahhhs” with guests.  In the past I’ve shared some great Fourth of July themed...

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NYC Style Hotdog

Nothing says summer quite like a well prepared hot dog. . . but the correct way to make that dog can be quite a contentious issue.  Different parts of the country have wildly different ways of fixing...

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Chicken Spinach Alfredo

Are you always looking for simple to make but delicious meals for your family?  Meals that don’t use any crazy ingredients and that can be put together on a busy weeknight?  Well then you are going to...

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fall is a lovely season in New York–crisp air, crunchy leaves, brilliant colors.  It’s time to change out your summer wardrobe for warmer pieces, swap out your salad and grilling for casseroles and...

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Caramel Corn

We are in the thick of gametime, and if you are a non football (or basketball, or baseball) fan like me. . . well, it’s all about the food!  That’s right, I’ll be at your Gametime party in a heartbeat,...

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Pumpkin Tiramisu

Tired of the same old Thanksgiving desserts?  Looking for something a little different?  How about trying this Pumpkin Tiramisu that I put together for Walmart as a sweet Thanksgiving treat!  (Doesn’t...

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Breakfast Casserole

Here’s a great breakfast casserole you can use for Christmas morning, hosting a brunch, or any time you want an easy and tasty breakfast with minimal work. Now I’ve had a breakfast casserole recipe...

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Turkey Melt

With the holidays typically come big family meals–and you know what that means (besides wearing pants with an elastic waist). . . Leftovers! Walmart asked me to share with you a recipe that uses up...

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Drunken Meatballs

It’s almost time for the big game. I’m not much of a sports fan, but I love Gametime parties. I’m in it for the yummy food! Walmart knows that Gametime is recipe time, and asked me to share a great...

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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes — A Valentines Day Treat!

This is my annual public service announcement folks:  “Don’t forget, Valentines day is only 12 days away!” Are you looking for a sweet homemade treat you can make for Valentines Day?  Something that...

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